IMOKO Health Services

30/03/2021

17/03/2021

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16/02/2021

Introducing our newest member to the MOKO Foundation whānau, Karangatai Piripi. Karangatai will this year be filling the position of the Tā Hekenukumaingaiwi Puhipi internship, a position dedicated to the late Sir Hek Busby who blessed our whare rangahau as a patron. She started off her week last week at the annual Maurice Wilkins Centre Science symposium.

Takina ake ra te taitara ki Motu Kokako
whataha ia ra te tikitiki o Tutemahurangi
He manu kawe i nga kii ki roto o pou e rua
Nga kohu e tatao i runga o Rakaumangamanga
Kei tahuna tapu te riri e
Whai Mai ra ki au

Ko Karangatai Piripi toku ingoa, he uri whakaheke no Manaia raua ko Tumoana, ko Ngati Wai raua ko Te Rarawa oku iwi. Ko Tokowhati Piripi raua Ko Laura Teina Piripi oku matua. My name is Karangatai Piripi, I am a decent of Manaia and Tumoana. Growing up, my mum always prioritised Te Ao Maori and made this the centre of our home, this is where I learnt my morals and values, so from a young age I was taught, manaki tangata, aroha Te tahi ki Te tahi. I went though kohanga reo and carried on to kura kaupapa. These values were reiterated as I learnt to apply them in my everyday life. I live by the teachings and values I learnt during this time of my life these are the things that make me, me.

My connection to Te Ao Maori has been the foundation of my learning throughout my life. I always watched my grandma she was a servant and so is my mum, they taught us that there is no greater joy in life then giving service. I think my goals reflect my values and the person I want to become. I want to help people. I nga tau e heke mai nei e hiahia ana ahau ki Te haere ki Te whare wananga. I want to go to university and study a health pathway in hopes that one day I’ll be able to come home and serve my hapuri.

Waharoa Ki Te Toi Ta Hekenukumaingaiwi Puhipi intern is an opportunity to explore my career pathways within my own community. This is an opportunity to be reflective of Te Ao Maori in a work environment. I hope to make long lasting connections with people I come to know to maybe show them how rewarding it is to serve others.

- Karangatai

14/02/2021

COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL UPDATE

From 11:59pm tonight, Auckland moves to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. The measures will remain in place for three days until midnight Wednesday.

They will be reviewed on a 24-hour basis and we will provide regular updates.

This is a response to the latest community outbreak in Auckland which is currently under investigation. We don’t yet have a complete picture of the potential source of the infection and spread. Accordingly, we have chosen to respond with a high degree of caution because of the possibility that this might be one of the new more transmissible strains of COVID-19.

Three days will give us time to gather further information on the source, and undertake further testing, as well as breaking any chains of transmission if the virus is present wider in the community.

We have planned for the likelihood of further community outbreaks and have activated our national resurgence plan. We have stamped out the virus before and we can do it again.

AUCKLAND ADVICE

We are asking that people in Auckland stay home, and work and study from home if possible. For information on the Auckland boundary, please see our website: https://covid19.govt.nz/travel-and-the-border/travel-within-new-zealand/regional-travel/auckland-boundary-description-for-alert-level-3/

Travel in and out of Auckland is restricted to essential travel only - otherwise you must stay in the region. If you must leave home, keep a 2-metre distance from others and wear a face covering if possible.

If you are an Aucklander, you can travel to Auckland to return home. But you should not travel out of the region unless you have to. This is vital to us getting on top of the situation.

Please follow instructions from public health officials, and if asked to get a test or self-isolate please do so. If you have symptoms, get tested. It is free. Call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.

Children should learn at home if possible. Early learning centres and schools in Auckland are open for children whose parents have to go to work and have no care giver arrangements, particularly essential workers.

Businesses can open, but cannot offer services that involve close personal contact, unless it is a supermarket, primary produce retailer, pharmacy, petrol station, or hardware store providing goods to trade customers, or if it is an emergency or critical situation.

Public venues must close. This includes libraries, museums, cinemas, food courts, gyms, pools, playgrounds and markets.

Gatherings of up to 10 people are allowed for wedding services, funerals, and tangihanga only. Physical distancing must be maintained.

Please see our website for reminders on life at Alert Level 3: https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-3/

REST OF NEW ZEALAND

The rest of New Zealand needs to remain vigilant. This means stay home if you’re sick or vulnerable, wash your hands regularly and well, and use the NZ COVID Tracer app by scanning QR codes and keeping your Bluetooth turned on in the app, or sign in if you can’t use the app.

Businesses and schools remain open but public health guidance including physical distancing and record keeping need to be maintained.

Hospitality businesses must keep groups of customers separated, seated, and served by a single person with a maximum of 100 people at a time.

Mass gatherings will need to be limited to 100 people. Gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed for wedding services, funerals, and tangihanga.

Keep physical distancing of 2 metres from people you don’t know when out in public. Keep 1 metre physical distancing in controlled environments like workplaces, where practical. Wear a mask or a face covering if physical distancing is difficult.

Please see our website for reminders on life at Alert Level 2: https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/

TESTING

Testing centres across Auckland reported strong demand for testing this afternoon. All testing locations in Auckland are available on the Auckland Regional Public Health Service website (https://www.arphs.health.nz/public-health-topics/covid-19/where-to-get-tested/), on Healthpoint and at www.covid19.govt.nz

It’s important the right people can get access to testing — so please don’t rush to a centre if you are well, or if you weren’t at one of the locations of interest. We are anticipating high demand at our COVID-19 testing sites and delays are possible, so our request is to please be patient.

If you have symptoms but have not been to a location of interest stay home and call Healthline for advice.

19/01/2021

Hari Tau Hau & Happy New Year Whanau!

We are back up & running after the Christmas & New Year break.

There are a few new changes coming to iMOKO this year.

First off, we have moved offices in Kaitaia from Far North Pharmacy to a new office space in the Arcade by the surf shop, we are now located at 88 commerce street & we are the office right down the back of the Arcade. You will see our sign out on the street.
We will be open for Walk-ins for children 0-19 years FROM Monday the 25th January & we are open 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Keep an eye out for more changes coming to iMOKO soon!

10/01/2021

Tēnā koutou katoa

Te tumanako kua ea pai ai ngā mahi o te hararei, a inaianei kua hoki ora ai ki ngā kainga me ngā mahi o tēnei tau hou.

For all highschool leavers that are confirmed to attend a tertiary institute this year to pursue a health or science related pathway, we have scholarships available.

The criteria for this application are for:
- Māori
- Highschool leavers
- Must have a connection to Te Taitokerau (whakapapa, grown up, or residing in Northland)
- Have a passion for science, Health and Māori health equity

For applications or questions please email: cosullivan@themokofoundation.com

22/12/2020

Message from the CEO - Tracy MacFarlane: On behalf of the Moko Foundation we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We would also like to thank you all for your continued support this year.

Please find a few safety tips to keep your children and family safe during the holidays:

Tip 1 - Ensure your children have your full attention and are no further than an arms lengths away when playing near water.
Tip 2 - Ensure your children are in an appropriate car restraint when travelling in vehicles.
Tip 3 - Ensure adequate supervision with children’s toys to prevent accidental consumption of batteries.
Tip 4 - Ensure to turn your mobile phones or enable drive mode to prevent driver distraction.

14/12/2020

Kia Ora everyone,

The iMOKO Team will be on Holiday from the 19th December 2020 to the 10th January 2021.
If you need medical advice or services please visit your local GP or contact the Healthline free on 0800 611 116.

We look forward to sharing with you the new & exciting things happening in the New Year with the iMOKO programme.

Meri Kirihimete me te hari Tau Hou!

10/11/2020

Eczema!

Kia Ora Whanau!

Here is a basic poster about Eczema & how to notice/spot if it is getting infected.

Infected eczema can be extremely painful & cause discomfort for children.

Staying on top of your childs eczema with creams can help prevent it from getting infected.

Feel free to distribute the poster to schools, centres, Kohanga.

Get in touch with us if you need any advice or treatment for your child!
Email: Support@imoko.com
Phone: 0508 44 66 56

08/10/2020

Kia Ora everyone,

With everything changing in the Health System due to COVID, we at iMOKO are undergoing some exciting new changes & we need YOUR help. The opinion & thoughts of our supporters are very important to us & our work.

These new changes coming include rebranding and a new and improved app that has additional safety features, ability for parents to put in cases from home and faster referral pathways to external providers.

With rebranding we are wanting to know which new name you think suits best to replace iMOKO. We will still continue to offer the services we do but will be under a new name.

Please vote below with the name you think best suits!

The options are:
iAwhi or iAwhina
This represents what we aim to offer with our service which is to Awhi or Awhina which means to help & support children & families in Health & Wellbeing.

Thank you all & we appreciated it very much.

CLICK THE BELOW TO VOTE!

Click the image to voice your opinion!