Our Connector ensures that we provide appropriate care and protection to adults at-risk. The Connector helps navigate the network of support systems available to people.
Adults with intellectual disabilities are very vulnerable, and SVAT works to help prevent neglect and abuse.
SVAT brings together specialists from a range of Taranaki organisations to help ensure our clients receive appropriate care and support.
If someone you know is in immediate danger you should contact the police on their emergency phone number 111. If it is not an emergency but are wanting Police guidance, their non-emergency number is 105 or online through the Police Website.
Or
If there is no immediate danger, you can report your concerns about abuse to the local Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult Connector
A 10 week course aimed at giving participants (adults with a learning disability) tools and skills to help deal with situations like bullying, abuse and neglect.
Does your organisation work with at-risk people? Would you like to learn skills and gain information about how the SVAT process works?
“If we are to address the problems of abuse or neglect, society needs to strengthen local accountability by involving local communities and professionals, decrease reliance on bureaucracy driven rules to safeguarding adults and invest in emotional intelligence”
Email:
svat@xtra.co.nz
Phone:
(06) 7591492 ext 7
0272932546
We are based at:
Taranaki Community Law
Vero House
Level 1/10 – 12 Devon St East
New Plymouth 4340
(Post to PO Box 8313)
If requiring urgent police support, please dial 111, or 105 for a non-emergency police response.
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