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Uruuruwhenua Hauora

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    We provide free mobile outreach hauora services that include vaccination and advocacy support for whānau in the Central Otago region.  We can tautoko you to make responsible choices that impact positively on your lifestyle.

    COVID-19 Vaccination

    Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines

    Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator.

    Services Provided

    Whānau Ora

    Assisting with:

    • Support when visiting health services
    • Advocacy and support for whānau.
    • Follow up on healthcare.
    • Links with social, education, justice and other agencies.
    • Transport support where possible.
    • Referrals to other services.
    • Information and resources for whānau.
    • Community development projects.
    • Facilitation of wānanga in health and wellbeing, with raranga, kapahaka, waiata, taiaha, rongoa, mirimiri.

    Read more here

    Service types

    • Kaupapa Māori
    Mauri Ora
    We support Whānau to lead healthier lifestyles and access health services and create plans for taha wairua, hinengaro, tinana and whānau wellbeing.

    Service types

    • Kaupapa Māori
    • Stop smoking
    • Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
    • Foot care
    • Healthy eating education
    • Exercise and activity
    • Young mums
    • Pregnancy support
    • Family / whānau support
    • Support after birth
    • Parenting education
    • Car seats and safety
    • Contraception (birth control) advice
    • Pregnancy testing
    • Sexually transmitted infection checks
    • Male sexual health
    • Cervical screening
    Regular free Te Kakano nurse clinics
    Regular free Te Kākano nurse-led clinics are available for health checks including blood pressure, diabetes, sexual health, mental health, pregnancy, and general advice
    Clinics - Uruuruwhenua Health Inc

    Service types

    • Asthma
    • Diabetes self management
    • Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
    • Exercise and activity
    • Healthy eating education
    • Kaupapa Māori
    • Pregnancy support
    Taurite Tū - Falls prevention
    Falls prevention and falls/balance training

    Service types

    • Accident prevention
    • Older adult
    • Mobility
    • Life skills
    • Exercise and activity
    Healthcare advice and support
    Referrals to counselling, smoking cessation etc

    Service types

    • Stop smoking
    • Stop smoking
    • Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
    Ara Tiki - reducing family violence program

    Service types

    • Education programmes
    • Information and support
    Rangatahi -Youth mentoring / development
    Community gardens and kai sovereignty

    Kōanga Kai

    • Helping whānau to develop gardens at their whare in order to build healthy and sustainable kai production practices

    • Tautoko provided for establishing gardens and taking care of plants influenced by traditions and mātauranga of our tīpuna.

    • Providing physical resources such as planter boxes, soil, seeds and seedlings; as well as kanohi ki te kanohi coaching; whānau are empowered to establish their own gardens

    Advocacy - Alcohol and Drug Issues
    We provide advocacy support for those affected by alcohol and drug issues and help you access the right services for your needs. Our advocates can come to meetings with you as you engage with new services and stay in touch along your journey.
    Immunisation

    Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

    Charges

    No fees apply.

    Age groups

    • Child / Tamariki
    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke
    • Older adult / Kaumātua

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us
    • Make an appointment
    • Referral
    • Walk in

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free

    Disability Assistance

    • Provision for wheelchair access