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Family Works Tairāwhiti
Helping to build strong, independent, resilient whānau
He aha te mea nui o te ao? Māku e kī atu He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
Family Works Tairāwhiti is a government-approved service specialising in working with tamariki and whānau in need of support. Our staff have a commitment to embracing connections through aroha, kindness, and compassion and this guides our mahi. We aim to support and empower families and whānau in the Tairāwhiti area – from Gisborne to Pōtaka – to be safe, secure, and well, and live to their potential.
Our services
We provide opportunities for families, whānau, and the community to grow. We offer support with behaviour, processing emotions, communication, social skills, low self-esteem, grief and loss, anxiety, general stress, managing post-crisis, and more.
Social Work
Support for children up to 17 years old and/or their parents and caregivers.
Counselling
Support for issues related to family violence. Limited individual sessions for women and men who meet service criteria.
Safety Programmes
For women, men, and children who have or are applying for a Protection Order or are the victim of a family harm incident where
a charge has been filed in the criminal court. Also in Wairoa.
Youth Work
Social Work and Mentoring to guide the young person to achieve their goals. Individual and group support sessions for young people aged 12 – 17 years old.
Whānau-focused
- Building on your strengths and goals
- Working flexibly to meet your needs
- Working with kindness and aroha
- Working with other agencies to support you
Opportunities to grow
We offer support with behaviour, processing emotions, communication, social skills, low self-esteem, grief and loss, anxiety, general stress, managing post-crisis, and more. Support includes:
- Safety planning and education
- Advocacy
- Connecting with other services
- Parenting and relationship support
- Awhi Mai, Awhi Atu: Supporting Nannies and Koro raising mokopuna
Accessing our services
You can be referred to us by other agencies, or you can simply call or walk in and ask to talk to someone about your needs. We deliver our services in a variety of settings, including clients’ homes, the community, and at our Gisborne office.
WHAKAPĀ MAI
Contact us
To start we need to gather some information. One of our staff members will contact the referrer and/or whānau or family to confirm consent and discuss any further information that we require.
64 Customhouse Street
PO Box 904
Gisborne 4010
Phone: 06 868 1399
Email: adminFWgisborne@psec.org.nz
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TĀKOHA
Donate to make a difference
Thank you for your generosity. You are making a true difference in your community.
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03 0658 0005676 06 – please include your last name and phone number as reference
“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.”
