News Releases
Here's the latest news from WellSouth.
Questions or comments? Contact us at communications@wellsouth.org.nz
Or contact Frederique Gulcher, WellSouth Communications and Engagement Manager, 021 854 734.
Agreement signing and new name mark next step for Invercargill primary health care partnership
Thursday 30 September 2021The new Invercargill primary care partnership is taking a major step forward with a new name and the official signing of a partnership agreement between Awarua Rūnaka, Hokonui Runanga and WellSouth primary health network in Waihōpai-Invercargill today (Thursday 30 September).The new name for the service - Te Hau o Te...
Waikawa Covid-19 vaccinations clinics
Monday 27 September 2021WellSouth primary health network will be delivering two Covid-19 vaccination clinics in Waikawa, Catlins – helping ensure Southerners have access to the vaccine and helping Aotearoa to get to 90% vaccination coverage. Waikawa Niagara Community Centre15 Larne Street Waikawa 9884Wednesday 6th OctoberWednesday 17th November11am-5pmBookings recommended - online via the...
WellSouth working to boost Covid-19 vaccine rates among Māori and Pasifika
Thursday 23 September 2021Supporting greater uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine, WellSouth’s call centre is reaching out to unvaccinated Māori and Pasifika patients in the district, offering to book their vaccines.Nine new part-time staff have been contracted to make outbound calls on behalf of general practices. “We want to make it as easy as...
Covid-19 vaccination clinic for Lumsden area residents - Friday 17th September
Tuesday 14 September 2021WellSouth primary health network is promoting access to the Covid-19 vaccine in the Lumsden area, providing a pop-up vaccination clinic at Memorial Hall on Friday 17 September. The team expect to deliver up to 180 vaccines and a repeat clinic in November will deliver second doses of the...
Covid vaccinations clinics in Oamaru help to reach Waitaki Pasifika community
Monday 13 September 2021More than 240 Waitaki residents, largely from the growing Māori and Pacific communities, received COVID vaccinations in a community-led clinic this past Friday and Saturday.The Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group, working with Tumai Ora Whānau Services, the Waitaki Multicultural Council, Oamaru Hospital, Southern DHB, and WellSouth Primary Health Network, organised...
Call for interest: WellSouth Board Trustees – General Medical Practitioner Representative and Community Representative
Sunday 12 September 2021Have a passion for health system improvement? Want to play a part in supporting WellSouth and our general practice network to improve primary care services in Otago and Southland?WellSouth is seeking interest from a community representative and a general medical practitioner representative to serve as trustees in our board.The...
Covid-19 testing on University of Otago campus
Friday 20 August 2021
WellSouth Covid-19 Testing Centre St David Lecture Theatres St David and Cumberland Streets
Appointments required. This is not a walk-in clinic.
Call 0800 VIRUS-19 (0800 847 87 19) to book a Covid-19 test
Students are the initial priority.
Hours of operation:
Saturday 11am to 4.30pm
Sunday 11am to 4.30pm
Monday 11am to 4.30pm
Tuesday 11am to...
General practices in Dunedin and Invercargill prepare to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine
Thursday 29 July 2021As the COVID-19 vaccine roll out ramps up across the country – the Ministry of Health today inviting those 60+ in Group 4 to begin booking in for their two vaccines –- many practices in Dunedin and Invercargill are at the ready to help deliver the vaccine.Though general practices in...
Service manager to join new Invercargill primary care service, further rūnaka support added
Tuesday 20 July 2021WellSouth’s plans for a primary care service in Invercargill has taken another step forward with the appointment of a service manager and a new rūnaka partner joining the initiative.Anna Gaitt will join WellSouth and lead the development of the new primary care service.[image src="/assets/Uploads/Anna-Gaitt-Portrait2.jpg" id="1359" width="263" height="395" class="leftAlone ss-htmleditorfield-file image"]...
Wellbeing team make big impact for Wanaka-area patients
Wednesday 16 June 2021Wellbeing team make big impact for Wanaka-area patientsSmall steps towards big change is how Friederike Andree and Carmen McCall sum up the support they provide to patients and whānau at Wānaka and Aspiring medical centres.Working at both the co-located practices, Friederike – a Health Improvement Practitioner, and Carmen, a Health...