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.
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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?