Ora Toa Health Services

30/10/2025

❗️MEASLES VACCINATIONS❗️

Hei Oranga Ake based at 12 Lydney Place, are open for walk-in measles immunisations Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

If you are unsure of your immunity status there are number of ways you can find out;

👉🏼 via your GP or Manage My Health records
👉🏼 calling the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26

29/10/2025

Tamariki Ora coffee group is cancelled for tomorrow in Takapuwahia. See you all next week.

27/10/2025

Measles Update 27 October – Wellington

There are now 10 confirmed cases nationwide, including 3 in Wellington, mostly linked to the 3 October Bluebridge Ferry exposure.

Health officials are following up with close contacts at Wellington College and Wellington Girls’ College. Please follow all advice if contacted.

What to look out for:
High fever, cough, sore red eyes, and rash.

If you’re unwell, stay home and call Healthline (0800 611 116) for advice.
Check your immunity and book a free MMR vaccine – it’s your best protection.

Measles spreads easily and can cause serious illness. One in three people may need hospital care, especially young children, pregnant people, and those with weakened immunity.

Stay alert, whānau – look out for each other.

📍 Locations of interest: spr.ly/61837BjPd

📢 More info: Te Whatu Ora – Measles update https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles

22/10/2025

🎀 Hikoi Māwhero 2025 🎀 let’s take a moment to acknowledge the Porirua community for getting out to support this important kaupapa on Saturday - ka nui te mihi! To all our volunteers, sponsors and supporters - our cook island drummers and MC extraordinaire Kiti - we see you!! Bring it on next year!

20/10/2025

🌸 Ko te wā o te Puna — Spring is a time for new beginnings.

Join us for a free, open kōrero about disabilities — a space to connect, learn, and ask questions.

Come along and meet the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, who will be there to share information and support.

📅 Wednesday 22nd October 2025
🕐 1:00–1:45pm
📍 Ora Toa Medical Centre, 178 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua

Everyone’s welcome — bring your pātai and join the kōrero! 💬

14/10/2025

⏰The countdown is on! ⏰

Hīkoi Māwhero – Pink Walk kicks off in 3 DAYS❗️🚶‍♀️

Show up in pink, bring the whānau, and let’s get moving together in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month! 🩷🌷👚

➡️ It’s not too late to register! Use the link below!

🔗 https://form.jotform.com/252217564758869

14/10/2025

07/10/2025

We are just over a week out from Ora Toa Māwhero Hikoi - don’t forget to register! Link in bio

05/10/2025

🗳️Not sure where to drop your voting papers? Check out our reel!

See the full list at poriruacity.govt.nz ✅

03/10/2025

⚠️ Measles update for our whānau⚠️

A new measles case has been confirmed in Queenstown, adding to the recent overseas-linked cases here in Aotearoa.

👉 Check out the tiles in this post for key info:

➡️The main symptoms to look out for
➡️What to do if you or your tamariki feel unwell
➡️Where to get trusted advice and support

💡 Quick reminder:

Call your GP, doctor, Hauora or healthcare provider
Phone Healthline 0800 611 116 (free, 24/7)

In an emergency, call 111

For more details, visit the Health NZ website.

Let’s keep our communities safe by staying informed and looking out for each other 💙

29/09/2025

Reminder we have our last Antenatal Education session for this year in November. Contact Matuapepi@oratoa.co.nz to register :)