The Village Family Medical

10/11/2025

Dear Valued Patients,

Please note our operating hours for tomorrow (Tuesday 11th Nov) is 8am - 5pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Many thanks,
The Village Family Medical

29/10/2025

To our dear patients,
We thank you for your continued support and for allowing us to be part of your wellbeing team.
Exciting news !!!

On the 3rd of November we are relocating to new premises and rebranding to better suit the new location.
Whilst we are sad to leave Elstree after so many years, we are also very excited to be able to offer more services that will go with bigger, newer premises.

Our name and address are changing, but you will receive care from the same dedicated team with the addition of another nurse, and, over time, another GP.

We are confident we will be able to offer you more services and more appointment availability within a short timeframe.
So…

Our New Name:
The Village Family Medical
Our New Address:
Building S1, 265 Morrin Road Saint Johns Auckland
A map of the new location is attached. Plenty of parking (2 hours free parking).

Kind regards,
Elstree Ave Family Drs—The Village Family Medical Team.

08/10/2025

STRONG FOUNDATIONS
Parenting with confidence to build a strong whānau 💚

Join us for a FREE 4-week practical and supportive parenting course designed to help you:
✨ Build deeper connections with your tamariki
✨ Strengthen your whānau
✨ Parent with confidence and aroha

Learn real strategies to nurture your child’s wellbeing while also looking after your own. Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums or just want to parent with more intention and calm — this course is for you. 🌿

🗓 Starts 13th October
📅 Mondays | 10am – 12:30pm
📍 Glen Innes Family Centre, 122 Elstree Ave, Glen Innes

📧 Register: staci@gifc.org.nz
📞 0800 443 221
🌐 www.gifc.org.nz

Let’s grow confident, connected whānau — together. 💫

08/09/2025

02/09/2025

Workshop on this THURSDAY!!!!!!!

Does your child struggle with worry, meltdowns, sleepless nights, or constant reassurance-seeking? You’re not alone — and support is here.

Join us for a practical workshop designed to help parents understand anxiety, spot the signs, and gain simple strategies to guide children and teens through challenges with confidence.

📅 Thursday 4th September
🕖 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
📍 Hosted by Glen Innes Family Centre

✨ Event Highlights:
✔ Understand what anxiety is & why it happens
✔ Learn effective coping tools
✔ Recognize the signs with confidence
✔ Know when & where to get help

💌 Register today: staci@gifc.org.nz
| 🌐 www.gifc.org.nz
| ☎ 0800 443 221

Let’s raise calmer kids — and feel more confident as parents.

18/08/2025

18/08/2025

🧱 Strong Foundations – Parenting with Confidence 🧱

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual… but it can come with support. 💛

If you’ve ever wondered…
➡️ “Am I doing this right?”
➡️ “How do I set healthy boundaries?”
➡️ “How do I stay calm when things get tough?”

…then Strong Foundations is for you.

This 4-week course is all about:
✨ Building stronger connections with your tamariki
✨ Parenting with more confidence and aroha
✨ Supporting your child’s wellbeing (and your own!)
✨ Learning practical strategies you can use straight away

📅 Starts Monday 25 August
🕙 10am–12.30pm
📍 Glen Innes Family Centre, 122 Elstree Ave, Glen Innes

📧 staci@gifc.org.nz | 📞 0800 443 221 | 🌐 www.gifc.org.nz

Let’s grow confident parents, connected whānau, and strong foundations together.

13/08/2025

2025 Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) - hosted by Auckland PHO

They offer a range of free DSME workshops, available both via Zoom and in-person. The Zoom sessions are delivered as a four-week series, with one session per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings from 7:00–8:15pm, depending on the month).

Each week covers a specific topic:
• Week One: Introduction to diabetes
• Week Two: Preventing complications, understanding common tests (e.g. HbA1c), and answering medication-related questions
• Week Three: Nutrition, including food labelling
• Week Four: Physical activity, stress, and diabetes-related emotional wellbeing

Speak to your nurse or Dr if interested.
Alternatively, contact Auckland PHO via details in poster.

Malo,
Elstree Ave Family Drs Team.

06/08/2025

🌟 Starting tomorrow! 🌟

Our Parenting Support Group for Whānau kicks off Thursday night and there’s still time to join!

If you're feeling overwhelmed and want a safe, supportive space to reflect, connect, and grow as a parent or caregiver, this group is for you. 💚

🗓 Starts Thursday 7th August
7:00–8:30 PM
📍 122 Elstree Ave, Glen Innes

We’ll explore emotional wellbeing, simple parenting tools, self-compassion, and the power of community. Come as you are — you're welcome here.

📩 Register: staci@gifc.org.nz
📞 0800 443 221 | 🌐 www.gifc.org.nz.

06/08/2025

If you're heading to the Pacific Islands, take extra care - dengue fever cases are soaring, with Samoa reporting over 2,000 cases since April.

New Zealand has seen a sharp rise in travellers returning with dengue, especially from Samoa. In Auckland alone, July saw 34 confirmed cases - up from just 5 last year.

Planning a trip? Protect yourself:
✅ Wear light-coloured, long-sleeve clothing
✅ Use insect repellent with DEET (check info.health.nz for details on appropriate strength as it depends on whether you're an adult or a child)
✅ Avoid swampy areas or standing water
✅ Sleep under mosquito nets or in screened rooms

Older adults and young children are especially at risk of severe illness. Stay safe and follow local health advice.

Learn more: http://spr.ly/6189feKXz

17/07/2025

.🧱💚 Build Strong Foundations for a Stronger Whānau 💚🧱
Parenting isn’t always easy — but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us for Strong Foundations, a 4-week supportive course designed to help you connect deeply with your tamariki, strengthen your whānau, and parent with confidence and calm. 🌟

Learn how to:
💬 Communicate more effectively
💖 Parent with intention, aroha & resilience

Whether you're a first-time parent or just looking for extra tools and support, this is your space to grow and feel empowered. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

🗓️ Starts 21st July
🕙 Mondays | 10am–12:30pm
📍 122 Elstree Ave, Glen Innes

✨ Free to attend – All welcome!
📧 Register: staci@gifc.org.nz
📞 0800 443 221 | 🌐 www.gifc.org.nz

Let’s build solid parenting foundations – together. 🏡