More than 90% of Pacific peoples in New Zealand have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is a great effort by our community and will help protect our loved ones against the virus.

To make sure we keep our community protected against COVID-19, people should receive a booster vaccination.

To understand more about the vaccination campaign, check out our handbook.

If you experience family harm while you are in isolation, then please be reassured you can still get help.

Victim Information provides contact details for organisations that can provide you, your whānau or friends with support and information across Aotearoa. You can also call them 24/7 on 0800 650 654

Ways to get support – Victims Information

• Family violence information line 0800 456 450

• Elder Abuse response service 0800 326 6865

• Shine helpline on 0508 744 633 if you are experiencing violence are worried about a friend, family member, child or anyone who may be living with abuse.

Shine uses the NZ Relay Service for people who are Deaf or hearing or speech impaired and has access to an interpreting service if you need it.

Make sure you talk to your employer if you cannot work. They may be able to get financial support for you.

Work and Income have a range of financial support available, which can be found here;

• COVID-19 – Work and Income

• Financial support – Unite against COVID-19

The Manaaki Kapiti team can also provide a food parcel for you and your whanau, while you are isolating.