Nau mai, haere mai – Welcome
Wāhine Safety Centre
South Waikato & Matamata
You deserve to feel safe. (Me noho haumaru koe)
If you’re experiencing family violence or something just doesn’t feel right at home, we’re here for you.
We provide confidential support, safe accommodation housing, advocacy, and care for wāhine, tamariki,
and whānau across South Waikato and Matamata.
Would you like us to reach out to you?
Need help now?
Call the Police on 111 if you are unsafe
OR
Call us 24/7
07 886 5553 or 0800 REFUGE
You’ll speak to someone who understands. We’ll help you make a plan and support you at your pace.
How we support you (Tā mātou mahi)
A safe place to stay
Support to stay safely in your home
Help with WINZ, legal advice, housing, and more
Tamariki programmes for healing
Women's Empowerment Programme
What makes us different
You choose the path we walk beside you.
Whether you’re ready to leave, thinking about it, or simply surviving we’ll listen, support, and never judge.
Worried about someone else?
We can help you support a friend, whānau member, employee or client safely.
Women’s Empowerment Programme (Papatono Whakamana Wāhine)
When you’re ready to focus on yourself again and take back control over your life, join our supportive group for wāhine healing from family violence.
You don’t have to talk about anything you’re not ready for. Just bring yourself.
Help us keep showing up (Tākoha mai)
We rely on donations to provide safe housing, programmes, and ongoing support. Your contribution helps wāhine and tamariki rebuild their lives.
How Can We Help You?
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Have A Safety Plan?
Having a plan can make all the difference in a difficult moment.
Our safety plan checklist helps you think ahead and take simple, practical steps to protect yourself and your whānau.
Support For
Children
Our children’s programme gives tamariki a safe space to heal, learn, and grow.
With the right support, children can rebuild confidence and find hope for the future.
Discover more about how we walk alongside tamariki and their whānau.
Partner With Us
Your support helps us stand alongside wāhine and whānau in our community.
Every donation, partnership, or shared resource strengthens safety and creates new pathways to empowerment.
Together, we can build a safer future
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Kind Words
From Partners & Clients
Koha Manaaki
The Caring Project
Small acts of care can make a big difference.
Koha Manaaki – The Caring Project provides thoughtful care packages and practical support items to women and children affected by family violence.
From warm winter essentials to personal care items and small comforts, each koha is chosen to help people feel supported, valued, and remembered.
This programme exists because we know that care is not only about crisis response. Sometimes it is the small things, a torch during a storm, a warm pair of socks, or a thoughtful note, that remind someone they are not alone.
Through partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and generous supporters, we are building moments of dignity, comfort, and connection for whānau in our community.
Download our flyer to learn more about the programme, how it works, and ways you can support.
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Wahine Safety Centre is an affiliated member of the Women’s Refuge National Collective, working alongside refuges across Aotearoa to support women and whānau experiencing family violence.
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