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Fale Pasifika o Aoraki
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27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
44 Cass Street, Ashburton
Covid-19 testing
Supervised 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
Fale Pasifika O Aoraki provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Ōamaru right through the Mackenzie District. Some of services include:
- Whānau Ora
- Fakelekesi Mareqeta (mother & pepe programme)
- Emergency Housing
- Pacific Health Homes Project
- Whānau Resiliency
- Prevention & Intervention of family violence
- COVID-19 Response
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
Ages
Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Walk in, Make an appointment
Charges
Our services are provided free of charge.
Hours
27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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44 Cass Street, Ashburton
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English, Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Samoan, Tongan
Services Provided
Abuse, Family Violence and Mental Health
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…
Pacific Island people
Social services
Services we provide include:
- Someone to help you approach Government departments such as:
- Work & income
- IRD
- ACC
- Housing NZ
- Ministry of Justice
- Immigration NZ…
Advocacy
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating
Staying healthy, encouraging youth in playing sports etc.
Encourage and support them to join in the community events.
Counselling
- One-on-one
- Anger management
Transport
Family / whānau
- Parenting education
- Postnatal support
Whānau Ora
- Pacific Island people
Abuse and violence
- Education programmes
- Information & support
Cultural support
- Pacific Island people
Advocacy
COVID-19 Response
Basic needs
- Food
Education and training
- Life skills
- Skills courses
Parenting
- Parenting education
- Whānau support
Social work
- Crisis assessment
Supporting financial independence
Information & support
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Canterbury, South Canterbury, Waitaki
Contact Details
27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 687 7585
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Fax
(03) 688 9972
Email
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This page was last updated at 4:03PM on June 9, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Fale Pasifika o Aoraki.