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Starship Paediatric Te Puaruruhau (Child Protection)
Public Service, Sexual Abuse Medicine, Paediatrics, Sexual Harm
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
Te Puaruruhau is the Auckland District Health Board health service for children and young people who may have experienced abuse or neglect 0 – 18 years (daytime service). After hours, the service will see children and young people with concerns regarding sexual abuse up to the age of 18 years.
The name literally means "the sheltering of the bud". This service is located in a multi-agency centre with Police and Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children, at 99 Grafton Road (opposite the Starship building).
The centre, which was established in 2002, is named Puawaitahi which literally means "blossoming in unity" or "as one" which reflects the bringing together of the three statutory agencies involved in specialist child abuse investigation and the common aim, which is to enhance the recovery and care of those affected by child abuse.
The team offers a 24 hour urgent medical service for acute abuse cases, and carries out nursing and social work assessments for alleged physical or sexual abuse or neglect.
If you are concerned for a child or young person who you feel may be at risk, please seek medical treatment as soon as possible, or contact Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children on 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459).
Te Puaruruhau also offers:
- the Power to Protect (Shaken Baby Prevention) programme
- the Family Violence Intervention programme, and
- 'Gateway' health assessments for children in the care of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Referral
Referral Expectations
Te Puaruruhau
Referrals are accepted from Health Professionals, Police, Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children and the public, for children and young people aged 0 to 18 years with disclosed or suspected physical or sexual abuse, or neglect (daytime service).
After hours, the service will see children and young people with concerns regarding sexual abuse up to the age of 18 years.
Gateway health assessments
A gateway assessment is available to:
- all children and young people entering Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children care
- children and young people already in care
- children and young people who have high needs identified by the family, a social worker or Family Group Conference Coordinator at, or in preparation for, a Family Group Conference.
A gateway assessment is initiated when a Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children social worker makes a referral to the gateway clinic for a child or young person who they believe will benefit from a gateway assessment.
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Outside of these hours you can contact Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children on 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459), or the Police dial 111.
Services
The overall objective of the gateway assessment is to enhance the physical, mental, educational and social wellbeing of children and young people who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children. A gateway assessment will: identify the health, education and care and protection needs of the child or young person identify any health needs of the child's parents or caregivers that will impact on the child create a plan to address these needs facilitate access to appropriate services for health, education and wellbeing help children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to adopt healthy behaviours identify the skills and training that the caregiver may require to address the needs of the child or young person collate a health and education history for the child or young person to assist them in their future interactions with the health and education systems. For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
The overall objective of the gateway assessment is to enhance the physical, mental, educational and social wellbeing of children and young people who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children. A gateway assessment will: identify the health, education and care and protection needs of the child or young person identify any health needs of the child's parents or caregivers that will impact on the child create a plan to address these needs facilitate access to appropriate services for health, education and wellbeing help children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to adopt healthy behaviours identify the skills and training that the caregiver may require to address the needs of the child or young person collate a health and education history for the child or young person to assist them in their future interactions with the health and education systems. For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
The overall objective of the gateway assessment is to enhance the physical, mental, educational and social wellbeing of children and young people who come to the attention of Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children.
A gateway assessment will:
- identify the health, education and care and protection needs of the child or young person
- identify any health needs of the child's parents or caregivers that will impact on the child
- create a plan to address these needs
- facilitate access to appropriate services for health, education and wellbeing
- help children and young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to adopt healthy behaviours
- identify the skills and training that the caregiver may require to address the needs of the child or young person
- collate a health and education history for the child or young person to assist them in their future interactions with the health and education systems.
For more information visit the Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children website: https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz/
Services Provided
Parking
There is limited offsite free parking available. Please sign in at Reception on arrival.
Region
Central Auckland
Other
Family Violence Resources:
There are a number of services that can help in situations of family violence. Below are the key services:
- Police
In an emergency call: 111 - Shine*
Call Shine* for information on the most appropriate services across the Auckland region and culturally appropriate services. Shine* can give you advice, help with safety planning, and can refer you to specialist counsellors or lawyers and more...
Helpline: 0508 744 633
Or for information: www.2shine.org.nz -
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children is the government child protection agency. To make a notification for children who have been or are being abused or neglected call: 0508 FAMILY (0508 326459)
Resources on coping with a crying baby:
- Power to Protect: 0800 300 026 or www.kidshealth.org.nz/crying-what-do
- Plunketline: 0800 933 922
- Healthline: 0800 611 116
- Lifeline: 0800 543 354
- Youthline for young parents: 0800 376 633
- Youthline Free TXT: 243
E-Learning module for health professionals on the Shaken Baby Prevention Programme: http://learnonline.health.nz/login/index.php
Website
Contact Details
Starship Child Health, Central Auckland
Central Auckland
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
Main reception: (09) 307 2860; 8.00am to 4.30pm
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Mobile
Duty phone 021 492 365; 8.00am to 4.30pm
Email
Website
In an emergency, dial 111
Puawaitahi
99 Grafton Road (directly across from Gate 4 of Auckland Hospital)
Auckland
Street Address
Puawaitahi
99 Grafton Road (directly across from Gate 4 of Auckland Hospital)
Auckland
Postal Address
Starship Child Health
Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand
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This page was last updated at 3:45PM on May 10, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Starship Paediatric Te Puaruruhau (Child Protection).