If you work with children or families in Canterbury, this page is for you.
ResourcesIf someone confides in you that they're experiencing family violence or are in an unsafe relationship, here are some resources 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.
For guidance on listening and talking with someone who has experienced violence see our advice for friends and family members.
Referral form for people experiencing violence
Sexual assault support referral form
ReachOut referral form - for people using, or at risk of using violence
Seuga referral form - for Pasifika people
Whānau Resilience referral form
Please email completed forms to referral@aviva.org.nz.
Below are PDFs with information which might be helpful for you and/or someone you are supporting.
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.
Contact Us
- Call us on ✆0800 28 48 26 or ✆(03) 378 3847 - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people in Canterbury
- Email ✉enquiries@aviva.org.nz (this inbox is checked Monday-Friday, 9-5)
- If you are a social service or other referring agency, please complete a referral form and forward to Aviva by email