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Māui Clinic @ South City
Make a booking for you and your whānau to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at South City Shopping Centre.
The clinic is a collaboration between Purapura Whetu, He Waka Tapu and the CDHB (Canterbury District Health Board).
COVID-19 Update
What you need to know
During all traffic lights, My Vaccine Pass is NOT required for access to essential health care.
Purapura Whetu continues to operate under as below.
- We are accepting new referrals.
- Our sites at 166 St Asaph Street and the Phillipstown Community Hub are open, as well as our Māui Clinic.
- Some group programmes and face to face sessions have been modified or remain cancelled until further notice. Please check back for updates.
- Our staff can support whānau via face to face, phone, and video calling.
- Our free helpline 0800 4 WHETU is available Mon to Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.
If you visit our sites, please follow these guidelines.
- Stay at home if you are unwell and get advice from your GP or Healthline.
- Scan in and sign in and out of our sites.
- Wear a face covering.
- Keep 2 metres apart from others.
- Practice good hygiene - wash your hands regularly, cough and sneeze into your elbow.
Other useful information:
- In an EMERGENCY, CALL 111.
- COVID-19 information for New Zealand
- General health advice (0800 611 116)
- COVID-19 health advice (0800 358 5453)
- COVID-19 vaccination advice (0800 28 29 26)
- COVID-19 vaccination information
- My Vaccine Pass
- Preparing to self-isolate
- COVID-19 symptoms
- COVID-19 testing in Canterbury
- What to do if you have COVID-19
- COVID-19 welfare phone line (0800 512 337) Food and essential items, mobile data so you can keep in contact with friends and whānau, support for personal care and daily tasks, talking to your employer if you are worried about leave or pay, mental health support, support with family or sexual violence.
- Foodbanks in Canterbury
- Pātaka Kai free open street pantries
- Financial support
- 1737 - Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day. You’ll get to talk to (or text with) a trained counsellor. This service is completely free.
- Youthline (0800 37 66 33) Free call for 24/7 support. Free TXT 234 between 8am and midnight. Email talk@youthline.co.nz.
Kaupapa Māori Health, Mental Health and Social Services
Are you experiencing issues affecting your mental health? Or does someone in your whānau need help?
Our experienced team support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, to reach for the stars and beyond. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing.
We offer a range of services at no cost for all ages including:
Whānau Ora Community Support
Whānau centred community support work assisting those affected by mental health issues to achieve independence.
Te Oranga Activities
Daily activities to improve the wellbeing of whānau affected by mental health issues.
Tū Pono Connect
Brief intervention and support for whānau who have unmet needs with a focus on homelessness, family violence, suicide prevention, and bullying.
Te Hā Waitaha – Stop Smoking Canterbury
Purapura Whetu work alongside Te Hā Waitaha - Stop Smoking Canterbury to promote smoke-free whānau.
Community Youth Mental Health Service
Assessment, treatment and support for rangatahi (13-18) who may be facing mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues.
Te Oriori
Education and support for parents/caregivers with a focus on infant and child mental health.
Transition to Adulthood
Support service for young people in their transition from the care or youth justice system to adulthood.
Whānau Ora Navigator
Supporting whānau to achieve their aspirations, including goal setting and helping to connect them with other services.
Mana Ake
Early intervention and support for teachers, families and whānau when children are experiencing ongoing issues that impact their wellbeing.
Te Māhuri
Adventure therapy program for rangatahi to experience the outdoors and develop a connection to themselves and their peers within a whānau environment.
Latest News and Updates
Matariki 2022 – Celebrate with us!
2022 marks the first year that Matariki will be recognised as a public holiday here in Aotearoa! We would love for you to join us to celebrate! Hangi and activities for whānau. Details to follow so keep an eye out!
Hui a Raumati 2021
We’d like to invite the Purapura Whetu community to join us at Hui a Raumati on Tuesday 21st December, to acknowledge and celebrate the journeys of our whānau toward better health and wellbeing. *** EVENT INTO *** Purapura Whetu Whānau Hui a Raumati Tuesday 21 December 2021 11:30am-4pm Waltham Swimming Pool – Pool party –…
Testimonials
"Following the Christchurch earthquakes, I was affected by post-traumatic stress. I struggled with post-natal adjustment and post-natal depression following the birth of my daughter. My relationship fell apart.
My daughter began having problems with anxiety, stress and anger and I became concerned that these issues were keeping her from being the happy, healthy little girl she could be.
In my search for support, I was lucky to find the Purapura Whetu Trust.
With help from the Trust, my daughter is able to work through and understand her feelings in a way that is age-appropriate and fun. She is excited to attend community activities held by the Trust.
The Trust has also helped me understand my role as a mother, and supported me to overcome some of the struggles I face as a busy mum.
The experience has been invaluable to my family. Purapura Whetu has given us the support and advice we need not only survive, but to help us thrive as a family." - Anonymous