Hei Oranga, meaning to have wellbeing, is the primary mental health and wellbeing service within Te Manu Toroa. Kaimahi support whanau of all ages enrolled in the TMT GP Clinics who may require awhi tautoko for their health and wellbeing. The team is made up of clinical and non-clinical Kaimahi who work therapeutically towards whanau led wellbeing goals. Hei Oranga Kaimahi can provide regular therapeutic support or on the day brief intervention depending on the need of the whanau. Appointments are free and can be made through the Clinic, alongside your GP/Nurse or as a self-referral (see our contact us tab). The Hei Oranga Team is made up of: Wellbeing Clinician Clinical role providing therapeutic intervention (1 hour) of up to 6 sessions for whānau presenting with mild – moderate mental health needs. This role works with youth (10-18yrs) and adults (19+). Whānau require referral to access this service. Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) Clinical role delivering immediate, on the day, brief behavioural intervention (30mins max) to support mental health and wellbeing. There is no age criteria or maximum number of visits. Whānau can book directly through the GP clinic the same as any other medical appointment. Health Coaches Non-clinical role that works collaboratively with whānau towards their wellbeing goals. This encompasses all areas of hauora not just mental health and can be delivered within the GP clinic, community settings and groups such as fitness. Whānau can book directly through the GP clinic the same as any other medical appoinment.