Oranga Whanau Coordinator Services



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Oranga Whanau provides an early intervention service to Maori whanau by identifying needs around care, nurturing and support of tamariki.

The Oranga Whanau worker assists parents, caregivers and their whanau by providing a personal service and practical support, advice and mentoring as required, including:

promoting the wellbeing and safety of tamariki in households
increasing access for Maori parents to ante-natal and parental support
increasing the practices associated with whangai (nurturing) in the community
increasing support systems for young Maori parents within the community

The Oranga Whanau service is free to all who meet the criteria. Referrals can be made by:

Self-referral
Whanau/whanui
Health providers
GP services
Lead Maternity Carer (LMC)
Government agencies

The Oranga Whanau Coordinator is available Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. Please contact us or Kararaina Oldridge, Oranga Whanau Coordinator. Kararaina is also available on her mobile 021-1623-97.