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Women's Self Defence Network - Wāhine Toa
Social Service
Description
Women's Self Defence Network - Wāhine Toa is a network of trained and accredited self defence teachers educating women and girls with the skills and strategies to keep safe.
Most courses are run through schools and other community organisations.
The network works predominately with women. We have teachers from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and are able to work with gender and sexual minorities.
Age: 7 years and over.
Region: All of New Zealand. Teachers can travel to any area, dependent on availability.
Description: Courses are flexible and tailored to the following groups' needs:-
- Education providers, Community groups, Workplaces.
- Women and Girls - Girls, Teenagers, Mothers and Daughters, Adults, Disability and Tertiary.
See here for information on these groups.
Self Defence in Schools - Fully funded courses for girls in Years 3-4, 7-8 and 10-12.
See here for information for schools.
Teacher Training Courses - for those wanting to become a teacher of self defence click here for information.
How to Access:
Call (03) 218 4938 to contact a teacher or email info@wsdn.org.nz
Ages
5-12 years old, 13-17 years old, 18+ years old, Older adult
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Other
Click here to find a contact in your area.
Call (03) 218 4938 to contact a teacher or email info@wsdn.org.nz
Service Types
Sexual harm - training, education, workforce development
Education and training
- Life skills
Languages Spoken
English, Maori
Website
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, East Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
Contact Details
Phone
(03) 218 4938
Email
Website
Contact our national administrator for courses anywhere in the country.
Postal Address
PO Box 1080
Invercargill 9840
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This page was last updated at 3:43PM on February 7, 2018. This information is reviewed and edited by Women's Self Defence Network - Wāhine Toa.