Whanau Ora Services

This family centred approach recognises that the best solutions to family challenges come from Pacific families themselves.

Through this programme, Pacific families are supported to achieve their aspirations in:

• Education

• Training

• Economic Development

• Health

• Participation in the community

• Developing cultural capital

• Strengthening identity & family development

Integrated Outcomes Unit (IOU)

The Society has non-clinical navigators and social workers in its Integrated Outcomes Unit (IOU) available to work alongside families to achieve outcomes across the domains above.

Financial Assistance and Assessment

The Society has funding to assist families who want to develop further in the domains described above. The funding is capped for each individual/family. The funding can be allocated across the above domains for clients and families. There is an assessment process that each client/family must go through before funding is approved.

Contact

The following staff in the IOU Team can be contacted regarding accessing services and an assessment of need.

Christina Fifita
Registered Social Worker
021 0286 3276 | christina.fifita@tonganhealth.com

Frances Tahapehi
Registered Social Worker
021 197 7568 | frances.tahapehi@tonganhealth.com

Richard Kepu 
Non Clinical Youth Navigator
021 0281 9913 | richard.kepu@tonganhealth.com

Linda Schaaf 
Pacific Elderly Homecare Navigator
021 043 9787 | lynda.schaaf@tonganhealth.com

Mosolesa Pesaleli 
Registered Well Child Nurse
021 0910 7036 | mosolesa.pesaleli@tonganhealth.com

Rosie Teuila Anae 
Registered Social Worker
021 553 286 | rosiea@tonganhealth.com

Jayna Diaz 
Social Worker Team Leader
021 0282 7321 |  jayna.diaz@tonganhealth.com

Mele Vaka 
Clinical Services Manager
021 0289 0284 |  mele.vaka@tonganhealth.com

Alisa Kafoa 
Non-Clinical Navigator
021 053 0177 | alisa.kafoa@tonganhealth.com

Setaita Ha’unga 
Registered Well Child Nurse
 021 0232 6506 | setaita.haunga@tonganhealth.com