We provide residential and vocational support to clients, known as tangata, as well as out of family respite care, caregiver support, high and complex needs support, and choices in community living.
With offices in Auckland (Tamaki Makarau), Whangarei (Taitokerau), Hamilton (Kirikiriroa), and the Christchurch (Otautahi), we are empowering tangata all over the country. As the largest kaupapa Maori Disability Support Service, our worldview encompasses everyone – we believe in caring for anyone with intellectual impairments or mental illness who needs support.
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Disabled Māori Undecided about the Covid-19 Vaccination
Get Vaccinated! That’s the message from the team of staff and clients at Te Roopu Taurima. The vaccine is safe. Vaccinated people are less likely to infect others or end up in hospital or die if they catch the virus. Being vaccinated helps keep yourself and your whānau safe, especially children who are not able to be vaccinated.
Vaccinated people will have more freedom to mix and mingle with friends and whānau. Fully vaccinated people can use their Vaccine Pass to access activities, events and facilities that unvaccinated people will have restricted access to.
Te Roopu Taurima launches the ‘Werohia mō to whanau /Do it for your whānau’ campaign on Friday 3 December – International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness for disabled people and their carers/ whānau on the importance of getting vaccinated through a series of seven individual videos and a montage video of key messages from all the participants. Clients, a whānau member and staff of Te Roopu Taurima feature in the videos. The videos are in English with Te Reo Māori subtitles, New Zealand Sign Language and with English subtitles. The videos will be supplemented by a series of online ecards highlighting a key message from each of the participants, in nine different languages.
Click ‘play’ on the image below to watch the Campaign’s ‘Get Vaccinated Montage’ in English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
Remember to click on the [ ] icon at the bottom right of the image to watch using a full screen.
Click ‘play’ on the image below to watch the Campaign’s ‘Get Vaccinated Montage’ in English with subtitles.
Remember to click on the [ ] icon at the bottom right of the image to watch using a full screen.
Click ‘play’ on the image below to watch the Campaign’s ‘Get Vaccinated Montage’ in English with NZ Sign Language translation.
Remember to click on the [ ] icon at the bottom right of the image to watch using a full screen.
Notice: Covid Protection Framework (CPF) – The Traffic Light System
Click on the WHĀNAU: Panui for whānau of tāngata tab for the latest update.
The Traffic Light System will be in place on 3 December 2021. There are three levels – Green, Orange and Red.
While the rules differ for certain groups at all levels there are some things that are the same at each level, wearing face coverings and keeping track of your movements. We can also visit friends and whānau at each level. The levels will be reviewed on Monday 13 December 2021. Whatever levels are confirmed on 13 December will stay in place until another review on 17 January 2022.
For Te Roopu Taurima this means:
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You can continue to get updates on our Facebook Page (click here).
The health and safety of the people Te Roopu Taurima supports (tāngata) and kaimahi is our top priority. We are closely monitoring and following official advice from the Ministry of Health. The Senior Management Team will distribute regular information for kaimahi, tāngata and their whānau. This page provides access to Panui for the whānau of tangata:
2020 Updates:
This page provides you quick access to key documents and information relating to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The links include access to published updates and resources, Te Roopu Taurima processes during a pandemic and General advice and information.
Covid-19 Related:
Te Roopu Taurima Related Resources:
General Advice and Information:
This tab is currently under development
Ko ta te Roopu Taurima he kaupapa Maori, e whakau ana te rangatiratanga mo tatou katoa i runga i nga tikanga o tena o tena o tena
Te Roopu Taurima is a kaupapa Maori organisation determined to make a real difference by supporting whanau to live great lives in their own way
Ma te ngakau tapatahi ka tutuki – ma nga tangata, ma nga tauwhirotanga, ka puawai te apopo nui
Success through unity – great people, great support, a great tomorrow
Our strategy is built upon our core values, Nga Matapono – together, these underpin everything we say and do as Te Roopu Taurima, individually and collectively.
Whakapono – Trust
Tumanako – Action
Aroha – Kindness
Panekiretanga – Excellence
Rangatiratanga mo tatou katoa i runga i nga tikanga o tena, o tena, o tena
Ensuring empowerment and self-determination regardless of disability, age, gender, race or status
