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NGĀ ARARAU
Family Works Hawke's Bay
Helping you build strong, independent, resilient whānau
Child-centred and whānau-led
Family Works Hawke’s Bay is a Government-approved service specialising in working with tamariki and whānau in need of support. We are a team of social workers, counsellors, family violence specialists, and programme facilitators. Our child-centred and whānau-led services focus on working alongside you to help you meet your goals so your whānau is safe, secure and well.
Accessing our services
You can be referred to us by other agencies, or you can simply phone or call in and ask to talk to someone about your concerns and our services:
- Social work
- Counselling
- Reducing family violence services
- Parent education
- School-based programmes
What happens next?
- You will talk to a staff members about your worries, and we will help you to identify a pathway to bring about and support change
- We will focus on the strengths and abilities you have in your kete, as these will be the tools you need to make changes
- We will build on your whānau strengths by providing practical and emotional support and guidance
- We can put immediate measures in place to keep you safe
Services tailored to needs
- We build on your strengths
- We take a whānau approach
- Our team is qualified and has aroha for
your situation - We will work with other agencies to support you
Working alongside you
Our staff are all qualified and registered in their area of work. They bring expertise as well as manaaki and aroha for your situation. They will work alongside you to help you achieve your goals.
TĀKOHA
Donate to make a difference
Thank you for your generosity. You are making a true difference in your community.
If you prefer a bank transfer, our account number is
03 0658 0005676 06 – please include your last name and phone number as reference
Stories
The latest stories from Family Works Hawke’s Bay
Following Cyclone Gabrielle, Family Works Hawke’s Bay made lunches for volunteers from the Tu Tangata Church community who had arrived…
Iona College is making a difference in the community, “Page by page’. As part of the Year 12 Social Studies…
PSEC CEO, Sanja Majstorović, and Family Works Service Manager, Carlotta Bauer were delighted to receive special treats donated by BWR…
“It was extremely helpful for me – helped me navigate one of the most difficult times of my life.”
Family Works client
“Showed me tools to deal with life situations I’ve never known how to cope with. It’s helped me more than anything else I’ve ever done.”
Family Works client
“The non-violence programme helped me realise how much I needed to change my ways and to control my frustration. It’s also helped me bond more with my kids.”
Family Works client
“Great safety programme – learnt a lot about how to keep myself safe now and in the future. Recommend it to other women in a domestic violence relationship.”
