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Fale Pasifika o Aoraki
Community Health Service, Abuse and Violence Support, COVID-19 Testing, Pacific People, Social
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27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
Covid-19 testing
Assisted RATs for priority populations
Priority populations are groups that have experienced adverse impacts or are considered at higher risk of the effects from COVID-19 outbreaks in New Zealand. They include Māori and Pacific communities and those living with disabilities.
Please view the Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Guide: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-rapid-antigen-testing-guide-20feb22.pdf
If you are needing a supervised Rapid Antigen Test, please call one of the names below.
Testing can be done at our office or we can arrange to come to your home.
Ashburton
Tumanu Paiaaua – 021 146 5139
Mid Canterbury Community House
44 Cass St, Ashburton 7700Timaru:
Timaru
Maureen Epati-Matapakia – 022 091 3726
Ōamaru
Ruci Ngahetau – 022 197 1343
Description
Pasifika O Aoraki Services provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Ōamaru right through the Mackenzie District. Some of the services include:
- Whānau Ora
- Whānau Resiliency
- Prevention & Intervention of family violence
- LEVA Suicide Prevention Talanoa Sessions
We are here to help you get sorted; contact us for help with government departments, completion of forms, health and wellbeing etc. We run the local anti-violence campaign and are here to listen when you need it. We also organise and run many community groups and events.
You can follow us on Facebook: Fale Pasifika o Aoraki
Staff
General Manager
DDI: 03 264 6465
generalmanager@poas.org.nz
Timaru
Whānau Ora
admin1@poas.org.nz
Administration Officer
Ph: 03 264 6464
admin1@poas.org.nz
Ashburton Office
Administrator/Whānau Ora/Projects
Ph: 022 311 9290
admin2@poas.org.nz
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Referral
admin1@poas.org.nz Timaru
admin2@poas.org.nz Ashburton
Anyone can access
admin1@poas.org.nz Timaru
admin2@poas.org.nz Ashburton
Walk in
No appointment required
Website / App
Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/falepasifika/
Mobile community provider
Contact us
Unit 7 -10
39 North Street
Timaru 7903
Charges
Our services are provided free of charge.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (29 Mar), Easter Sunday (31 Mar), Easter Monday (1 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct).
Christmas: Open 18 Dec — 22 Dec. Closed 23 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 29 Dec. Closed 30 Dec — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 5 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Samoan, Tongan
Services Provided
Services we provide include: Someone to help you approach Government departments such as: Work & income, IRD, ACC, Housing NZ, Ministry of Justice, Immigration NZ, Ministry of Health etc. Translation of forms or at an appointment. Knowing more about your Pacific heritage etc. Our “Anti-Violence” campaign and services. Someone to talk to, someone to listen. Transitional Housing programme - up to 12 weeks housing support and wrap-around service.
Services we provide include: Someone to help you approach Government departments such as: Work & income, IRD, ACC, Housing NZ, Ministry of Justice, Immigration NZ, Ministry of Health etc. Translation of forms or at an appointment. Knowing more about your Pacific heritage etc. Our “Anti-Violence” campaign and services. Someone to talk to, someone to listen. Transitional Housing programme - up to 12 weeks housing support and wrap-around service.
Services we provide include: Someone to help you approach Government departments such as: Work & income, IRD, ACC, Housing NZ, Ministry of Justice, Immigration NZ, Ministry of Health etc. Translation of forms or at an appointment. Knowing more about your Pacific heritage etc. Our “Anti-Violence” campaign and services. Someone to talk to, someone to listen. Transitional Housing programme - up to 12 weeks housing support and wrap-around service.
Staying healthy, encouraging youth in playing sports etc. Encourage and support them to join in the community events.
Staying healthy, encouraging youth in playing sports etc. Encourage and support them to join in the community events.
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating
Staying healthy, encouraging youth in playing sports etc.
Encourage and support them to join in the community events.
We run the local anti-violence campaign and some one-on-one and family services. We run workshops that educate and raise awareness of family violence for Pacific people and families. Family violence and mental health, especially in the context of Pasifika families, is a priority concern to Fale Pasifika. It is not okay, and it was never okay! All our programmes have positive mental health and wellbeing messages. We are continually working with communities, families and individuals on the "It's not okay" message, providing tools and space for personal change.
We run the local anti-violence campaign and some one-on-one and family services. We run workshops that educate and raise awareness of family violence for Pacific people and families. Family violence and mental health, especially in the context of Pasifika families, is a priority concern to Fale Pasifika. It is not okay, and it was never okay! All our programmes have positive mental health and wellbeing messages. We are continually working with communities, families and individuals on the "It's not okay" message, providing tools and space for personal change.
- Education programmes
- Information and support
We run the local anti-violence campaign and some one-on-one and family services.
We run workshops that educate and raise awareness of family violence for Pacific people and families.
Family violence and mental health, especially in the context of Pasifika families, is a priority concern to Fale Pasifika. It is not okay, and it was never okay!
All our programmes have positive mental health and wellbeing messages. We are continually working with communities, families and individuals on the "It's not okay" message, providing tools and space for personal change.
Pacific People
Pacific People
- Pacific People
Life skills, Skills courses
Life skills, Skills courses
- Life skills
- Skills courses
Parenting education, Whānau support
Parenting education, Whānau support
- Parenting education
- Whānau support
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Canterbury, South Canterbury, Waitaki
Website
Contact Details
27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 2646464
Email
Website
39 North Street
Parkside
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Street Address
39 North Street
Parkside
Timaru
Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
Units 7 - 10
39 North Street
Timaru 7940
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This page was last updated at 12:33PM on November 23, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Fale Pasifika o Aoraki.