ABOUT US
Ōtepoti-Dunedin Whānau Refuge advocates for women, whānau, tamariki (children) and rangatahi (youth) supporting a pathway to safety, regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic circumstances.
Our aim is to eliminate whānau-family violence in our community by providing support, advocacy, education, and awareness
If something does not feel right to you, then it is not OK
Our Values
whaipainga ā māua
Ōtepoti-Dunedin Whānau Refuge vision is for our community to be empowered, thrive and live free from all forms of violence.
Kaitiakitanga
To provide a korowai of protection for all who reach out to us who experience family violence.
Manaakitanga
We uphold the mana of our clients by encouraging and adhering to manaakitanga to live a life free from family violence.
Wairuatanga
We facilitate a comprehensive holistic person-centered approach, walking alongside our clients focusing upon hope, where hope may not be present.
Takatāpui, LGBTQIA+ community welcomed 🌈
