Services for older people
TOA Pacific runs various programmes. Some of these programmes are by TOA Pacific alone and some are in association with government agencies or commissioning organisation. Other organisations range from community organisations to Government Ministries.
TOA Pacific runs programmes mainly in Auckland and Manukau Cities. While TOA Pacific prefers to run programmes in Waitakere and North Shore Cities, it is more practical to organise programmes with local community organisation in those two cities, leaving TOA Pacific to concentrate on the place with the majority of the Pacific communities.
MAAMA Programme
Maama is a health and disability information/education service for pacific older people. Some older people have early onset of Alzheimers and some are stroke survivors.
Maama uses traditional pacific music and dance to encourage pacific elders to connect, share and be active. Some activities in this programme include safety in the home, balanced diet, and fall prevention. Participants also enjoy exercise, dominoes and card playing.
The Maama programme enhances pacific older peoples connections to community and information through active sharing of information, news and stories across its networks and meetings. Participants of the programme are supported to co-design the programme so that it reflects and is flexible to the needs of the group.
Maama operates its programme from Head office and at locations across Auckland.
The overarching value and the driving force on how TOA operates its Maama programmes across the pacific communities is respect. This overarching value is underpinned by the operating principles of:
- Health and disability Information/Education for Pacific Older People in Counties Manukau
- Promotes and supports new and existing groups of Pacific older people
- Promotes the International codes of Rights of Older Persons
- Promotes inter-dependence within families.
Asiasiga (Home visits for home bound older people)
Trained volunteers and staff visit homebound Older People in the community.
Information of services available and entitlements are shared. Referrals to NASCS and other services often occur.
Pacific Aiga Carers (PAC)
Since TOA Pacific Inc has been operating for Treasured Older Adults (TOA – Treasuring Older Adults), the Pacific Aiga Carers (PAC) and will always be considered as an important part of the lives of Pacific Older People. TOAPAC was then coined and promoted as a national Network for all Pacific Aiga Carers
TOA Pacific is a member of Carers Alliance hoisting the flag of TOAPAC. TOA Pacific values the support and inclusiveness of Carers NZ.
Elder Abuse Response Services (EARS)
The prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect for Pacific People in Auckland.
The approach we are using is rights based. The international principle for older persons gives them the rights to participate in activities of their choice, have self-fulfilment, receive the care they need, independent and their dignity upheld.
TOA Pacific works in a way that encourages older people and family to be more pampering of each other.
Since TOA Pacific Inc has been operating for Treasured Older Adults (TOA – Treasuring Older Adults), the Pacific Aiga Carers (PAC) and will always be considered as an important part of the lives of Pacific Older People. TOAPAC was then coined and promoted as a national Network for all Pacific Aiga Carers.
Whanau Ora
Since its beginnings, TOA Pacific has remained committed to uplifting the wellbeing of Pacific families through holistic and culturally grounded approaches. Whanau Ora is a service that acknowledges the strength and aptitudes within Pacific families allowing them to lead their own journey to better health, independence, securement, stability and thrive.
TOA Pacific proudly delivers Whanau Ora services through Pacific lens. We ensure families are the centre of their journeys, as we navigate with them through different services, guide and support them through challenges and make certain they are able to reach their goals and aspirations. These services include personalised whanau/family plans, immediate, medium and long term.
OUR FUNDERS
Our work would not be possible without the help of many funders, who we acknowledge here:
- Ministry of Social Development
- Tatou Collective – Whanau Ora
- Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ)
- Community Organisation Grants Scheme and Lottery