Whanau Ora

Kaikohe, New Zealand Only

Whānau Ora is a holistic approach to family support, working in partnership with Pacific families. It empowers families as a unit rather than focusing on individual issues, fostering collective success.

The service aims for all families to live in safe, healthy homes and communities, equipped to support themselves.

Please contact us for further information on 021466793 or info@charis-youthandcommunity.com

Key Focus Areas

Health and Wellbeing

  • Promoting independence and health literacy

  • Guiding families to manage health challenges in ways that work for Pacific communities

  • Encouraging families to stay well and thrive

Educational Needs

  • Enhancing education outcomes for Pacific learners at all levels

  • Supporting family members in securing employment

  • Encouraging entrepreneurship within Pacific families

Financial Hardships

  • Helping families reduce or eliminate debt

  • Exploring income opportunities through Work and Income entitlements

  • Improving financial literacy

  • Supporting families to achieve financial security and stability

Community Connectedness and Leadership

  • Facilitate safe living environments

  • Develop safety plan and ability to manage risks

  • Promote healthy and violence-free living environments

  • Encourage Pacific family leadership