We welcome people from all regions to attend our Services.
Te Ahi Kaa- Whānau-Led, Whānau-Centred, Whānau-Driven
We are a registered ACC Rongoā provider supporting Kiritaki through traditional Māori Rongoā practices of Mirimiri, Karakia and Whitiwhiti Kōrero.
Our ACC services also include -
ACC Living My Life: The Living my Life service is a disability support service to ACC clients who have long-term disability because of an injury.
We work with kiritaki (client) and their Whānau to support them in making decisions about where they live, where to go, who they go with and what they do. We will support you to achieve personal, community and employment goals.
ACC Navigation Service: The Navigation Service was set up to give the public free, independent advice or guidance if they find the ACC system difficult to navigate. We encompass the Northern Waikato, and Franklin regions, serving individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages. Our objective is to provide kiritaki with the information and support necessary to access the entitlements they rightfully deserve. Supporting kiritaki through Kaupapa Māori approaches to navigate and understand your journey through ACC.
Staff
We are a registered ACC Rongoaa Māori Health service. We have a team of experienced Practitioners whose only goal is to help you feel well inside and out. We are determined to grow more practitioners to be of benefit to you, your whānau and all within the communities aiding in better health and wellbeing outcomes.
Our current Rongoaa Practitioners are Shardaye Adams, Boxer Shaw, Kumeroa Phillips and Shanice Wilcox. The service is led by Jeanette Wara.
Living my Life team is led by Danielle Oakes, Pou Arahi (CEO) of Te Ahi Kaa Indigenous Solutions. Along with Tennille Hori they both are highly experienced within health and social services. They will help you forge those pathways to living the life you want and reaching the goals you set.
Our Navigation service is led by Tamorangi Wara with team member Boxer Shaw. They will guide and assist you through ACC systems and processes. Their assistance will ensure your journey through these processes is easy to understand and navigate through.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
Mon – Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday / Sunday Rongoaa Māori Health Service can be discussed and arranged with one of our Rongoaa Practitioners.
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Services Provided
ACC Rongoā Māori
Kaupapa Māori
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access,
Wheelchair accessible toilet,
Mobility parking space,
A longer appointment time,
Support to make decisions,
Assistance to move around,
Quiet, low sensory environment,
More space to move around
Public Transport
We are located next to a bus stop and across the road from a taxi stand.
Parking
We have 6 parking spaces includes 1 disability parking space at the front of our building plus a large public parking area directly across the road and a large parking area behind us.
