Midlands Sexual Assault Support Services

08/05/2026

This week marks both New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week and R**e Awareness Week. To recognise both, we’re sharing our sexual violence and consent video in NZSL to help make this important information more accessible for our hearing impaired and Deaf communities.
Please watch, share, and help raise awareness about consent, support, and accessibility.

29/04/2026

Today our amazing team wore denim to support victim/survivors and challenge harmful myths around consent and victim blaming. By wearing denim we send a simple message: victim/survivors are believed and accountability belongs with the perpetrators of sexual violence.

28/04/2026

Join us tomorrow in wearing denim to shine a light on victim blaming myths and stand in solidarity with victim/survivors.

If this post has raised anything for you - reach out to Safe to Talk for free 24-hour confidential support - Call 0800 044 334 or text 4334

28/04/2026

As the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history, Denim Day asks community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement by wearing denim as a visible way to show solidarity with victim/survivors of sexual violence.

22/04/2026

Several Australian states have already changed sentencing laws to reflect that concern.

20/04/2026

For SAAM, we asked some of our friends - - to share some of the insight they've had when looking back at their own journeys. While hindsight can be beautiful, it's also important to remember to be gentle with yourself. Often the decisions we make are from a place of survival rather than logic.

An affirmation that has been helpful for some of the people we work with: "I forgive myself for the decisions I made when I was in survival mode".

14/04/2026

Amazing events happening this week for Hamilton Pride Week and Waikato Q***r Arts Festival! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

14/04/2026

07/04/2026

Today is Teal Day — part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Wearing teal is a visible reminder that survivors are not alone and that our communities can play a role in preventing sexual violence through respect, consent, and action.
Thank you for standing with survivors today — and every day.

09/01/2026

Our friends at Hohou te Rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence have Club Kahukura starting on February 3rd. This is a safe, welcoming space for people who are exploring their sexuality and gender. All of the big topics will be covered over 7 weeks, and it's free!!

Is your new years resolution to find some community? We'd love to be a part of that journey with you and other people who are doing the same :-) Join Club Kahukura for seven weeks of conversation, laughs, all the big questions of life and some tools for finding your own answers.

FINALLY in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Tuesday nights - for those of you who can't make Thursdays!!

Starts February 3rd - join through this link: https://www.fraserace.ac.nz/com-edu/course/club-kahukura-joining-rainbow-community-26157-term-1

(and coming this year to Wellington and Christchurch - stay tuned)