Episode 38 | Building Safer Families with Taranaki Safe Families Trust

In this powerful and important episode of Lemon Drops, we sit down with Dan Haskell, Coordinator/Manager of Taranaki Safe Families Trust (TSFT) to talk about the vital work being done across our region to prevent family violence and strengthen community wellbeing.

Taranaki Safe Families Trust is a collaborative network of agencies working together to create safer homes, healthier relationships, and more resilient communities. Dan shares insight into how this collaboration works in practice, the realities of family harm in Taranaki, and the positive change happening every day through education, prevention, and community connection.

We discuss:
• What Taranaki Safe Families Trust does and why their work matters
• Common misconceptions around family violence
• The power of collaboration across agencies
• Real-world community impact (anonymised)
• How individuals, businesses, and sports clubs can help
• The future of prevention and community-led change in Taranaki

This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply rooted in the belief that safer communities are built together.

If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage you to reach out to local services via Taranaki Safe Families Trust.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.taranakisafefamilies.org.nz

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