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Awarua Whānau Services
Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Social
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Description
Hiringa Oranga o Awarua Ltd, trading as Awarua Whānau Services delivers Kaupapa Māori Health and Social services that supports, whānau to achieve their wholistic wellbeing aspirations. We work with whānau (families) hapu mothers, (pregnant Mothers) tamariki, (children) Rangatahi, (Youth) Pakeke (Parents) and Kaumātua ( treasured elderly).
As a non-government organisation (NGO) we are primarily funded to work with Māori whānau achieve health however our health and social services are available to all population groups across Otago and Southland communities we work within.
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Services are provided free of charge
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Health Clinics / Te Kakano - click here for clinic times
Public Holidays: Closed 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
Māori, English
Services Provided
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.
Health Services we provide include: Mauri Ora - a team of health professionals offer support, education, advice and care in all areas of health. Mother and Pepi - an educational programme providing skills and practical support to help you and your whanau prepare for the new arrival. Tamariki Ora / Well Child - a screening, surveillance, education and support service offered to all NZ tamariki and their whanau from birth to 5 years. Waewae-MiriMiri clinic - provides foot care and massage for kaumatua/kuia aged 60 years and over. Offered in the Bluff area only. Te Kakano / Health Clinics Our health clinics are held in Invercargill, Mataura and Gore, Milton, Alexandra and Cromwell. Services include: Rangatahi checks Cervical smears Sexual health checks and contraception advice Pregnancy testing Weight monitoring Blood sugar and blood pressure checks Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness Access to a podiatrist Access to a dietitian Helping you to develop a health plan to meet your goals Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs For information on our Te Kakano click here
Health Services we provide include: Mauri Ora - a team of health professionals offer support, education, advice and care in all areas of health. Mother and Pepi - an educational programme providing skills and practical support to help you and your whanau prepare for the new arrival. Tamariki Ora / Well Child - a screening, surveillance, education and support service offered to all NZ tamariki and their whanau from birth to 5 years. Waewae-MiriMiri clinic - provides foot care and massage for kaumatua/kuia aged 60 years and over. Offered in the Bluff area only. Te Kakano / Health Clinics Our health clinics are held in Invercargill, Mataura and Gore, Milton, Alexandra and Cromwell. Services include: Rangatahi checks Cervical smears Sexual health checks and contraception advice Pregnancy testing Weight monitoring Blood sugar and blood pressure checks Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness Access to a podiatrist Access to a dietitian Helping you to develop a health plan to meet your goals Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs For information on our Te Kakano click here
Health Services we provide include:
- Mauri Ora - a team of health professionals offer support, education, advice and care in all areas of health.
- Mother and Pepi - an educational programme providing skills and practical support to help you and your whānau prepare for the new arrival.
- Tamariki Ora / Well Child - a screening, surveillance, education and support service offered to all NZ tamariki and their whānau from birth to 5 years.
- Waewae-MiriMiri clinic - provides foot care and massage for kaumātua/kuia aged 60 years and over. Offered in the Bluff area only.
Te Kakano / Health Clinics
Our health clinics are held in Invercargill, Mataura and Gore, Milton, Alexandra and Cromwell. Services include:
- Rangatahi checks
- Cervical smears
- Sexual health checks and contraception advice
- Pregnancy testing
- Weight monitoring
- Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
- Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness
- Access to a podiatrist
- Access to a dietitian
- Helping you to develop a health plan to meet your goals
- Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs
For information on our Te Kakano click here
We deliver a range of educational groups for mothers, youth, fathers and whānau.
We deliver a range of educational groups for mothers, youth, fathers and whānau.
We deliver a range of educational groups for mothers, youth, fathers and whānau.
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.
Region
Southland
Website
Contact Details
190 Forth Street, Invercargill
Southland
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Phone
(03) 218 6668
Healthlink EDI
awarua2a
Email
Website
0800 AWARUA (292 782)
Contact us online here
Health Clinics / Te Kakano are provided at our Gore, Mataura and Bluff locations - click here for clinic times
190 Forth Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
190 Forth Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
PO Box 293
Invercargill
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This page was last updated at 1:11PM on May 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Awarua Whanau Services.
Social Services we provide include: Supported Bail - a one-on-one programme for young people who are not meeting the conditions of their bail to try and comply with bail conditions and reduce their offending. Tahuri Atu / About Face - a programme that aims to help rangatahi 13-17 years who have a Family Group Conference plan in place, to achieve the outcomes as set out in the FGC plan. Whanau Tautoko - promotes independence and positive change for whanau / families by providing care and support, budgeting advice and advocacy.
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