Who We Are

Kaiāwhina Tautoko

Our Kaiāwhina will most often be your first point of contact. They will be there if you and/or your whānau need additional support in making your appointment or require cultural support and assistance. Our Kaiāwhina is there to help support you.

Medical Support | Mātanga tiki hauora

Our clinical team has had specialist training in sexual harm and trauma care. We are here to support you with advice, information, treatment and referral options. We can lodge an ACC claim for you and collaborate with other healthcare providers on your behalf. All visits will include social support. You are welcome/encouraged to bring a support person.

Social Work Support | Kaimahi Toko I Te Ora

Our Social Workers are trained to support survivors of sexual harm. They are here to support you through your visit with the clinical team. A Social Worker will meet with you to ensure that you have the needed support systems in place.

Everyone you meet will be experienced in helping people that have experienced sexual harm

Our daytime team includes: 

Dr Jen Hayward, Lead Clinician Sexual Assault            

Dr Susanna Kent, Lead Clinician NFSS

Fay Tomlin Nurse Practitioner (Wairarapa) 

Kim Lund Clinical Nurse Specialist, Service Manager

Katherine Haftka, Lead Nurse

Sophie Craig, Kāiawhina

Diane van Arem, Lead Administrator