Ōamaru Pacific Island Trust

Services available include:

Community and whānau support

Culturally responsive support to help individuals and families connect with services and settle into life in Ōamaru.
Community outreach and navigation support, including assistance with accessing health, social and government services.

Health and wellbeing support

Non‑clinical and clinical health outreach delivered in culturally grounded ways.
Wellbeing support for individuals and whānau, including support during times of change or challenge.
Delivery of Te Ama pre and post crisis mental health support in partnership with Te Hā o Maru (see Te Hā listing).

Education, employment and training

Employment and training support, including career guidance and pathway planning.
Education outreach and learning support to build skills, confidence and participation in education.

Youth and community development

Youth mentoring and leadership development.
Delivery of programmes that strengthen cultural identity, community connection and resilience.

Community connection and capability building

Programmes and initiatives that strengthen cultural connection, celebrate Pacific identity and support community capability.
Collaboration with local services and partners to support coordinated, community‑led responses.

Location

22–26 Ribble Street, Oamaru 9400 View Map

0800 674 247