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Uruuruwhenua Hauora
Community Health Service, Kaupapa Māori
Today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Description
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.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
0800 485 111
admin@uruuruwhenuahealth.co.nz
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply.
Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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If we are not available, please call 0800 485 111 and leave a message.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), 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.
Languages Spoken
Māori, English
Services Provided
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
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: Whānau Ora, Kaupapa Māori, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Transport, Advocacy, Information & support.
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
We support Whānau to lead healthier lifestyles and access health services and create plans for taha wairua, hinengaro, tinana and whānau wellbeing.
We support Whānau to lead healthier lifestyles and access health services and create plans for taha wairua, hinengaro, tinana and whānau wellbeing.
Service types: Transport, Whānau Ora, Kaupapa Māori, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Stop smoking, Mindfulness and mental wellbeing, Rongoā Māori | Māori healing, Information & support, Family / whānau support, Advocacy, Foot care, Healthy eating education, Exercise and activity, Pregnancy and parenting, Young mums, Pregnancy support, Family / whānau support, Support after birth, Parenting education, Car seats and safety, Sexual and reproductive health, Contraception (birth control) advice, Pregnancy testing, Sexually transmitted disease (STD) checks, Male sexual health, Health screening, Cervical screening.
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 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
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: Community nursing, Asthma, Diabetes self management, Health screening, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Mindfulness and mental wellbeing, Exercise and activity, Healthy eating education, Whānau Ora, Kaupapa Māori, Pregnancy and parenting, Pregnancy support, Sexual and reproductive health.
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
Falls prevention and falls/balance training
Falls prevention and falls/balance training
Service types: Community nursing, Accident prevention, Older adult, Mobility, Injury support services, Kaupapa Māori, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Exercise and activity, Information & support.
Falls prevention and falls/balance training
Referrals to counselling, smoking cessation etc
Referrals to counselling, smoking cessation etc
Service types: Stop smoking, Community nursing, Counselling, Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Stop smoking, Mindfulness and mental wellbeing, Transport, Kaupapa Māori, Information & support, Family / whānau support.
Referrals to counselling, smoking cessation etc
Education programmes, Information and support
Education programmes, Information and support
- Education programmes
- Information and support
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Pregnancy vaccinations
- Catch-up missed vaccinations
- 65 year old vaccinations
- Child flu vaccine
- Adult flu vaccine
- 45 year old vaccinations
- Childhood immunisation programme
- Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
- Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine
- Shingles vaccine
- Privately funded vaccinations
- Workplace flu 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.
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Region
Central Lakes
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Contact Details
47 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra
Central Lakes
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 485 111
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Mobile
Text: 027 202 1515
Email
Website
Contact us online here
47 Centennial Avenue
Alexandra
Otago 9320
Street Address
47 Centennial Avenue
Alexandra
Otago 9320
Postal Address
PO Box 500
Alexandra 9320
New Zealand
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