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“Mana Kidz is a free nurse-led, school health programme which addresses important health issues for tamariki. Healthcare is delivered by registered nurses and whānau support workers who are based in schools during the school term.
At the centre of the Mana Kidz programme is rheumatic fever prevention, but comprehensive healthcare which includes vision and hearing checks, skin infection treatment and general health assessments is also provided.
There is no other programme in Aotearoa like Mana Kidz, and National Hauora Coalition is proud of the positive outcomes we have achieved. We have seen a significant reduction (more than 60%) in the number of tamariki developing acute rheumatic fever, tamariki are in hospital less often and are generally in better health. The schools we work with report better attendance and tamariki more engaged in class.
Mana Kidz supports tamariki in primary and intermediate schools in South Auckland, providing support to more than 34,000 tamariki across 88 schools.”
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Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
Hearing Testing
Parents/ caregivers can see GPs about this, or school nurses can do initial ear health reviews and refer on as necessary to Public Health Nurse (PHN) ear clinics.
PHN clinics also provide wax removal by appointment. This is a free service although there may be a wait.
Public Health Nurses Clendon Ph: 09 267 7676
Public Health Nurses Papakura Ph: 09 295 1280
Healthline
Ph: 0800 611 116
Free telephone advice line about any health related issues.
Health Passports
Information can be put into this to help health professionals understand specific needs or preferences when accessing services or attending appointments, such as cultural support and/or interpreters. This can then be taken to assist with any health related appointments.
A booklet that can be downloaded from www.hdc.org.nz or phone 0800 11 22 33.
Immunisations
These can be accessed through GPs and are free on the NZ schedule. Overdue immunisations can also be given by PHNs, usually at school based programmes.
Manukau Sexual Health Services
Located at Manukau Health Centre Wiri Station Rd (next to Rainbow’s End).
Ph: 09 263 7604
Manukau Superclinic
Queries around appointments can be answered by phoning 09 277 1608.
Medication
Pharmacies are able to give free advice on some medications and
conditions (rather than having to go to a GP for non-urgent things).
Pharmacies can also sometimes offer blood pressure, weight loss advice or blood glucose testing.
Pharmacies can also give ‘flu immunisations although these may have a charge.
Pharmacies are also a good place to ask about hiring any medical equipment.
Midwives
Women who are pregnant in the Manurewa area Ph 09 276 0189 to self- refer to the Counties Manukau service.
Those in other areas can be directed on as required.
Plunketline
Free telephone service for parenting advice with children under 5 years.
Ph: 0800 933 922
Smokefree Services
For free and culturally appropriate support.
Ph: 0800 569 568
Sore throat checks
These are very important as some can lead to rheumatic fever if not treated.
Parents can see their GP for this, or children can ask their school nurse for a swab to be taken.
If treatment is found to be required this can be provided fee by the
Public Health Nurse or school nurse (Mana Kidz programme schools).
Vision Testing
GPs or school nurses can do initial vision screening and recommend further review by an Optometrist if required.
If an Optometrist is recommended parents can approach any one of them and ask if they are part of the enable scheme.
If so, if children are under 15 years of age and they have a community services card they
are entitled to testing and glasses to be provided.
Weight loss support
Children can be referred to Active Families by Public Health Nurses or school nurses
for support with this goal (exercise programme).
Well child provider checks
These are free and parents are able to self-refer. Or they can be done at GP practices.
Mokopuna Ora Ph: 09 268 1242
Papakura Marae Ph: 09 297 2160
Plunket Manurewa Ph: 09267 7676
Plunket Papakura Ph: 09 295 1280
South Seas Ph: 09 273 9017
Tamariki Ora Ph: 09 297 2036