Te Puna Ora o Mataatua
At a glance
- Name
- Te Puna Ora o Mataatua
- Category
- Home help & personal care
- Address
- 92 King Street
Whakatāne
Whakatāne 3120 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Home Based Services Manager
- Maria Clarke - 0800 628 228
- Home Based Services Recruitment
- Sally Mason - 0800 628 228
Other services
Photos
Map
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is a Charitable Trust, established in 1991.
We support whānau to achieve better health and wellbeing for the long-term. From pēpi to kaumātua, we are here to help.
We deliver a range of homebased, community, medical and social services across the Mataatua rohe to our treasured elderly.
Based in Whakatāne, we work with all whānau and communities based upon a whānau ora approach to healthcare and providing care.
Our organisation includes the Eastern Bay of Plenty Medical Group, that manages our medical and clinical services and the Health and Populations Research Institute that studies policies and services that impact whānau across the Health sector.
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is a partner of Te Whakareia: Bay of Plenty Community Health Alliance, member of the Poutiri Network and a member of Te Pou Matakana Whānau Ora Commission.
We are local, trusted, experienced Healthcare specialists.
We support whānau to achieve better health and wellbeing for the long-term. From pēpi to kaumātua, we are here to help.
We deliver a range of homebased, community, medical and social services across the Mataatua rohe to our treasured elderly.
Based in Whakatāne, we work with all whānau and communities based upon a whānau ora approach to healthcare and providing care.
Our organisation includes the Eastern Bay of Plenty Medical Group, that manages our medical and clinical services and the Health and Populations Research Institute that studies policies and services that impact whānau across the Health sector.
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is a partner of Te Whakareia: Bay of Plenty Community Health Alliance, member of the Poutiri Network and a member of Te Pou Matakana Whānau Ora Commission.
We are local, trusted, experienced Healthcare specialists.
Service Description
1. Home Based Support Services 2. Whānau Ora: Kaiārahi 3. Social Housing 4. Whānau Ora: Health Promotion 5. Kuia & Koroua Programme 6. Med Central (Whakatāne Medical Practice) Te Puna Ora o Mataatua provides a range of Home Based Support services that support clients to remain in their homes while receiving practical, personal and clinical care and assistance. It is a member of the Te Whakareia Alliance. Whānau Ora: Kaiārahi Service (Whānau Ora Navigator) works alongside priority whānau to identity their needs, develop plans and support them to achieve their outcomes. Social Housing programme provides builders to assess and fix essential repairs of homes of priority whanau. Whānau support workers also work with whānau to assess and self-manage non-essential repairs. Whānau Ora: Health promotion works with whanau through education workshops that focuses on maintaining health lifestyles. Whānau Ora includes aspects of health such as Asthma, Diabetes, Hearing Loss, Fitness and Mobility, Nutrition, and can arrange specialist referrals. . Kuia & Koroua programme supports elderly clients through day-programmes to engage in community services and to spend time away from their private residences. It also assists with development of health plans, information and referrals to other services. Med Central (Whakatāne Medical Practice), based in Kopeopeo, provides a full suite of General Practice services for the community. |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2017 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| Bay of Plenty Edgecumbe Katikati Kawerau Mamaku Mount Maunganui Murupara Ohope Omokoroa Opotiki Papamoa Rotorua Taneatua Tauranga Te Puke Waihi Beach Whakatane |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2017 |
Personal Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Natural Health Therapies | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Hospice | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Attendant Care (ACC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Sitter Service/Companions | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Other Therapists | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2017 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialties or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Bariatric (care of the very overweight) | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control. | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Occupational Therapy | Yes | |
| Dietary Advice | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2017 |
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Domestic Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meals (Frozen) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2017 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2017 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2017 |
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