Whanau Ora
Whanau Ora/Koroua and Kuia Early Intervention Programmes (Whanau Ora Community Health Service – Bay of Plenty District Health Board)
Start date & duration:
Over 5 years. All contracts are for a 2 year period then renewable following a review of performance.
What is the programme trying to achieve:
Key components of the service include assessment of self-referred conditions, advice and minor treatment with referral as necessary to appropriate health providers, support and assistance to clients referred by other health providers including general practitioners, health advice, follow-up, treatment and monitoring of acute and ongoing health care conditions as referred by other health providers, coordination with other health care providers and coordination of health related activities e.g. health education sessions.
Who are the target population for this programme or service:
All whānau of various ages with one component on a focus for Maori men.
What is the geographical coverage for this programme or service:
The programme is for the whole Rotorua and Lakes DHB area. It is open to all ages and ethnic groups. There are services established throughout the Bay of Plenty district and access is for all whānau.
Who can access it:
See above.
How did the programme come about:
The overall aim of He Korowai Oranga is whānau ora; supporting Maori whānau to achieve health and well being within Te Ao Maori (the Maori world) and New Zealand society. Individual healthcare needs to be considered within a cultural context, effective health and disability services should be co-ordinated around the needs and realities of whānau and should incorporate Maori cultural values, beliefs and practices.
What approach is used for the service delivery:
The Whanau Ora Maori Community Health Service provides a range of general health education and promotion, advisory, liaison and co-ordination activities.
What are the successes to date with the delivery of the service:
Referrals to specialist services, raising awareness on health kaupapa, health checks by registered health professionals, coordinated health care services.
What are the measures of success for this programme:
Hui held, participants in the programme, referrals to specialist services, completed health plans and percentage of goals achieved in the health plan.
Has any evaluation of the service been undertaken? If so, when and what was the outcome:
No evaluation has been undertaken.
Who are the funders of this programme:
Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB).