The Backbone of the West Auckland Family Violence Sector

WAVES Trust connects organisations, professionals, and agencies working across the local family violence sector to improve outcomes for individuals, whānau, and communities.

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A joyful parent holds their young child at the beach, sunlight shining as waves gently crash around them.
Couple smiling at eachother
A smiling man holds two children, a girl on his left shoulder and a boy on his right, in front of a white picket fence.
A man and a young girl pose together outdoors, surrounded by trees, both smiling and enjoying the moment.
Father and daughter smiling and embracing
A diverse group of three young people joyfully walking down a path, with greenery and trees in the background. One is mid-jump.
A person wades into the calm sea with a small dog, both enjoying a serene beach day under a soft, hazy sky.
Couple cuddling and smiling
A woman stands in the shallow waves at sunset, holding a baby in her arms, both enjoying the beach's serene beauty.
Two young children hold hands in shallow water at the beach, smiling and playing together as the sun sets behind them.
A joyful parent holds their young child at the beach, sunlight shining as waves gently crash around them.
Couple smiling at eachother
A smiling man holds two children, a girl on his left shoulder and a boy on his right, in front of a white picket fence.
A man and a young girl pose together outdoors, surrounded by trees, both smiling and enjoying the moment.
Father and daughter smiling and embracing
A diverse group of three young people joyfully walking down a path, with greenery and trees in the background. One is mid-jump.
A person wades into the calm sea with a small dog, both enjoying a serene beach day under a soft, hazy sky.
Couple cuddling and smiling
A woman stands in the shallow waves at sunset, holding a baby in her arms, both enjoying the beach's serene beauty.
Two young children hold hands in shallow water at the beach, smiling and playing together as the sun sets behind them.
A joyful parent holds their young child at the beach, sunlight shining as waves gently crash around them.
Couple smiling at eachother
A smiling man holds two children, a girl on his left shoulder and a boy on his right, in front of a white picket fence.
A man and a young girl pose together outdoors, surrounded by trees, both smiling and enjoying the moment.
Father and daughter smiling and embracing
A diverse group of three young people joyfully walking down a path, with greenery and trees in the background. One is mid-jump.
A person wades into the calm sea with a small dog, both enjoying a serene beach day under a soft, hazy sky.
Couple cuddling and smiling
A woman stands in the shallow waves at sunset, holding a baby in her arms, both enjoying the beach's serene beauty.
Two young children hold hands in shallow water at the beach, smiling and playing together as the sun sets behind them.

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Who We Are

Strengthening the sector through coordination and connection

We co-ordinate a diverse network of organisations and practitioners working at all levels of the West Auckland family violence system. With strong partnerships across community organisations, government agencies and service providers, we are working to improve outcomes for whānau by building a more connected, informed, and responsive sector.

Broad Reach

50+ organisations are engaged with our network.

Cross-sector & Multi-agency

Partnering across sectors to drive meaningful systems change.

About Us
Find Help

Emergency support and where to get help

WAVES is not a direct service provider. We are not able to provide support to those experiencing family violence. If you are looking for family violence support services in West Auckland, please view the Service Directory.

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Emergency support for urgent situations

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 111 (if it is unsafe to speak, press 55).

Our service directory also has a list of national helplines that can provide immediate phone and text support.

Call 111

Access support services

Search our directory for a snapshot of services available in West Auckland.

  • ‍Family violence support – Refuge, crisis support, counselling and programmes.
  • Kaupapa Māori services
  • Elder abuse services
  • Family and child services
  • Pacific and ethnic services
Service Directory
Our Work

Connecting services, building capability

We support and strengthen the West Auckland family violence network by facilitating forums, co-ordinating multi-agency responses to family violence, and providing professional development opportunities.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Connect with other local organisations and practitioners through our monthly network meetings.

Workforce Development

Regular training offerings and opportunities to upskill.

Explore Our Work
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Why Join Us

A trusted hub for social service organisations

Join our network to access professional development opportunities, stay up to date with our weekly newsletter, and connect with a supportive community of like-minded organisations working to improve outcomes for individuals and whānau in West Auckland.

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Upcoming Events

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Wed
03
Dec 2025
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Network Meeting

December Inter-Agency Network Meeting

Community Waitākere, Level 1, 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson
Join our bi-monthly inter-agency network meetings to connect, collaborate, and build capability in the West Auckland family violence sector.
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Thu
20
Nov 2025
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Network Meeting

November WeCAN Meeting

Community Waitākere, Level 1, 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson
WeCAN is our bi-monthly network meeting for anyone working with children and young people in West Auckland. Join us to connect, share updates, and strengthen collaboration.
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Wed
22
Oct 2025
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Network Meeting

October Inter-Agency Network Meeting

Community Waitākere, Level 1, 20 Alderman Drive, Henderson
Join our bi-monthly inter-agency network meetings to connect, collaborate, and build capability in the West Auckland family violence sector.
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Our Funders

Thank you to our generous funders for their ongoing support

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