Christchurch Community Directory
Women's Organisations




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Canterbury Federation of Country Women

TEl:(03)342-5226
Contact:
Mrs.Scott

An organisation for both rural and urban women, who have wide interests and keep up with community issues.


Health Alternatives for Women

Tel:(03)379-6970

Health information and resource centre holding a wide range of information about women's health problems and issues. Refers women to support services, medical practitioners etc. The centre also provides free pregnancy tests.


Maori Women's Welfare League

Tel:(03) 355-2647
Location:Roseneath House, 4 Webb St, CHCH.
Contact:
Hanatia Costigan.

A charitable organisation, involved in voluntary work in the community. Transcends tribal, racial, and political affiliation. Concerns are health, Maori women, and healthy lifestyles.


National Council of Women

Tel(03)365-2309

Coordinating body of Women's organisations in N.Z. The council is concerned with family life, pay equity, legal equality, education, and the well-being of all people.


New Zealand Federation of University of Women, Canterbury Branch.

Tel:(03) 366-2804
Contact:
Karen Bailey

Promotes understanding and cooperation among university women in New Zealand.


Otautahi Maori Women's Refuge Office

Tel:(03)374-9877

Provides a confidential place to stay for women and children escaping domestic violence.


Rape and Incest Survivors Support Centre(RISSC)

Tel:3653626(day) 3647324(a/h)

Provides a 24-hour telephone counselling service and facilitates support groups. Also provides support in the home, at court and with police matters.


Society for Research on Women

Tel:(work)351-6019 or (home)352-7785
Contact:
Dr. Sally Hassel

To carry out and promote research on issues relating to women and girls, to publicise the findings of this research, to encourage women to develop their potential and to extend the opportunities available to women.


Women Against Pornography

Tel:(03)355-4824
Contact:
Janet

Education, political activism, and support.


Women Against Violence

Tel:(03)379-7047
Contact:
Christi Butterfield

A drop in Centre poviding a safe and caring environmnent for women and children, and offering support and information for women who are concerned about violence and abuse in their lives.


Women for Sobriety

Tel:(03)365-6428
Contact:
Vivienne Rata

A support group for all addicted women wanting to learn coping skills to meet today's conflicts without the use of substances.


Women's Refuge

Tel:(03)364-7306

24 Hour, 7 day emergency accommodation for women and children escaping violence in the home. Offers advocacy and support for abused women.


Women with Eating Disorders Resource Centre

Tel:(03)366-7725
Contact:
Cathy Sweet

Support, education, information resource centre and referral service for all interested persons.



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