Whanau Ora
Whanau Ora is a family-centred approach to strengthen the wellbeing and future of Pacific families.
Please Note: The Whanau Ora program is currently undergoing some changes. As a result, there may be delays in our response times. We kindly ask applicants to bear with us during this period — we appreciate your patience and understanding.
About the Service
Taeaomanino is funded through Tatou Collective which is the funding agency.
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Whanau Ora is a family-centred approach to strengthen the wellbeing and future of Pacific families. This programme is culturally grounded and is dependent on where the family locates themselves in this space. This programme works best when the family identifies that a change is needed.
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Our families are supported to achieve their aspirations. This work occurs through Family plans which are developed capturing aspirational goals of the family. These plans are driven by the families with the support of the Whanau Ora Navigator and other team members.
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Whanau Ora focuses on:
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Whanau strengthens
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Whanau developed aspirational plans with clear outcomes
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Eligibility Criteria for Whanau Programme
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Where the whanau live: Whanau living in the Cannons Creek and Ascot Park locations
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Systemic Barriers and other indicators of need; This includes support with advocacy to reduce barriers to support, Health, connection to their community, living in a safe and healthy environment, cultural connectedness.
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Readiness to change
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Process
An individual Pacific family assessment is completed by the navigators within the first two weeks of engagement.
An initial visit will be made to support and recognise important issues/challenges for each family.
All families will prioritise each issue and a Family Plan will be developed to identify goals/targets.
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Whanau Ora worker will focus on navigating our families through their Family Plan with regular assessments to ensure the Family Plan is effective and achievable.
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Our commitment to our families
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​In partnership with families, we will provide support and advocate on your families behalf, with honesty and respect.
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Our aim is to develop and promote life-long learning, safe, healthy and violence-free living environments. Other areas of support are identified by the family.
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Our hope is to strengthen and empower the future of our Pacitic families to realise their potential with hope and optimism.