Pacific Island Community (Tauranga) Trust

26 Twelfth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga

Contact Details

Phone (07) 577 1270
Email pict_bop@pacificislandtrust.nz

Street Address

26 Twelfth Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112

Postal Address

26 Twelfth Avenue
Tauranga South 3112

Covid-19 testing

Assisted RATs for priority populations

Priority populations are groups that have experienced adverse impacts or are considered at higher risk of the effects from COVID-19 outbreaks in New Zealand. They include Māori and Pacific communities and those living with disabilities.

Please view the Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Guide: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-rapid-antigen-testing-guide-20feb22.pdf

Description

Supporting our Pasifika People to be visible for the right reasons by helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations.

PICTT is a Pacific Island Health and Social Service based in Tauranga, whose vision is to support and create pathways for our Pacifica community to thrive.

Some of the services we provide are Mobile Nursing Service, Outpatient Advocacy, Social Service and Community Support Worker.  

We run a Health Clinic daily by appointment only with one of our nurses, offering health checks which includes smear tests, blood pressure, hepatitis and other checks.

We work alongside Poutiri Trust with our Covid 19 Response plan - we vaccinate once a week on site, feel free to book your appointment vaccine with us.

We offer a whole host of other services, we work in partnership with Tai O Fenua (a Pasifika ECE), as well as facilitating community events.

We have a focus on community development and supporting grass-roots projects. 

Staff

We have a team of 15 staff members:

Registered Nurse x3

Emergency Housing Navigator

Community Connector

Housing Advocate

Outpatient Advocate

Youth Mental Health Coordinator

Youth Support Worker

Whānau Ora Navigator

Whānau Ora Administrator

Community Development Advisor

Receptionist/Administrator

Marketing Coordinator

Finance Manager

CEO

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

All services are fully funded and free to access

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

Cook Islands Māori, English, Fijian, Kiribati, Samoan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Tongan, Tuvaluan

Services Provided

Immunisation
Advocacy
Social work
Community nursing
Pacific People
Health screening

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Parking

We have car parking space for up to 6 vehicles

Region

Bay of Plenty

Website


https://healthpoint.co.nz/community-health-and-social-services/community-health/pacific-island-community-tauranga-trust/