COVID-19

Vaka Tautua’s COVID-19 Outreach Programme

 
 

PPE for disabled peoples – Auckland region only

 
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We know access to PPE is a big concern for you now that COVID-19 has returned to our communities.

To make it easier for people with a disability living in Auckland, we have new processes for people to get the PPE they need.  

If you receive your disability support through Taikura Trust, please read the information below about how to access PPE.

This service has been set up for people who receive support through Taikura Trust. There are different ways to access your PPE depending on what support you receive.

Where to go to order the PPE you need

There are three options for you:

  1. If you have a service provider regularly coming to your home to provide support to you or your family member, they will organise PPE for you. Please contact them directly.

  2. If you use Individualised Funding, your Individualised Funding Host will help you to access the PPE you need.

  3. If you only have Carer Support and no other services, you can access your PPE through this page, or you can contact Vaka Tautua, Independent Living, or Taikura Trust directly to help you access PPE. For this option you can either pick up the order from locations around Auckland, or it can be delivered to you. Use this form to make your order.

Click here for guidelines on how to use PPE safely.

 
 
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0800 OLA LELEI - Auckland region only

If you live in the Auckland region and are feeling stressed, worried, or anxious and would like someone to talk to, call Vaka Tautua’s FREE Pacific helpline 0800 OLA LELEI (0800 652 535).

0800 OLA LELEI is a free phone service where people can talk to a trained Pacific mental health or social worker about any worries, issues or concerns they may have due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

0800 OLA LELEI will operate Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 8.30pm. All conversations are confidential. The languages offered are Cook Islands Māori, Samoan, Tongan and English. If callers need additional help and support, the Ola Lelei team will connect them to the appropriate services.

0800 OLA LELEI is supported by funding from the Ministries of Health and Social Development.

 
 

Information & Resources

For the official New Zealand Government information on COVID-19 Click Here.

For the official New Zealand Government information on COVID-19 in Pacific languages Click Here.

For Ministry of Pacific Peoples information on COVID-19 in Pacific languages Click Here.