Whanau Ora Service

The Whanau Ora Service supports Pacific families to reach their full potential to succeed in education, health, be economically independent, have a sense of belonging and contribute positively to their communities.

Whanau Ora is an inclusive approach to providing services and opportunities to families. Working in partnership with families, it empowers them as a whole, rather than focusing separately on the individual and their problems.

The service aims to see all families living in safe, healthy homes and communities, able to support themselves. It fosters smoke-free Pacific families, workplaces, churches and communities, with healthier, happier communities. For children and young people, the services allow all Pacific children starting school to participate in early childhood programmes while all young people leaving school are supported into trades training employment or further education.

Financial Hardships - we help families to

  • Learn ways to become debt free or having less debt

  • Look at ways to increase income through entitlements from Work and Income

  • Improve financial literacy

  • Financially secure and safe

Educational Needs

  • Improve education outcomes for Pacific learners at all levels

  • Enabling family members to secure employment

  • Become entrepreneurs

Health and Wellbeing

  • Promotes and encourages independence and health literacy

  • Guide and support family to be well and stay well

  • Manage health issues in a way that works for Pacific families

Community Connectedness and Leadership

  • Facilitate safe living environments

  • Develop safety plan and ability to manage risks

  • Promote healthy and violence-free living environments

  • Encourage Pacific families taking leadership at all levels and to work together for their mutual benefit

Criteria / Cost

The FREE Whanau Ora Service is available to Pacific families. All Whanau undergo a needs assessment with a Whanau Ora Navigator to determine eligibility. 

How to Access

You can access the Whanau Ora Service by contacting us or by agency referral.

Contact:

Phone: 09 273 9017
Email: admin@southseas.org.nz

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