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Fifty years of life-saving work

In 1973, the "accidental creation" of Aotearoa's first domestic violence refuge changed the social landscape forever. But how have things changed since then?

A lip-sync battle? For real?!

How many times can you try and run a fundraiser and have it thwarted by a pandemic? So far, we’ve scored 3/3 on that front! But we are finally ready to announce that Lip Sync Battle is scheduled once again!

“Supporting Aviva is an easy decision to make”

“Why do I think it’s important to support Aviva’s mahi? Because it stops that cycle that people get caught up in." Brett Anderson explains why the Casino supports Aviva.

Aviva’s 50th Annual Appeal!

For our 50th appeal, if you make a donation online between 24 April and 7 May, your donation will be DOUBLED!

"I'm in my first healthy relationship"

When Bethany first came to Aviva, she and her son were homeless and living with an abusive person out of desperation. Two years on, life looks a lot different for them both.

A night to remember!

Last week, we marked a very special occasion, with some of the most wonderful people we could wish for. To everyone who came and shared in our evening of reflection, commemoration, celebration and Aroha, marking 50 years of mahi, THANK YOU.

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"Just knowing that there's someone who understands, someone who'll listen... knowing that you're not alone, that there's somebody who cares, it makes a huge difference; all the difference. Thanks to Aviva, I knew I wasn't alone, and I found hope again.

Jennifer

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