Aviva’s Tamariki (children’s) services are available for children aged between 5 and 12 who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence.

Our Rangitahi services are for young people aged 13 and above who have experienced (including having witnessed) family violence, or who are at risk of using violence.

For children:

We offer Tamariki Relationship and Individual Safety Education (RISE), a 10-week education and support programme for children (aged 5-12). Course content is delivered in fun and informal way. Children will:

• develop their own safety plans
• learn about healthy relationships
• be supported to build their confidence
• share with others and ‘break the secret’
• find appropriate ways to manage their own anger
• learn what to do when they recognise abuse
• have a positive, trusting experience with others

Individual programmes are also available for children aged 5-12, who meet certain criteria.

For youth:

Individual support is available for older children and youth (13 and over) from our Youth Services Team. Support is delivered by compassionate, professionally qualified Family Support Workers. They are passionate about supporting youth and their whānau to become safe and recognise their potential.