Awarua Whanau Services

Social Services we provide include:

• Supported Bail - a one-on-one programme for young people who are not meeting the conditions of their bail to try and comply with bail conditions and reduce their offending. 

• Tahuri Atu / About Face - a programme that aims to help rangatahi 13-17 years who have a Family Group Conference plan in place, to achieve the outcomes as set out in the FGC plan.
• Whanau Tautoko - promotes independence and positive change for whanau / families by providing care and support, budgeting advice and advocacy.

Health Services we provide include:

• Mauri Ora - a team of health professionals offer support, education, advice and care in all areas of health.
• Mother and Pepi - an educational programme providing skills and practical support to help you and your whanau prepare for the new arrival. 
• Tamariki Ora / Well Child - a screening, surveillance, education and support service offered to all NZ tamariki and their whanau from birth to 5 years.
• Waewae-MiriMiri clinic - provides foot care and massage for kaumatua/kuia aged 60 years and over. Offered in the Bluff area only.

Our health clinics are held in Invercargill, Mataura and Gore, Milton, Alexandra and Cromwell. Services include:

• Rangatahi checks
• Cervical smears
• Sexual health checks and contraception advice
• Pregnancy testing
• Weight monitoring
• Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
• Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness
• Access to a podiatrist
• Access to a dietitian
• Helping you to develop a health plan to meet your goals
• Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs

For information on our Te Kakano click here

We deliver a range of educational groups for mothers, youth, fathers and whānau.