Social Services

We welcome any young parent under 19 to take the opportunity to complete their secondary education.

The Whānau Ora team consists of Whānau Ora Kaitiaki/Social Workers who help navigate and link you and/or your whānau to clinical, justice, education and social services for Māori, Pacific and high needs families.

A parenting programme for fathers aged 24 and under. Self referral and referrals from general practice, Waitakere Youth Health Clinic, schools and other health and social providers.

Man Alive’s point of difference is our programmes (counselling, support, mentoring & living without violence) for men and youth are run by men, for men. Our Māori programme, Te Ara Taumata Ora, uses the same themes as Living Without Violence but they are delivered in culturally appropriate ways.

The network is a place to come together with people who live or work in Ranui. The purpose of the network is to find ways to work, plan, coordinate and collaborate with each other, share information about the outcomes of your work in Ranui, and extend the wellbeing and creativity of the community.

We offer a collective social outlet for kaumātua/kuia to get together – ukelele club, waiata sessions, transport to hui and access to health services.

Focusing on Māori traditional values and concepts the Ranui Branch works alongside the Regional and National bodies of the MWWL. Under the National league banner of ‘tatau tatau’ we are accountable to each other to ensure we are tika, pono and aroha.

Te Atatu Branch adheres the objects of the MWWL with the main object being to provide and promote leadership to effectively participate in the spiritual, social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of our whānau and community

Through community development initiatives, quality programmes and services, Te Ukaipo works with youth and families in West Auckland to help them achieve their potential, providing pathways out of risk.

Free services for you and your whānau

Tu Wahine Trust is a Kaupapa Māori service for Māori Women, Children and their Whānau dealing with violence and abuse, including sexual violence. The Trust: Provides counselling, therapy and support to Māori women, children, and families affected by violence and abuse Specialises in domestic violence, rape, incest, and other related violence Approved provider under the Domestic Violence Act to run programmes for Domestic Violence to applicants and applicants’ children ACC Registered Counsellors

Māori Wardens volunteer their services providing support, security, traffic and crowd control, first aid, and other services to the community (Rangatahi and whanau). They patrol the trains and public transport platforms in Waitakere and have a presence in shopping centres.

We provide networking opportunities, support and advocacy for over 50 Waitakere agencies working with people affected by family violence and child abuse and neglect. We also coordinate violence prevention campaigns and supporting projects to improve the capacity of service delivery in the Waitakere area.

Family Works New Zealand builds strong families that learn, grow and thrive. Our social services help make NZ the best place to raise children.

Ngā Takiwā o Tāmaki Trust is a social service and community development provider within the West and South Auckland Communities covering a range of services aimed at whānau engagement, advocacy services and health.