Health - Hauora
Whānau ora, hapū ora, ka ora ai te Iwi
When our Whānau and hapū are well our Iwi will thrive ​

Social - Manaakitanga
Manaaki i te tangata
Mā te whānaunga, he tangata kotahi tātou
Empowered whānau to build strong relationships

Values
Rangatiratanga (Taking ownership)
Whanaungatanga (Relationship Builder)
Matawhanui (We see the big picture)
Manaaki ki te tangata (People matter)
Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship/Stewardship)

What is Family Start?
Family Start is a home visiting programme that focuses on 
improving children's growth and health, learning and 
relationships, family circumstances, environment and 
safety. It helps families/whānau who are struggling 
with challenges or problems that may make it harder 
for them to care for their baby or young child.

We want to help give children the best start in life
it can be a challenge when having a baby but 
getting help during the hard times can be really
important to nurture the whole whānau.

Family Start is a service provided by Te Pou Oranga 
O Whakatōhea. The qualified team members will provide 
a confidential and private service that is tailored to
address and meet the specific needs of each whānau 
we work with. 

We pride ourselves on delivering a quality of
services and empowering our whānau
to attain and maintain optimal health and well-being.

We offer to you expert knowledge and skill sets to 
support the wellbeing of your children towards a 
brighter future.
Parenting Resources, Education, Whānau Support,
​Referrals, Integrated Services

What is The Well Child Tamariki Ora Programme?
Well Child/Tamariki Ora is a free service provided by The Ministry of Health for all New Zealand children from birth to 5 years. 

Well Child can support you to protect and improve your child’s health, so they can grow and develop to their full potential  Well Child services are provided by a number of people.

These include: Lead maternity carers (LMCs- includes midwives, obstetricians and general practitioners) Registered nurses, Nurse practitioners, General practitioners, Paediatricians, Community health workers, Karitane and Kaiāwhina, Vision and hearing technicians (VHTs),Newborn hearing screeners, Authorised vaccinators.

The 13 Step Schedule
​These free wellness checks are available when you are enrolled
in the Well Child/Tamariki Ora programme.

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Contact Us

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm

Physical Address
29A King Street, PO Box 208 Ōpōtiki 3162   
                           

​All services provided by Whakatōhea Social & Health 
Services are FREE

If you require any further information please do not 
hesitate to contact us. Everything you share with us 
is completely confidential.