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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi – With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Barnardos Taranaki
Contact: Julie Walters
Biographical Info
We provide social support services to children and whānau in our communities facing really tough times – including those who have experienced family violence, addiction, neglect and abuse, and those struggling with mental health issues. Our social services are a continuum, preventing problems before they get too overwhelming, to intensive help in the whanau home to help tamariki thrive.
Where? All across Taranaki and Aotearoa. Support is offered online, via phone, and in-person
When? Our offices are open Monday to Friday (closed public holidays).
Who? Under 18s and their whānau/family
Referrals are accepted from self, whānau/family, GPs, and other health professionals.
0800 What’s Up is also offered by Barnardos Aotearoa.
This is a free, confidential support line for children and young people aged 5–19 across Aotearoa. It offers someone safe to talk to about worries, big feelings, or everyday challenges by phone or online.
Free call 0800 942 8787 (Monday to Sunday, 11am-11pm)
Online chat via whatsup.co.nz (Monday to Sunday, 11am-10:30pm)
