Education and training

• Pre-school education
• Life skills

Whānau MATAURANGA

HIPPY
The HIPPY programme continues to prepare kids for primary school, and a successful education pathway for the future. It’s all done with the help of their parents as their first teacher, supported by Ōtara Health’s HIPPY team of tutors and HIPPY coordinator. 

Pepi Pods
A free bed for newborns up to 6 months to reduce SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant). This is provided to the family with education around safe sleeping.

Teens Dads
This is a support service focused on Teen Dads initially but with the aim of supporting the whole whānau.

Youth Service
This is a support service focused on any youth in Ōtara between 12 to 26 years old but with the aim of supporting the whole whānau, to help their young persons achieved what they would like to do.

LUE
This is a nutrition and active lifestyle support service focused on kids from 3 to 18 years old but is inclusive of the whole whānau.