Whānau Care Services

Te wāhanga ki a matau / What we do

We provide cultural and practical support for Māori patients and whānau while you are an inpatient at Wellington Hospital. We assist by providing whakawhānaungatanga, manaaki and:

• Manaakitanga, practical help and information for you and your whānau.
• Connection, bridging the gap between you, your whānau and the medical team.
• Cultural support.

Contact us

• Ask your health professional to make a referral
• Email us at wcs@ccdhb.org.nz or phone 04 806 0948
• Visit us in the Cultural Care Centre on Level 2 of Wellington Regional Hospital
• Download a printable version of this information to share with your whānau  or colleagues. 

Who can visit me?

	Kapareira Lummis Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti Kaiārahi tae Pakeke Māori CNS - clinical support for peoples (50 years and over)  health of the older Māori.
	Pearl Grace Nahi Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Te Aupouri, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Paoa-Hauraki Manaaki Whānau - support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital
	Jahnay Pirihi Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungungu Manaaki Whānau -  support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital.
	Marlin Elkington Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāi Tahu, Taranaki, Te Atiawa Manaaki Whānau - support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital
	Kirimoana Pook Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Tahu Ngati whaoa, Ngati Raukawa, Te Ati Awa Nurse - Clinical support for tamariki (0-16) and their whānau in their health journey.
	Tuppy Parker Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau, Tūhourangi, Tapuika, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Ranginui Nurse - clinical support for patients with complex long-term conditions.
	Rebecca Solomon Waikato, Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Maniapoto Social Worker - supports hapū wāhine during their hapūtanga.
	Phil Hurunui Administrator - administration support for Whānau Care Services.
	Kapua Quinn Ngati Raukawa ki Wharepuhunga, Maniapoto and Ngati Mutunga Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga - supports the team.
	Don Rangi Ngāti Porou Māori Chaplain