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Shine
Refuge Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Social
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
Shine is a leading New Zealand provider of specialist domestic violence support and services. We help women, children and men get out of the cycle of family violence and give them the chance to have a better, happier, safer future.
Shine Helpline
Anyone in New Zealand affected by abuse can call our free phone 0508 744 633 for help 24/7, or chat online at www.2shine.org.nz. Callers can receive information, support and help with safety planning referrals to other appropriate support services. Our helpline service has access to a range of interpreters and our helpline staff are also trained to use the NZ Relay service for deaf callers.
Shine Women's Refuge
Shine's Refuge can offer short-term accommodation in Auckland for women and their children who are at risk of further harm from an abusive partner. Our two refuges are at confidential addresses and offer warmth, shelter, safety, food and clothing, and victims are supported by experienced and friendly staff.
While at the refuge, families are helped with access to any needed services and to transition to safe, permanent accommodation.
The refuge service can be accessed through our helpline.
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
All services for victims of abuse are FREE.
There may be charges associated with the Stopping Violence Programme - call (09) 815 4601 and ask to speak to the 'No Excuses' programme coordinator.
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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The Shine Helpline is available 24 hours, 7-days a week including Public Holidays.
The Shine Kingsland Office standard hours are:
| Mon - Fri | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
The office is closed Weekends and Public Holidays.
Services Provided
We provide support, information, risk assessment, help with safety planning, referrals and advocacy with other agencies such as Police and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, and Auckland DHB for victims of domestic abuse and their children. This support is offered through our helpline, and we also have a team of advocates in Auckland Central and North Shore that can provide more intensive support for victims considered high risk. We help victims to stay safe in their own homes where possible or, if not, help them access a safe house. Our KIDshine service works directly with children exposed to domestic abuse, visiting them in their own homes.
We provide support, information, risk assessment, help with safety planning, referrals and advocacy with other agencies such as Police and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, and Auckland DHB for victims of domestic abuse and their children. This support is offered through our helpline, and we also have a team of advocates in Auckland Central and North Shore that can provide more intensive support for victims considered high risk. We help victims to stay safe in their own homes where possible or, if not, help them access a safe house. Our KIDshine service works directly with children exposed to domestic abuse, visiting them in their own homes.
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Refuge
- Victim support
We provide support, information, risk assessment, help with safety planning, referrals and advocacy with other agencies such as Police and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, and Auckland DHB for victims of domestic abuse and their children. This support is offered through our helpline, and we also have a team of advocates in Auckland Central and North Shore that can provide more intensive support for victims considered high risk.
We help victims to stay safe in their own homes where possible or, if not, help them access a safe house.
Our KIDshine service works directly with children exposed to domestic abuse, visiting them in their own homes.
We deliver a range of training programmes for allied professionals and community groups. For more information see here Our Shine in School programme, led by our specialist team, educates young people, promoting safe and healthy relationships. For more information see here Our DVFREE workplace programme supports employers with policy, procedures and training to create workplaces that are safe and supportive for staff experiencing domestic violence. For more information see here
We deliver a range of training programmes for allied professionals and community groups. For more information see here Our Shine in School programme, led by our specialist team, educates young people, promoting safe and healthy relationships. For more information see here Our DVFREE workplace programme supports employers with policy, procedures and training to create workplaces that are safe and supportive for staff experiencing domestic violence. For more information see here
We deliver a range of training programmes for allied professionals and community groups. For more information see here
Our Shine in School programme, led by our specialist team, educates young people, promoting safe and healthy relationships. For more information see here
Our DVFREE workplace programme supports employers with policy, procedures and training to create workplaces that are safe and supportive for staff experiencing domestic violence. For more information see here
Our helpline can give legal information specifically with regards to domestic abuse, e.g. Protection Orders and Police Safety Orders. We can also recommend lawyers.
Our helpline can give legal information specifically with regards to domestic abuse, e.g. Protection Orders and Police Safety Orders. We can also recommend lawyers.
Our helpline can give legal information specifically with regards to domestic abuse, e.g. Protection Orders and Police Safety Orders. We can also recommend lawyers.
We offer a Ministry of Justice approved Stopping Violence programme 'No Excuses' in Auckland. For more information ring our office on (09) 815 4601 and speak to the 'No Excuses' Programme Coordinator or see here
We offer a Ministry of Justice approved Stopping Violence programme 'No Excuses' in Auckland. For more information ring our office on (09) 815 4601 and speak to the 'No Excuses' Programme Coordinator or see here
We offer a Ministry of Justice approved Stopping Violence programme 'No Excuses' in Auckland. For more information ring our office on (09) 815 4601 and speak to the 'No Excuses' Programme Coordinator or see here
Shine's Refuge can offer short-term accommodation in Auckland for women and their children who are at risk of further harm from an abusive partner
Shine's Refuge can offer short-term accommodation in Auckland for women and their children who are at risk of further harm from an abusive partner
Shine's Refuge can offer short-term accommodation in Auckland for women and their children who are at risk of further harm from an abusive partner
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, East Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, Dunedin - South Otago, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
Website
Contact Details
95 Great South Road, Epsom, Auckland
Central Auckland
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
0508 744 633
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Fax
(09) 815 4541
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Mobile
call free 0508 744 633
Email
Website
Office phone (09) 815 4601
95 Great South Road
Epsom
Auckland 1051
Street Address
95 Great South Road
Epsom
Auckland 1051
Postal Address
PO Box 90 279
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
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This page was last updated at 2:54PM on April 19, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Shine.