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Pacific Island Advisory & Charitable Trust (PIACT)
Community Health Service, Pacific People, Social
Today
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Description
Our Vision
A vibrant and connected Pasifika community.
Our Mission
To enable physical, cultural and emotional wellbeing of peoples of Pacific Island descent, resident in Southland.
Our Purpose
PIACT's purpose is to see an integrated Pacific community on an equal footing with mainstream New Zealand while retaining our cultural integrity.
Staff
| Chairman | George Ngaei |
| General Manager | Rachel Murray |
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Walk in
DHB Clinic Every Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Contact us
Phone 03 214 6089
Email [email protected]
Make an appointment
Phone 03 214 6089
Email [email protected]
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
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The PIACT reception is staffed Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Southland Anniversary (7 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Languages Spoken
Cook Islands Māori, English, Samoan
Services Provided
PIACT offer financial advice support with a financial practitioner. This is a confidential space to talk about finances - whether that is a financial crisis, budgeting or debt. We also offer workshops.
PIACT offer financial advice support with a financial practitioner. This is a confidential space to talk about finances - whether that is a financial crisis, budgeting or debt. We also offer workshops.
PIACT offer financial advice support with a financial practitioner. This is a confidential space to talk about finances - whether that is a financial crisis, budgeting or debt. We also offer workshops.
Kew Pacific Early Learning Centre, an enterprise of PIACT. A centre that provides a learning environment that is rich in Pasifika language, culture, and identity. Cultural values such as love, spirituality, respect, and tautua (service) are strongly reflected through their curriculum., PIACT offers a range of community workshops, programmes, and events - such as NCEA, PowerUp, The Adolescent Brain, Cultural Competency, and more. To keep up to date with what is happening, register your details and be added to the community texting database.
Kew Pacific Early Learning Centre, an enterprise of PIACT. A centre that provides a learning environment that is rich in Pasifika language, culture, and identity. Cultural values such as love, spirituality, respect, and tautua (service) are strongly reflected through their curriculum., PIACT offers a range of community workshops, programmes, and events - such as NCEA, PowerUp, The Adolescent Brain, Cultural Competency, and more. To keep up to date with what is happening, register your details and be added to the community texting database.
- Skills courses
- Kew Pacific Early Learning Centre, an enterprise of PIACT. A centre that provides a learning environment that is rich in Pasifika language, culture, and identity. Cultural values such as love, spirituality, respect, and tautua (service) are strongly reflected through their curriculum.
- PIACT offers a range of community workshops, programmes, and events - such as NCEA, PowerUp, The Adolescent Brain, Cultural Competency, and more. To keep up to date with what is happening, register your details and be added to the community texting database.
Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples.
Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples.
Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples.
Whanau Ora is a goal setting programme for Pacific Island families to break down the barriers to achieve their goals. Helping achieve potentials., Community Linkage worker provides the links between Pacifica Island community into appropriate agencies and services for their needs.
Whanau Ora is a goal setting programme for Pacific Island families to break down the barriers to achieve their goals. Helping achieve potentials., Community Linkage worker provides the links between Pacifica Island community into appropriate agencies and services for their needs.
- Pasifika
- Whānau Ora is a goal setting programme for Pacific Island families to break down the barriers to achieve their goals. Helping achieve potentials.
- Community Linkage worker provides the links between Pacifica Island community into appropriate agencies and services for their needs.
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.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Provision of community transport.
Provision of community transport.
- Hospital transport/ shuttle
Provision of community transport.
Hosts the annual Pacific Island Sports Tournament, encouraging physical activity and creating a space for all generations and families to participate and enjoy the day., Health and Fitness sessions - ZUMBA - Tuesday nights at 6.30pm-7.30pm. Gold Coin Donation., Fitness (free) - Tuesday morning 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Hosts the annual Pacific Island Sports Tournament, encouraging physical activity and creating a space for all generations and families to participate and enjoy the day., Health and Fitness sessions - ZUMBA - Tuesday nights at 6.30pm-7.30pm. Gold Coin Donation., Fitness (free) - Tuesday morning 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating
- Hosts the annual Pacific Island Sports Tournament, encouraging physical activity and creating a space for all generations and families to participate and enjoy the day.
- Health and Fitness sessions - ZUMBA - Tuesday nights at 6.30pm-7.30pm. Gold Coin Donation.
- Fitness (free) - Tuesday morning 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Pacific Island nurse weekly walk-in clinic each Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am - 1.30pm., Monthly nurse-led diabetes clinic. Walk in, appointments preferred., Monthly nurse-led smear clinic. Appointments required., Regular hearing service clinic. Appointments required., Our community Linkage Worker links the Pacific Island community into appropriate agencies and services of their need. They also work alongside the Pacific Island nurses to support, advocate, and empower for the betterment of their wellbeing.
Pacific Island nurse weekly walk-in clinic each Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am - 1.30pm., Monthly nurse-led diabetes clinic. Walk in, appointments preferred., Monthly nurse-led smear clinic. Appointments required., Regular hearing service clinic. Appointments required., Our community Linkage Worker links the Pacific Island community into appropriate agencies and services of their need. They also work alongside the Pacific Island nurses to support, advocate, and empower for the betterment of their wellbeing.
- Diabetes self management
- Ear health
- Pasifika mobile health
- Pacific Island nurse weekly walk-in clinic each Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am - 1.30pm.
- Monthly nurse-led diabetes clinic. Walk in, appointments preferred.
- Monthly nurse-led smear clinic. Appointments required.
- Regular hearing service clinic. Appointments required.
- Our community Linkage Worker links the Pacific Island community into appropriate agencies and services of their need. They also work alongside the Pacific Island nurses to support, advocate, and empower for the betterment of their wellbeing.
Distributor of the Pepi-Pod - a safe sleeping space for newborn babies.
Distributor of the Pepi-Pod - a safe sleeping space for newborn babies.
Distributor of the Pepi-Pod - a safe sleeping space for newborn babies.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
- Cervical screening
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.
Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.
Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
- Catch-up missed vaccinations
- 65 year old vaccinations
- Child flu vaccine
- Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
- Childhood immunisation programme
- 45 year old vaccinations
- Adult flu vaccine
- COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Well Child Tamariki Ora programme provides free health checks for your tamariki from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
Well Child Tamariki Ora programme provides free health checks for your tamariki from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
Well Child Tamariki Ora programme provides free health checks for your tamariki from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
Don’t suffer alone – we are here to help. Our mental health team can connect you and your family with guidance, support, and appropriate services. Contact us to find out more about how we can help you or make an appointment by contacting us on 214 6089 or [email protected]
Don’t suffer alone – we are here to help. Our mental health team can connect you and your family with guidance, support, and appropriate services. Contact us to find out more about how we can help you or make an appointment by contacting us on 214 6089 or [email protected]
Don’t suffer alone – we are here to help.
Our mental health team can connect you and your family with guidance, support, and appropriate services.
Contact us to find out more about how we can help you or make an appointment by contacting us on 214 6089 or
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Southland
Website
Contact Details
135 Bowmont Street, Invercargill
Southland
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 214 6089
Email
Website
PIACT
135 Bowmont Street
Appleby
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Street Address
PIACT
135 Bowmont Street
Appleby
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Postal Address
PO Box 369
Invercargill 9840
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This page was last updated at 12:47PM on April 16, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Pacific Island Advisory & Charitable Trust (PIACT).


Provision of social and group activities in the community.
Provision of social and group activities in the community.