ACC Sensitive Claim

Mokonui Talk have accredited ACC counsellors who provide both Talking Therapy and Social Work Services to people under ACC Sensitive Claim Service (SCS). Survivors of sexual abuse or assault who meet ACC eligibility criteria can access fully funded therapy. Initial sessions are paid for by ACC while we figure out if you will meet the criteria for longer term funding and support under ACC SCS.

ACC provides support for anyone in New Zealand, including visitors to the country, who have experienced sexual violence while here. ACC may also be able to help New Zealand residents that have experienced sexual violence while travelling overseas. It doesn't matter if the event happened recently or a long time ago, ACC support services are available whenever you are ready. 

To access this support, you can contact us directly, speak with your GP or ACC- you do not need a formal referral or have had contact with police or other services.

For more information on ACC Sensitive Claims Services please see here.

Cultural Advice under ACC SCS

How Nicola can help.

I meet kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) with takata whaiora (client) and develop a flexible, safe and holistic plan that is unique to each person utilising Cultural Advice hours under ACC ISSC. These plans are lead by takata whaiora’s kōreo (discussion) identifying connection to Te Ao Māori. We can be connecting within the whenua, community groups, within their specific whakapapa, learning who they are as Māori and what this means for them in their everyday life.

I aim to awhi (support) individuals in understanding their identity and healing from trauma by acknowledging their own tikanga (customs) and Māori worldview unique to each person, in recognition of their Tūpuna (ancestors). The concept of self-determination, or tino rangatiratanga, provides safety and well-being for each individual and their whānau.

My work includes introducing and supporting people onto the marae, working within the environment, karakia, waiata, kapa haka, weaving, whakairo, whakapapa exploration, reconnecting to whānau, understanding Te Reo Māori, referrals and awhi into services within our community. This is done gently and at the pace of each individual takata whaiora. I can provide transport for our takata whaiora, provide home visits or meet people in our whenua, taking a walk or sitting in the ngahere (forest). I also work with pākehā and other cultures who have a connection into the Māori whakapapa within their family, this could be having children, stepchildren, partners and extended whānau and community who are Māori.

I can provide support to Lead Providers by developing their understanding and confidence to work with Māori whānau. This can be provided in person or via phone/zoom.

If you are interested in accessing this support as a client please speak with your lead provider.