HOW² Te Ako Charitable Trust

HOW² Te Ako Charitable Trust supports former refugees and ethnic communities in Palmerston North by providing health education, wellness and wellbeing services to promote healthy, sustainable lives.

The HOW² Te Ako Charitable Trust assists with:

Enrolling clients with a GP or dentist.
Individual and group educaton around specific conditions.
Health promotion group activities.
Individual support navigating the health system.
Finding a midwife.
Medication education.
Free blood pressure check and free pregnancy testing.

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HOW² Te Ako Charitable Trust

Health Navigation

HOW² Te Ako Charitable Trust provides a culturally safe space for you to meet with our health team. They are available to discuss your concerns around your health, focusing on your wellness and wellbeing.

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the

Palmerston North
Heart Clinic

In conjunction with

Starting August 2024

Appointments are required, and a referral from your GP is necessary.

Our dedicated cardio team includes a Cardiologist, Sonographer, Medical Advisor, and Practice Manager, ensuring comprehensive care and expert guidance.

Echocardiography: Discover the structure and function of your heart with our non-invasive ultrasound imaging.

Holter Monitoring: Detect irregular heart rhythms with our 24-hour continuous heart activity monitoring.

12 Lead ECG: Assess your heart’s electrical activity for signs of irregularities or conditions.

24hr Blood Pressure Monitor: Monitor your blood pressure over a full day to understand its fluctuations.

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Hearing Loss Workshop

with Your Way Kia Roha

Join us for our upcoming session on Hearing Loss hosted by the HOW² Health Team. We are thrilled to welcome Jenny Southee, a specialist in hearing therapy from Your Way Kia Roha. This session is designed to provide valuable insights and support on managing hearing challenges.

Whether you're experiencing hearing loss yourself or supporting someone who is, this session is open to all. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and ask questions in a supportive environment.

Thursday August 8^th

11:00am to 12:00pm

Email health@how.kiwi for more information.

This session is held at HOW²
1 King Street, Palmerston North

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Let's Talk About

Women's Health

Let's get together and talk about how we can care for ourselves in a supportive environment. This is a perfect place to ask any questions about health and wellbeing. You'll receive expert advice, learn valuable information, and connect with other women

August 2^nd

10:30am to 11:30am

Email health@how.kiwi for more information.

This session is held at HOW²
1 King Street, Palmerston North

Blood Pressure Workshop

Join us for a workshop on understanding and managing high blood pressure. Learn what it is, how to reduce it with lifestyle changes, and its link to stroke risk. Gain valuable insights and practical tips to help you take control of your health and prevent the serious consequences of hypertension.

Saturday 1^st June

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Thursday 27^th June

10:30am to 11:30am

Thursday 27^th June

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Email info@how.kiwi for more information.

These sessions are held at HOW²
1 King Street, Palmerston North

HOW² Learning Programme

Learning Community Hub (Ministry of Education)

The community Learning Hub is series of workshops designed to help communities resettling in Aotearoa learn about the education system here. Facilitated by guests from various organisations (including the Ministry of Education), parents have an opportunity to better understand how their children learn in the New Zealand context and how they can support their young ones.

Session 4 - Being Safe at School Understand the signs of bullying, and where we can go for help.

Saturday 10^th August

11:30am to 1:30pm

Food provided and interpreters available.

The event is for the whole family, please bring them along.

Email info@how.kiwi for more information.

This session is held at Highbury Whanau Centre
155 Highbury Avenue, Palmerston North

RIMA Playgroup

Friday

10:00am - 11:30am

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Men's Coffee Group

Friday

5:00pm

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Yoga (women only)

2nd & 4th Saturday of the month

1:30pm

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Sewing Class

Thursday

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Art Experience

Thursday

11:30am - 1:00pm

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Tai Chi

Thursday

9:15am - 10:00am

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Our Providers

We bring together many different health and wellness experts. At HOW², you can find a variety of services all in one place. Our experts work together to provide better and more complete care. Experience how our combined approach can improve your wellbeing at HOW².

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Here are a small selection of our providers

Robyn Roy Midwifery

Midwife

Te Oho Mauri

Counselling, Intuitive Healing & Miri Miri

Teresa George

Health Coach

Kelly Fage Midwifery

Midwife

Medi Massage

Lymph Practitioner, Somatologist

Sun Acupuncture and Herbs Clinic

Acupuncture and herbal remedies

Workbridge

Refugee Employment Services

Māmā Ora

Holistic Wellness Practice for Mothers

Body in Mind

Chiropractic

Nadine Richardson Counselling

Counselling & Supervision

At Yoga

Yoga/Flight Studio

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Kia ora, welcome to HOW²

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HOW² Te Ako Charitable Trust