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South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust
Community Health Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Pacific People, Social
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust (SWPICS) delivers a range of community health, social and Whānau Ora services to the people of Tokoroa.
We act as a community hub, providing wrap-around support for the full range of needs of our community, including prevention services. We aim to bring services to you directly, when we can. If we don't offer a service that you need, we can often organise this for you or get you in touch with the right providers.
Mission
To be the best Pacific Provider of Quality Services For The Pacific Peoples in the South Waikato
"Kua riro ei putuputuanga matutu no te raveanga I te au angaanga no te iti tangata o Te-Moana-Nui-O-Kiva Pasifika I roto I te pae Tonga O Waikato"
Ia avea ma fa'afetai o Galuega mautu mo tagata, Atumotu I Waikato I Saute
Me uasivi na neimami veiqaravi e na soqosoqo Wasa Pasifika oqo Kivei iratou kece na dui vei Kaikai ni Wasa Pasifika I na Waikato Sauca
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us for non judgemental support and advice.
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Charges
All services are FREE
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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For emergency contact after hours, contact 027 2400 043
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (29 Jan), 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 — 21 Dec. Closed 22 Dec — 5 Jan.
Languages Spoken
Cook Islands Māori, Samoan
Services Provided
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator. COVID-19 vaccinations available through Tokoroa Whare Rongoā Āraimate Community Vaccination Centre. Saturday drive-through at 23-25 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa every fortnight Saturday from 10am-2pm beginning 4th Feb 2023. After hours clinic at 23-25 Maraetai Rd 4.30pm-7pm - second Wednesday of each month beginning 8th Feb 23. Putaruru clinic - 2pm-5pm - The Plaza, 50 Kensington St - 4th Thursday of each month, beginning 23rd Feb 23
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator. COVID-19 vaccinations available through Tokoroa Whare Rongoā Āraimate Community Vaccination Centre. Saturday drive-through at 23-25 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa every fortnight Saturday from 10am-2pm beginning 4th Feb 2023. After hours clinic at 23-25 Maraetai Rd 4.30pm-7pm - second Wednesday of each month beginning 8th Feb 23. Putaruru clinic - 2pm-5pm - The Plaza, 50 Kensington St - 4th Thursday of each month, beginning 23rd Feb 23
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- No appointment required
- Drive through
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines
Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator.
COVID-19 vaccinations available through Tokoroa Whare Rongoā Āraimate Community Vaccination Centre. Saturday drive-through at 23-25 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa every fortnight Saturday from 10am-2pm beginning 4th Feb 2023.
After hours clinic at 23-25 Maraetai Rd 4.30pm-7pm - second Wednesday of each month beginning 8th Feb 23.
Putāruru clinic - 2pm-5pm - The Plaza, 50 Kensington St - 4th Thursday of each month, beginning 23rd Feb 23
Anti-bullying and violence prevention programmes.
Anti-bullying and violence prevention programmes.
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
Anti-bullying and violence prevention programmes.
Breastfeeding peer counselling programmes
Breastfeeding peer counselling programmes
- Whānau support
- Breastfeeding support
- Parenting education
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding peer counselling programmes
Well Child
Well Child
- Diabetes
- Pacific Island People mobile nursing
- Rheumatic fever
- Self management
- Womens wellness
- Well Child
Supporting clients' independence in their homes, including co-ordination of additional home support needs
Supporting clients' independence in their homes, including co-ordination of additional home support needs
- Home visits
Supporting clients' independence in their homes, including co-ordination of additional home support needs
Screening and health checks for chronic conditions, Hearing checks
Screening and health checks for chronic conditions, Hearing checks
- Breast screening
- Cervical screening
- Diabetes screening
- Rheumatic fever (Sore throat swab)
- Screening and health checks for chronic conditions
- Hearing checks
Targeted to youth 12 - 18 year olds. We provide free contraception and access to services to support informed decision making.
Targeted to youth 12 - 18 year olds. We provide free contraception and access to services to support informed decision making.
- Contraception (birth control)
Targeted to youth 12 - 18 year olds. We provide free contraception and access to services to support informed decision making.
Exercise and activity, Foot care, Healthy eating
Exercise and activity, Foot care, Healthy eating
- Exercise and activity
- Foot care
- Healthy eating
Whānau Ora is about a transformation of whānau – setting their own goals, focusing on the family as a whole rather than the individual. The Whānau Ora service aspires to clients self-managing their own health and wellbeing.
Whānau Ora is about a transformation of whānau – setting their own goals, focusing on the family as a whole rather than the individual. The Whānau Ora service aspires to clients self-managing their own health and wellbeing.
- Pacific People
Whānau Ora is about a transformation of whānau – setting their own goals, focusing on the family as a whole rather than the individual. The Whānau Ora service aspires to clients self-managing their own health and wellbeing.
Health promotion programmes for adults and children.
Health promotion programmes for adults and children.
Health promotion programmes for adults and children.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Waikato
Website
Contact Details
23-25 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
Waikato
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 886 0010
Email
Website
The Plaza, 50 Kensington Street, Putāruru
Waikato
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 886 0010
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 2:08PM on November 27, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust.