Across the Hutt Valley, community based assessment and swabbing centres (CBACs) are being set up to test for COVID-19. Many general practices are testing people at the medical centre, with some practices using portable cabins alongside their practices. “It’s really important that anyone who is feeling unwell with any condition, calls their local medical centre …
Piki on track to help thousands of young people across the region ahead of Hutt Valley launch The Government’s free youth mental health pilot, Piki, is on track to help an estimated 10,000 young people with mild to moderate mental health and substance use challenges across the Wellington, Hutt and Wairarapa areas over the next …
More young people (18 – 25) with mild-moderate mental health conditions will be able to access a wider range of age appropriate support faster, through a new Ministry of Health initiative called Piki. The pilot will be rolled out initially in Porirua then across Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa regions. Piki is expected to …
LA’s Gangsta Gardener Ron Finley was in the Hutt Valley last week, sharing his experience of turning unused city spaces into food-producing gardens. Back in 2010 when Ron planted vegetables on the grassy verge outside his house he ran into trouble with the authorities. He challenged the status quo, succeeded in changing the rules and …
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Tū Ora Compass Health, Te Awakairangi Health Network and Central PHO, who together represent the primary health care needs of nearly 600,000 people, have signed an agreement with Valentia Technologies to provide a new suite of practice management products through the population health platform, indici. Originally developed by Valentia in close collaboration with Midlands based …
Poly Odyssey was a rich Pasifika experience delivered alongside Polyfest Hutt Valley during the week of 2 July 2018. Poly Odyssey surpassed expectations for both the organisers and the 50 schools, early childhood centres and learning organisations that attended. Approximately 15,000 Hutt Valley students, fanau and friends experienced Poly Odyssey and Polyfest Hutt Valley. The …
Te Awakairangi Health Network and the Pacific Health Service are committed to working together to improve health outcomes for the Pacific people of the Hutt Valley. The two organisations formalised that commitment when representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday 12 March 2018. The MoU builds on the collaborative work they have already …
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The Pasifika Choice Touch Tournament on 4 November saw many families getting active and spending time together. 42 teams participated in the tournament with each team having to include people of all ages so the whole family got involved. Te Awakairangi Health Network was a proud sponsor of this event which is run by Pacific …
In October 2017, we spent a beautiful sunny day at the Hutt Riverbank Markets taking Blood Pressures for free. This event was part of the Big Blood Pressure Check events that Stroke Foundation organised. It was awesome that 210 people joined us on the day to get their blood pressure checked and have a chat …
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, Te Awakairangi Health Network and the Human Resources Institute of New Zealandhosted a workshop to help workplaces identify simple and practical activities that increase wellbeing. Managers, employers and health and safety staff attended from a variety of businesses and industries. The workshop covered:– The Five Ways to Wellbeing. What …
