Child & Family Services
Pēpi Ora Well Child Services
Pēpi Ora (formerly Tamariki Ora) is a FREE Well Child Service that is available to all New Zealand families/whānau for children from birth to 5 years.
Our registered nurses will visit and talk to you about how your pēpi is growing and developing. Each visit will include a physical assessment of baby, helpful hints and tips, monitoring of pēpi development, advice on breast feeding, nutrition, sleep and parenting.
Our Kaimahi also offer health promotion and education.
Well Child checks can be done at your home, kohanga reo, clinic or at a venue that is convenient for you.
We can do referrals to other services/organisations and can work with whanau who are being supported by Family Start.
Referrals
Anyone can refer to our service through a midwife, health professional or self-referral, just give us a call.
Coverage
Our Pēpi Ora Well Child Services cover the Western Bay of Plenty region
Cost
This service is free of charge for all eligible persons.
ADDRESS
11 Tebbs Lane
Courtney Rd, Gate Pa
Tauranga
CONTACT
Phone: 021 359 493
Email: pepi@temanutoroa.org.nz
Helpful Links
Below are some useful links to additional health, development and nutrition resources
Kid's Health
Accurate and reliable information for NZ parents and whānau about the health and wellbeing of tamariki & rangatahi in Aotearoa
Starship Hospital
Sleep Foundation
Sleep is very important to young children. This resource outlines how much sleep babies and kids need.
For Baby
Learn all about healthy eating during pregnancy, as well as nutrition and feeding advice for your baby.
BreastFed NZ
The BreastFed NZ is designed to provide simple “in the moment” support and information to help women and their babies.
Helpful Links
Below are some useful links to additional parent and whānau resources
Tākai
Tākai provides a complete parenting resource for supporters of whānau, from pregnancy to five years of age.
SmartStart
SmartStart provides step-by-step information and support to help you access the right services for you and your baby.
Crying Over Spilt Milk
A NZ support network for parents of infants with gastric reflux, giving parents the chance to chare experiences.
Healthline
The Healthline service supports people with information and advice about health related issues.
Car Seat information
Child restraints save lives and all children under seven must be secured in an approved child restraint.
Hāpainga Stop Smoking
Hāpainga Stop Smoking is a free service, available to Western By of Plenty residents wanting to stop smoking.
Get in touch
If you have any questions regarding our Specialist Services for yourself or a family member, please contact clinic staff. We are here to help.