Health Hawke’s Bay is a not-for-profit, charitable primary health organisation that brings together health professionals and the community to coordinate and deliver health services for the population of Napier, Hastings,Central Hawke's Bay and Wairoa.

 Health Hawke’s Bay  receives a set amount of funding from the Government to subsidise a range of health services. 

The funding is based on a number of characteristics (eg: age, sex, ethnicity) of people enrolled with the PHO and will pay for services to:

provide care and treatment when people are ill

help people to stay healthy

reach out to those groups in their community who have poor health or who are missing out on the primary health care

Health Hawke’s Bay Goals

Population Health:to improve the health and wellbeing of our people

 Improving Health Outcomes for Maori, Pacific and high need people:Addressing inequalities through the continued development of strategies and health services, creating change where disparity exists.

 Capability and Capacity:To value and develop a primary healthcare workforce that is aligned to the needs of our people and is representative of the people we serve.

 Sustainability for Our People: Ensuring quality healthcare services through business excellence and collaboration with funders, providers and the community

 Why would I want to enrol with the Hawkes Bay PHO?

 Depending on your personal circumstances (for example your age or your medical condition) you can access cheaper doctors' visits and pharmacy prescriptions.  Being enrolled with the Health Hawke’s Bay  means that additional funding is available to your family medical centre.

 If you live in the area and have visited your usual General Practitioner in the last 3 years, it is likely that you have been asked to enrol with Health  Hawkes Bay.

Enrolment takes places at your usual family medical centre - the staff there will talk with you about enrolment, what is involved and what it means for you and your family.  They will ask you to sign the enrolment form.

You can only enrol with one medical centre.  If you choose to visit another medical centre you will not be eligible to receive cheaper fees and this will also result in your medical centre incurring a charge for that visit.

We are an organisation that advocates quality of life for older people and promotes active positive ageing.
We are available Monday to Friday 9.30 - 3.30 for information and assistance with a wide range of age related queries and we offer the following social activities - sit and be fit sessions, fortnightly lunches, indoor bowls, rummikub, cards and housie afternoons as well as a foot care clinic once a month at very reasonable cost.
We also provide services such as Ezee meals and Lifetubes.

All Age Concern branches have knowledge of their local area and can provide information about services that are available for older people.
A range of services and health promotion activities are provided locally by Age Concerns in Hastings, CHB, Napier, Havelock North and Flaxmere.

Working together to promote the quality of life and wellbeing of older people.

Community Group Types Community Group Types Status Details Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts Yes Being available to talk over worries and concerns with members. Advocacy within families and communities. Referral to appropriate pastoral care.
Community Organisations Yes Seminars that are primarily beneficial to older people are offered twice a year. Advocacy with family members or professionals. Arranging transport to important appointments and venues.
Fitness and Recreation Yes A monthly outing of interest to older people. A monthly community lunch at a nominal rate. Social morning tea every Tuesday and Friday morning.
Updated: 2 Feb 2010

Description Currently situated in the hall of St Columba's Presbyterian Church, Age Concern comprises of a community worker Ria Kersjes 30 hours a week and Administrator Jenny Pearce 30 hours weekly A small band of loyal volunteers enhance the work of Age Concern
Updated: 2 Aug 2010

Special Features The office is open Monday - Friday 9- 3pm for enquiries.

The Communirty Worker is available for consultations at the Centre on a Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30am.

Other CommunityServices may include, arranging a regular, companion visitor (AVS Accreditied Visiiting Service) Total Mobility Assessment for Taxi discount vouchers. Advocacy with family members or professionals.Transport to important appointments or venues.Monthly outing and community lunch at nominal rate. Tai Chi Classes.

Being available to listen to concerns of members.
Updated: 2 Aug 2010

Languages Spoken Language Status Details Afrikaans Yes Community Worker has a working knowledge of Afrikaans.
Dutch Yes Community Worker is Dutch in origin. Has completely retained her Dutch language and many Dutch customs.
English Yes Administrator and volunteers speaker fluent and comprehensive English.
German Yes Community Worker speaks and comprehends fluent German.
Updated: 16 Nov 2008

Companionship Companionship Self Funded Subsidised After Hours
Lunch No Yes No Once or twice a month a community lunch is provided to members for a nominal rate. Currently $12. Held at the Age Concern Centre within St Columba's Church Te Mata Road, Havelock North.
Club/Drop in Centre No Yes No Tuesdays for Community Worker consultations and Fridays for Morning Tea Social Group
Visiting Service No Yes No Ria the Community Worker's role is to visit people, assess them and put into place services that may be required.
Activities/Exercise Programme No Yes No Friday morning is social morning tea mornings. Monthly community lunch. Monthly outing. Sit to be Fit' classes start at 10.45am for a small charge. Tai Chi Classes starting soon
Other Social Support No Yes No Advocacy, transport, visiting service, assessment for taxi discounts, monthly general shopping. Transport applies to areas outside Havelock North eg Hastings.

About the Stroke Foundation – What we do

Stroke Foundation – Reducing the risk, improving outcomes

Our mission is to:

* save lives
* improve outcomes
* enhance life after Stroke

The Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that supports more than 70 stroke clubs and 40 field officers throughout New Zealand. The Foundation is the only organisation in New Zealand dedicated to reducing the incidence of stroke, improving treatment outcomes, and supporting those affected by stroke.
Our programmes

* Education: We promote public awareness about the risk factors for stroke and how to recognise the symptoms.
* Advocacy: We represent the interests of stroke survivors and their families.
* Research: The Foundation promotes research into the causes of stroke and monitors advances in rehabilitation and support services.

Our services

* Field officer support: Trained field officers are available to help with any stroke-related problems. They make hospital and home visits, support families and can advise on accessing carer-relief services and funding.
* Spouse support group: For partners of stroke survivors to share and gain support.
* Stroke clubs: meet regularly all over New Zealand to support people who’ve had a stroke and encourage them to take part in social activities.

For information about any of these services, please call 0800 STROKE (0800 78 76 53).
Funding

Our funding comes from various sources including the Lotteries Grants Board, charitable trusts, sponsorship, and donations. Less than 15 percent of our revenue comes from government contracts.

For support in the Hawke's Bay region:

http://www.stroke.org.nz/stroke-support-central

Napier field worker: Tracey Rangi, 021 962 373
Hastings field worker: Marilyn Scott, 021 962 372
 

Who Are We?

The Stewart Centre @ EIT was established in February 1999. It is a co-operative venture involving the Brain Injury Association of Hawke’s Bay and EIT Hawke’s Bay.

We are open from Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pm and are staffed by a mixture of full time and part time staff members. Clients attend for a variety of days according to their needs.

Our Focus
The Stewart Centre @ EIT provides rehabilitation for people with brain injuries. Our focus is on social, cognitive, educational and pre-vocational rehabilitation.

Who is Eligible?
Most people attending the Stewart Centre @ EIT are funded by either ACC or the Ministry of Health through Bay Home Support. Self funding is also an option. A referral to the Stewart Centre @ EIT usually comes from a rehabilitation practitioner such as an occupational therapist or people self-refer.

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Manawatu (Palmerston North)

Sport Hawkes Bay's mission is "Leading the development of Sport and Active Recreation in Hawkes Bay". "Active Living" is a section of Sport Hawke's Bay which has a focus of " assisting people to become more active more often". Programmes provided can include Green Prescription, Falls Prevention, Kiwi Seniors, Walking, Cycling and Workfit. Tai chi, aqua jogging, aqua aerobics, line dancing, badminton, Sit and Be Fit, gentle exercise to music, are just a few of the activities offered.

Sport Hawke's Bay is your local Regional Sports Trust, a charitable trust established in 1989 to assist the development of sport and active recreation organisations and structures in the region.
Sport Hawke's Bay is one of 17 such trusts, which together make up the Sportnet Group. Our major focus is to increase participation in sport and active recreation pursuits by the people of Hawkes Bay. Often this is by improving the delivery structures which make sport and active recreation happen and the Trust's mission statement, "leading the development of sport and active recreation in Hawke's Bay" reflects this. With increased participation comes the desirable by-product of a healthy, active community with improved social harmony and total community wellbeing adding to a strong regional economy.
Our team of sports professionals is dedicated to this task through training, publicity, advocacy and education. We cannot do it all ourselves but we can train, educate and advocate to others in order to provide the tools, to deliver for their own organisations.
Updated: 16 Mar 2008

Special Features "Active Living" is a section of Sorts Hawke's Bay which has a key focus of "assisting people to become more active more often." Programmes provided can include Green Prescription, Falls Prevention, Kiwiseniors, WAlking, Cycling and Workfit.
Activities specifically designed for our senior market to include line dancing, gentle exercise to music, aqua aerobics, aqua jogging, Sit and Be Fit, Tai Chi plus much more.
"Exercising On Air" Radio Programme which takes place on Wednesdays on Radio Kidnappers at 1.00pm

Accredited Residential Programme specializing in the recovery of women with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD and / or Depression.