Whanau Ora is a health promotion and disease prevention programme that is specifically for whanau. This is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles and practices to best assist in minimising ilness within whanau. Whanau Ora takes a holistic approach to well-being, which means taking into account the overall well-being of the whanau. The coverage area for the service includes the Whanganui River, Nga Rauru and Whanganui region. Whanau Ora cater for whanau, hapu and iwi from pepi to kaumatua. The service is free and the only cost will be time.
                               
Whanau Ora strives to improve and enhance whanau well-being through the management of the following areas:

If you consider that you need assistance with any of the areas listed, come into Te Puawai Whanau or ring one of the friendly Kaituhauora and discuss your needs with them in confidence.

Whanau Ora accept referrals from external agencies, this can be done by contacting a Whanau Ora Kaituhauora or writing to our service.

Internal referrals from within Te Oranganui services are accepted by contacting a Whanau Ora Kaituhauora or completing an internal referral form.

After the initial contact with Whanau Ora and the acceptance of the Whanau Ora Proramme a hui with you/the whanau will be arranged. A need assessment will be carried out that will identify the areas of support that you require. A health care plan will be developed to manage your needs and ongoing support will be provided while you are on the programme.

For further information, please contact
The Receptionist
284 St Hill Street
Whanganui
Phone: (06) 349 0111
Fax: (06) 348 4013
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