Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Bula Vinaka, Namaste, Halo Ologeta, la Orana
The Pacific Family Support team provides social and cultural support to Pacific children and their families at Starship in their own language. Our commitment is to assist Pacific patients and families to receive the best care possible, and to work alongside ADHB staff and teams to deliver Pacific best practice for best health outcomes. The team is experienced in social work, community support, health promotion and education as well as in health management.
We offer a confidential service, and our Pacific Family Support workers can help you by:
- assisting and explaining the services that are available to you or your family
- explaining or discussing with hospital staff your cultural and/or religious values
- supporting and/or advocating for you as requested
- facilitating and/or organising your family member's discharge plan with health care professionals
- helping you to understand any future treatment or follow-up
- working with your health team
- linking to GP and other services in the community at your request.
The team is located on level two of the Starship building.