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South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust
Community Health Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Pacific People, Social
Description
South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust (SWPICS) delivers a range of community health, social and Whānau Ora services to the people of Tokoroa.
We act as a community hub, providing wrap-around support for the full range of needs of our community, including prevention services. We aim to bring services to you directly, when we can. If we don't offer a service that you need, we can often organise this for you or get you in touch with the right providers.
Mission
To be the best Pacific Provider of Quality Services For The Pacific Peoples in the South Waikato
"Kua riro ei putuputuanga matutu no te raveanga I te au angaanga no te iti tangata o Te-Moana-Nui-O-Kiva Pasifika I roto I te pae Tonga O Waikato"
Ia avea ma fa'afetai o Galuega mautu mo tagata, Atumotu I Waikato I Saute
Me uasivi na neimami veiqaravi e na soqosoqo Wasa Pasifika oqo Kivei iratou kece na dui vei Kaikai ni Wasa Pasifika I na Waikato Sauca
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us for non judgemental support and advice.
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
All services are FREE
Hours
23-25 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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For emergency contact after hours, contact 027 2400 043
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), 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).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
The Plaza, 50 Kensington Street, Putāruru
3rd Thursday of each month from July 24 - Nov 24
Languages Spoken
Cook Islands Māori, Samoan
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.
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
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.
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. Putaruru clinic - 2pm-5pm - The Plaza, 50 Kensington St - 3rd Thursday of each month, beginning July 24 - Nov 24
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. Putaruru clinic - 2pm-5pm - The Plaza, 50 Kensington St - 3rd Thursday of each month, beginning July 24 - Nov 24
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years) OR Pfizer booster (16+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
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.
Putāruru clinic - 2pm-5pm - The Plaza, 50 Kensington St - 3rd Thursday of each month, beginning July 24 - Nov 24
Anti-bullying and violence prevention programmes.
Anti-bullying and violence prevention programmes.
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
Anti-bullying and violence prevention programmes.
Breastfeeding peer counselling programmes
Breastfeeding peer counselling programmes
- Family / whānau support
- Breastfeeding support
- Parenting education
- Pregnancy support
- Breastfeeding peer counselling programmes
Well Child
Well Child
- Diabetes self management
- Pasifika mobile health
- Rheumatic fever
- Self management support
- Women's wellbeing
- Well Child
Supporting clients' independence in their homes, including co-ordination of additional home support needs
Supporting clients' independence in their homes, including co-ordination of additional home support needs
- Home visits
Supporting clients' independence in their homes, including co-ordination of additional home support needs
Screening and health checks for chronic conditions, Hearing checks
Screening and health checks for chronic conditions, Hearing checks
- Breast screening (mammogram)
- Cervical screening
- Diabetes screening
- Throat swab for rheumatic fever prevention
- Screening and health checks for chronic conditions
- Hearing checks
Targeted to youth 12 - 18 year olds. We provide free contraception and access to services to support informed decision making.
Targeted to youth 12 - 18 year olds. We provide free contraception and access to services to support informed decision making.
- Contraception (birth control) advice
Targeted to youth 12 - 18 year olds. We provide free contraception and access to services to support informed decision making.
Exercise and activity, Foot care, Healthy eating education
Exercise and activity, Foot care, Healthy eating education
- Exercise and activity
- Foot care
- Healthy eating education
Whānau Ora is about a transformation of whānau – setting their own goals, focusing on the family as a whole rather than the individual. The Whānau Ora service aspires to clients self-managing their own health and wellbeing.
Whānau Ora is about a transformation of whānau – setting their own goals, focusing on the family as a whole rather than the individual. The Whānau Ora service aspires to clients self-managing their own health and wellbeing.
- Pasifika
Whānau Ora is about a transformation of whānau – setting their own goals, focusing on the family as a whole rather than the individual. The Whānau Ora service aspires to clients self-managing their own health and wellbeing.
Health promotion programmes for adults and children.
Health promotion programmes for adults and children.
Health promotion programmes for adults and children.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Waikato
Website
Covid-19 vaccination booking URL
No bookings
Contact Details
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This page was last updated at 12:29PM on July 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust.