Raumano Health Trust



63 Egmont Street
P O Box 57
PATEA

Phone: 06 273 6010
Fax: 06 273 6012

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RAUMANO HEALTH TRUST
"Out of Darkness, Into the Light"

"Take up the challenge, Persevere with determination, And you can overcome all obstacles"

"He moana puke e ekengia e te waka"

Mission Statement:

To strive to be the leader of quality Maori Health Services.

What is Raumano?

Raumano Trust is a Charitable Trust that provides an effective, safe quality kaupapa Maori service for people (both maori and non-maori) of all ages within South Taranaki.

Raumano is committed to empowering individuals and whanau/families in decisions towards wellness and educating the wider community in issues of mental health.

Our Team Consists Of:

Whanuau Ora Kuia Koroua Kaimahi - Kaumatua / Elderly:

The Resource Manager provides day programmes for Kaumatua / Elderly that consist of health support and education sessions such as asthma, diabetes, nutrition, exercise, mobility, mirimiri, breast screening, health management plans. Other programmes include crafts, shopping days, games and hikoi/trips.

Child and Adolescent Specialist Social Worker:

The Child and Adolescent Worker works with young people up to the age of 18. Services offered range from individual therapy to education for the community in regards to maintaining Oranga Tangata - People Wellness.

Tamariki Rangatahi Specialist:

The Tamariki and Rangatahi Specialist works with young people up to the age of 18. We provide sessions which can include assessment, education or therapy for a range of issues that may hinder growth for Tamariki/children Rangatahi/young persons in the areas of home, school, family and community.

Consumer Advocate & Peer Support Worker:

The role of the Consumer Advocate is to inform:

  • Individuals and their whanau / family of their rights
  • Of access to appropriate services
  • The best course of action, assist in conflict / crisis resolution
  • The use of medication and the effects
  • Other available therapies
  • Access to and identification of community Mental Health Services
  • The Mental health Act and its implications

Early Intervention / First Time Psychosis Worker:

The Early Intervention Worker works with individuals and families providing early intervention and prevention strategies to those diagnosed with first time psychosis or those at risk of developing a mental illness.

Provision of support and linking with resources are encouraged, including maintaining a level of wellness and meeting needs of the person with a focus towards recovery.

Alcohol & Drug Worker

Our drug & alcohol counselor can assist you to identify areas in your life that have been affected by the use of substances. He/she can then assist you to make and maintain (any) changes (you may make).

This includes : Education, counseling, referrals to inpatient treatment and detox services, and seeing someone in the cultural setting for the individual.

Meaningful Activities

To Assist people within South Taranaki who have or have had a psychiatric disability by encouraging social interaction, and life skills that will enhance wellbeing

This includes: Crafts, cooking, literacy, fund raising, events and many other activities of individual choice.

What we do:

We can assist you with a wide range of support based on individual requirements:

  • Self care
  • Cultural intervention
  • Whanau support
  • Cultural needs assessment
  • Whanau / Family Support
  • Kaumatua / Elderly Day Programmes
  • Linking with other services
  • Meaningful activity
    • Bone Carving
    • Others of individual choice
  • Health promotion dealing with
    • Anger
    • Self Esteem
    • Stress / Conflict
    • Discrimination
    • Depression
    • Bullying
    • At Risk Behaviour
    • Rules and Personal Responsibility
    • Psychosis
    • Self Harm
    • Maintaining Wellness

Who can use the service?:

Raumano Trust services are available to individuals, whanau /families or groups who seek information or assistance to enhance their wellbeing.

If you would like to know more about us and what we may offer you, please contact us at:

63 Egmont Street, P O Box 57, PATEA
Phone: (06) 273 6010, Fax: (06) 273 6012
Email: reception@raumanotrust.co.nz
Contact: Mihi Kahu