If you work with children or families in Canterbury, this page is for you. Follow the links below for resources, referral forms, training and more.
ResourcesIf someone, such as a client or patient, confides in you that they're experiencing family violence, or in an unsafe relationship, here are some resources you could use to support them to stay safe.
Safety Plan for After You Leave
Relationship Check - Interactive
If you are working with an adult who uses violence, you can refer them to our ReachOut service.
See also:
Advice for friends and family members, which also includes some guidance on listening and talking.
Referral form for people experiencing violence
ReachOut referral form - for people using, or at risk of using violence
Children and Youth Services referral form
Sexual assault support referral form
Aviva is based at The Loft in Eastgate. The Loft has a range of health and wellbeing services, including:
- support for problem gambling
- alcohol and drug services
- parenting support
- budgeting advice and small interest free loans
If it is not appropriate to refer somebody to Aviva, get in touch with The Loft, or let the person know about The Loft's walk in service, which runs 9-5, Monday-Friday.
Below are PDFs with information which might be helpful for you and/or someone you are supporting.
Aviva's Purposeful Peer Support Service often runs workshops to empower communities and professionals to better support people. Check back here for upcoming courses.
In April 2019, the New Zealand Government adopted the Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Act. For information about what this means for employers, visit this page.