What we do
Services available to
all members of the community
Te Taumata | Mission
Whānau will achieve healthy, safe and independent lives by receiving a holistic service that uses tikanga to address health and social needs.
Tirohanga | Vision
Whānau living healthy, safe, and independent lives.
Nga Tikanga | Values
Whanaungatanga: the collective identity and beating heart of the Tokomairiro community.
Manaakitanga: the generosity of spirit and willingness to share.
Kotahitanga: unity, reciprocity and respect for ourselves and others.
Rangatiratanga: leadership and the ability to promote and manage community change.
Nga Matapono | Principles
Inclusion and diversity: we welcome the diversity of people and their ideas about growing Whanau Ora.
Integration and collaboration: we work together to deliver Whānau ora services.
Innovation and adaptation: developing Best Practice for Tokomairiro Waiora Inc. services.
Services & Supports
Tokomairiro Waiora is a kaupapa Māori health and social service provider supporting individuals and whānau across the Clutha rohe.
Our services are designed with Māori in mind but are available to everyone, and all support is completely free. Alongside connecting whānau with other services throughout the rohe, Tokomairiro Waiora directly provides the following services and supports.
Whanau Ora Kāitūwhana Service
“Whānau Ora puts whānau and families at the centre of the services and support they need, to build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations.”
Kaitūwhana work directly with whaiora and their whānau, connecting them with relevant services, supporting them to set and achieve their own goals, and empowering them to improve their overall wellbeing.
To access this service, see Kōrero Mai | Contact to refer yourself or someone else.
Nurse-led Clinics
A Registered Nurse from Awarua Whānau Services runs a clinic once a fortnight, alternating between our sites in Milton and Balclutha.
View the latest Nurse Clinic Schedule here.
Walk ins are available, or book an appointment via phone or email:
Ethos Psychology
A Registered Psychologist from Ethos Psychology sees our whaiora on a weekly basis, alternating between our sites in Milton and Balclutha.
Mirimiri
Traditional Māori healing massage. A holistic bodywork practice focusing on balancing the tinana (body), hinengaro (mind), and wairua (spirit) through physical touch, pressure, and energy work. Releases tension, improves circulation, and promotes overall well-being.
Clinics are every Wednesday in Milton. Appointments available between 9am and 2:30pm. To book a spot, call or email us:
Māori Oranga Hinengaro Services
A kaupapa Māori approach to wellbeing, underpinned by Tā Mason Durie’s Te Whare Tapa Wha model. Within this service, tangata whaiora are holistically supported on their journey to wellbeing.
To access this service, see Kōrero Mai | Contact to refer yourself or someone else.
Want more information about Te Whare Tapa Wha? Check out this interview with Tā Mason Durie!
Kaumatua Jams & Taurite Tū:
On Tuesday mornings at 10am, over at Te Whare Puawai o Tokomairaro on Spenser Street, we run a weekly group for our kaumatua.This group starts with Taurite Tū, a kaupapa Māori strength and balance exercise programme specially designed for Māori aged 50+ and their whānau. Following this, Kaumatua Jams involves a guitar, waiata and lot of fun. The morning then ends with a delicious kai.
If you can’t get to Milton on your own, we can provide transport. For more information, give us a call or send us an email:
Rangatahi Programme
Rangatahi are taken on weekly group adventures. They are also provided with one on one support and guidance when they need it.
For more information email charmaine@tokowaiora.co.nz
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