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Fale Pasifika o Aoraki
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27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
316 Thames Highway, Ōamaru
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Fale Pasifika O Aoraki provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Oamaru right through the Mackenzie District. Some of services include:
- Whanau Ora
- Fakelekesi Mareqeta (mother & pepe programme)
- Emergency Housing
- Pacific Health Homes Project
- Whanau Resiliency
- Prevention & Intervention of family violence.
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.
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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
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|
316 Thames Highway, Ōamaru
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Tue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Thu – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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.
Screening and prevention
- Cervical screening
- Diabetes
- Immunisation
- Rheumatic fever
Support to access primary healthcare services.
Support and host any of the above such as hosting the Pink Cancer Caravan touring our three regions.
Promoting and supporting the National Bowel…
Counselling
- One-on-one
- Anger management
Transport
Family / whānau
- Parenting education
- Postnatal support
- Whānau Ora
Whānau Ora
- Pacific Island people
Abuse and violence
- Education programmes
- Information & support
Cultural support
- Pacific Island people
Advocacy
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Canterbury, South Canterbury, Waitaki
Website
Contact Details
27 Strathallan Street, Timaru
South Canterbury
Phone
(03) 687 7585
Fax
(03) 688 9972
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:01AM on March 19, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Fale Pasifika o Aoraki.