Porirua Women & Family Centre
A space for wāhine and their whānau to nurture their wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment.
We’re here for you. We’re not here to judge.
The Porirua Women & Family Centre is a space for wāhine and their whānau to nurture their wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment.
Whare Manaaki Inc Women’s Refuge deal with vulnerable women and their whānau in their time of need. The Porirua Women & Family Centre was established and designed as an extension of these services.
Social & Support Services
We have Social and Support Workers on site to provide our clients with practical support, information and advice.
Free Counselling
Our counsellors are a team of committed, compassionate women with the aim of supporting our women and their whānau.
Free Workshops
We offer a number of FREE workshops that are consistently changing to meet the needs of our community.
We are a wrap around service that offers women and their whānau in need, safety, guidance and support on their journey forward.
We are a welcoming space that is open for women and whānau to visit when they need somewhere to go for comfort and support.
The Porirua Women & Family Centre is open five days a week, from 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Whether you just need a coffee and a chat with one of our support workers, help with food, support with mental health or are looking to socialise with like minded women, please don’t hesitate to drop in to see us.
Make a donation to help us help our women in need.
At the Porirua Women & Family Centre we are conscious of the ways in which we help to sustain the services we provide to our vulnerable women and whānau that we support.
We are a registered charity, and if you would like to contribute, you can assist us by donating money, time, goods and services.
Still want to help out, but not in a position to give financially?