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AvaNiu Pasifika
Social Service, Community Health, COVID-19 Testing, Pacific People
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Covid-19 testing
Assisted 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
We no longer provide this service.
Description
Avaniu Pasifika can support Pasifika families with health, social and education services. Alternatively, we will facilitate pathways to access the most appropriate services, on your behalf.
We work with trusted partners to create opportunities for Pasifika wellness and prosperity.
We also offer the same level of quality support for non-Pasifika families.
Our services include:
Family Centred Services
- Social Services: Community Connecting and Liaison
- Early Childhood Education: Ala Mai Pasifika ECE Family Support
- Individualized Support: Early & Brief Intervention Support
- Matua LeLei: Senior social group
Community Collaborations
- Community Projects
Workforce Development
- Cultural Professional Learning Development Workshops
Read more below under Services Provided
Staff
We have a team of 12. Our Team is made up of 3 Registered Nurses, 1 Registered Early Childhood Education Teacher, 1 Registered Social Worker, 1 AoD Practitioner (DAPAANZ), 1 Commercial Manager, 1 Kaiawhina, 3 Support Workers and 1 Administrator.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
You can refer yourself to our services by phoning our office on 07 282 8913 during business hours 8am-4.30pm, or complete the online referral available on our website www.avaniu.co.nz or email us on admin@avaniu.co.nz
Make an appointment
Referral
External agencies can refer to our services
Fees and Charges Description
There are no charges for our Social Services and Early Childhood Education Family Support Service. There is a charge for the Outreach Telemedicine GP clinic we provide in partnership with Nga Kakano Foundation Family Health Services.
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English, Niuean, Samoan, Tongan
Services Provided
All children are entitled to an education. Strengthen your pre-school child/children’s future by ensuring they have access to high quality early learning opportunities. Our Community Engagement Support Worker will support you to connect with an Early Childhood Education Centre, that acknowledges and actively reflects your family values, beliefs and cultural identity.
All children are entitled to an education. Strengthen your pre-school child/children’s future by ensuring they have access to high quality early learning opportunities. Our Community Engagement Support Worker will support you to connect with an Early Childhood Education Centre, that acknowledges and actively reflects your family values, beliefs and cultural identity.
All children are entitled to an education. Strengthen your pre-school child/children’s future by ensuring they have access to high quality early learning opportunities. Our Community Engagement Support Worker will support you to connect with an Early Childhood Education Centre, that acknowledges and actively reflects your family values, beliefs and cultural identity.
Individualized Support: Early & Brief Intervention Counselling available via Western Bay of Plenty PHO.
Individualized Support: Early & Brief Intervention Counselling available via Western Bay of Plenty PHO.
Individualized Support: Early & Brief Intervention Counselling available via Western Bay of Plenty PHO.
Pasifika Cultural Training Workshops, Workplace experience and Volunteer Support We have a series of workshops that have been designed to introduce basic but highly relevant Pasifika information, which are tailored to meet the needs of your Team and organisation. We facilitate these workshops in partnership with members of our Pasifika community. We provide workplace experience for people who want to upskill in areas such as health, social services and education. We do this by providing “real-time” opportunities for people to get involved, such as in our Cultural training workshops or our Family-centred services. We can also provide work placements for Nursing and Social Work Students. We support our volunteers by providing training and upskilling opportunities such as First Aid and Vulnerable Children’s Act training. In addition to this, we support our Volunteers to source employment opportunities.
Pasifika Cultural Training Workshops, Workplace experience and Volunteer Support We have a series of workshops that have been designed to introduce basic but highly relevant Pasifika information, which are tailored to meet the needs of your Team and organisation. We facilitate these workshops in partnership with members of our Pasifika community. We provide workplace experience for people who want to upskill in areas such as health, social services and education. We do this by providing “real-time” opportunities for people to get involved, such as in our Cultural training workshops or our Family-centred services. We can also provide work placements for Nursing and Social Work Students. We support our volunteers by providing training and upskilling opportunities such as First Aid and Vulnerable Children’s Act training. In addition to this, we support our Volunteers to source employment opportunities.
Pasifika Cultural Training Workshops, Workplace experience and Volunteer Support
- We have a series of workshops that have been designed to introduce basic but highly relevant Pasifika information, which are tailored to meet the needs of your Team and organisation. We facilitate these workshops in partnership with members of our Pasifika community.
- We provide workplace experience for people who want to upskill in areas such as health, social services and education. We do this by providing “real-time” opportunities for people to get involved, such as in our Cultural training workshops or our Family-centred services. We can also provide work placements for Nursing and Social Work Students.
- We support our volunteers by providing training and upskilling opportunities such as First Aid and Vulnerable Children’s Act training. In addition to this, we support our Volunteers to source employment opportunities.
Community Connections and Liaison Our Community Support Worker will work with you to connect you to the right person in the right agency, in a timely manner – alternatively we may be able to address your concerns directly.
Community Connections and Liaison Our Community Support Worker will work with you to connect you to the right person in the right agency, in a timely manner – alternatively we may be able to address your concerns directly.
Community Connections and Liaison
Our Community Support Worker will work with you to connect you to the right person in the right agency, in a timely manner – alternatively we may be able to address your concerns directly.
We work alongside various community agencies to provide Outreach services that are easily accessed by clients. If your organisation would like to improve access to your services for your clients and location can make a difference, get in contact with us now.
We work alongside various community agencies to provide Outreach services that are easily accessed by clients. If your organisation would like to improve access to your services for your clients and location can make a difference, get in contact with us now.
We work alongside various community agencies to provide Outreach services that are easily accessed by clients. If your organisation would like to improve access to your services for your clients and location can make a difference, get in contact with us now.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app
Public Transport
Buses near by
Parking
Parking onsite
Region
Bay of Plenty
Website
Contact Details
1260 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 282 8913
Email
Website
1260A Cameron Road
Gate Pa
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112
Street Address
1260A Cameron Road
Gate Pa
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3112
Postal Address
1260A Cameron Rd
Gate Pa
Tauranga 3112
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Seniors social group: Matua LeLei Matua LeLei is our senior social group, we provide fun activities, morning tea and companionship for matua in our community. Transport can be arranged, all free of charge.
Seniors social group: Matua LeLei
Matua LeLei is our senior social group, we provide fun activities, morning tea and companionship for matua in our community. Transport can be arranged, all free of charge.