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Aroha Mai Cancer Support Services
Cancer Network Group Service, Kaupapa Māori
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Description
The Aroha Mai Cancer Support Services is a voluntary team and our aim is to extend support to cancer sufferers and their families by offering the following services:
- Counseling with compassion
- Guidance when required
- Assisting/supporting family members
- “Listening ear”
- Transport assistance to medical appointments
- Help/assist patient, family to understand treatments and the side effects
- Awhiawhi the patient and family when requested
- Working in a culturally appropriate manner that adheres to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
Aroha Mai is Rotorua based. We are unique to the Rotorua communtiy and to the Te Arawa iwi. We dont specify to one cancer group, we accommodate to all types of cancer while also embracing family/whānau.
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Services Provided
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Home support services provide support with household tasks and personal care to help you live independently at home.
Home support services provide support with household tasks and personal care to help you live independently at home.
- Home visits
- Home support carers
- Assistance with bathing/hygiene
Home support services provide support with household tasks and personal care to help you live independently at home.
Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.
Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.
Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
- Kaupapa Māori
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Provision of community transport, including transport to and from medical appointments.
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
- Cancer counselling
- Patient transport
- Home support
- Welfare and advocacy services
Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.
Region
Lakes
Contact Details
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Phone
(07) 349 3118
Email
1318 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua
Bay Of Plenty 3010
Street Address
1318 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua
Bay Of Plenty 3010
Postal Address
P O Box 929
Rotorua
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This page was last updated at 2:22PM on July 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Aroha Mai Cancer Support Services.