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8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Covid-19 testing
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Description
Mana Kidz is a free, nurse-led, school-based programme that provides comprehensive healthcare for children in the Counties Manukau Health region. The programme is led by the National Hauora Coalition in partnership with Counties Manukau Health and is supported by local providers: Kidz First, Tāmaki Health Care, Pasefika Family Health Group, Turuki Health Care, Te Hononga O Tāmaki Me Hoturoa, South Seas, Tongan Health Society and Kootuitui/Papakura Marae.
Starting in July 2012, Mana Kidz clinics now operate in 88 primary and intermediate schools in the Ōtara, Māngere, Manurewa, Franklin and Papakura communities. 59 school clinics have a registered nurse and whānau support worker providing healthcare daily which includes rheumatic fever prevention services, skin infection treatment and management and health assessments. 29 school clinics have a registered nurse in weekly (or according to the schools need) who provides child health assessments and management.
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Other related web pages:
\https://www.nhc.Māori.nz/our-mahi
http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/rheumatic-fever
Ages
Child / Tamariki
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Through the participating schools.
Charges
Mana Kidz is available free to children at the school-based clinics.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Services Provided
Injury, illness or disability
- Nursing
Skin Infections
Our skin is our body’s first defence mechanism and even though many types of bacteria live on its surface, we still need a healthy, intact skin surface to…
Screening and prevention
- Immunisation
- Rheumatic fever
There have been around 50 South Auckland children affected by rheumatic fever each year, the largest number of cases of any DHB in New Zealand. However, we are now seeing…
Information & support
Mana Kidz clinics operate in 88 primary and intermediate schools in the Ōtara, Māngere, Manurewa, Franklin and Papakura communities of Auckland. 59 school clinics have a registered nurse and whānau…
Child / Tamariki
Community nursing
- Asthma
- Immunisation
- Rheumatic fever
- Wound care
Family / whānau
- Parenting education
- Support
Region
East Auckland, South Auckland
Website
Contact Details
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Phone
0800 658326
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Mobile
0275675241
Email
Website
Postal Address
Mana Kidz Project Team
PO Box 104221
Lincoln North
Auckland 0654
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This page was last updated at 4:43PM on April 12, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Mana Kidz.