Whānau Safety Kit: Essentials to Pack
Keep these items in a safe place – with a trusted friend, at work, or in a hidden bag. Have a downloadable copy of the Whānau Safety Planning Checklist below.
Whānau Safety Planning Checklist
Essentials to Pack
Important documents
Photocopies or photos on a password-protected phone
- Passport, birth certificates, tamariki school records
- Bank cards, WINZ/IRD numbers, visa papers
- Protection Order or police report numbers
Emergency contacts:
- Saved under code names in your phone
- Waikato Women’s Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau’s 24/7 number: 07 855 1569
- Waikato Women’s Refuge - Te Whakaruruhau’s 0800 number: 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
- Trusted whānau/friend’s address (not written down)
Essentials to Pack
Health & Safety
- Spare medications + prescription copies
- Charger/power bank (keep charged)
- Pre-paid SIM card or old phone (dial *555 for police in emergencies)
- Keys
For Tamariki
- Small comfort item (teddy bear, blanket)
- Extra clothes + snacks in a daycare bag
Notes for Specific Situations
Keep these items in a safe place – with a trusted friend, at work, or in a hidden bag.
Migrant Survivors
Hide passport copies in a second location
Pets
Keep a spare leash/carrier at a friend’s house
Disabled whānau
Backup equipment batteries/meds list
Health & Safety
- Spare medications + prescription copies
- Charger/power bank (keep charged)
- Pre-paid SIM card or old phone (dial *555 for police in emergencies)
- Keys
For Tamariki
- Small comfort item (teddy bear, blanket)
- Extra clothes + snacks in a daycare bag
Notes for Specific Situations
- Migrant survivors: Hide passport copies in a second location
- Pets: Keep a spare leash/carrier at a friend’s house
- Disabled whānau: Backup equipment batteries/meds list
Whānau Safety
If You Need to Leave Quickly
- Wear practical shoes + layers
- Grab your phone (turn off location later)
- Take tamariki if safe – don’t delay if in danger
Have a downloadable copy of the Whānau Safety Planning Checklist
Whānau Safety Planning Checklist