Abuse and violence support

• Education programmes
• Family violence intervention
• Information and support
• Referral to specialist services

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Neighbourhood Support
Ōtara Health’s neighbourhood support coordinator continued to support residents of Ōtara to form and be part of a Neighbourhood Support Group on their street. The Neighbours Day event again featured, although with a lower participation rate this year, largely due to a clash in dates with the annual Pasifika Festival also held on the same weekend.

Kaitohutohu Home Support Service
This service, usually supported by two health field workers, provides free support in the home for families experiencing complex health and social issues. 

AWHI – Housing Assessment Service
This service supports the National Hauora Coalitions goal to provide healthy housing. Whānau with either a pregnant woman or a child that is being treated at their GP or Hospital because their house is making them sick are eligible for this service.