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Family Works Northern
Social Service
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Family Works Northern is provided by Presbyterian Support Northern.
Family Works Northern builds safe, strong and connected families. Our social services help children, young people and families feel supported and included in their communities.
We offer a wide range of social services including: family counselling, parenting and children’s programmes, family violence prevention services, financial mentoring/budgeting support, advocacy, family social work, social workers in schools and family dispute resolution. Read more about these services below.
We are the largest provider of Social Workers in Schools (SWiS), working with children in 134 low decile schools. We have service centres across the Upper North Island from Whangarei to Taupo.
Ages
Under 12 months, 1-4 years old, Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Walk in, Referral, Make an appointment
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Charges
Most of our services are free
Service Types
Social work
Conflict, family violence and poverty are just some of the issues families can face. We have experienced family workers at all our Family Works sites to help them make positive,…
Supporting financial independence
Our financial mentors can help you work out your finances and plan for the future. Regardless of whether you receive a benefit, ACC payments, wages or a salary, we’ll help…
Abuse and violence
- Conflict resolution mediation
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information & support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
We provide free, professional counselling for children and families who are affected by abuse. We also offer programmes including:
- Restore - helping children feel safe at home and support those…
Parenting
- Parenting education
Family Works offers programmes designed to help you improve your parenting skills including:
- Strengthening Step-Families (available in North Shore Auckland, West Auckland and Waikato)
- Parenting through seperation (available in Rotorua,…
Basic needs
- Food
When times are tough, we can provide emergency food parcels to help you and your family until you’re back on your feet. We're here to support you. You will require…
Prison service
A prison sentence separates family members from each other and their children. Family Works helps inmates stay connected with their families, and supports them on release.
This service is available…
Education and training
- Pre-school education
- Life skills
- Skills courses
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Bay of Plenty, Central Auckland, Lakes, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, Waikato, West Auckland
Website
Contact Details
37B Dornwell Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland
Central Auckland
Phone
(09) 639 2016
Email
Website
10 Mahia Road, Manurewa, Auckland
South Auckland
Phone
(09) 269 1009
Fax
(09) 264 0000
Email
Website
2171 Great North Road, Avondale, Auckland
Central Auckland
Phone
(09) 835 1288
Fax
(09) 835 1488
Email
Website
Waiora House, Kaimanawa Street, Taupō
Lakes
Phone
(07) 378 6480
Fax
(07) 378 1977
Email
Website
31 Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui
Bay of Plenty
Phone
(07) 575 9709
Fax
(07) 575 9735
Email
Website
100 Morrinsville Road, Hamilton
Waikato
Phone
(07) 858 4413
Fax
(07) 858 4420
Email
Website
156 The Strand, Whakatāne
Bay of Plenty
Phone
(07) 307 1133
Fax
(07) 307 1162
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 4:47PM on February 23, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Family Works Northern.