About Us

WAVES coordinates the West Auckland family violence network, bringing local services together to strengthen connections and collaboration across the sector. We hold monthly network meetings, send out a weekly newsletter, and offer training and professional development opportunities. Our goal is to ensure the West Auckland family violence sector is well-connected, well-informed, and well-equipped to support our community.

Who we are

Our Commitment to an Effective West Auckland Family Violence System

Family violence is an incredibly complex and prevalent issue in our community. By bringing organisations together to build strong, collaborative relationships, we are better equipped to respond to family violence effectively.

Collaboration

Supporting local organisations to build strong, collaborative partnerships is at the heart of our work.

Communication

We keep our network up to date with what’s happening locally, regionally, and nationally.

Capability

We strengthen capability by providing learning opportunities and building a community of practice.

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Our History

WAVES Trust's History

WAVES Trust was established in 1993 to coordinate a network of statutory agencies and support organisations, and to provide advocacy services for victims of family violence within the criminal justice system. Following the nationwide rollout of Court Victim Advisors in the early 2000s, WAVES transitioned away from direct service provision to focus on strengthening its networking, prevention, and advocacy functions. These remain our core areas of focus today, and we are proud to hold long-standing, trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the West Auckland family violence sector.

In 2024, WAVES expanded its work to include facilitating the multi-agency response to family violence Police callouts in West Auckland—a role that marks a return to our earlier involvement in the West Auckland FVIARS (Family Violence Interagency Response System) table. This renewed focus reflects our continued commitment to supporting collaborative, community-led responses to family violence.