Well. Now. | Mauri Ora!

Across Auckland, many GP clinics and medical centres now have new team members dedicated to supporting you and your whanau with health and wellbeing.

These teams include Health Improvement Practitioners, Health Coaches, and Awhi Ora Support Workers. Their services are free and provide practical support when you need it.

Where to access? 

What you can get help with

Services are tailored to your needs and may include support to:
  • Feel better if you're feeling down, angry, confused, or exhausted
  • Cut back on drinking or drug use, and manage the harm it's causing
  • Build skills to cope with what life throws at you
  • Manage a long-term health condition or disability
  • Talk through relationships, grief, or loneliness​
  • Feel more connected to the people and supports around you
  • Find your way to other community services that can help

What people say

Health Improvement Practitioner
I mentioned to my doctor I hadn't been coping, and 15 minutes later I was sitting with the HIP. I didn't have to wait weeks or explain myself twice.
Health Coach
We didn't just talk once and leave it there. Over a few appointments we worked out a plan for my diabetes that actually fit my life, and he kept checking in.
Awhi Ora 
She met me at the community centre. We sorted out my budget and got my housing application moving. It felt like I had someone in my corner.