Kensington Health Whangārei

22/07/2025

Today we celebrate this amazing Wahine Toa.
Ruth has been a nurse for 40 years today!

As a child, Ruth would go out on home visits with her Aunty, who was a District Nurse. This planted the nursing seed and after leaving school Ruth started her training at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Brimingham.

Ruth has worked in Cardiology, ICU, ED, Community and Primary Healthcare, and as a nurse educator.

We are so lucky to have so much knowledge and experience amongst our team here at Kensington Health.

17/07/2025

An appropriate child restraint (car seat) is the best protection your child has when they’re travelling in a vehicle, so it's important you choose the right car seat and install it correctly to keep them safe.

Our colleges at Whānau Āwhina Plunket Whangārei run a car seat clinic every Thursday 10-12noon by appointment only, at the Family Centre in Kensington.
To book in call/text Amber on 0272525142.

Its an investment of $10 for a check or $30 for a full install, this is a small cost to keep your tamariki safe.

14/07/2025

Our friends over at Tulsi Parenting Hub are offering a free 14 week programme 'The Incredible Years' for parents and caregivers of 3-8 year olds.

Sessions are available in person and online.
The following are available:

Ngunguru:
2 options
Day: Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm, Ngunguru Hall, starting Wed 6th August

Evening: Wednesday 6pm-8.30pm, Ngunguru Hall, starting Wed 6th August

Whangarei Heads:
1 option
Tuesday 10am-1pm, Venue TBA, starting Tuesday 5th August

Tikipunga
1 option
Tuesday 6-8.30pm, Te Ora Hou, starting Tuesday 5th August

Online:
1 option
Mondays from 9.30am-12.30pm, starting Monday 4th August.

If you would like to join any of these programmes, visit their website for more details or contact Cassie at info@parentinghub.co.nz

Providing support and parenting programmes for parents of children aged 3-18.

12/07/2025

Do you feel anxious or overwhelmed?

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or perceived threats.
But when these feelings persist beyond the immediate situation, they can have a negative impact on our daily lives.

Recognising and addressing these feelings is a sign of strength.

Come and join our free workshops to learn skills and strategies to help you navigate these feelings.

Call reception to book.

11/07/2025

Have a little one about to start school?

Have they had their B4 school checks?

The B4 School Check is the final free Well Child health and development check, offered to all tamariki 4 to 5 years of age.

Use this link to find more details or to book your tamariki in.
https://info.health.nz/locations/northland/community-clinics/b4-school-check

11/07/2025

We had an awesome day hanging out at the Hauora Tamariki Festival last weekend.

We love being a part of these community events along side our whānau.

Kensington Health is locally owned and operated and whānau wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.

03/07/2025

🩵Family and Whānau Carer Workshop (FREE and online)

Understanding “Challenging Behaviours”
People living with dementia are often seen as having “challenging behaviours”. In these two sessions we discuss the reasons WHY a person may be reacting with “challenging behaviours”.

📅 Session 1: Monday, 14 July 2025 | 🕖 7–8pm
📅 Session 2: Monday, 21 July 2025 | 🕖 7–8pm

𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
What factors can influence behaviours
We will learn what can influence the behaviour of a person living with dementia, and see the world from the person living with dementia's perspective.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀
In essence all behaviours are the person with dementia trying to communicate a message or an unmet need. We will work through a case scenario to try to understand what a person may be telling us, which in turn will help us best support the person.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
We will discuss our approach and communication strategies to best support a person living with dementia.

Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/aAVnGk7WGA

Session access links:
Session 1: Monday, 14 July 2025 | 🕖 7–8pm
https://tinyurl.com/alznorthfamcarew14725
Session 2: Monday, 21 July 2025 | 🕖 7–8pm
https://tinyurl.com/alznorthfamcarew21725

For more info, contact:
09 438 7771 or email northland@alzheimers.org.nz

03/07/2025

Are you looking for a new Whanau General Practice?

Our books are OPEN, all welcome!

Why Choose Kensington Health?

-We offer comprehensive General Practice Services with a holistic and inclusive focus.

-We are a large experienced team made up of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, an Extended Care Paramedic, Health Coaches and a Health Improvement Practioner.

-We offer same day acute appointments via a triage system (conditions apply).

- We are in a convenient location, located in the Kensington Health Hub. Free parking in the complex carpark. Bus stop on corner and locky docks for bikes on site.


How to Enrol?

📞 Call us today at 094379070
💻 enrol on our website using the QR code
📍 Drop by our practice at 8 Kensington Ave


Nau mai haere mai!

01/07/2025

See you there!! This Saturday 5th of July.

*tickets now sold out!

01/07/2025

This month is all about Tamariki!

Did you know, one of the most important things you can do to support your child's development is to play with them!

Play creates the neural pathways in our brain that help us emotionally regulate and learn all throughout our lives.

Keep an eye on our page for upcoming events and information to support your tamariki.

24/06/2025

Has your 2 to 4year old had their Meningococcal B vaccinations?

If they haven't had 2 doses of MenB/Bexsero vaccine, they need to be booked in before Friday 4th of July to receive their 2 doses of this vaccine for free.

Meningococcal disease is a nasty bacterial infection. It can cause 2 very serious illnesses — meningitis and blood poisoning. These complications can cause permanent disability, deafness or death.

Please check your child's plunket book or call and speak to a nurse if you are unsure if your child needs a MenB vaccination.

24/06/2025

As we reflect on Matariki, lots of feelings can come up.

Some of these feelings may look like grief and loss.

There are services available to help provide you information and support
Check out this website here https://www.griefcentre.org.nz/

Our Health Improvement Practioner and Health coaches are also an amazing point of contact to help support you with your grief. Call us to book a free appointment with them.