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Whaiora
Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Social
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Whaiora means ‘in pursuit of wellness’. Whaiora offers a wide range of health and social services to our Wairarapa community.
Our hauora (health and social) services support the wellness of Wairarapa whānau and include:
- Tamariki Services
- Whānau Services
- Kaiarahi Services (navigation)
We also operate a Very Low Cost Access (VLCA) Medical Centre for Masterton Māori, Pacific peoples, and people who have found it hard to afford or access healthcare.
Read more about Whaiora Medical Centre here.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Call 0800 494 246
Referral
If you would like support from any of our Community Services, please complete our online referral form, here Online Referral - Whaiora.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 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).
Languages Spoken
Māori
Services Provided
Our Well Child Tamariki Ora Nurses work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life. Our Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health assessments and support services for tamariki and their whānau from six weeks to three years.
Our Well Child Tamariki Ora Nurses work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life. Our Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health assessments and support services for tamariki and their whānau from six weeks to three years.
Our Well Child Tamariki Ora Nurses work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life.
Our Well Child Tamariki Ora programme is a series of health assessments and support services for tamariki and their whānau from six weeks to three years.
Our Family Start social service professionals work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life. Family Start is an intensive home visiting programme, which offers support to whānau who are struggling with challenges that make it harder for them to care for their tamariki. We work with whānau from 12 weeks confirmed pregnancy up to three years of age (if required).
Our Family Start social service professionals work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life. Family Start is an intensive home visiting programme, which offers support to whānau who are struggling with challenges that make it harder for them to care for their tamariki. We work with whānau from 12 weeks confirmed pregnancy up to three years of age (if required).
Service types: Family / whānau support, Pregnancy and parenting, Parenting education, Support after birth, Family / whānau support, Young mums, Pregnancy support, Parent wellbeing, Support for Dads, Whānau Ora, Kaupapa Māori, Kaupapa Māori.
Our Family Start social service professionals work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life.
Family Start is an intensive home visiting programme, which offers support to whānau who are struggling with challenges that make it harder for them to care for their tamariki. We work with whānau from 12 weeks confirmed pregnancy up to three years of age (if required).
Our Outreach Immunisation health professionals work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life. Our trained nurses and health professions carry out B4 School Checks and Childhood Immunisations.
Our Outreach Immunisation health professionals work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life. Our trained nurses and health professions carry out B4 School Checks and Childhood Immunisations.
Service types: Immunisation, Childhood immunisation programme, Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine, Meningococcal vaccine, Well Child Tamariki Ora.
Our Outreach Immunisation health professionals work with whānau to help give tamariki the very best start in life.
Our trained nurses and health professions carry out B4 School Checks and Childhood Immunisations.
Our Rangatahi Tū Rangatira – R2R promotes physical health and well-being, whanaungatanga whilst nurturing confidence and building self-esteem for our rangatahi. With a foundation in tikanga Māori, our primary goal is to uplift the health and well-being of our rangatahi within our rohe. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where rangatahi can thrive and flourish.
Our Rangatahi Tū Rangatira – R2R promotes physical health and well-being, whanaungatanga whilst nurturing confidence and building self-esteem for our rangatahi. With a foundation in tikanga Māori, our primary goal is to uplift the health and well-being of our rangatahi within our rohe. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where rangatahi can thrive and flourish.
Service types: Kaupapa Māori, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Exercise and activity, Youth mentoring / development.
Our Rangatahi Tū Rangatira – R2R promotes physical health and well-being, whanaungatanga whilst nurturing confidence and building self-esteem for our rangatahi.
With a foundation in tikanga Māori, our primary goal is to uplift the health and well-being of our rangatahi within our rohe. We are committed to providing a supportive environment where rangatahi can thrive and flourish.
Our Pae Ora community health professionals work individuals and whānau to help improve their health and wellness Pae Ora means healthy futures. We are a community-based service aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Māori clients and whānau. Whanaungatanga and knowledge of helpful organisations is one of our strengths.
Our Pae Ora community health professionals work individuals and whānau to help improve their health and wellness Pae Ora means healthy futures. We are a community-based service aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Māori clients and whānau. Whanaungatanga and knowledge of helpful organisations is one of our strengths.
Service types: Family / whānau support, Information & support, Kaupapa Māori, Service navigator, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Exercise and activity, Healthy eating education, Sleep education, Mindfulness and mental wellbeing, Stop smoking, Whānau Ora, Kaupapa Māori.
Our Pae Ora community health professionals work individuals and whānau to help improve their health and wellness
Pae Ora means healthy futures. We are a community-based service aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of Māori clients and whānau. Whanaungatanga and knowledge of helpful organisations is one of our strengths.
We offer smoking cessation services to anyone living in the Wairarapa. We Can Offer: Kanohi-ki-te-kanohi – face-to-face support from a qualified Stop Smoking Coach Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in the form of patches, gum or lozenges Hapū Māmā – a programme for pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents with tamariki up to one year of age.
We offer smoking cessation services to anyone living in the Wairarapa. We Can Offer: Kanohi-ki-te-kanohi – face-to-face support from a qualified Stop Smoking Coach Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in the form of patches, gum or lozenges Hapū Māmā – a programme for pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents with tamariki up to one year of age.
Service types: Pregnancy and parenting, Pregnancy support, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Stop smoking.
We offer smoking cessation services to anyone living in the Wairarapa.
We Can Offer:
- Kanohi-ki-te-kanohi – face-to-face support from a qualified Stop Smoking Coach
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in the form of patches, gum or lozenges
- Hapū Māmā – a programme for pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents with tamariki up to one year of age.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Support to make decisions, A longer appointment time, Assistance to move around, Quiet, low sensory environment, More space to move around
Region
Wairarapa
Contact Details
394 Queen Street, Masterton
Wairarapa
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 370 0818
Email
Website
394 Queen Street
Masterton 5810
Street Address
394 Queen Street
Masterton 5810
Postal Address
PO Box 497 Masterton
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This page was last updated at 9:24AM on March 26, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Whaiora.