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Aroā is a strengths-based model that seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of whānau, by investing in their inherent worth and creating safe spaces that foster greater awareness and uptake of services. We want to help whānau in Te Waipounamu overcome barriers to the availability, accessibility, affordability and appropriateness of healthcare. In the past we have supported kaumātua health days, wānanga on Huntington’s disease and whānau fitness journeys. At the moment, we are focused on addressing disparities for Māori in two specific areas: cervical cancer screening, and rangatahi sexual health. You can read more about these kaupapa below.
Aroā is currently delivered in partnership with Pharmac, and we are always open to new opportunities to work with like-minded organisations who want to create health and wellbeing opportunities for whānau.
Aroā te marea, kia ora ai te iwi. If many have an understanding, then the people will thrive.
We are targeting wāhine Māori over the age of 25 who are due (or overdue) for their regular cervical smear. We know that cervical screening makes a lot of us feel anxious and uncomfortable, but it is an important tool in protecting our wāhine from this disease. Through Aroā, we are hosting a series of events for wāhine to learn more about cervical cancer symptoms and preventative measures, and get a smear – all free of charge.
This Aroā event will feature educational sessions, health screenings, the latest information on HPV self-testing, heart and diabetes health, eczema and endometrial care and support, and healthy kai and nutrition.
This is a great opportunity to prioritise your hauora, connect with others in the community and talk to a range of specialist doctors and health advocates in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Free gift with HPV self-test or cervical screening.
Whānau tamariki and hoa rangatira/family and friends are welcome to come along.
There is no cost, all you need to do is show up on the day. To register for cervical screening, just follow this link.
Mauri ora!
Our goal is to address disparities for rangatahi Māori when it comes to sexual, and mental health awareness, access, and outcomes in Te Waipounamu. Over the past few years, we have worked with experienced educators Attitude on in-school presentations that will provide rangatahi with a better understanding of sexual health and mental health, and where they can go to access resources and services.
The team at Attitude are passionate and experienced and have been working hard developing presentations that are grounded in a kaupapa Māori framework and uphold the Whānau Ora approach. This year, Attitude is developing a new presentation which focuses on substances (vaping, drugs and alcohol). All three presentations will be delivered to schools across Te Waipounamu, focusing on kura kaupapa Māori and schools with high Māori rolls.
He pātai āu? Have you got a question, give us a call, or send us your pātai
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We have funding streams available for whānau living in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Wharekauri
