Iwi Social Services
Intensive kaupapa Māori social work support for whānau needing long-term or specialist care.

Quick Facts
Cost:
Free
Who it’s for:
Whānau facing complex or long-term challenges
Coverage Area:
Eastern Bay of Plenty
Intensive Social Work Support
Iwi Social Services provides medium to long-term support for whānau facing complex challenges such as family violence, grief, drug and alcohol harm, or mental health struggles. Our kaupapa Māori approach supports whānau to heal, strengthen and thrive.
What This Service Offers
- Intensive social work support (3+ months).
- Advocacy to access financial, education, justice, or health supports.
- Counselling and whānau-centred recovery planning.
- Support across issues such as family violence, grief, addiction, and suicide prevention.
Who We Help & Where
- Who: Vulnerable whānau of all ages and ethnicities.
- Coverage: Eastern Bay of Plenty — Ngāti Awa Rohe
Why Choose Us
We know that some whānau face complex challenges that require more than short-term help. Iwi Social Services provides:
- Holistic, culturally safe social work support.
- Advocacy across multiple government systems.
- Long-term pathways to restore whānau wellbeing and resilience.

Need long-term social work support?
Our kaupapa Māori service will walk alongside your whānau.