Māori health services — Otago and Southland

Improving the health of Māori across Otago and Southland is a priority of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. This means making sure Māori can access timely, appropriate, responsive and effective health care.

Services we provide

The Māori health directorate is committed to providing care and support that is both accessible and culturally acceptable to Māori.

Teams work alongside specialist services to support Māori returning home from hospital care or into community care services. The culture and philosophy of the Māori health directorate is to provide services of choice to Māori and non-Māori.

The Māori Health Directorate consists of 4 secondary care specialised teams.

Māori health services

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Te Huinga Tahi Māori health unit provides cultural support services for Māori patients and their whānau. We endeavour to visit Māori patients during their stay in Southland Hospital, working with them to understand their journey and navigate the system and back into the community.

We also provide outpatient support and advocacy, and act as a resource for our staff members.

Te Huinga Tahi is located in the Community Services Building at Southland Hospital.

Southland Hospital (internal link)

Te Huinga Tahi services are available 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact

To contact Te Tuhinga Tahi:

Te Ara Hauora provides nursing and social support services to Māori and non-Māori patients and their whānau. It is committed to providing a holistic health service and aims to:

  • connect you and your whānau with resources and services
  • make sure you have a successful transition from hospital care to home.

Te Ara Hauora is located in the whānau room on the ground floor of Ward Block — South Wing at Dunedin Hospital.

Dunedin Hospital (internal link)

Opening hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact

To contact Te Ara Hauora:

Te Korowai Hou Ora is a Māori mental health service for adults and tamariki experiencing a significant mental health issue requiring secondary care intervention.

Te Korowai Hou Ora aims to provide tangata whaiora and their whānau quality service based on the values of tika, pono and aroha that meet their needs on their journey to wellness. Te Korowai Hou Ora recognises that wellness can only be achieved through collaboration, understanding and dedication.

A range of services is provided to tangata whaiora and their whānau. These are primarily hospital-based.

About our staff

The team comprises Māori staff from iwi and hapū across Aotearoa. They have expert knowledge of:

  • tikanga Māori
  • life experience
  • clinical expertise with mental health issues.

They are passionate about supporting Māori on the journey to recovery and sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

Te Korowai Hou Ora services are available for all tangata whaiora receiving clinical mental health services within the Otago and Southland regions.

Te Korowai Hou Ora is located at Southland Hospital.

Southland Hospital (internal link)

Opening hours: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact

To contact Te Korowai Hou Ora:

Te Oranga Tonu Tanga ('a pathway to healing') is a free kaupapa-driven Māori service for adults and tamariki providing awhi, manaaki and tautoko to people experiencing a significant mental health issue and their whānau.

A range of services is provided in-hospital, for tangata whaiora receiving clinical mental health services, and in the community.

About our staff

Kaioranga hauora Māori come from various iwi, offering an extensive, in-depth understanding of each rohe. They have expert knowledge of:

  • tikanga Māori
  • life experience
  • clinical expertise within mental health.

They are passionate about supporting Māori on the journey to recovery and sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

The service also has access to kaumātua to help guide and support the kaioranga hauora Māori in their practice, and guidance and support to the tangata whaiora and their whānau.

Te Oranga Tonu Tanga is located at Te Taiahoaho on the Wakari Hospital campus.

Wakari Hospital (internal link)

Opening hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact

To contact Te Oranga Tonu Tanga:

Kaituitui | Needs assessment and service coordination — Wakari Hospital

A needs assessment identifies what support you need to live a fulfilling life in the community. Assessments are completed in partnership with your mental health, addiction and intellectual disability key worker and the support people of your choice. A needs assessment aims to identify your areas of need and provide a coordinated approach to accessing the necessary support services

Needs assessment service (internal link)

Service coordination is the process of agreeing on the best mix of services to support you in your current situation.