Whānau Pakari
Whānau Pakari is a 12-month community-based, family-centred programme for tamariki and rangatahi aged 4 to 16. It helps them and their whānau to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes in a supportive environment.
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Contact us
Contact the healthy lifestyles coordinator on:
- email: whanaupakari@tdhb.org.nzexternal link
- phone: 06 753 6139external link extn 8729
- mobile: 027 217 9258.external link
How the programme works
The programme involves the whole whānau to support their child or teenager. The programme includes:
- one to one family support and group sessions
- physical fitness assessments and fun weekly physical activity sessions
- cooking sessions and virtual supermarket tours
- input from a dietitian, psychologist and healthy lifestyles coordinator
- specialised workshops and activity sessions
- medical and growth checks.
Referral information
You can self-refer or your healthcare provider can refer you.