Based at the Tauranga campus the Kaupapa Māori Social Workers provide assistance to Māori and their Whānau in the wards who require;
- Social work, liaison and support services
- Liaison with Iwi provider services
- Liaison with other government agencies
- Liaison with regional tertiary hospitals
- Whānau emergency accommodation units
- Involved in the monitoring of care/discharge care plans of patients
- Involved in support for any Tupāpaku (deceased) and bereavement issues
Contact Details DDI 07 579 8560 or email: Maori.Health@bopdh.govt.nz