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Uruuruwhenua Hauora

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

    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.

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    Mauri Ora
    We support Whānau to lead healthier lifestyles and access health services and create plans for taha wairua, hinengaro, tinana and whānau wellbeing.
    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
    Taurite Tū - Falls prevention
    Falls prevention and falls/balance training
    Healthcare advice and support
    Referrals to counselling, smoking cessation etc
    Ara Tiki - reducing family violence program
    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.

    Charges

    No fees apply.

    Age groups

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