Seven free health checks for children from four weeks to three years, focusing on growth and family support.

Tamariki Ora / Well Child Nursing

Te Kāika's Tamariki Ora service provides essential support for your child's early years. Our experienced nurses work alongside whānau to ensure every child grows up healthy, strong, and connected to their cultural identity.

Service available at:
Dunedin Ōamaru
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What is Tamariki Ora?

Tamariki Ora is a whānau-focused service built around seven free health checks from four weeks to three years.

It offers:
  • Health screening and promotion
  • Education and guidance
  • Ongoing whānau support

Families can self-refer to this service or be referred by a lead maternity carer, midwife, or other professional services.

Our Well Child Services

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Parenting Support

We provide guidance for whānau on:

  • Feeding and nutrition advice
  • Sleep support strategies
  • Behaviour management tips
  • Safety information for home and play
  • Developmental milestones tracking
  • Access to parenting resources
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Immunisation Services

Our immunisation programme includes:

  • Scheduled vaccinations for all ages
  • Catch-up immunisations if needed
  • Vaccine information and safety monitoring
  • Record-keeping and reminders to keep your child on track
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Growth and Development Support

Comprehensive guidance on:

  • Nutritional needs for growing tamariki
  • Physical development milestones
  • Language development support
  • Social skills and peer interactions
  • Emotional wellbeing and resilience
  • Early learning milestones

What To Expect

Culturally Responsive Care

We honour and integrate:
  • Kaupapa Māori values and tikanga
  • Traditional practices alongside modern healthcare
  • Cultural preferences and language needs
  • Whānau traditions and community connections

Well Child Visits

We offer regular check-ups at:
  • Birth to 6 weeks
  • 8-10 weeks
  • 3-4 months
  • 5-7 months
  • 9-12 months
  • 15-18 months
  • 2-3 years

Whānau-Centered Approach

We offer care that is:
  • Inclusive of the whole whānau
  • Culturally safe and respectful
  • Available for home visits if needed
  • Ongoing with consistent support and follow-ups

Explore our All Services

For additional support, check out our full range of medical and social services.

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