Wairarapa Rape & Sexual Abuse Collective
Supporting Survivors, Strengthening Communities
Wairarapa Rape & Sexual Abuse Collective Inc is based in Masterton with our services covering the whole of the Wairarapa.
We are a non-profit, community organisation run by a Collective of dedicated paid staff and volunteers. We are specialists in sexual violence services and support people who have been directly or indirectly affected by rape or sexual abuse.
We also provide sexual violence prevention education to school students and the community within the Wairarapa.
Our Collective consists of many committed and valued volunteers who are here to support you in any way you require.
Referrals can be made to many organisations.
Meet the team
Michelle Ihaka - Coordinator
Ko Michelle Ihaka taku ingoa.
Ko Rangitumau te Maunga.
Ko Ruamahanga te Awa.
Ko Takitimu te Waka.
Ko Ngati Kahungunu me Rangitane toku iwi.
Melanie Henson - Accounts Administrator
Marlene (Ma) Gaskin - Operations Assistant
Ko Mataatua te Waka.
Ko Tapuwaeharuru te Maunga.
Ko Ngaru a hine te Awa.
No Nga Puhi te Iwi.
Ko Marlene taku ingoa.
Engari, ki te noho ahau ki te Wairarapa.
No reira, tena koutou, tena kouotou, tena koutou katoa.
Our Organisation in the Media
We believe in raising awareness, speaking up, and supporting informed conversations. From heartfelt interviews on Ageing with Attitude to national features in the NZ Herald, our work and kaupapa have been shared across a range of media.
Confidentiality, Rights and Complaints
Your information is safe with us
Respect, dignity, choice, and clear information
You're supported and heard at every step
Contact
Floor 3 Departmental Building, 35-37 Chapel Street, Masterton
0800 614 614 (24/7)
06 370 8446
Office hours 8.30 AM - 2.30 PM Monday - Friday, please call as appointments are preferred