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Pacific Island Community (Tauranga) Trust
Community Health Service, Pasifika, Social
Today
8:30 AM to 4:30 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
Description
Supporting our Pasifika People to be visible for the right reasons by helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations.
PICTT is a Pacific Island Health and Social Service based in Tauranga, whose vision is to support and create pathways for our Pacifica community to thrive.
Some of the services we provide are Mobile Nursing Service, Outpatient Advocacy, Social Service and Community Support Worker.
We run a Health Clinic daily by appointment only with one of our nurses, offering health checks which includes smear tests, blood pressure, hepatitis and other checks.
We work alongside Poutiri Trust with our Covid 19 Response plan - we vaccinate once a week on site, feel free to book your appointment vaccine with us.
We offer a whole host of other services, we work in partnership with Tai O Fenua (a Pasifika ECE), as well as facilitating community events.
We have a focus on community development and supporting grass-roots projects.
Staff
We have a team of 11 staff members:
Registered Nurse
Social Worker
Outpatient Advocate
Community Support Worker
Youth Support Worker
Whānau Ora Navigator
Whānau Ora Administrator
Community Development Advisor
Receptionist/Administrator
Financial Administrator
CEO
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral
Charges
All services are fully funded and free to access
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Languages Spoken
Cook Islands Māori, English, Fijian, Kiribati, Samoan, Niuean, Tokelauan, Tongan, Tuvaluan
Services Provided
Advocacy
We also deliver a Youth Mental Health contract - this contract is working in partnership with various schools and community organisations to deliver programmes for youth.
Community nursing
- Cervical screening
- Diabetes
- Hospital in the home
- Immunisation
- Older adult / Kaumātua
- Pacific Island mobile nursing
- Respiratory
- Smoking cessation
- Womens wellness
- Wound care
PICTT is accredited to administer the flu vaccine, Well Child vaccines, and we are also in the process of being accredited to administer the Covid-19 vaccine.
Pacific Island people
Advocacy
Social work
Screening and prevention
- Cervical screening
- Immunisation
Wheelchair Access
No
Parking
We have 3 parking spaces for visitors
Region
Bay of Plenty
Contact Details
26 Twelfth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 577 1270
Email
Website
26 Twelfth Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112
Street Address
26 Twelfth Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112
Postal Address
26 Twelfth Avenue
Tauranga South 3112
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This page was last updated at 3:28PM on June 29, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Pacific Island Community (Tauranga) Trust.