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Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Social, Addiction

Today

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Tīwai Hauora (Raukawa Charitable Trust) provides health and social development initiatives to iwi members and the wider community in the South Waikato and surrounding areas.

The wide ambit of services all aim to provide families and individuals with exceptional health care and social services that focuses on healthier lifestyles through support, treatment, programmes, education, care and more. We work collaboratively with local health providers to ensure a holistic form of care is provided to each and every client.

See below for our full range of services. 

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us, Referral, Walk in

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

Drug & Alcohol Service

Who might benefit from the service: People, 18 years and over, with drug or alcohol issues who live in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tirau, Matamata, Te Awamutu, Cambridge and all surrounding areas. What the service is about A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that provides a comprehensive approach for addressing your own drug or alcohol issues. A look into the service We offer a confidential and professional service offering: Assessment. Monitoring and evaluating. Treatment. Counselling. Referrals to specialist services. Harm reduction. Abstinence. Consultation/liaison Drug and alcohol education/resources The ability to track your own changes and growth within an individualised care plan process. We provide confidential and professional one on one or group sessions at Raukawa Charitable Trust offices in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Matamata and Te Awamutu.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

Waikato

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, Corrections

Referral Process

You can gain access to this service by:

  • Community probation referral
  • Self-referral by walking in and making enquiries at Raukawa Charitable Trust offices in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Te Awamutu and Matamata.
  • Free phone 0800 728 5292
Description

Who might benefit from the service:

People, 18 years and over, with drug or alcohol issues who live in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tirau, Matamata, Te Awamutu, Cambridge and all surrounding areas.

What the service is about

  • A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that provides a comprehensive approach for addressing your own drug or alcohol issues.

A look into the service

  • We offer a confidential and professional service offering:
    • Assessment.
    • Monitoring and evaluating.
    • Treatment.
    • Counselling.
    • Referrals to specialist services.
    • Harm reduction.
    • Abstinence.
    • Consultation/liaison
    • Drug and alcohol education/resources
  • The ability to track your own changes and growth within an individualised care plan process.
  • We provide confidential and professional one on one or group sessions at Raukawa Charitable Trust offices in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Matamata and Te Awamutu.
Waka Taua Wellness Programme

Who might benefit from the programme: Male youth aged up to 20 years who live in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, Matamata, Te Awamutu, Cambridge or surrounding rural areas. What the programme is about A professional health care programme with a tikanga Māori approach which delivers an extensive wellness programme and marae based wānanga to male youth who have alcohol and other drug dependencies or related problems. We aim to encourage and raise awareness with a dual focus on tikanga Māori values and kaupapa Māori wellness activities. We provide holistic health promotion and therapeutic assessment and interventions for individuals incorporating a whānau approach. A look into the programme We are a mobile service, which means our whānau workers will come to visit you at your home and provide transport to wānanga. Our service is delivered as a 10 weekend marae based wānanga which are drug and alcohol free. Participants are encouraged to maintain the tikanga of the programme wherever they may be.

Programme Areas

Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori

Programme Type

Community / social support (AOD), Kaupapa Māori (AOD)

Regions

Waikato

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

You can gain access to this service by:

  • Self-referral by walking in and making enquiries at Raukawa Charitable Trust offices in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Matamata and Te Awamutu
  • Free phone 0800 728 5292
Description

Who might benefit from the programme:

Male youth aged up to 20 years who live in Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, Matamata, Te Awamutu, Cambridge or surrounding rural areas.

What the programme is about

  • A professional health care programme with a tikanga Māori approach which delivers an extensive wellness programme and marae based wānanga to male youth who have alcohol and other drug dependencies or related problems.
  • We aim to encourage and raise awareness with a dual focus on tikanga Māori values and kaupapa Māori wellness activities.
  • We provide holistic health promotion and therapeutic assessment and interventions for individuals incorporating a whānau approach.

A look into the programme

  • We are a mobile service, which means our whānau workers will come to visit you at your home and provide transport to wānanga.
  • Our service is delivered as a 10 weekend marae based wānanga which are drug and alcohol free. Participants are encouraged to maintain the tikanga of the programme wherever they may be.

Services Provided

Well Child Tamariki Ora

The Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health visits and support that are free to all families for children from around 6 weeks up to 5 years of age. Give your child the best start in life! Join our Raukawa Well Child Tamariki Ora service as soon as your baby is born to ensure continued support after your midwife visits end. Our dedicated nurses and kaiāwhina provide culturally responsive careand expert information for the holistic health, growth, and development of your tamariki. Each visit covers various aspects of your child's growth and development, offering timely support. See our brochure for more information and contact details for the programme. The Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health visits and support that are free to all families for children from around 6 weeks up to 5 years of age. Give your child the best start in life! Join our Raukawa Well Child Tamariki Ora service as soon as your baby is born to ensure continued support after your midwife visits end. Our dedicated nurses and kaiāwhina provide culturally responsive careand expert information for the holistic health, growth, and development of your tamariki. Each visit covers various aspects of your child's growth and development, offering timely support. See our brochure for more information and contact details for the programme.

The Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health visits and support that are free to all families for children from around 6 weeks up to 5 years of age.

Give your child the best start in life! Join our Raukawa Well Child Tamariki Ora service as soon as your baby is born to ensure continued support after your midwife visits end. Our dedicated nurses and kaiāwhina provide culturally responsive careand expert information for the holistic health, growth, and development of your tamariki.

Each visit covers various aspects of your child's growth and development, offering timely support.

See our brochure for more information and contact details for the programme.

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Family Start

A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that provide people with a programme that focuses on improving tamariki 0 to 5 years in growth, health, learning and relationships. A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that provide people with a programme that focuses on improving tamariki 0 to 5 years in growth, health, learning and relationships.

A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that provide people with a programme that focuses on improving tamariki 0 to 5 years in growth, health, learning and relationships.

Health Promotion Service

Health Promotion Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that: Promotes the health and well-being of rangatahi Māori and their whānau/communities who lead more sedentary lives (ages 13 – 18 years) through increased levels of physical activity and improved nutrition. Targeted interventions for those who are obese Increased support for those at risk of becoming obese Broad approaches to make healthier choices easier for all New Zealanders. Supports parents to maximise their child’s developmental potential and health status from birth to 5 years and establishing a strong foundation for their ongoing healthy growth The focus is on food, the environment and being active at each life stage, starting during pregnancy and early childhood. Integrated Team Management - Whānau Lifestyle Service - A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that supports people with complex diabetes. Health Promotion Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that: Promotes the health and well-being of rangatahi Māori and their whānau/communities who lead more sedentary lives (ages 13 – 18 years) through increased levels of physical activity and improved nutrition. Targeted interventions for those who are obese Increased support for those at risk of becoming obese Broad approaches to make healthier choices easier for all New Zealanders. Supports parents to maximise their child’s developmental potential and health status from birth to 5 years and establishing a strong foundation for their ongoing healthy growth The focus is on food, the environment and being active at each life stage, starting during pregnancy and early childhood. Integrated Team Management - Whānau Lifestyle Service - A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that supports people with complex diabetes.

  • Exercise and activity
  • Foot care

Health Promotion Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that:

  • Promotes the health and well-being of rangatahi Māori and their whānau/communities who lead more sedentary lives (ages 13 – 18 years) through increased levels of physical activity and improved nutrition.
  • Targeted interventions for those who are obese
  • Increased support for those at risk of becoming obese
  • Broad approaches to make healthier choices easier for all New Zealanders.
  • Supports parents to maximise their child’s developmental potential and health status from birth to 5 years and establishing a strong foundation for their ongoing healthy growth
  • The focus is on food, the environment and being active at each life stage, starting during pregnancy and early childhood.

Integrated Team Management - Whānau Lifestyle Service - A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that supports people with complex diabetes.

Whānau Ora

DHB Whānau Ora Kaiārahi Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach to help tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to write a whānau plan that will enable them to access a range of health, education and wellbeing support services. TPM Whānau Ora Kaiārahi Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach, Whānau Ora is about increasing the wellbeing of individuals and whānau to lead full lives and uses the power of whānau to improve the wellbeing of individuals and whānau. It provides whānau with appropriate services and support so they can become more self-managing and achieve their aspirations. DHB Whānau Ora Kaiārahi Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach to help tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to write a whānau plan that will enable them to access a range of health, education and wellbeing support services. TPM Whānau Ora Kaiārahi Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach, Whānau Ora is about increasing the wellbeing of individuals and whānau to lead full lives and uses the power of whānau to improve the wellbeing of individuals and whānau. It provides whānau with appropriate services and support so they can become more self-managing and achieve their aspirations.

  • Kaupapa Māori

DHB Whānau Ora Kaiārahi Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach to help tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to write a whānau plan that will enable them to access a range of health, education and wellbeing support services. 

TPM Whānau Ora Kaiārahi Service - A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach, Whānau Ora is about increasing the wellbeing of individuals and whānau to lead full lives and uses the power of whānau to improve the wellbeing of individuals and whānau. It provides whānau with appropriate services and support so they can become more self-managing and achieve their aspirations. 

Māori Disability Service

A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that seeks access to a range of disability support services to help people towards an improved quality of life and independence.

A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that seeks access to a range of disability support services to help people towards an improved quality of life and independence.

Whānau Ora Mobile Chronic Disease Management Programme

A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that assists you and your whānau to self-manage illness and increase wellbeing.

A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that assists you and your whānau to self-manage illness and increase wellbeing.

Community Outreach Nurse Service

A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that assists in making health care easily accessible in remote areas, for people with chronic disease such as asthma, diabetes and/or cardiac conditions. A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that assists in making health care easily accessible in remote areas, for people with chronic disease such as asthma, diabetes and/or cardiac conditions.

  • Asthma
  • Diabetes self management
  • Medication administration
  • Stop smoking

A professional health care service with a tikanga Māori approach that assists in making health care easily accessible in remote areas, for people with chronic disease such as asthma, diabetes and/or cardiac conditions.

Health screening

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.

Koroua & Kuia Service

A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that introduces people aged 50 years and over to healthier lifestyles by providing a range of educational seminars and physical activities.

A professional service with a tikanga Māori approach that introduces people aged 50 years and over to healthier lifestyles by providing a range of educational seminars and physical activities. 

Kaupapa Māori

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.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Region

Waikato

Contact Details

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

53 Mutu Street
Te Awamutu
Waikato 3800

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Street Address

53 Mutu Street
Te Awamutu
Waikato 3800

Postal Address

PO Box 185
Te Awamutu 3800

This page was last updated at 3:44PM on September 11, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Raukawa.