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Whanau Ora

Whanau Ora is a family-centred approach to strengthen the wellbeing and future of Pacific families.

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Whānau Ora Programme supports families who are ready to create a path forward into employment, training, budgeting, wellbeing, and building a stronger future for your household.

If you’re committed to making positive change, we’re committed to walking alongside you.

About the Service

Taeaomanino is funded through Tatou Collective which is the funding agency to deliver​Whanau Ora which is a family-centred approach to strengthen the wellbeing and future of Pacific families. Our work is culturally grounded and is dependent on where the family locates themselves in this space. Whanau Ora works best when the family identifies that a change is needed to achieve their aspirations. All families receiving Whanau Ora support will be supported to develop Family plans that capture 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

  • 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.  Families living in neighbouring areas will be considered.

  • 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.

  • Readiness to change

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Process

 

Completion of family assessment is completed by the navigators within the first two weeks of engagement.  This assessment includes understanding support needed and recognise important issues/challenges for each family.


Families will prioritise each issue and a Family Plan will be developed to identify goals/targets.

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Whanau Ora navigator will support families to focus on their Family Plan with regular assessments to ensure the Family Plan is effective and achievable.  This support will include linking families to other agencies and support available in the community.

 

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Our commitment to our families

  • In partnership with families, we will provide support and advocate on your families behalf, with honesty and respect.

  • 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.

  • Our hope is to strengthen and empower the future of our Pacific families to realise their potential with hope and optimism.

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