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Awarua Whānau Services
Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Social
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Awarua Whānau Services delivers Kaupapa Māori services that provide for whānau wellbeing by servicing their social, health and educational needs. We work with whānau to achieve a positive and healthy change - Hapai ake to whānau ki nga taumata oranga.
As a charitable trust and a non-government organisation (NGO) we offer services to the community that are accessible to clients from all social and cultural groups within Murihiku, however we are primarily funded to work with Māori. Our target groups are from conception to Kuia and Kaumātua (elderly), and we offer a range of social, health and early childhood education services. The geographical area we cover encompasses all of Southland.
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Services are provided free of charge
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Health Clinics / Te Kakano - click here for clinic times
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
Māori, English
Services Provided
Mirimiri (massage)
Mirimiri (massage)
- Mirimiri (massage)
Te Whiriwhiringa - Whanau Ora Ki Awarua - a Whanau Ora programme to motivate, encourage and awhi whanau to take responsibility for their own economic, cultural, health and social development and make healthy and positive decisions towards a bright future.
Te Whiriwhiringa - Whanau Ora Ki Awarua - a Whanau Ora programme to motivate, encourage and awhi whanau to take responsibility for their own economic, cultural, health and social development and make healthy and positive decisions towards a bright future.
- Kaupapa Māori
Te Whiriwhiringa - Whānau Ora Ki Awarua - a Whānau Ora programme to motivate, encourage and awhi whānau to take responsibility for their own economic, cultural, health and social development and make healthy and positive decisions towards a bright future.
Health Services we provide include: Mauri Ora - a team of health professionals offer support, education, advice and care in all areas of health. Mother and Pepi - an educational programme providing skills and practical support to help you and your whanau prepare for the new arrival. Tamariki Ora / Well Child - a screening, surveillance, education and support service offered to all NZ tamariki and their whanau from birth to 5 years. Waewae-MiriMiri clinic - provides foot care and massage for kaumatua/kuia aged 60 years and over. Offered in the Bluff area only. Te Kakano / Health Clinics Our health clinics are held in Gore, Bluff and Mataura and provide a range of services including: Rangatahi checks Cervical smears Sexual health checks and contraception advice Pregnancy testing Weight monitoring Blood sugar and blood pressure checks Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness Access to a podiatrist Access to a dietitian Helping you to develop a health plan to meet your goals Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs For information on our Te Kakano click here
Health Services we provide include: Mauri Ora - a team of health professionals offer support, education, advice and care in all areas of health. Mother and Pepi - an educational programme providing skills and practical support to help you and your whanau prepare for the new arrival. Tamariki Ora / Well Child - a screening, surveillance, education and support service offered to all NZ tamariki and their whanau from birth to 5 years. Waewae-MiriMiri clinic - provides foot care and massage for kaumatua/kuia aged 60 years and over. Offered in the Bluff area only. Te Kakano / Health Clinics Our health clinics are held in Gore, Bluff and Mataura and provide a range of services including: Rangatahi checks Cervical smears Sexual health checks and contraception advice Pregnancy testing Weight monitoring Blood sugar and blood pressure checks Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness Access to a podiatrist Access to a dietitian Helping you to develop a health plan to meet your goals Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs For information on our Te Kakano click here
Health Services we provide include:
- Mauri Ora - a team of health professionals offer support, education, advice and care in all areas of health.
- Mother and Pepi - an educational programme providing skills and practical support to help you and your whānau prepare for the new arrival.
- Tamariki Ora / Well Child - a screening, surveillance, education and support service offered to all NZ tamariki and their whānau from birth to 5 years.
- Waewae-MiriMiri clinic - provides foot care and massage for kaumātua/kuia aged 60 years and over. Offered in the Bluff area only.
Te Kakano / Health Clinics
Our health clinics are held in Gore, Bluff and Mataura and provide a range of services including:
- Rangatahi checks
- Cervical smears
- Sexual health checks and contraception advice
- Pregnancy testing
- Weight monitoring
- Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
- Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness
- Access to a podiatrist
- Access to a dietitian
- Helping you to develop a health plan to meet your goals
- Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs
For information on our Te Kakano click here
We can help you give your child's learning the right start or help you keep your rangatahi attending school.
We can help you give your child's learning the right start or help you keep your rangatahi attending school.
We can help you give your child's learning the right start or help you keep your rangatahi attending school.
Cervical screening
Cervical screening
- Cervical screening
Region
Southland
Website
Contact Details
190 Forth Street, Invercargill
Southland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 218 6668
Healthlink EDI
awarua2a
Email
Website
0800 AWARUA (292 782)
Contact us online here
Health Clinics / Te Kakano are provided at our Gore, Mataura and Bluff locations - click here for clinic times
190 Forth Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
190 Forth Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
PO Box 293
Invercargill
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This page was last updated at 1:26PM on June 7, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Awarua Whanau Services.
Social Services we provide include: Supported Bail - a one-on-one programme for young people who are not meeting the conditions of their bail to try and comply with bail conditions and reduce their offending. Tahuri Atu / About Face - a programme that aims to help rangatahi 13-17 years who have a Family Group Conference plan in place, to achieve the outcomes as set out in the FGC plan. Whanau Tautoko - promotes independence and positive change for whanau / families by providing care and support, budgeting advice and advocacy.
Social Services we provide include: