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 hear Ripa’s message (kaimahi of Te Roopu Taurima) in English with Te Reo Māori subtitles as part of the Campaign.
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 hear Ripa’s message (kaimahi of Te Roopu Taurima) in English with English subtitles as part of the Campaign.
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 hear Ripa’s message (kaimahi of Te Roopu Taurima) in English with NZ Sign Language translation as part of the Campaign.
Remember to click on the [ ] icon at the bottom right of the image to watch using a full screen.
Provided below are links to the Campaign’s video message from Peihana (kaimahi of Te Roopu Taurima)
English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
English with English subtitles.
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.
Provided below are links to the Campaign’s video message from Tautala (kaimahi of Te Roopu Taurima)
English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
English with English subtitles.
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.
Provided below are links to the Campaign’s video message from the Manawhakahaere/CEO, Tania Thomas:
English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
English with English subtitles.
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.
Provided below are links to the Campaign’s video message to whānau from Ani and Te Rina:
English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
English with English subtitles.
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.
Provided below are links to the Campaign’s video message from Lauren:
English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
English with English subtitles.
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.
Provided below are links to the Campaign’s video message from Natasha:
English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
English with English subtitles.
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.
Provided below are links to the Campaign’s original montage launch video:
English with Te Reo Māori subtitles.
English with English subtitles.
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.
The digital postcard resources below were developed by Te Roopu Taurima as part of the ‘Werohia mō to whanau / Do it for your whānau’ campaign. The resources are available in nine different languages, based on key messages taken from each of the videos created.
Natasha’s key message in – English, Te Reo Māori, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Niuean, Hindi, Chinese
Lauren’s message key message in – English, Te Reo Māori, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Niuean, Hindi, Chinese
Ani and Te Rina’s key message in – English, Te Reo Māori, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Niuean, Hindi, Chinese
Manawhakahaere, Tania’s key message in – English, Te Reo Māori, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Niuean, Hindi, Chinese
Kaimahi, Peihana’s message in – English, Te Reo Māori, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Niuean, Hindi, Chinese
Kaimahi, Tautala’s message in – English, Te Reo Māori, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Niuean, Hindi, Chinese
Kaimahi, Ripa’s message in – English, Te Reo Māori, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, Niuean, Hindi, Chinese
Notice: Covid Protection Framework (CPF) – The Traffic Light System
Remember to click on the WHĀNAU: Panui tab to access a copy of the latest pānui for whānau of tāngata update.
Yesterday the Prime Minister announced Government’s Omicron preparedness plan and the following actions have been decided:
The Orange traffic light setting for New Zealand will remain in place (with Tai Tokerau also having moved from Red to Orange at 11.59pm last night).
As soon as community transmission of Omicron is confirmed, Aotearoa will move to the Red setting – this will likely happen within 24 to 48 hours of detection.
Guidelines for Te Roopu Taurima in the Traffic Light System
Te Roopu Taurima’s Guidelines or SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) remain operational with no changes at this time. A summarised operational table is available in all whare to show you. A copy is also available in the DOCUMENTS: Key Documents and Information Tab above.
How can you be prepared?
The Unite Against COVID-19 website has great resources to help you and your whānau prepare and stay safe in the event you or someone in your household catches COVID-19. This includes a handy COVID-19 Readiness Checklist and tips on how to ensure you’re able to look after yourself if you’re required to isolate.
What more can you do to keep safe?
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 and Ministry Related Resources:
Te Roopu Taurima Related Resources:
General Advice and Information:
Useful Web Links:
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
