Community child health — Auckland (North and West)

Community child health

09 447 0100

Waitakere Hospital

09 837 6624

Community child health

3 Shea Terrace

Takapuna

Auckland

Waitakere Hospital

55 Lincoln Road

Entrance A

Henderson

Auckland

We believe that whānau is the constant in the lives of tamariki and that whānau want what's best for their tamariki. You will be supported to develop goals which work toward the hopes and aspirations of your tamaiti and whānau. To help your whānau, our services are delivered by a multidisciplined team.

• Children's community nurses — provide whānau with on-going care at home through comprehensive home-based specialist nursing support. Nurses are part of the Community child health team.
• Cultural case workers — support whānau to navigate the healthcare system.
• Dietitians — give advice on nutrition, food or supplements needed for healthy growth.
• Developmental coordinators — work closely with whānau, paediatricians and community agencies providing support with autism spectrum disorder.
• Occupational therapists — encourage the development of hand function and support the learning of specific skills your tamaiti needs for everyday living.
• Physiotherapists — focus on posture, movement and physical skills needed for activity.
• Social workers — support whānau to reduce stress and assist in managing whānau and community life.
• Speech-language therapists — support whānau where there are feeding difficulties and help with early communication through play.
• Visiting Neurodevelopmental therapists — assist pēpi and tamariki with all areas of their early development through positioning and play.

Where possible, your tamaiti will be seen at home, pre-school or in the community. If your tamaiti has a need for specialised equipment our team can help you apply for funding. We take a team approach — one or more team members may be involved with your family.

Access to the interpreting services are available for parents who need this support.

We also work closely with:

• needs assessment service coordinators
• paediatric specialists
• Ministry of Education- Learning Support
• pre-schools and schools
• equipment providers
• CCS Disability Action
• Ohomairangi
• Plunket
• Family Options.

We primarily work with tamariki under the age of 5 years. Our work with older tamariki is often where there are equipment or housing modification needs, or therapy input is required following surgery. 
 
To talk about our referral criteria please contact Child health referral service by either:

• phone 0800 247 333
• email childhealthreferrals@waitematadhb.govt.nz