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Description
Mana Kidz is a free, nurse-led, school-based programme that provides comprehensive healthcare for children in the Counties Manukau Health region. The programme is led by the National Hauora Coalition in partnership with Counties Manukau Health and is supported by local providers: Kidz First, Tāmaki Health Care, Pasefika Family Health Group, Turuki Health Care, Te Hononga O Tāmaki Me Hoturoa, South Seas, Tongan Health Society and Kootuitui/Papakura Marae.
Starting in July 2012, Mana Kidz clinics now operate in 88 primary and intermediate schools in the Ōtara, Māngere, Manurewa, Franklin and Papakura communities. 59 school clinics have a registered nurse and whānau support worker providing healthcare daily which includes rheumatic fever prevention services, skin infection treatment and management and health assessments. 29 school clinics have a registered nurse in weekly (or according to the schools need) who provides child health assessments and management.
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Other related web pages:
https://www.nhc.Māori.nz/our-mahi
http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/rheumatic-fever
Ages
Child / Tamariki
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Through the participating schools.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Mana Kidz is available free to children at the school-based clinics.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Services Provided
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.
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.
- Childhood immunisation programme
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- Catch-up missed vaccinations
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.
There have been around 50 South Auckland children affected by rheumatic fever each year, the largest number of cases of any DHB in New Zealand. However, we are now seeing a decline in numbers of acute rheumatic fever in New Zealand children, particularly Māori and Pacific children, which have been one of the highest rates of rheumatic fever in the developed world. Sore throats may be caused by Group A Streptococcal infection. For some children an autoimmune response will occur where the body will attack its own tissue: heart, brain and joints. A heart valve acts like a one-way door; it makes sure that blood pumped by the heart flows in one direction only. When the heart valve is damaged it can leak and may cause breathlessness and tiredness. Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that is preventable. It occurs in children (aged 4-19 years) after a Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection. In later life it may develop into chronic heart disease and require heart surgery. Māori and Pacific children aged 5-14 years are particularly susceptible. Every sore throat matters; people with rheumatic fever can develop rheumatic heart disease which may lead to premature death. Get a sore throat checked every time.
There have been around 50 South Auckland children affected by rheumatic fever each year, the largest number of cases of any DHB in New Zealand. However, we are now seeing a decline in numbers of acute rheumatic fever in New Zealand children, particularly Māori and Pacific children, which have been one of the highest rates of rheumatic fever in the developed world. Sore throats may be caused by Group A Streptococcal infection. For some children an autoimmune response will occur where the body will attack its own tissue: heart, brain and joints. A heart valve acts like a one-way door; it makes sure that blood pumped by the heart flows in one direction only. When the heart valve is damaged it can leak and may cause breathlessness and tiredness. Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that is preventable. It occurs in children (aged 4-19 years) after a Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection. In later life it may develop into chronic heart disease and require heart surgery. Māori and Pacific children aged 5-14 years are particularly susceptible. Every sore throat matters; people with rheumatic fever can develop rheumatic heart disease which may lead to premature death. Get a sore throat checked every time.
- Throat swab for rheumatic fever prevention
There have been around 50 South Auckland children affected by rheumatic fever each year, the largest number of cases of any DHB in New Zealand. However, we are now seeing a decline in numbers of acute rheumatic fever in New Zealand children, particularly Māori and Pacific children, which have been one of the highest rates of rheumatic fever in the developed world.
Sore throats may be caused by Group A Streptococcal infection. For some children an autoimmune response will occur where the body will attack its own tissue: heart, brain and joints.
A heart valve acts like a one-way door; it makes sure that blood pumped by the heart flows in one direction only. When the heart valve is damaged it can leak and may cause breathlessness and tiredness.
Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that is preventable. It occurs in children (aged 4-19 years) after a Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection. In later life it may develop into chronic heart disease and require heart surgery.
Māori and Pacific children aged 5-14 years are particularly susceptible. Every sore throat matters; people with rheumatic fever can develop rheumatic heart disease which may lead to premature death. Get a sore throat checked every time.
Mana Kidz clinics operate in 88 primary and intermediate schools in the Otara, Mangere, Manurewa, Franklin and Papakura communities of Auckland. 59 school clinics have a registered nurse and whānau support worker providing healthcare including rheumatic fever prevention services, skin infection treatment and management and health assessments. 29 school clinics have a registered nurse who provides child health assessments and management.
Mana Kidz clinics operate in 88 primary and intermediate schools in the Otara, Mangere, Manurewa, Franklin and Papakura communities of Auckland. 59 school clinics have a registered nurse and whānau support worker providing healthcare including rheumatic fever prevention services, skin infection treatment and management and health assessments. 29 school clinics have a registered nurse who provides child health assessments and management.
Mana Kidz clinics operate in 88 primary and intermediate schools in the Ōtara, Māngere, Manurewa, Franklin and Papakura communities of Auckland. 59 school clinics have a registered nurse and whānau support worker providing healthcare including rheumatic fever prevention services, skin infection treatment and management and health assessments. 29 school clinics have a registered nurse who provides child health assessments and management.
Asthma, Rheumatic fever, Wound care
Asthma, Rheumatic fever, Wound care
- Asthma
- Rheumatic fever
- Wound care
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.
Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.
- Parenting education
Pregnancy and parenting support for family/whānau.
Disability Assistance
Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Region
East Auckland, South Auckland
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
0800 658326
Email
Website
Postal Address
Mana Kidz Project Team
Level 4, 8 Mahuhu Crescent
Auckland CBD
Auckland 1010
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This page was last updated at 10:33AM on June 4, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mana Kidz.