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Community Pacific health providers
Ngā kaiwhakarato hauora Pasifika ā-hapori
Etu Pasifika
Etu Pasifika is an integrated general practice clinic, mental health and wellbeing and Whānau Ora service.
It provides a range of support services delivered by Pacific health professionals, trained and skilled community workers and health navigators.
Its staff speak a range of Pacific languages, including Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Niuean and Tokelauan.
Phone 0800-388-727 or contact them by email.
Mapu Maia
Mapu Maia provides free, professional and confidential counselling services and education in English, Samoan and Tongan.
Mapu Maia is made up of qualified Pacific practitioners who deliver clinical interventions and educational presentations that are appropriate to the needs of Pacific communities. The team also works collaboratively with community agencies and social services to help them support Pacific families in need.
Phone 0800-21-21-22 or contact them by email.
Pasifika O Aoraki Services
Pasifika O Aoraki Services is an organisation created to help Pacific peoples in the Aoraki region. It has branches in Timaru and Ashburton.
For the Ashburton branch, phone 022-382-6495 or contact them by email.
Tangata Atumotu Trust
Tangata Atumotu Trust works in partnership with many sectors to optimise health outcomes for Pacific peoples.
It provides a range of health and social services such as Tamaiti Healthy Homes, Healthy Lifestyles, mobile nursing and support to quit smoking.
Phone: 0800-PASIFIKA (0800-727-434) or contact them by email.
Vaka Tautua
Vaka Tautua is a national "by Pacific, for Pacific" mental health, disability and social services provider.
It operates Disability Information Advisory Services (DIAS). DIAS focuses on providing independent information and advice to Pacific peoples with disabilities, their families, caregivers and the general public.
The service is free and available to everyone. For information and advice, contact Vaka Tautua and you will be directed to the Vaka Tautau team closest to you.
Phone: 0800-825-282 or contact them by email.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed June 2024.
Review key: HIPAH-82945
