Whānau Ora

Whānau Ora is a culturally grounded, whānau-centred approach to wellbeing that empowers whānau (family groups) to take the lead in setting their own goals and aspirations.

About

Whānau Ora puts whānau in control of services and supports they need to build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations.  Whānau Ora uses a kaupapa Māori approach to improve the wellbeing of whānau as a group, addressing individual needs within the context of whānau or families and their culture.

Building on the strengths and capabilities of whānau and wrapping the necessary services and support around them to get better outcomes and create positive changes. In areas such as health, education, housing, employment, improved standards of living and cultural identity.

Whānau are supported to fully realise the confidence, mana and the belief in self, family and community.

Whānau-Centric Approach

Shifting the focus from ‘services for individuals’ to ‘wrapping services around whānau’ takes a more holistic view of family wellbeing.

Placing whānau at the centre allows those who are often overwhelmed or disempowered to determine what success is to them – encouraging them to develop their own solutions and build their capacity and resilience to become self-managing.

Whānau often have complex needs. Specialist Navigators assist them in accessing integrated care and support. When obstacles stand in their way, they are supported to move from crisis into planning for their future.

Information

  • A referral can be made to Whānau Ora by anyone including self referrals

    A comprehensive assessment will help identify the strengths and needs of your Whānau

    Whānau action plan will be written together with you and your Whānau to identify what it would take to make your Whānau successful

    A navigator will be assigned to support your Whānau to implement your Whānau plan and monitor progress towards achieving your outcomes

  • This is a publicly funded service for those who meet the eligibility criteria, please feel free to speak to one of our team members to check if you are eligible

  • Rāhina - Monday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Rātū - Tuesday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Rāapa - Wednesday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Rāpare - Thursday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Rāmere - Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Rāhoroi - Saturday - Closed

    Rātapu - Sunday - Closed

    Public Holidays

    Hours may vary during Public Holidays

  • Kirikiriroa Marae - 951 Wairere Drive

    PO Box 7107, Kirikiriroa

    Call: 07 856 5479 or 0800 483 564

    Fax: 07 856 5938

    admin@tekohaohealth.co.nz