StandingTallNZ.org
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NAU MAI, HAERE MAI!!
Welcome you made it, let's go!!
Kia ora and warm pacific greetings welcome to StandingTallNZ.org.
This website supports Māori and Pacific men, their whānau, support people, and communities affected by childhood sexual and physical violence. In Aotearoa New Zealand, about 1 in 4 Māori men and 1 in 5 Pacific men experience sexual or physical harm at some point in their lives.
These experiences can also go hand in hand with other types of historical trauma linked to colonisation, including the loss of land, language, and cultural identity, as well as ongoing effects of intergenerational harm.
These factors can make it harder for people to find support, healing, and justice. We recognise the strength of our people and are here to support safe, culturally grounded pathways to healing and wellbeing. Now start your path by tapping on the best page that meets your needs below or contact us.
For Māori and Pacific men, talking about sexual abuse (in particular) can affect us in different ways and requires different paths to help us heal. Take your time and go through the options on this website.
Thinking of getting help? You might be eligible for ACC support and counselling, click this link or email and let's find a way to help you. We can also arrange to korero with you face-to-face in the Auckland area or via phone.
If you want to see videos where we talk about different themes around sexual abuse and recovery from it, try this page.
To also help you, we have included 0800 numbers to help you with the challenges that violence can cause. Many are available to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise specified (click the phone icon).
You can also try the MSD Family Services Directory, a searchable online database. It lists information about a range of family and individual support organisations and the services/programmes they offer to support New Zealand families across the country.
If someone is in immediate danger, please dial emergency services 111.