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New crisis support service launched
A new Sexual Violence Crisis Support service operating 24 hours, seven days a week has just been launched in West Auckland. Formerly known as Rape Crisis, this addition has improved the access to services for people in the West, according to Family Action CEO, Michelle Clayton. Family Action has provided trauma support, counselling, youth programmes and a women’s refuge for the victims of family and sexual violence in the West Auckland community for 30 years. The agency has signed a MOU with the Ministry of Social Development to develop a plan to provide consistent and seamless services across Auckland. “People deserve the best possible service close to where they need and want it. Sadly it is a very busy service,” says Michelle. Offering support to recent victims of sexual violence at the initial crisis point, the service is mainly for adults although children will be supported. The agency’s experienced and qualified staff comprises psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers and psychologists based at Family Action’s Henderson office. The organisation is also an ACC supplier for Sensitive Claims for the ongoing support that is often needed. To contact Family Action (during business hours) phone 836 1987 or 869 6699, email office@familyaction.org.nz or visit www.familyaction.org.nz. Out of office hours, call the Safe to Talk Helpline on 0800 044 334, visit www. safetotalk.nz, or contact the police or hospital.
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Who is your Zero Waste hero? Funded by Auckland Council and organised and hosted by EcoMatters Environment Trust, in conjunction with The Auckland Guardianship Group, the Community Zero Waste Hui and Awards for 2018 are coming up. Nominations close on July 15. Ecomatters wants to hear who your Zero Waste hero is. Is it someone doing an awesome job at home with reducing waste going to landfill? Or perhaps a social enterprise working hard to divert waste from landfill? Or a youngster showing leadership and innovation in the Zero Waste sector? These Zero Waste champions need to know how much their dedication to waste reduction is appreciated by nominating them for a Zero Waste Award. There are five award categories: • Trailblazer – For the individual who has gone above and beyond in demonstrating their passion, knowledge, encouragement and empowerment for zero waste in their community. • Power Of The People – For a group, community organisation (not for profit) or school that has demonstrated commitment, effort and leadership. • Leaders In The Making – For rangatahi/young people standing up and showing leadership for a zero waste world. (This category is divided into two age groups: under 13 and 13-24 years). • Fair On All Fronts – For an innovative community or social enterprise that is converting waste into a resource and improving social, environmental and local economic outcomes. • Re-Imagining The Resource – For an innovative, creative and unique upcycled product. (Each individual or group can enter up to 3 different products.) Visit www.ecomatters.org.nz/events/zerowasteawards/ to nominate or email Jean at events@ecomatters.org.nz for more information.
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