Here Toitū

Here Toitū is a support service that works alongside you to help improve your health and wellbeing. The programme is a key partnership between National Hauora Coalition, the Ministry of Social Development, ProCare Network Limited and Pegasus Health (Canterbury) and Think Hauora (Midcentral District).

Any whānau enrolled in Here Toitū is supported by a dedicated support team which includes a kaimanaaki, the general practice team and a Ministry of Social Development Kaitohutohu (Case Manager).

It is free, voluntary and takes a holistic approach in providing you support for up to 12 months.

Here Toitū Standard

Here Toitū Standard supports people who are unable to work due to a health condition or disability to improve their wellbeing by empowering them to determine their own goals and aspirations and take steps towards engagement in meaningful, sustainable employment, learning, caring or volunteering.

To be able to join Here Toitū you must be:

• 18 - 64 years old
• Enrolled in a participating general practice
• Receiving a main benefit with a work capacity medical certificate or have applied for one

Responding Early

A new addition to Here Toitū, Responding Early can support you if you are in employment, and are at risk of losing your job due to a health condition or disability, to help manage your health and wellbeing, so you can retain your employment.

To be able to join Here Toitū you must be:

• 16 - 64 years old
• Enrolled in a participating general practice
• Working full/part-time and managing a health condition or disability that is impacting the ability to work