SWRT is a leading national provider of culturally specialist domestic/family violence intervention and prevention services for Asian, African and Middle Eastern women victims and their children in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is approved by the Ministry of Social Development as a national organisation with branches in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

For more details click www.shakti.org.nz

SWRT provides the following services:

• 24/7 Crisis Intervention, Response and Referral Support – 0800SHAKTI
• Casework and Advocacy
  • Confidential assessment and development of individual case plan according to your needs
  • Legal / Justice Advocacy Support
  • Immigration Advocacy Support subject to eligibility
  • Work & Income Referral and Advocacy
  • Housing/accommodation navigation support
  • Medical support
• Safe Housing / Refuge:  Safe and confidential accommodation if you are a woman in a situation of domestic violence, with or without children.
• Community Risk Management (CRM) Programme
• Referral to Shakti Community Council for Counselling and other well-being programmes
• Referral to Shakti Community Council for Safety Programmes
• Referral to SDETAT & Sustinnoworx for Life Skills programmes (LSP)

This entity was set up in 2021 with the aim of promoting sustainable development of vulnerable women and families while at the same time advocating for a sustainable environment. The brand name Sustinnoworx (Sustainable Development Works) was developed with the intent of achieving these goals. Activities include two shops, one promoting organic groceries for healthy living and the other functioning as an upcycling shop for pre-loved goods including clothing. The goal is to provide training pathways towards employment and self-reliance for vulnerable women who are managing the shops, while also reducing landfill and textile waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

For more details click on link: www.sustinnoworx.co.nz