Pacific Island Advisory & Charitable Trust (PIACT)

135 Bowmont Street, Invercargill

Contact Details

Phone (03) 214 6089
Email [email protected]

Street Address

PIACT
135 Bowmont Street
Appleby
Invercargill
Southland 9812

Postal Address

PO Box 369
Invercargill 9840

Description

Our Vision

A vibrant and connected Pasifika community. 

Our Mission

To enable physical, cultural and emotional wellbeing of peoples of Pacific Island descent, resident in Southland. 

Our Purpose

PIACT's purpose is to see an integrated Pacific community on an equal footing with mainstream New Zealand while retaining our cultural integrity. 

Staff

Chairman George Ngaei
General Manager Rachel Murray

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

The PIACT reception is staffed Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Southland Anniversary (7 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).

Languages Spoken

Cook Islands Māori, English, Samoan

Services Provided

Budgeting and help with debt
Education and training
Pacific People
Whānau Ora
Advocacy
Family / whānau support
Transport
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Community nursing
Pregnancy and parenting
Community health screening
Employment support
Immunisation
Social and group activities
Well Child Tamariki Ora
Mental health

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Region

Southland

Website

www.piact.org.nz

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