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Kahu Taurima

Southpoint Family Doctors provides free services to support pregnant women of Pasifika and Māori descent, and families with children under five years old.

We know the first 2,000 days of a child’s life are critical for laying a strong foundation for learning, growth, and wellbeing. Our family-centred care is grounded in Pasifika cultural values and ensures mothers, babies, and families receive the right medical and social support.

Who can access this service?
  • Pasifika and Māori women requiring medical and/or social support
  • Families with children 0-5 years old needing medical/social support
    • And
    • Must be living within the Counties Manukau region
    What support do we provide?
  • Medical support: Services that aim to improve health and wellbeing of our mums, babies and 0-5 year old tamariki e.g. vaccinations, wellbeing screening, education, connections to health services, medical advocacy
  • Social support: Services that aim to improve the social status and wellbeing of mums, babies and tamariki aged 0-5 years e.g. housing/healthy home, budgeting, transport, social advocacy

    • How do I refer myself or someone I know to this service?

    If you would like to access this service, or make a referral for someone else, get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] or calling us at 09 262 0072. Alternatively, you can use our contact form below.

    Contact Form

    Kahu Taurima Team

    Joe Glassie - Rasmussen

    • Kahu Taurima Project Manager
    • Cook Islands

    Priscilla Peni

    • Kahu Taurima Community Health Worker
    • Samoan

    Kuinia Ofa

    • Kahu Taurima Community Health Worker
    • Samoan

    Jessie Taukolo

    • Kahu Taurima Administrator
    • Samoan