Whānau Ora Stories
Stories of our whānau in the community.
Te Arawa Whānau Ora ensures whānau are able to determine their own goals and are given positive support to achieve them. Te Arawa Whānau Ora will work with groups, whānau and individuals to support them to become successful. We share some success stories here…
Te Arawa Whānau Ora ensures whānau are able to determine their own goals and are given positive support to achieve them. Te Arawa Whānau Ora will work with groups, whānau and individuals to support them to become successful. We share some success stories here…
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It’s all about connection, understanding and acceptance
While ‘Spike’ had asthma, it was regular hospitalisations that saw a referral being made to the Whaimua programme.
Read more Smiles after receiving new oven
Rotorua woman, Julie Nathan, is grinning from ear-to-ear after receiving a new oven through a Whānau Direct grant.
Read more Koeke group get workout packing boxes
The Ta Taipakeke Roopu get in on the packing action!
Read more Whānau Ora packages appreciated by kōeke
Covid-19 lockdown has certainly been a trying time for our kaumātua and kuia. But despite the disruption, their inner strength is amazing.
Read more Rent arrears payment takes weight off shoulders
During Covid-19 lockdown, *Jacqueline's house was bursting at the seams. Staying in the home were her whānau, including her mokopuna, three Oranga Tamariki children, and a mother.
Read more Peaceful lifestyle affected by lines bill
Bryan moved his family to Whakamaru for a more peaceful lifestyle. The family enjoyed its new surroundings, after being bothered by the gang violence and boy racers in their previous town. However, their newfound happiness was soon soured by an unexpected utility bill.
Read more Connection to water and plumbing relieves stress
The day the country went into Covid-19 lockdown, Celesse Taplin handed the house keys back to her landlord.
Read more One step forward to being independent
Margaret* secured a job during Covid-19 lockdown and was getting back on her feet following an acrimonious separation from her husband.
Read more Phone call with kaumātua brings paeārahi to tears
Te Arawa Whānau Ora screening paeārahi, June Grant, was reduced to tears after taking a phone call from a kaumātua during COVID-19 lockdown.
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