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Phone us toll free on 0800 16 33 44 from anywhere in New Zealand for information, advice and support about domestic violence as well as help in a crisis. We’re here to help you on this phone number 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Follow the simple steps to be put through to Nelson Women’s Refuge on your touchtone or mobile phone. You will be automatically redirected to a female advocate.

Our office is at 1/60 Rutherford Street, Nelson.
You can also email us at admin@whakaturefuge.org.nz or fill out the quick enquiry form below.

IMMEDIATE
HELP

If you or someone you know is in IMMEDIATE DANGER call

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EMERGENCY
SAFEHOUSE

If you are in danger or at risk and need a safe place to stay tonight give us a call

0800 16 33 44

WANT HELP
& SUPPORT?

We can help you leave a violent family or domestic situation call

0800 16 33 44

Enquiry Form

Please note that unlike our crisis line, our email isn’t monitored 24/7 so a response maybe delayed. We still welcome you to contact us through this.

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Gift a Safe Night

Every night, over 200 women in New Zealand need a safe place to escape to.

One night of safety at Women’s Refuge for a woman and child costs just $20 and includes a clean safe bed, secure transport, hot meals, supportive staff, 24/7 crisis line and helpful advice.

We also appreciate monetary donations. Nelson Women’s and Children’s Refuge is a not for profit organisation, so every little bit counts.

Our vision is for all women and their tamariki to live free from domestic and family violence.  Our services are offered across the Nelson / Tasman / Golden Bay and Murchison areas. There is no part of our region that is too remote for us to help you.

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