Mother and Pēpi
Free, non-judgemental, and culturally inclusive safe environment for hapū wahine, new māma, their partners and whanau.
“Mā te pā te tamaiti e whakatipu”
It takes a village to raise a child
What We Do
- Health & wellbeing education for māma and pēpi.
- One-on-one support (home visits, phone, and text).
- Advocacy
- Provide information and resources
- Support with health-related appointments
What’s in it for me?
Whānau Workers can help you:
- Increase your knowledge and confidence around parenting
- Learn about baby care (bonding & attachment, bathing, breastfeeding, immunisation, nutrition, child development)
- Understand what health professionals and services are available
- Learn techniques for stress-relief and help you to increase your sense of well-being
- Build connections with other mothers
- Create a safe environment for yourself and your pēpi
Group Sessions and activities
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- Breastfeeding
- Smoking Cessation
- Creative workshops
- Social events
- Fun outings for pēpi
Eligibility
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- We provide support for parents who have little or no support
- We can assist during pregnancy, and until pēpi is 5 years old
- Our service is free and flexible to meet your individual needs
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Get in touch
For more information or to talk with us about how we can assist you to give pepi the best start in life, get in touch with us.
Give support
Know someone that needs a hand? Referrals to our Mother and Pepi services can also be made online. Just fill in this referral form for Parents services.
