Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a kaupapa Māori Organisation founded and governed by whānau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities. We provide accessibility information and advice to our communities, government and service providers as well as assisting whānau access Māori communities and a broad range of services.
We provide:
information about accessibility services and supports
wānanga for whānau to share their aspirations
wānanga for providers to improve service engagement
a safe and welcoming environment
knowledge about Māori accessibility issues
network links and contacts
community research and planning
Māori accessibility awareness
NZSL and Te Reo Māori Sign classes
Marae experiences for Whānau Haua and their personal supports - Papakura Marae
Staff
Te Roopu Waiora kaimahi consists of only 3 full time and 1 or more contractors depending on the projects and mahi we have underway.
Papakura Marae has over 90 kaimahi in addition to this onsite.
Fees and Charges Description
Te Roopu Waiora is a support and advocacy organisation to support whānau to access existing services and fees chargeable if any. Our NZSL and Te Reo Māori sign classes have fees which are determined each year. Contact us if interested, these classes are in person and onsite at Papakura Marae.
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Mon – Fri
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
A number of our hui are held after hours and weekends including NZSL classes and Te Reo/Tikaanga wananga. Please contact us for further information
Languages Spoken
Māori,
English,
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
Services Provided
Kaupapa Māori
Disability support services
Family / whānau support
Whānau Ora
Support for Children
Older Adult Support
Youth Support
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Travel Directions
Te Roopu Waiora is co-located on Papakura Marae, 29 Hunua Road, Papakura, Auckland 2110.
Parking
There is limited public parking at Papakura Marae but plenty of street parking available. Papakura Marae has two accessibility car parks onsite.
