Safeguarding Adults Response
How it works
PASAT has a Safeguarding service.
Safeguarding means:
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promoting rights
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promoting wellbeing
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protecting from harm
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protecting from abuse
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protecting from neglect
The safeguarding service is for:
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disabled people
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tāngata whaikaha Māori
The safeguarding service is not for:
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children younger than 18
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older adults older than 65
It is not for emergencies. Call 111 in an emergency.
The safeguarding service is for when there has been a concern of:
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harm
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abuse
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neglect
A person called a safeguarding coordinator will help.
The safeguarding coordinator will work with other professionals to improve safety.
The safeguarding coordinator will:
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be directed by the person
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work with the family
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learn about the situation of concern
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lead meetings to make a safeguarding plan.
An Advocate can work with a person at the same time as a safeguarding coordinator.
What it costs
Safeguarding does not cost any money. It is free.
It is available nationwide.
Learn more
Send an email with completed referral forms to referrals@PASAT.org.nz.
Click here to contact us to learn more about safeguarding.