Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi

Physical Address	153 Gilberthorpes Rd Hornby Christchurch 8042
Postal Address	PO Box 16 886 Hornby Christchurch 8441
Phone No.	03 344 5062
Fax No.	03 349 0645
Email Address	suzi@omwwl.maori.nz
Website Address
Contact Names	Suzi Clarke
Operating Hours	8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday
General Service Description	Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi Trust (TPKOT) evolved out of the Otāutahi branch of Māori Women’s Welfare League (OMWWL), which was established in 1952. TPKOT is a leading Kaupapa Māori provider within the Canterbury area, delivering community-based services to support Maori, Women and their Whānau. TPKOT provides predominantly home-based services aimed specifically at addressing health and other inequities experienced by under-resourced groups within the community. Services are based on Kaupapa Maori ideals to work in a holistic manner to enhance the health and well-being of the community we serve. Kaupapa / Philosophy: Promotion and support of the health and well-being of Maori, Women and their Whanau Our teams aim to work alongside you and your Whanau to find out how we can support your health and wellbeing. We provide information, support and advocacy at regular follows-ups. You determine your needs and we aim to help you achieve them.

Type of Service Provided	Nature of Service	Age of Eligible People/ Service Users	Access Criteria
Tamariki Ora / Well Child Service	Our Tamariki Ora team provides well child checks, education, support and follow-up for parents and caregivers of predominately Maori babies from 0 - 5 years of ages. Our Registered Nurses provide: Well Child Checks in line with theNational Well Child Framework Additional advice and support towhanau about breastfeeding, first foods,sleep issues, child development and other parenting issues Our Kaiwhakapuawai provide: Additional advice and support to whanau about breastfeeding, first foods,sleep issues, child developmentand other parenting issues Support and referral to health, social,educational, justice and welfare agencies A diverse knowledge of communitynetworks / support development of Te Ao Maori	0 – 5 years Open to all ethnicities however Maori focus	LMC or other health professional/service Self /Whanau Referral Hospital or birthing unit Other Maori providers
Outreach Immunisation Service	Tamariki Maori, and other priority groups aged 0 - 6 years old that are behind on the Childhood Immunisation Schedule. After receiving the referral our Registered Nurse Vaccinator and Kaiwhakapuawai can offer vaccination in the setting of your choice. We provide: Up to date information on choices about immunisation for you and your Whanau Facilitation of immunisation in the place you are most comfortable Promote public awareness of the devastating effects of MenzB	0 – 6 years Open to all ethnicities however Maori focus	NIR GP practices Health or other service professionals Self /Whanau Referral Hospital Other Maori providers Tamariki Ora / Well Child Providers
Rapuora Maori Mobile Nurses Service	The Rapuora Maori Mobile Nurse team provide a Home/Marae based service to those in the community with chronic health disorders. The service is available to Whanau who have or who are at risk of heart disease, lung disease or diabetes. Our aim is to work alongside clients and their whanau to find out how we can best support the management and improvement of their health and wellbeing. Our service offers: Health Checks Advice, education and support with client health concerns Advocacy and cultural support at GP, Specialist or hospital visits Help with medical questions Practical management advice and linkages i.e weight loss, smoking cessation support	18 years + Open to all ethnicities however Maori focus	GP practices Hospital Health or other service professionals Self /Whanau Referra Other Maori providers
Nutrition + Physical Activity Programme	A diverse range of programmes is offered for all ages to encourage wellness / Raupora through physical activity classes and nutritional education. Mama and Pepe swimming to Kaumatua water-play / Tai Chi Tiny Tots Tumble Times, Walking Groups …… Fun, accessible and attainable health and fitness programmes and classes	Open to all ethnicities however Maori focus Preschoolers Adults	GP practices Hospital Health or other service professionals Self /Whanau Referral Other Maori providers Internal referrals PAFT Tamariki Ora/Well Child providers
Canterbury Breastfeeding Advocacy Service	Our breastfeedingadvocacy service works with a range of community groups, health, social and education services, and businesses to work towards a breastfeeding friendly Canterbury. A peer to peer support programme has also been established to assist in removing barriers to and supporting mothers who are breastfeeding.	Available to all
Whāngai ū āwhina - Mama-2-Mama programme + Mothers Support Group	Provide a culturally safe environment for Maori mothers in the community to develop networks to support breastfeeding	Breastfeeding Mama / pepe + whanau Open to all ethnicities however Maori focus	Internal referrals Tamariki Ora / Well Child providers PAFT Other Maori Providers
HEHA – Māori Community Project	Gilberthorpes Community Edible Garden is to provide an opportunity for members of the community including the local Te Kohanga Reo and primary school children to learn about the science, social and health benefits of growing produce.	All ages Maori focus	Other Maori Providers Internal referrals
Parents As First Teachers - PAFT Ko Nga Matua Hei Kaiako Tuatahi	PAFT is based on the philosophy that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers, and offers support and guidance in this role. We provide practical and effective support for children aged 0 - 3 years old during monthly home based visits Parent Educators can help you : Understand how your child grows and develops Know how to encourage your child’s growth and development Gain confidence in your own parenting skills Get the support and professional assistance you need for your child’s health and development Provide opportunities to meet other parents in various small group or large whanau events	0-3 years Open to all ethnicities	LMCs Tamariki Ora / Well Child providers Health or allied professionals Other Maori Providers Internal referrals
Promoting Participation in Early Childhood Education Mana Potiki Hikitia	Our PPP worker works with Whanau to identify and access suitable early childhood education for Tamariki. We will support you to centre visits to help you determine the best option for your Tamaiti.	0-5years Open to all ethnicities	Internal referrals PAFT Tamariki Ora/Well Child providers Other Maori Providers
Community Support + Development for Maori in Hornby rohe	Our community development worker, works with the Maori community, other community groups, schools, preschools and services to identify and address the needs of Maori in Hornby.	All ages Maori focus	Other Maori Providers Internal referrals
Hornby Community Facilities Management	Promote and manage CCC community facilities in Hornby and ensure equitable access to all potential users.	All ages	Any interested users or groups in the community

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