Community Health

The Ora Toa Health Unit offers a wide range of free community health services for all people of all ages. Our vision is that the people we serve will enjoy optimum health and wellbeing.

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Community Health

We provide:  

  • Diabetes Management  

  • Asthma and other Respiratory Illness  

  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessments 

  • Cervical and Breast Screening support  

  • Smoking Cessation Support  

  • Childhood and Influenza Vaccinations  

  • Youth Workshops  

  • Advocacy and Support at Specialist Appointments  

  • Injury Prevention  

  • Whānau Ora Services 

Services

Additional Services

  • Hearing Van 

  • B4 School Checks 

  • Ear Suctioning Service 

  • Podiatry 

The Ora Toa Health Unit is located opposite Takapūwāhia Marae on Ngāti Toa Street in Takapūwāhia, Porirua.

There is wheelchair access parking directly at the front of the main building.

If you think you might benefit from joining one of our groups, feel free to come along on the day or contact our office for more information.  Our group sessions include: 

  • Kaumātua Group meets weekly  

  • Diabetes Group meets monthly 

  • Respiratory Group meets monthly 

  • Arthritis Group meets monthly 

  • Rangatahi / Youth Groups 

  • Tamariki / Parents Groups 

  • Mahere Ora and Diabetes Workshops 

  • Antenatal sessions

Group Sessions

Contact Us

24/26 Ngāti Toa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua

Opening hours:
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 5pm 

Phone
0800 672 862 

 

Other Community Health Services

Māori Community Health

Caring for whānau through their lifespan, from pēpi to kaumātua.  

Our Staff can help with: 

  • Diabetes Management 

  • Asthma & other Respiratory Illness 

  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessments 

  • Smoking cessation 

  • Childhood & Influenza Vaccinations 

  • Health Promotion 

  • Advocacy & Support 

Working towards respiratory care in Porirua.  We endeavour to provide culturally appropriate, quality care services for all people.    

Our qualified nurses provide: 

  • Home visits 

  • Clinic visits 

  • Screening 

  • Spirometry 

  • Asthma Management Plans 

  • Peak Flow monitoring 

  • Open Tamāriki Clinic 

  • Monthly Respiratory Support group 

Asthma Service

    • Kaumatua Wellness 

    • Diabetes 

    • Cancer Support 

    • Arthritis 

Kaiārahi walk alongside and empower whānau Māori to develop plans, set goals, support them to achieve their intended outcomes and document their success along the way.

An important part of their role is to navigate whānau access to health and social services. Kaiārahi build strong relationships of trust and confidence with whānau and have an ongoing relationship. 

Nutrition & Physical Activity Service

For individuals, whānau, schools & community, we offer advice on how to improve health through good food choices and increased physical activity.

We offer support by providing individualized guidance, group and whānau sessions, budgeting advice, gym sessions, Tai chi, and other physical activities.  

    • Specific advice for individuals 

    • Group sessions  

    • Whanau sessions 

    • Weight management support 

    • Meal planning assistance 

    • Budgeting advice 

    • Nutrition presentations 

    • Healthy eating promotional displays 

    Physical Activity Service includes: 

    • Specific advice for individuals 

    • Aqua exercise groups 

    • Gym classes 

    • Tai chi 

    • Walking groups 

    • Training programs  

Kaiārahi Service

    • Housing 

    • Domestic Safety 

    • Finances 

    • Physical Health 

    • Psychological & Emotional Health

    • Addiction 

    • Parenting 

    • Employment 

    • Education 

    Who can refer: 

    • Self referrals 

    • Whānau 

    • Medical Staff 

    • Schools 

    • Community Agencies 

    • Govt Agencies 

Tamāriki Ora - Wellchild Service

Free growth and developmental checks for your child /whānau from birth to 5 years old. 

If you require Ora Toa Tamāriki Ora/Well Child services, please phone either Porirua 04 237 0131 or Poneke 04 245 0026. 

If you are calling after hours for support, please call Plunketline on 0800 933 922, or Healthline on 0800 611 116. 

The service is available to all whānau (families) who have children between the ages of 0 - 5 and live between Pukerua Bay in the North and Wellington City and suburbs in the South. 

    • Well child health checks 

    • Immunisations 

    • Tamariki / Parents Support Groups 

    • Antenatal sessions 

    • Development and Growth Information 

    • Parenting Support 

    • Smoking Cessation Support 

    • Car seat rent to buy scheme 

    Recommended visits are at: 

    • 4-5 weeks 

    • 8-10 weeks 

    • 3-4 months 

    • 5-7 months 

    • 9-12 months 

    • 15-18 months 

    • 2-3 years 

    • and 4-5 years (before school checks) 

    Extra visits are available.  Remember to bring your child's Wellchild Tamariki Ora Health Book to every visit.   

    Ora Toa Tamaiki Ora Wellchild Services are based at the Ora Toa Health Unit, Porirua and the Ora Toa Pōneke Medical Centre, Wellington.   

    Our service provides free growth and development checks and support for your child and whānau, from birth to 5 years old. We can visit you at your home, at another venue such as Kohanga reo, puna reo or other child care centres. We also provide clinic sessions.