Māori and Pacific Health

In an emergency, always call 111 first.

If you're not sure where to get help, call Healthline. It's free. You will be able to talk to a nurse about what you or your family needs. You can call anytime on 0800 611 116. 

 

Find the right care

Do you need to get a doctor? WellSouth can help people living in Otago and Southland find a doctor at a general practice. Call us for free on 0800 478 256. 

Or if you want to see where your nearest doctor is, Click here to find a GP. 

There are also Māori and Pasifika community healthcare providers, services and clinics. Visit Healthpoint to see what works for you. Services such as kaupapa Māori are on the right of the page. 

 

Equity is important to us

WellSouth Primary Health Network is committed to achieving equitable health outcomes and promoting cultural wellbeing for communities across the Southern region. A key to this is working together with iwi, hapū, whānau, and Māori and Pacific providers who deliver health care services.

WellSouth facilitates the implementation of equity across primary care health outcomes on a ground level through the Pou Manaaki (Hub Coordinators) and Pou Tōkeke (Project Manager and/or Coordinators). These staff work on quality improvement projects, with a heavy focus on health equity for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and other minority communities (e.g. people living with disabilities, former refugees, people living rurally, LGBTQIA+). They also support these communities to get enrolled with General Practice or promote engagement with them.

At the leadership level, we have the Pou Oraka Matua/Director of Māori Health and Equity who ensures equitable health, resourcing, and funding is delivered to Māori through partnership with Ngāi Tahu iwi and local rūnaka, mātāwaka, and Māori providers. The Pou Oraka Matua also works closely with Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora in commissioning health services.

WellSouth also has Senior Clinical Advisors Māori and Pasifika. You can read more about these roles here.

 

For more information regarding the Pou Manaaki WellSouth Coordination Hub, please call 0800 200 119.

For primary healthcare providers requiring support or equity information, please click here.

For more information on Māori and Pacific providers, please visit Healthpoint.