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Pacific Island Advisory & Charitable Trust (PIACT)
Community Health Service, Pasifika, Social
Today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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
Please contact us first 03 214 6089 for screening/appointment.
Description
PIACT's purpose is to see an integrated Pacific community on an equal footing with mainstream New Zealand while retaining our cultural integrity.
Staff
| Chairman | George Ngaei |
| Manager | Ofa Boyle |
| Operations | Alison Adam |
| Operations/Administration | Tammy Whittaker |
| Admin/Reception | Sarah Mair |
| Community Linkage Worker/Whānau Ora Navigator | Aiga Toomalatai |
| Cook Island Community Linkage Worker/Whānau Ora Navigator | Tere Papatua |
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Walk in
DHB Clinic Every Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 1.30pm
Contact us
Phone 03 214 6089
Email reception@piact.org.nz
Make an appointment
Phone 03 214 6089
Email reception@piact.org.nz
Charges
No fees apply.
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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The PIACT reception is staffed Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), Southland Anniversary (11 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Languages Spoken
Cook Islands Māori, English, Samoan
Services Provided
Pacific Island people
Whānau Ora
- Pacific Island people
- Whānau Ora is a goal setting programme for Pacific Island families to break down the barriers to achieve their goals. Helping achieve potentials.
- Community Linkage worker provides the links between…
Advocacy
Family / whānau
- Support
Transport
- Hospital transport/ shuttle
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
- Exercise and activity
- Healthy eating
- Hosts the annual Pacific Island Sports Tournament, encouraging physical activity and creating a space for all generations and families to participate and enjoy the day.
- Health and Fitness sessions -…
Cultural support
- Pacific Island people
Supporting financial independence
PIACT offer financial advice support. In cooperation with Jubilee, PIACT have several workshops to help the Pasifica community in terms of financial advice support such as Jubilee Budgeting Clinic, First…
Community nursing
- Cervical screening
- Diabetes
- Ear health
- Pacific Island mobile nursing
- Pacific Island nurse weekly walk-in clinic each Tuesday and Thursday from 10.30am - 1.30pm.
- Monthly nurse-led diabetes clinic. Walk in, appointments preferred.
- Monthly nurse-led smear clinic. Appointments required.
- Regular hearing…
Education and training
- Pre-school education
- Skills courses
- Kew Pacific Early Learning Centre, an enterprise of PIACT. A centre that provides a learning environment that is rich in Pasifika language, culture, and identity. Cultural values such as love,…
Mother and child / Māmā and pēpi
Distributor of the Pepi-Pod - a safe sleeping space for newborn babies.
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Southland
Website
Contact Details
135 Bowmont Street, Invercargill
Southland
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 214 6089
Email
Website
PIACT
135 Bowmont Street
Appleby
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Street Address
PIACT
135 Bowmont Street
Appleby
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Postal Address
PO Box 369
Invercargill 9840
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This page was last updated at 4:02PM on June 7, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Pacific Island Advisory & Charitable Trust (PIACT).