Whanganui Inspire Manaaki Whanau Centre

03/02/2023

24/04/2022

Saliva testing is closed today

We will be open tomorrow from 9am-2pm

18/04/2022

We are open for testing weekdays from 9am - 2pm

Saliva testing is easy and accurate with results in 24 hours.

Please remenber that for one hour prior to completing your test you need to avoid:

🍎 Eating
☕️ Drinking
🚭 Smoking
😶‍🌫️ Va**ng
🤭 Chewing gum
🪥Brushing your teeth

14/04/2022

Have a wonderful Easter break!

We are closed over this long weekend but will be back from Tuesday with new hours of 9am-2pm every weekday.

14/03/2022

🗓New testing times available!

Testing hours are changing, starting this week we are offering after hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays for saliva testing.

If you need to get a test, come down to Inspire Manaaki Whānau centre at 32 Wilson Street, drive up and our team will get you tested.

Remember for saliva testing:

🚫 Do not eat, drink, smoke, v**e, brush your teeth or chew gum for 1 hour prior to testing

📲 Have your details ready - Name, Date of birth and contact phone number for results

🔖 If you know your NHI number, have it ready for faster processing

😷 Wear your mask while you are talking with the team

New hours are:

9am-2pm - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

3pm-7pm - Tuesdays and Thursdays

📞 If you have queries you can call us on 0800 100 969

08/03/2022

Kia ora! 🙋‍♀️

Here's an update on today's Covid-19 numbers in the Whanganui rohe.

If you are not well, we encourage you to get tested - whether that be with us, a PCR or a RATs.

Kia kaha & be safe whānau! 😊

Whanganui District Health Board COVID-19 update

Tuesday 8 March 2022

We will be including case numbers from South Taranaki in our daily totals to reflect our partnership with Ngā Rauru and the boundaries of our health board, which differ from regional boundaries.

There are 265 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Whanganui district today.

There are 95 new cases confirmed in Whanganui, 65 new cases confirmed in Rangitikei, five new cases confirmed in Ruapehu and 100 cases confirmed in South Taranaki.

We have two cases in hospital, with one previously reported case being discharged from hospital yesterday.

The total number of active cases in our Whanganui district is 995.

Please note there can be a discrepancy between numbers the WDHB reports and the Ministry of Health reports due to reporting and publishing times.

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, including a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing or a sore throat, we advise you to please isolate and arrange to be tested.

Call Healthline 0800 358 5453 if you have questions or any concerns.


Head to the Healthpoint website to find out where you get a RAT test.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19/

Vaccination and testing clinics for the Whanganui rohe are available on our website

www.wdhb.org.nz

24/02/2022

“Be a koha not a hoha” Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, MP

Ngā mihi! 🤍

23/02/2022

Here’s an update on Covid-19 numbers whānau.

Again, if you are not sure on what to do if you, or anyone in your household has tested positive for Covid-19, check out our earlier post, or visit: https://www.health.govt.nz/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-health-advice-public/advice-people-covid-19 for more information.

Stay safe everyone!

Wednesday 23 February 2022

There are six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Whanganui district/rohe today.

At time of publication we have no further details to report.

The total number of active cases in our Whanganui rohe is 60.


Please note there can be a discrepancy in the numbers our DHB reports and the Ministry of Health reports due to reporting and processing times. The WDHB publishes once a day between 12.30pm and 1.30pm.


If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, including a runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing or a sore throat, we advise you to please isolate and arrange to be tested.


Call Healthline 0800 358 5453 if you have any concerns.

COVID-19 tests are available at the CBAC - Community Based Assessment Centre, on the Whanganui Hospital campus located at 100 Heads Road.


Vaccination and testing clinics for the Whanganui rohe are available on our website www.wdhb.org.nz

22/02/2022

If you test positive for COVID-19, those who live with you, and their close contacts will need to isolate from the community to help stop the spread of the virus. Most people are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will be fine to recover at home.

Here’s some simple advice on how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in your home.

You can find more information about isolating at home and what to expect on our website: https://www.health.govt.nz/.../cov.../advice-people-covid-19

22/02/2022

If you're unsure about what happens when you come to us for a Covid-19 saliva test... Here's a short video on what to expect 😊

21/02/2022

Kia ora whānau 🙋🏽‍♀️

Here's a quick snapshot of where we're at and what you need to know, and expect when coming to see us 😯

Where we are 📍:
Mon, Weds & Fri, 9am-3pm - Inspire Whanganui, 32 Wilson St
Tues, 10am-2pm - Carson St Carpark, 45 Carson St
Thurs, 10am-2pm, - Hakeke Community Centre, 65 Hakeke St

**You must:
- Not eat, drink, smoke, v**e or brush your teeth 1-hour before being tested
- Have your NHI number
- Wear your mask

Results will be returned within 24-48 hours.

Ngā mihi,
The Team at the Manaaki Whānau Centre 😊