Whānau Care Services — Wellington, Hutt and Kapiti
The Māori health unit was created to support whānau, the community, and the health workforce to improve outcomes across Māori health, including equitable access to services and supports that are appropriate to the needs of whānau.
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Contact us
You can contact us by:
- asking your healthcare provider to make a referral
- email whanaucareservices@huttvalleydhb.org.nz
- popping into our office.
Where to find us
We are located in the Clock Tower Building. From the main entrance, we are on the left side of the corridor.
Services we provide
Our primary functions are to:
- support Māori whānau in their hospital and health care journey
- connect whānau with appropriate community supports and services
- build strong connections and foundations within Māori communities
- influence health services to ensure they are equitable
- support the hospital to meet the needs of Māori whānau.
We also work closely with Māori health and social service providers to ensure whānau have appropriate and coordinated services that best meet the needs of their whānau.