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Covid-19
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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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Coping with Grief & Trauma


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About Grief

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About Trauma

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Victim Support urges victims to seek help even if they don't report crime

Crime victims are being urged to seek support even if they don’t report the crime. Victim Support says the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey released today continues to show a worrying trend that most New Zealanders are not reporting crime.
Victim Support urges victims to seek help even if they don't report crime
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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.
New mask exemption cards
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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 Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Bill
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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 makes submission on the COVID-19 (Courts Safety) Legislation Bill

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.
Victim Support urges awareness of controlling relationships before abuse escalates
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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.
Submissions open: Transforming our Mental Health law

Our stories


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Passionate about the value of good support

23-year-old Destiny is one of Victim Support’s newest volunteers. She’s just finished her initial training and is still yet to attend her first callout. But she’s ready.
Passionate about the value of good support
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Volunteer proud to support the Chinese community

For volunteer support worker Yau, being able to help the Chinese community is a huge motivator.
Volunteer proud to support the Chinese community
VSW Maria with Dame Patsy Reddy

Volunteer dedicated to her community

Maria has been a volunteer support worker for six years.

During this time, she has supported multiple people in her small community, become a trained homicide support worker, and was one of many victim support workers who travelled to Christchurch to support the victims of the mosque attack.
Volunteer dedicated to her community
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Victim-focused volunteering very rewarding

Following his retirement from the British Police force and a subsequent move to New Zealand, Martyn was keen to get stuck into some volunteering.
Victim-focused volunteering very rewarding
Volunteer Support Worker Sally

Volunteering 'a privilege'

Over the years Sally has worked as a nurse, volunteered for her local Rotary Club, and volunteered for the Cancer Society. She’s just become a Justice of the Peace, volunteers for St John overseeing a team of 60 volunteers, and is a volunteer support worker for Victim Support. To put it simply: Sally loves being busy.
Volunteering 'a privilege'

A wider view - our support after a major incident

10 May 2021, something utterly shocking and inexplicable happened. In a frenzied, random attack, a man stabbed four people in a Dunedin Countdown. A total of 26 people ended up being referred to Victim Support from the incident.
A wider view - our support after a major incident

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