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Description

Our Health Centres at Mokoia Campus (Rotorua) and Windermere Campus (Tauranga) offer on-site free healthcare services to Toi Ohomai current, enrolled students and staff.

We offer the services of kaitiaki nurses, counselling services and referrals to internal and external support services. All of our services are confidential.

SERVICES AT MOKOIA CAMPUS AND WINDERMERE CAMPUS

The healthcare services include:

  • Kaitiaki Nurses appointments
  • Doctor appointments (T&C apply)
  • Counselling services
  • Health advice
  • Treatment of minor injuries and wounds
  • Health screening (asthma, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks)
  • Sexual health services
  • Support with mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety or other challenges you may be facing
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Immunisations/vaccinations
  • Referrals to internal and external healthcare and wellbeing services and support

Health and counselling services are available during the term times on specified days at the Taupō, Tokoroa, and Whakatāne campuses, as below:

Taupō Campus
(Interview Room)
Tuesdays 11.00AM - 1.00PM
Tokoroa Campus
(Whānau Room)
Wednesdays 11.00AM - 1.00PM
Whakatāne Campus
(Room 17)
Tuesdays 11.00AM - 1.00PM

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Youth / Rangatahi

How do I access this service?

Contact us, Make an appointment, Walk in

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Nursing services: Nursing services are free to Toi Ohomai current, enrolled students and staff. 

Doctor services: Fees may apply, contact us for more information. 

Counselling: Toi Ohomai current, enrolled students are entitled to three free counselling sessions and if more help is needed the counsellor will refer you to the appropriate service.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Services Provided

Immunisation

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.

  • Adult flu vaccine
  • Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
  • Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
  • Privately funded vaccinations

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.

Physiotherapy (Windermere only)

Body in Motion Physiotherapy is an accredited ACC Endorsed Provider. This means clients with injuries covered by ACC don't have to pay a surcharge when receiving treatment. Body in Motion's physiotherapists have expertise in various fields including sports, spinal, and work injuries. Their qualified, caring treatment ensures their clients enjoy a full and speedy recovery from their injuries. Body in Motion provides this service free, here on campus. To make an appointment please call their offsite reception on 07 927 3330 or talk to the kaitiaki nurse about a referral.

Body in Motion Physiotherapy is an accredited ACC Endorsed Provider. This means clients with injuries covered by ACC don't have to pay a surcharge when receiving treatment.

Body in Motion's physiotherapists have expertise in various fields including sports, spinal, and work injuries. Their qualified, caring treatment ensures their clients enjoy a full and speedy recovery from their injuries.

Body in Motion provides this service free, here on campus. To make an appointment please call their offsite reception on 07 927 3330 or talk to the kaitiaki nurse about a referral.

Health Checks

Asthma, Diabetes self management, Stop smoking, Wound care

  • Asthma
  • Diabetes self management
  • Stop smoking
  • Wound care
Counselling

Home, work and study sometimes create real challenges, but talking it over can help turn big hurdles into manageable steps. Our on-site counsellor from Bay Counselling can provide confidential help with things like: Coping with change Study or work challenges Managing anxiety and stress Family and relationship issues Decision making Drug and alcohol issues Or if you just need someone to talk to To make an appointment: Drop in to Te Whare Hauora – Health Centre and talk to the Kaitiaki Nurse. Alternatively, you can arrange an appointment with the following services: Vitae Available Monday - Sunday Following services provided: phone consults Website: Vitae Please have your Student ID card handy. Each student is entitled to three free sessions and if more help is needed the counsellor will refer you to the appropriate service. Please give 24 hours notice if cancelling so that another student can book in your place.

Home, work and study sometimes create real challenges, but talking it over can help turn big hurdles into manageable steps. Our on-site counsellor from Bay Counselling can provide confidential help with things like:

  • Coping with change
  • Study or work challenges
  • Managing anxiety and stress
  • Family and relationship issues
  • Decision making
  • Drug and alcohol issues
  • Or if you just need someone to talk to

To make an appointment: Drop in to Te Whare Hauora – Health Centre and talk to the Kaitiaki Nurse. Alternatively, you can arrange an appointment with the following services:

Vitae
Available Monday - Sunday 
Following services provided: phone consults
Website: Vitae

Please have your Student ID card handy. Each student is entitled to three free sessions and if more help is needed the counsellor will refer you to the appropriate service. Please give 24 hours notice if cancelling so that another student can book in your place.

Disability support services

We have a range of support services on offer. Visit our Equity/Disability page for details.

We have a range of support services on offer. Visit our Equity/Disability page for details.

Information, education & support

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Sexual and reproductive health

Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.

  • Contraception (birth control) advice
  • Male sexual health
  • Pregnancy testing
  • STD checks (Sexually transmitted disease)

Sexual and reproductive health services including sexual health screening, information and birth control.

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.

  • Stop smoking
  • Exercise and activity
  • Healthy eating education

Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.

Youth mentoring / development

Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.

Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.

Family / whānau support

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.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Region

Bay of Plenty, Lakes

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 12:26PM on October 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology - Health Centres (Te Whare Hauora).