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NZ is currently facing Covid restrictions due to a Omicron outbreak. We continue to be here for you when you need us - 24/7, nationwide.

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National Volunteer Week

A huge 'thank you' to our hundreds of volunteers

Last year, Victim Support helped 40,827 people in communities across Aotearoa. Without our volunteers offering their time and energy, this wouldn’t have been possible.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life. One thing they all have in common is their passion for helping others. To celebrate our amazing volunteers we told some of their stories during National Volunteer Week 2021.

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Christchurch Terror Attack

Standing Together - Christchurch response

The events of 15 March 2019 were a tragedy like no other. Victim Supports' response to these unprecendented events needed pure kotahitanga, and the value of our services to victims was undeniable.

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Our Support Workers

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Coping with Grief & Trauma

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About Grief

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Mō te pāmamae

About Trauma

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Āwhinatia atu i ngā tāngata katoa

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New mask exemption cards

We are pleased that the Ministry of Health has announced that a new card providing conclusive legal proof of mask exemption will soon be available for those who are unable to wear a mask during the Covid pandemic. Victim Support has been instrumental in making this exemption process easier for victims.

Victim Support makes submission on the Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill

Victim Support supports the strengthening of firearms legislation to reduce the risk of societal harm, particularly in family violence situations. However, we are concerned that this bill misses a crucial opportunity to add another layer of protection to family violence victims.

Victim Support makes submission on the COVID-19 (Courts Safety) Legislation Bill

Victim Support supports the general intent of this bill to enable safe access to justice during the Covid-19 pandemic, however we strongly believe the bill needs refinement to be consistent with obligations under the Victims Rights Act and Victims Code.

Victim Support urges awareness of controlling relationships before abuse escalates

Victim Support is concerned that New Zealanders are not getting the help they need because they are unaware that they are victims of family violence.

Submissions open: Transforming our Mental Health law

Victims of special patients (e.g. someone unfit to stand trial, found not guilty by reason of insanity, or someone receiving compulsory treatment) may be impacted by the current review of the Mental Health Act.

Law change a huge step forward for victims

The voices of victims of legally insane defendants have finally been heard, says Victim Support following the passing of the Rights for Victims of Insane Offenders Bill.

Our stories

Learning NZSL to better support victims

Ever since Jacqui learnt the New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) alphabet when she was a child, she’s had an interest in fully learning the language. She is currently completing Level 6 and 7 of a 9-level course on NZSL, and is loving the opportunity to learn one of New Zealand’s official languages.

Walking the journey of grief together

Early one morning, while on his way to work, Tina’s husband John was fatally struck by a vehicle. From that point on, Victim Support Worker Donna has been a reliable constant in Tina’s life, walking alongside her and her whānau as they navigate grief.

New challenge takes flight

Senior Constable Don Bruce raised over $4,000 for Victim Support through sales of his New Zealand birds calendar!

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Partnering with the Police

Victim Support provides a hugely valuable service to people impacted by crime, trauma and suicide, and one of the reasons we can do this is the close and collaborative relationship we have with the New Zealand Police.

Whānau Resilience – focusing on the long term

Long-term support and relationship building – that’s the focus of Victim Support’s new Whānau Resilience programme underway in Counties Manukau. The programme is part of a nationwide Government initiative, announced in late 2018, to fund more long-term support for individuals, families and whānau affected by family violence.

Just a phone call away

Erin was the family’s Support Worker from the morning of the crash, right through to when the driver of the logging truck was sentenced in court some six months later. “The support was phenomenal,” says Jaedi. “I guess because Erin was a local from the area and there were whānau connections made it easier.”

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Ka mahi mātou What we do

Ngā tāngata hei tautoko Who we support

Rapua tētahi kaimahi tautoko Our commitment to you

Manawanuitia atu i roto i te pōuri Coping with Grief & Trauma

Mō te pōuri About Grief

Mō te pāmamae About Trauma

Āwhinatia atu i ngā tāngata katoa Supporting others

Pitopito Kōrero In the news

New mask exemption cards

Victim Support makes submission on the Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill

Victim Support makes submission on the COVID-19 (Courts Safety) Legislation Bill

Victim Support urges awareness of controlling relationships before abuse escalates

Submissions open: Transforming our Mental Health law

Law change a huge step forward for victims

Our stories

Learning NZSL to better support victims

Walking the journey of grief together

New challenge takes flight

Partnering with the Police

Whānau Resilience – focusing on the long term

Just a phone call away

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Ō tātou kaimahi Tautoko

Our Support Workers

Ka mahi mātou

What we do

Ngā tāngata hei tautoko

Who we support

Rapua tētahi kaimahi tautoko

Our commitment to you

Manawanuitia atu i roto i te pōuri

Coping with Grief & Trauma

Mō te pōuri

About Grief

Mō te pāmamae

About Trauma

Āwhinatia atu i ngā tāngata katoa

Supporting others

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In the news