Family Works – Whakatane

Our Vision

Family Works Northern builds safe, strong and connected families.

Our social services help children, young people and families feel supported and included in their communities.

We’re part of Presbyterian Support Northern, a charitable social services provider that’s been around for over 130 years.

Like them, we’re passionate about strengthening New Zealand families as they face life’s challenges. Through our services, we aim for to help build strong healthy families, help children/tamariki make good choices, parents/mātua build on their strengths and help build a strong health community for keeping children safe.

Our goals are to
  • overcome the effects of abuse
  • resolve challenging behaviour
  • strengthen family relationships
  • help children and young people make positive changes
  • increase confidence and self-esteem
  • encourage families to develop their own resources
  • advocate to prevent family violence
  • enable children and their families to connect with their communities

Where to Find Us

We have Family Works service centres around Auckland with trained professionals who work with children and their families.

Our services are delivered confidently and competently. For more information on our other locations visit our website.

156 The Strand
Whakatane

Ph: 07 307 1133

Contact : Nicola Ssekajja

Feel free to contact or visit any of our locations!

Services

  • Counselling for children and families
  • Social work support for children and families
  • Parenting and childrens’ programmes
  • Social workers in schools
  • Family Start home visits for babies and young children
  • Financial mentoring for families
  • Family Dispute Resolution Services
  • Women Against Violence Programme (WAVE)

Services

  • Counselling for children and families
  • Social work support for children and families
  • Parenting and childrens’ programmes
  • Social workers in schools
  • Family Start home visits for babies and young children
  • Financial mentoring for families
  • Family Dispute Resolution Services
  • Women Against Violence Programme (WAVE)

“Family Works was there when we needed help desperately.”

“We are closer to each other more now than before. I understand my children’s need for attention.”

“I feel like I’m not alone and that there are people out there who genuinely care.”