Tēnā Koutou

To all survivors, whānau members, communities, hapū, iwi, advocates and those who have followed the Royal Commission.

In a big milestone, next week we deliver our final report including final recommendations to the Governor-General.

This comes after six years of work by the Royal Commission and decades of fight by survivors and their supporters.

We thank you for all you have shared, through the pain and trauma, so survivors’ voices can no longer be ignored.

You told us the darkness must become light.

Here are key dates:

• By Wednesday 26 June, Commissioners deliver their final report including their final recommendations to the Governor-General. The report is not public at this point.
• After that, the Governor-General gives it to the Minister of Internal Affairs
• By law, the Government is responsible for making the report public by presenting it to Parliament.
• The Minister of Internal Affairs intends to table the report in Parliament during the following sitting week, which begins July 22, and will confirm the date and time early next week.
• This will allow sufficient time for people to plan their travel to Wellington to attend the tabling if they wish.
• Next week, the Royal Commission comes to an end once the final report is handed over to the Governor-General. Survivors who want to share their experience can contact the Survivor Experience Service.
• This milestone may be a difficult time, so we have put a list of helplines below. We encourage you to seek support if you need it.

Our contact centre remains open for wellbeing support. You can contact us on 0800 222 727 or contact@abuseincare.org.nz

Help and support services

Remember we are here to support you. Please get in touch with our Contact and Support Centre if you would like to discuss any questions or wellbeing support options.

• Call us on 0800 222 727
• Email us at contact@abuseincare.org.nz.
• Call us from Australia on free phone 1800 875 745.
• Write to us at PO Box 10071, Wellington 6140.

If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111. Or if you need to talk to someone else:

Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787 797 or online chat for people dealing with an alcohol or other drug problem; 10 am to 10 pm.
Anxiety phone line 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY).
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 (to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions).
Family Services 211 Helpline 0800 211 211 for help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.
HELP 0800 623 1700 preventing sexual abuse and supporting survivors 24/7.
Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Aotearoa New Zealand Support services for male survivors of sexual abuse. Refer to website for the support organisation nearest to you.
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
OUTline NZ 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support for sexuality or gender identity issues; 9 am to 9 pm weekdays, and 6 pm to 8 pm weekends).
Rape Crisis 0800 883 300 (for support after rape or sexual assault).
Safe to talk (Available 24/7) 0800 044 334, free txt 4334, email support@safetotalk.nz, live webchat on www.safetotalk.nz. Free and confidential information and support from trained counsellors for people affected by sexual harm in any way.
Samaritans 0800 726 666.
Shine 0508 744 633, free to call from any phone in NZ, and taking calls 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Call for confidential support, information, advice and referrals.
Skylight, 0800 299 100 for trauma, loss and grief; 9am–5pm weekdays.
SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests Providing peer support for women and men wounded by religious and institutional authorities.
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
Supporting Families in Mental Illness For families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness. Auckland 0800 732 825. 
Victim Support This free service provides emotional and practical support, information, financial assistance, referral to other support services and advocacy for the rights of victims.
Wellington HELP 0800 FOR HELP supports anyone and everyone who has been impacted by sexual violence. Call anytime.
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.