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Starship Paediatric Child & Family Unit
Public Service, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Mental Health
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Haumaru Ōrite is a supra-regional acute psychiatric child and adolescent mental health inpatient unit hosted by Auckland District Health Board. It is located on level one of Starship Children's Hospital.
Haumaru Ōrite admits rangatahi aged from 13 - 18 with significant mental health concerns or suspected mental illness from the upper region of the North Island (north of and including Taranaki through to Cape Reinga). It is also the inpatient facility for rangatahi under 13 years for the North Island.
Haumaru Ōrite also houses a specialist three-bedded Haumaru Ōrite mo mama me pepi unit (Mother and Baby) which provides inpatient care to people living in Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau and Northland.
Staff
CFU has a multidisciplinary team approach to supporting all young people. There are a range of registered and unregistered health practitioners such as nurses, support workers, cultural advisors, social workers, occupational therapists, specialist child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatry registrars and medical staff who will support the care provided. Northern Health Schools also provide a school within the service and teachers are available Monday to Friday to support young people to remain engaged in education.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
Referral Expectations
Referrals to the Child and Adolescent inpatient unit are accepted from the specialist CAMHS teams in the region, or private child and adolescent psychiatrists.
In crisis, some young people are seen in Emergency Departments. All after hour admissions are processed through the on call child and adolescent psychiatrist covering Haumaru Orite.
Referrals for the Mama me Pepi unit (MBU) are from the three metro Auckland Maternal Mental Health teams and Northland. These teams work Monday to Friday business hours only. There are no after hours or crisis admissions accepted however when admissions are arranged during business hours, admissions can be arranged to arrive after hours.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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The service has reception staff available on the hours above.
However we accept referral calls 24/7 and visiting hours are flexible. Just talk to the nurse of the day to discuss.
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Haumaru Orite operates utilising a bio-psycho-social model and a strengths approach to support young people and their whānau during an acute period of illness. There are two separate units where young people experiencing mental distress may be admitted into: There is a 7-bed High Dependency Unit. Each rangatahi has a single room and there is a higher level of nursing care within this ward due to the acute nature of presentations of people admitted. There is a general Open Adolescent Unit which has 11 beds. Some of the bedrooms are shared rooms, for up to 2 people. School is attached to this unit and it is expected that rangatahi engage in the recovery based programme that operates to support their wellbeing. The unit provides 24/7 observation and assessment of all young people admitted. Treatment decisions are made in collaboration with rangatahi and whānau/families. There will be close liaison with community specialist teams in order to ensure transitions into and out of the service are managed appropriately.
Haumaru Orite operates utilising a bio-psycho-social model and a strengths approach to support young people and their whānau during an acute period of illness. There are two separate units where young people experiencing mental distress may be admitted into: There is a 7-bed High Dependency Unit. Each rangatahi has a single room and there is a higher level of nursing care within this ward due to the acute nature of presentations of people admitted. There is a general Open Adolescent Unit which has 11 beds. Some of the bedrooms are shared rooms, for up to 2 people. School is attached to this unit and it is expected that rangatahi engage in the recovery based programme that operates to support their wellbeing. The unit provides 24/7 observation and assessment of all young people admitted. Treatment decisions are made in collaboration with rangatahi and whānau/families. There will be close liaison with community specialist teams in order to ensure transitions into and out of the service are managed appropriately.
- Programme Areas
Crisis / emergency mental health district teams, Family / whānau support, Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Crisis / emergency mental health district teams, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Hospital inpatient unit, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, MidCentral, South Auckland, East Auckland, West Auckland, Waikato, Central Auckland, Hutt, Taranaki, Northland, Wellington, Lakes, North Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Whanganui, Wairarapa
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Health NZ clinical services
Referral Process
Referrals to Haumaru Ōrite are accepted from the specialist CAMHS teams in the region, or private child and adolescent psychiatrists.
In crisis, some rangatahi people are seen in Emergency Departments. All after hour admissions are processed through the on call child and adolescent psychiatrist covering Haumaru `-rite
Description
Haumaru Orite operates utilising a bio-psycho-social model and a strengths approach to support young people and their whānau during an acute period of illness.
There are two separate units where young people experiencing mental distress may be admitted into:
- There is a 7-bed High Dependency Unit. Each rangatahi has a single room and there is a higher level of nursing care within this ward due to the acute nature of presentations of people admitted.
- There is a general Open Adolescent Unit which has 11 beds. Some of the bedrooms are shared rooms, for up to 2 people. School is attached to this unit and it is expected that rangatahi engage in the recovery based programme that operates to support their wellbeing.
The unit provides 24/7 observation and assessment of all young people admitted. Treatment decisions are made in collaboration with rangatahi and whānau/families. There will be close liaison with community specialist teams in order to ensure transitions into and out of the service are managed appropriately.
Staff are integrated into the overall model of care and have specialised skills in supporting mothers and babies. The outpatient Maternal Mental Health teams act as gatekeepers to the small number of beds. Average length of stay is around 4 weeks. Common presentations are postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. Each mama has their own bedroom. Partners or supportive other are encouraged to stay overnight if they choose. The service has a paediatrician available to ensure thorough assessment of babies' physical health needs are addressed in a timely manner. Midwife support is available for women up until babies are 6 weeks old. There is weekly liaison with all of the Maternal Mental Health teams to ensure continuity of care is maintained.
Staff are integrated into the overall model of care and have specialised skills in supporting mothers and babies. The outpatient Maternal Mental Health teams act as gatekeepers to the small number of beds. Average length of stay is around 4 weeks. Common presentations are postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. Each mama has their own bedroom. Partners or supportive other are encouraged to stay overnight if they choose. The service has a paediatrician available to ensure thorough assessment of babies' physical health needs are addressed in a timely manner. Midwife support is available for women up until babies are 6 weeks old. There is weekly liaison with all of the Maternal Mental Health teams to ensure continuity of care is maintained.
- Programme Areas
Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
- Programme Type
Hospital inpatient unit, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Central Auckland, Northland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Health NZ clinical services
Referral Process
Haumaru Ōrite also manages the Haumaru Ōrite mo mama me pepi unit (Mother and Baby Unit). Referrals are from the three metro Auckland Maternal Mental Health teams and Northland. These teams work Monday to Friday business hours only. There are no after hours or crisis admissions accepted into the MBU.
Description
Staff are integrated into the overall model of care and have specialised skills in supporting mothers and babies. The outpatient Maternal Mental Health teams act as gatekeepers to the small number of beds. Average length of stay is around 4 weeks. Common presentations are postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis.
Each mama has their own bedroom. Partners or supportive other are encouraged to stay overnight if they choose. The service has a paediatrician available to ensure thorough assessment of babies' physical health needs are addressed in a timely manner. Midwife support is available for women up until babies are 6 weeks old.
There is weekly liaison with all of the Maternal Mental Health teams to ensure continuity of care is maintained.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly
Visiting Hours
Flexible visiting hours - just talk to one of the nursing team.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and water is available on each ward, there is also a whānau room available.
Travel Directions
Please contact administration staff or our nursing staff base for directions.
Parking
Administration staff will provide parking advice, please do not hesitate to call before you come in.
A ten minute parking space is available 24/7 for all crisis admissions.
Accommodation
For families of young people living outside of the Auckland region, there is Ronald McDonald House accommodation onsite.
Pharmacy
A retail pharmacy is available to all visitors.
The hospital pharmacy is available to all inpatients.
Contact Details
Starship Child Health, Central Auckland
Central Auckland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 307 4901
Website
2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023
Street Address
2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023
Postal Address
Starship Childrens Hospital
2 Park Road
Grafton
Private Bag 92024
Auckland 1142
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This page was last updated at 9:05AM on May 27, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Starship Paediatric Child & Family Unit.