Get Help
There are many organisations throughout Aotearoa working to prevent or support those affected by child abuse and neglect. Some of these organisations are listed on this page. They are there to help or point you in the right direction for the type of support you need.
Organisations to help and support you
Check out the below directory for those organisations that are there to help, guide and support you.
Safeguarding Children
Accessible child abuse prevention and protection training for everyone. Experts in finding child safeguarding solutions for organisations big and small.
Netsafe
Provides free support, advice and education to help keep people of all ages safe online, available 7 days a week.
Empowerment Trust
Primary prevention educator teaching skills and strategies to help keep people emotionally and physically safe from all forms of violence and abuse.
Safe to talk
Available to anyone affected by sexual harm in any way. Offers free confidential contact with trained specialists and connects individuals to support services in the community.
0800Whatsup
New Zealand’s only 24/7 helpline for children and young people. It’s free, confidential, and a safe place to talk.
It’s Not OK Campaign
Family violence is not okay but it is okay to ask for help!
Family Services Directory
A great resource to find a specific service provider to help you. Please let others know about it.
Organisation addition request
Please contact us to discuss having your organisation added to the Child Safeguarding Week ‘Get Help’ page. We look forward to hearing from you!