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AWHI Healthy Homes Initiative

He kāinga ora, he tīmatanga pai
Healthy homes give tamariki the best start in life

Many illnesses, including acute rheumatic fever and respiratory tract infections, are linked to poorly ventilated, cold, damp and overcrowded homes. These illnesses particularly affect tamariki. Whānau who live in healthy homes are less likely to be exposed to these preventable illnesses.

AWHI is a free initiative that works to improve housing conditions for whānau in South Auckland and Waikato.

At the heart of the AWHI programme is equipping whānau with the skills, confidence and knowledge to create homes that are healthy, safe, warm and dry. The AWHI team achieves this by connecting whānau with local service and community providers who offer assistance ranging from minor repairs, access to resources like bedding, curtains and heaters to providing advice, support and education.

AWHI makes a difference to the hauora of whānau in South Auckland. The programme has successfully contributed to decreased hospitalisations for respiratory tract illness with whānau themselves reporting less sickness in their homes overall.

“Thank you for our beds, we love them!”

AWHI fact file

Where is AWHI located?

The AWHI programme provides service to whānau in the South Auckland and Waikato regions. See where AWHI operates.

Do whānau have to be enrolled with a National Hauora Coalition general practice?

No.

What is the eligible age-range for the AWHI programme?

Whānau who live in homes with tamariki and/or rangitahi between the ages of 0-19 may be eligible for the AWHI programme. Hapū māmā (pregnant mothers) may also be eligible.

How do whānau access the AWHI programme?

Whānau can access AWHI by being referred to us by a hospital, general practice, midwife, supplier (such as Habitat for Humanity), or they can refer themselves by getting in touch directly. Whānau can also refer other whānau.

AWHI Tāmaki Makarau on Facebook

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Insulation stops heat escaping from the house. In general, the better insulated a home is, the more it will retain heat. This means:

🏠 It will usually cost less to heat the property
🏠 The property will be drier
🏠 The property will be less prone to mould.

For more information on the healthy homes standards, please visit https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/healthy-homes/Image attachment

Insulation stops heat escaping from the house. In general, the better insulated a home is, the more it will retain heat. This means:

🏠 It will usually cost less to heat the property
🏠 The property will be drier
🏠 The property will be less prone to mould.

For more information on the healthy homes standards, please visit www.tenancy.govt.nz/healthy-homes/
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3 months ago
Do you use your heat pump? Come along to Avondale Racecourse TOMORROW to kōrero with our kaimahi about how to make your whare warmer, drier and healthier.

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Do you use your heat pump? Come along to Avondale Racecourse TOMORROW to kōrero with our kaimahi about how to make your whare warmer, drier and healthier.

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AWHI Waikato on Facebook

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AWHI Waikato is a free service within the National Hauora Coalition who aims to support whānau.

Noticing someone acting out of character. Check out the ALEC Model and keep in touch with ya mates :)
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Noticing someone acting out of character. Check out the ALEC Model and keep in touch with ya mates 🙂
#movember #mensmentalhealth #hauorahinengaro
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2 weeks ago
Kia ora e te iwi!!!

Our whanau at WISE Charitable Trust have their annual Toy Drive happening from the 13th of November to 13th of December. Please see all information in post below :)

Kia ora e te iwi!!!

Our whanau at WISE Charitable Trust have their annual Toy Drive happening from the 13th of November to 13th of December. Please see all information in post below 🙂It is finally time for our annual Kirihimete toy drive! 🎅🎄

This time of the year can be so exciting for many Tamariki, but also disheartening for others. It is our mission to be able to gift toys to as many Tamariki living in hardship as we can, and with your help we can try and make this possible!

We are also donating to the Childrens ward at Taranaki Base Hospital this year, so for their health and safety we ask to prioritize donating brand-new toys 🥰

If you would like to donate some brand new or unused toys and games to contribute to our toy drive, the drop off points are here at our WISE office - 97 Mould Street Waitara or alternatively The Junction on Colson Road.
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Helpful links

Tāmaki Makaurau

Email us: referrals@awhi.co.nz

Visit our Tāmaki Makaurau AWHI Facebook page

Visit our Tāmaki Makaurau AWHI Instagram page

Information for service providers

Waikato

Email our Waikato team: referralswko@awhi.co.nz

Visit our Waikato AWHI Facebook page

Visit our Waikato AWHI Instagram page

Information for service providers

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