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Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki, as part of the national Well Child Tamariki Ora programme, continues to provide support to parents and whānau throughout the Hauraki rohe: to build a strong foundation for their tamaiti (child) to maximise their health, wellbeing and development.
This month, our team formally launch their new service name, Te Rito e Tupu Ana, which has been gifted to the organisation by Hauraki Kaumātua Dr Korohere Ngāpō.
Te Rito e Tupu Ana encapsulates the whānau-centred, integrated and responsive wrap-around approach that empowers whānau to support the growth and development of their tamaiti – so they can thrive.
Te rito is a symbolic reference to the central shoot of the harakeke (flax) plant, representing the pēpi (baby), surrounded by the protective embrace of te awhi rito (parents) and tūpuna (grandparents and wider whānau).
Te Rito e Tupu Ana – the growing centre shoot – reminds us that all growth begins small, requires protection, and follows the wisdom embedded in the natural world around us.
Our service, Te Rito e Tupu Ana, is free for all tamariki up to five years of age, residing within the Hauraki rohe.
We carry out scheduled well child core checks, and are also available for help and advice, and can schedule extra visits when needed.
Whānau can enquire directly, or be referred through their midwife, whānau members, GP clinic, Kōhanga Reo/ECE, or other service providers.
DETAILS: Call/text Kaiāwhina: 027 225 1790; Freephone: 0508 835 676; E-mail: teritoetupuana@korowai.co.nz.
