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Te Roopu Tautoko Ki Te Tonga - Community Health & Social Services
Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori, Social
Today
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
What We Do:
Kaumātua Ukelele Group
Each Thursday we hold a roopu for Kaumātua to come together, sing waiata, play the ukelele, kōrero, laugh, and share a kai. This provides cultural connection, combats loneliness through social connection and means that these often vulnerable elders are checked on. We also provide them with kai parcels to take home each fortnight, hot meals and/or easy reheat meals if they are unwell or unable to cook, transport to and from appointments, advocacy, and other supports when it is needed.
Low-cost GP and nurse clinic on site
We are excited to have opened a satellite clinic in partnership with Dunedin Community Health. During an event that we hosted over the winter we identified the need in the community for a low-cost GP service that was set in a “non-clinical” space. Without any funding we have converted a beautiful multi-purpose space. This space is used by our GP and nurse prescriber, and also a honohono practitioner, free visiting clinicians such as dietitians, nutritionists, long term conditions nurses and pharmacists, and a podiatrist.
Mirimiri and honohono
We offer free mirimiri and honohono to our kaumātua and to the community to help restore their tinana and wairua.
Navigation
Our kaimahi work with whaiora and their whānau to help them in many areas of their life. This can include, kai parcels, cultural connection, housing, violence, employment, education, confidence, whakapapa, financial support, and any other area that you might think of. As each person is individual their needs are specific only to them. This means that our kaimahi must maintain vast networks of organisations and individuals to provide the myriad of services required.
Rangatahi and Takatapui
Rangatahi and Takatapui Rangatahi have been highlighted as an area lacking support in our rohe. We have listened to that need and the specific needs of these groups.
We have now opened a takatapui boxing gym in our whare. This will be accompanied by access to our navigation team Monday 5-6 pm.
Rangatahi also have their own boxing class Monday 3:45-4:45.
We are also rolling out a four-term programme with each term having a different activity, boxing, traditional carving, mau rākau, and kaimoana gathering.
Wahine
Mana Wahine Boxing class runs Wednesdays 6-7:30.
Pēpi and Tamariki Immunisations
We now provide a Saturday Pēpi and Tamariki Immunisation clinic for busy whānau. This clinic which is supported by our community outreach nurses is available to any child under 4 years old who needs childhood immunisation.
Community Podiatry
We provide a low cost podiatry clinic every second Thursday for those who have foot concerns. This service is heavily subsidised allowing us to provide the services of very experienced and skilled podiatrists for $25.00 per appointment.
What Are We Doing Next:
2025 sees a change from our traditional focus and a move more towards Rangatahi.
There is also the roll-out of a rangatahi cultural programme and peer support as well as a takatapui rangatahi group. This is also unique to our rohe.
In addition, we will continue to provide all the tautoko and connection that we currently do.
We actively seek relationships that will help meet a need in our community.
Staff
Our whānau:
The whānau at Te Roopu Tautoko ki te Tonga Inc. is small with only seven kaimahi.
Phill Hemopo – Tumuaki/GM
Phill comes to us from the Methodist Mission where he ran a transition house for at risk youth. Phill is an active member of the Māori and Pasifika community in Ōtepōti. Educated at the University of Otago, he has a lifelong passion for supporting rangatahi to reach their full potential.
Kinder Kara – Kaumātua Navigator
Kinder is one of the most active navigators in the rohe. He has an extensive network of resources and contacts. With an extensive background in Corrections and Addiction, Kinder provides support and guidance to his whaiora and whānau. Kinder also facilitates Stopping Violence sessions and sits on the Restorative Justice panel.
Emma Philp- Clinic Lead
Emma has an extensive background in Mental Health and is a fierce advocate for whānau and whaiora in the health sector. Emma supports whānau who are disengaged with the health sector to reconnect and find a solution that meets their physical and cultural needs. Emma took the lead in our Immunisation campaign and created a whānau friendly space in a way that has not been done before.
Nui Hotene – Whānau Ora Navigator
Nui has extensive experience in working in the disability sector and in youth rugby. Nui brings a passion and energy to his role where he mentors his whānau and whaiora to (re)discover their cultural connections, make good decisions, and claim their rangatiratanga.
Jase Te Amo - Whānau Ora Navigator
Jase has recently joined our whānau and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Jase offers practical and creative solutions for problems and challenges that can be too big to manage on your own. She will support whānau to connect with their culture, whānau, whakapapa and any support services or agencies.
Rachel Loper - Whānau Ora Navigator
Rachel comes to us from Able Minds. She has had many years working in mental health with a particular focus on rangatahi and gender diverse clients. Rachel has strong connections with any organisation that can partner to provide solutions for her whaiora and whānau.
Rhonda Ross- Contract Co-ordinator and Financial Administrator.
Rhonda has a varied background in Mental Health, Needs Assessment, and running her own business. Rhonda assists the whānau to deliver the best solution for those in need. Rhonda also provides Justice of the Peace services where required.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us
03 477 4670
admin@tautoko.Māori.nz
Mobile community provider
Walk in
Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Partial fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
All services are free and accessible to "whānau" living in the Dunedin area.
The exception to these are our GP and Podiatry Clinics which we provide for the lowest cost possible.
GP charges $15 per registered adult visit.
Podiatrist $25 per visit
If this charge is an obstacle to you attending, please let us know in advance and we can discuss this.
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Languages Spoken
Māori, English
Services Provided
Whānau ora navigation, Whānau ora / Mauri ora, A range of Hui / Wananga with varying kaupapa are offered throughout the year, Whānau ora / Whānau therapy, Kaumatua services, Tautoko and support required for whanau/rangatahi related to whakamomori (suicide ), Offer mediation services for whanau in need
Whānau ora navigation, Whānau ora / Mauri ora, A range of Hui / Wananga with varying kaupapa are offered throughout the year, Whānau ora / Whānau therapy, Kaumatua services, Tautoko and support required for whanau/rangatahi related to whakamomori (suicide ), Offer mediation services for whanau in need
- Whānau ora navigation
- Whānau ora / Mauri ora
- A range of Hui / Wananga with varying kaupapa are offered throughout the year
- Whānau ora / Whānau therapy
- Kaumātua services
- Tautoko and support required for whānau/rangatahi related to whakamomori (suicide )
- Offer mediation services for whānau in need
Whanau Ora Navigators/ Kaitūwhana: Our Kaitūwhana are there to support any individuals and whanau in crisis, and in need of support and assistance.
Whanau Ora Navigators/ Kaitūwhana: Our Kaitūwhana are there to support any individuals and whanau in crisis, and in need of support and assistance.
Whānau Ora Navigators/ Kaitūwhana: Our Kaitūwhana are there to support any individuals and whānau in crisis, and in need of support and assistance.
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
- Kaupapa Māori
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
- Cervical screening
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
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.
- Pregnancy vaccinations
- Child flu vaccine
- Catch-up missed vaccinations
- Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Childhood immunisation programme
- Adult flu vaccine
- COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
- Meningococcal 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.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, advocacy and programmes with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Provision of information, advocacy and programmes with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Provision of information, advocacy and programmes with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples.
Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples.
Pasifika services providing community health and/or social support with a focus on health and wellbeing for Pacific peoples.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating education
- Sleep education
- Foot care
- Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
- Stop smoking
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.
Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.
Support young people/rangatahi to live confidently and achieve their goals.
Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.
Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.
Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Support to make decisions, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Assistance to move around, More space to move around, Quiet, low sensory environment
Online Booking URL
Vaccination booking URL
Travel Directions
We are located beside the new Smith City Building in Dunedin
Region
Dunedin - South Otago
Website
Contact Details
6 Wolseley Street, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 477 4670
Email
Website
6 Wolseley Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Street Address
6 Wolseley Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
PO Box 1493
Dunedin
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This page was last updated at 1:52PM on November 25, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Roopu Tautoko Ki Te Tonga - Community Health & Social Services.
Whānau ora navigation, Whānau ora / Mauri ora, A range of Hui / Wananga with varying kaupapa are offered throughout the year, Whānau ora / Whānau therapy, Kaumatua services