Whānau Resilience
Providing long term support for those who have experienced violence at various stages of their lives.
At a Glance
Who's this for?
Whānau seeking support with Family Harm
Service Type
Family Harm/ Domestic Violence
Locations
South Auckland & East Auckland
Delivered by
Whānau Support Workers
What is Whānau Resilience
Our Whānau Resilience service provides a culturally grounded, supportive wānanga space for whānau who have experienced violence at different stages of their lives.
Guided by mātauranga Māori, our kaimahi create safe spaces for healing, reflection, and reconnection. Many of our kaimahi bring lived experience in the family harm space, offering genuine empathy, understanding, and practical support.
This service focuses on strengthening identity, restoring balance, and empowering whānau to rebuild their lives in a way that supports long-term safety and resilience.
Tautoko From Whānau Support Kaimahi
Our kaimahi work alongside whānau in a person-centred, whānau-led way, helping you to set and achieve goals that support your holistic wellbeing. Together, we navigate your social, emotional, cultural, and practical needs, while ensuring you are connected to the right supports within your community.
Our goal is simple
To walk alongside whānau with compassion, advocacy, and cultural safety, restoring resilience and reducing violence for future generations.
We provide guidance and advocacy, connecting you to local community support services such as:
- Budgeting & financial support
- Protection orders / parenting orders
- Needs assessment
- Child wellbeing
- Ministry of Social Development supports
- Strengthening family relationships
- Accessing kai
- Victim Support
- Personalised safety planning
- Goal setting (including Waitangi Wheel)
- Counselling referrals
- Housing support
- Mahi toi — spiritual and cultural healing
Marcia Johnson
Kaimahi
As a Whānau Support Worker, my role is to walk alongside whānau as they navigate their journey toward healing and resilience in the family harm space. I work in a whānau-led way, supporting their goals and advocating their needs—whether that’s building financial independence, accessing essential services, or ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for whānau to be heard, supported, and empowered. With lived experience in this space, I bring empathy, understanding, and a strong commitment to uplifting the mana of every whānau I work with. It’s a privilege to do this mahi and to support others in their journey toward safety, stability, and wairua healing.
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