Advocacy

Kaiārahi - Peer Support Worker

Our peer support worker links people living with a chronic condition such as diabetes and/or other long-term conditions with peers who are able to share similar knowledge and experiences.

 

Kaiāwhina - Community Health Worker 

Our Kaiawhina works with high-needs patients with a specific focus on Māori, Pacific Island and others at risk. The kaiawhina acts as a link between patients and their whānau to the practice, the community and other service providers.

 

Waiora Manaaki/Health Coach

Our Waiora Manaaki works collaboratively as a member of the general practice team in the Taupō/Tūrangi region. They encourage patients to identify their own priorities for change, acting as a bridge between patients and clinicians.

As well as supporting patients to self-manage and providing emotional support, they navigate the health and social services system for patients and their whānau making connections to appropriate community supports and providing continuity within a busy primary care team.