Teacher & Professional Resources
Find your school's Community Partner
Pūmau aids school staff in Te Whatu Ora areas that are delivering school-based mental wellbeing services (also known as Mana Ake). Pūmau provides trusted health information and support for student wellbeing.
Healthpoint provides up-to-date information about healthcare providers, referral expectations, services offered and common treatments.
Helpline services are available right now in New Zealand that offer support, information and help for you and your parents, family, whānau and friends.
New Zealand's Trusted Voice On Children's Health - Your trusted source for accurate and reliable information about the health and wellbeing of tamariki & rangatahi in Aotearoa.
Here for all people living with anxiety and other mental health experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Acorn Neurodiversity supports neurodivergent and developmentally disabled children and youth aged 2–24 to reach their potential. We envision a future where all neurodivergent people can fully participate, belong, and thrive. Acorn provides comprehensive, coordinated care for young people experiencing challenges related to autism, ADHD, sensory processing, developmental delays, dyspraxia/DCD, FASD, and more. Our multidisciplinary team offers diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioural therapy, and mental health support—all in one place. We work closely with schools and ECEs to provide the training and support required to build inclusive schools, so that every child can learn. By bringing expertise together, we ensure every child and their family has a dedicated support team to help them grow, learn, and thrive.
Get in Touch
Kia Ora Ake
Counties Manukau
Pamela.Hewlett@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Do you need help?
For free medical advice call Healthline 0800 611 116
1737 – Need to talk? Is a Free national counselling service. Call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained Counsellor