The Health Promotion team aims enable people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behaviours towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions. We focus on environments where we live, learn, work and play and work with whānau, hapū, iwi, consumers, and other groups within its community, relevant public health service providers and regional public health units to plan and deliver health promotion programmes. Programmes are consistent with population health objectives and public health programmes at national, regional and local levels.
Our Key focuses areas include:
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Mental Health
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Equity
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Breastfeeding/First 1000 days
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Recovery and Health in all Policies
Mental Health
Books on Prescription
Books on Prescription is a collection of high quality, professionally reviewed books, apps, videos and podcasts to help patients and whanau manage and improve their health.
Topics include stress, anxiety, depression, diabetes, food choices and more. Visit the website to see the range of resources available www.booksonprescription.co.nz. The books are available in libraries across the region.
If you use MedTech as your General Practice Patient Management System there is a Books on Prescription icon with a direct link to the website.
He pai ki te kōrero/Tautoko mō ngā matua cards
These WellSouth-developed cards are suicide prevention focused resources aimed respectively at young people and adults living in our communities. These pocket-sized cards have helpline numbers of relevant service providers.
The scannable QR code takes the user to the service provider’s website where further information can be accessed.
Please contact health.promotion@wellsouth.org.nz for these resources.
He pai ki te kōrero - It's good to talk
Tautoko mō ngā matua - Supporting Adults
Kia Ora Factsheets
Kia Ora Factsheets are a one page downloadable factsheets to use as conversation starters with clients and patients. They aim to improve mental health literacy by normalising conversations around mental health and making treatment options clear. A variety of topics are covered from stress, nutrition, sleep and anxiety. Kia Ora Factsheets are available for download from the Books on Prescription website under professional resources.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Support Otago and Southland
Breastfeeding Peer Support is a free service, available at any time – during pregnancy, after birth, when returning to work, or during the weaning stages. They complete an internationally recognised La Leche League training on the normal course of breastfeeding and communication skills. They provide non-judgemental breastfeeding support, help mothers and whānau overcome common barriers and challenges. Support can include: one-to-one, phone, text, email, informal group drop-in sessions (see below), or home visits.
To find a Peer Supporter visit www.breastfeedingsos.co.nz
Click here to find out about some common breastfeeding concerns
Breastfeeding Peer Support Drop-in Sessions
Invercargill |
The Milk Room, Plunket, 132 Kelvin Street
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Wednesday 10:00am -11:00am |
Te Anau
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Te Anau Plunket Rooms, Luxmore Drive (far end of the Event Centre car park) |
Wednesday
9:30am - 11am.
Contact 021 055 3535 for further information.
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Balclutha |
Balclutha Pool, 34 Centennial Ave, Balclutha |
1st and 3rd Wednesday12:30pm - 2:30pmContact: 021 309 5847 for further information |
Dunedin |
The Breast Room, 1st Floor, South City Mall, South Dunedin |
Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm027 891 1270email: getsupport@thebreastroom.orgwww.thebreastroom.org |
Oamaru |
The Milk Room, Plunket, Severn Street |
Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am |
Alexandra |
Mums 4 Mums, Alex Baptist Church, 6 Gregg Street, Alexandra |
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month10:30am - 12:00pmFind us on facebookPrivate Message for Support |
Wanaka |
Wanaka Well, Plunket, 51 Admore Street, Wanaka |
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month10:00am - 12:00pm |
Wakatipu |
Mums 4 Mums, Plunket, 8 Henry Street, Queenstown |
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month11:00am - 1:00pm |
Central Otago |
Phone, Text, Email support and/or home visits:Lactation Consultant |
Phone: 027 349 5473 |
Antenatal Breastfeeding Classes
Free one-off antenatal breastfeeding group classes, provided in-person (Dunedin only) or online, for expectant mums and their partners, whānau and support people, to gain confidence, share knowledge and find out where to get support before and after birth.
Morning tea and helpful resources are provided free.
Dunedin - in person
When: 9am - 12.30pm, last Saturday of the month
Where: The Valley Project Hub (Fred Hollows Meeting Room), 262 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin.
To book or for more information
Email: breastfeedingclass@thebreastroom.org or
Click the BOOK NOW button on their Facebook page @breastfeedingclassesdunedin
Find more breastfeeding support information here
2022 Dates:
30 April | 30 July | 29 October |
28 May | 27 August | 26 November |
18 June | 24 September | 10 December |
Otago, Central Lakes and Southland - Online
For upcoming session dates and more information
Go to: https://forms.gle/hQpZF6b1vDiWnNsS8
Email: health.promotion@wellsouth.org.nz
BURP
BURP is a smartphone app/website that promote breastfeeding and family friendly facilities across Southern region. Users are alerted to the nearest friendly facility through a map and images. It is free to download for IOS & Android from the App store of google play. https://www.burpapp.co.nz/
Feedsafe
Feedsafe is a free app which provides information on alcohol and breastfeeding to help make informed choices. This app is based on Ministry of Health guidelines and can help mothers who choose to drink to while breastfeeding to do so safely. Free download http://www.feedsafe.net/
For more information on Health Promotion contact the Health Promotion team
Nutrition
WellSouth’s Low-Cost Food & Transport Maps are online resources showing basic information of services and groups offering affordable food and transport options in our local communities. Each map features a range of categories such as Community Foodbanks, Produce Boxes & Bags, Free Water Refills, Community Gardens & Orchards, Transportation Services and Community Food & Meal Services.
New and updated maps for Wider Dunedin, Invercargill City, and Queenstown Lakes-Central Otago areas are now live for your use, with our intention to create additional maps for other Southern locations. Click HERE for more information and to view maps.
Contact us:
Email: health.promotion@wellsouth.org.nz
Phone: 03 477 1163.