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Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust
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Description
Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust provides a range of culturally focused, appropriate and accessible health, social and community-based activities and services for our Kaumātua (55 years and over), with the purpose to enhance their wellbeing and quality of life.
Although we work in a kaupapa Māori framework, we welcome all ethnicities to our service.
The programmes offered by Rauawaawa Health Services are catered and driven by Kaumātua for Kaumātua. A wide range of FREE services offered exclusively to Kaumātua ensures a safe environment on site and in the community and reflect the complex needs of Kaumātua. These include:
- Early Intervention Support
- Kotahitanga Socialisation Day Programme & Kaumātua Oranga Programme
- Kaumātua Nursing Services
- Whānau Ora Navigation Service
- Mirimiri Service
- Mauri Ora Service
- Transport Service
- Community Classes including kakahu courses, performing arts and more
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Ages
Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Make an appointment, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Registration and most services are free however there may be a small charge or koha for some events/services.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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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
Kaumātua Nursing Services prides itself on its unique delivery. With two experienced and caring Registered Nurses, we can offer appropriate time required to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of Kaumātua and their whānau.
Kaumātua Nursing Services prides itself on its unique delivery. With two experienced and caring Registered Nurses, we can offer appropriate time required to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of Kaumātua and their whānau.
- Older adult
Kaumātua Nursing Services prides itself on its unique delivery. With two experienced and caring Registered Nurses, we can offer appropriate time required to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of Kaumātua and their whānau.
Mauri Ora services provide a range of support services that allow a cultural link between Kaumātua, their whānau and other health services when monitoring chronic disease. The service works closely with the nursing staff to ensure the safety of Kaumātua and their whānau is upheld.
Mauri Ora services provide a range of support services that allow a cultural link between Kaumātua, their whānau and other health services when monitoring chronic disease. The service works closely with the nursing staff to ensure the safety of Kaumātua and their whānau is upheld.
- Foot care
- Home visits by nurse
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Transport
Mauri Ora services provide a range of support services that allow a cultural link between Kaumātua, their whānau and other health services when monitoring chronic disease. The service works closely with the nursing staff to ensure the safety of Kaumātua and their whānau is upheld.
Early intervention allows Kaumātua to participate in a variety of services that maintain health in all aspects, whether it is monitoring the health and social needs of Kaumātua or preventing further illness with positive activity and social activities and programmes.
Early intervention allows Kaumātua to participate in a variety of services that maintain health in all aspects, whether it is monitoring the health and social needs of Kaumātua or preventing further illness with positive activity and social activities and programmes.
Early intervention allows Kaumātua to participate in a variety of services that maintain health in all aspects, whether it is monitoring the health and social needs of Kaumātua or preventing further illness with positive activity and social activities and programmes.
Mirimiri (massage)
Mirimiri (massage)
Mirimiri (massage)
We offer a transport service only for Kaumātua that are registered with Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust and have no other means of transport. This service is limited to within the Hamilton City Boundary and for the purposes of transport to and from Rauawaawa programmes. A koha of $5 is requested to help ensure this service remains available. A koha is not requested in the case of Kaumātua registered with any of the Health and Wellbeing services where they require support to and from relevant specialist appointments.
We offer a transport service only for Kaumātua that are registered with Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust and have no other means of transport. This service is limited to within the Hamilton City Boundary and for the purposes of transport to and from Rauawaawa programmes. A koha of $5 is requested to help ensure this service remains available. A koha is not requested in the case of Kaumātua registered with any of the Health and Wellbeing services where they require support to and from relevant specialist appointments.
We offer a transport service only for Kaumātua that are registered with Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust and have no other means of transport. This service is limited to within the Hamilton City Boundary and for the purposes of transport to and from Rauawaawa programmes. A koha of $5 is requested to help ensure this service remains available. A koha is not requested in the case of Kaumātua registered with any of the Health and Wellbeing services where they require support to and from relevant specialist appointments.
We have an on-site gym and provide exercise programmes and support to our Kaumātua.
We have an on-site gym and provide exercise programmes and support to our Kaumātua.
- Exercise and activity
- Foot care
We have an on-site gym and provide exercise programmes and support to our Kaumātua.
Through a whānau-centred delivery we endeavour to work towards empowering the Kaumātua me tona whānau to address, navigate and manage all aspects that affect health and wellbeing. This includes the medical, social and cultural complexities within te ao hurihuri.
Through a whānau-centred delivery we endeavour to work towards empowering the Kaumātua me tona whānau to address, navigate and manage all aspects that affect health and wellbeing. This includes the medical, social and cultural complexities within te ao hurihuri.
- Kaupapa Māori
Through a whānau-centred delivery we endeavour to work towards empowering the Kaumātua me tona whānau to address, navigate and manage all aspects that affect health and wellbeing. This includes the medical, social and cultural complexities within te ao hurihuri.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Waikato
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(07) 847 6980
Email
Website
50 Colombo Street
Frankton
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
50 Colombo Street
Frankton
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
PO Box 15354
Hamilton CBD 3243
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This page was last updated at 8:35AM on August 1, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust.