'Keeping kids safe and secure' booklet

Supporting each other

All of us have opportunities, in our everyday lives, to support parents and families to keep children safe.

When parents are really struggling, or we notice things starting to go wrong, we can help. Keeping children safe and secure is something the whole whänau can be involved in.

It's important, where possible, to help out before things get too serious. Just listening, offering support or helping parents get in touch with, or choose services, can make a huge difference.

"I knew things weren't right. I thought she'd be all whakamā - (embarrassed) but once I brought it up we talked and talked."
Workmate of a parent