Welcome To WellStop

WellStop is an innovative forward-looking culturally responsive organisation. We aim to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour through positive choices, stronger whanau, and safer communities.

Whiria Te Tangata means "weave, or bring together, the people".

Will you weave your knowledge and skills with the aim to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour?

​Whiria Te Tangata.

WellStop's  Clinical Research

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    About WellStop

    Who we are: vision, values & history.
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    How To Keep Your Child Safe

    What you need to know.
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    Are You Worried About An Adult's Behaviour Or Concerned About Your Own Thoughts Or Actions?

    Talk To Us - We Can Help.
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    Signs of Sexual Abuse

    Are you concerned that a child may have been sexually abused?
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    Research at WellStop

    Learn about research at WellStop and our evidence base.
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    Where We Are In New Zealand

    WellStop service locations throughout the southern & central North Island.

Enquiries & Contact

Find out about making a referral to WellStop

In Your Community

Education, consulting
​and training.

Children & Sexual Behaviour

What is normal? What is harmful?
(​5-12 years)

What is Sexual Abuse?​

Harmful sexual behaviour
​and the law.

Young People & Sexual Behaviour

What is normal? What is harmful?
​(13-18 years) 

Affected By Sexual Abuse?

Services for people who have been sexually abused.​ 

Karakia mo te whakawātea o WellStop

Mo ngā tāngata i kimi i nga whakautu hei ahei ia tatou ki te whiwhi i te pono
For the people who seek answers, lead them to find the truth
Mo ngā tāngata i tino ngenge i tā tātou ngakau, hinēngaro, wairua, tinana hoki hei ahei tātou ki te whiwhi i te okioki nei 
For the people who are tired in their hearts, minds, spirits, and body, let them find rest here
Hei ahei te haerenga o tātou i tēnei wāhi he haerenga i te rangimarie, whakamurua, whakamana hoki 
Allow the journey of those in this place to be a journey of peace, forgiveness and empowerment
Hei ahei te whakakite o tēnei wāhi i orite ki te wakahuia he wāhi kia whakapoho, whakatiaki i a tātou katoa
Let this place to be seen the same as the wakahuia. A place with the purpose of treasuring and protecting all
Hei ahei i ngā kakano ki te kimihia i te oneone nei rawa, te pihinga ki te makuru, te rākau ki te tū orite ki te totara kaiora
Let the seeds grow in good soil, the seedling to be fruitful and the tree to stand just like the majestic Totara
Hei āwhina i nga pakiaka ki te rea hōhonu, mārohirohi, aumangea hoki 
Help the roots to grow deep, strong and resilient/steadfast
Hei ahei i te honore ki te rākau nei na te mea o te mārohirohi o tāna ahua
Honour the tree for the strength of its countenance
Tūturu Whakamaua, Kia Tina, Tina, Haumi ē Huie ē Tāiki ē
Continual call to Action:
Action!! Join all together, bind all together, let it be done!!