East Health Trust PHO

12/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12-18 October.

The 2026 theme is Belonging Matters.

Research shows that a strong sense of belonging is closely linked to better mental health outcomes. Supportive relationships, connection to community, and trust in others all contribute to improved well-being and overall health. However, for many people, these social connections are becoming harder to maintain.

Visit whaw.nz to find out how you bring Mental Health Awareness Week to life in your community.

07/09/2026

✨ The Elegance of Tea Rituals ✨
Join us for a peaceful morning of mindful sharing, hands-on tea brewing, and sensory awareness — a beautiful introduction to the art of tea appreciation.

🗓️ Thursday 10th September 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
📍 116 Harris Road, East Tāmaki

Spaces are limited — registration is essential! Simply email Parvin at [email protected].

Brought to you by East Health Trust & the New Zealand Tea Culture Association 🍵

01/09/2026

Blue September raises awareness of Prostate Cancer.

1 in 8 kiwi blokes are diagnoses Prostate Cancer in their lifetime. Men are more likely to develop prostate cancer as they get older. There are a range of symptoms and risk factors.

Men aged 50 and over are recommended to discuss prostate health with their doctor and for men with a known family history of prostate cancer should begin discussions from 40.

For more info visit the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand website at https://prostate.org.nz/.

01/09/2026

Extra protection for our littlest: Free flu vaccines now available for under 5s
From today, all children aged 6 months up to their fifth birthday can get a free influenza (flu) vaccine.
This change comes as flu continues to cause high rates of illness and hospitalisations in young children this season, with children under five experiencing some of the highest rates of flu-related hospital care.
The flu season started later than usual and is expected to continue, so it's not too late to get vaccinated. The current flu vaccine is also a good match for the flu virus circulating most widely this year.
✅ Free for all children aged 6 months to under 5 years, pregnant women, and people aged 65+
✅ Helps protect against serious illness
✅ Helps protect your family and community.
The flu vaccine is also free for many people with certain medical conditions.
Contact us to book your vaccine.

19/07/2026

Gabby, a second-time mum, understands how overwhelming motherhood can feel. Despite her experience, she still found herself second-guessing her decisions about immunisation. By taking the time to seek out trusted information, she felt reassured.

Listen to Gabby share her story on YouTube here https://loom.ly/bem2NXE

Gabby encourages other parents to:

- take time
- start curious conversations
- grow their confidence through learning.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

22/06/2026

Tane and Chiloh’s son, Pheanix, lives with an immune deficiency, which means even small illnesses can quickly become serious.

For their whānau, choosing immunisations is one way to help protect his health and support his everyday life. By sharing their journey, Tane hopes their experience can shed light on what it’s like for a whānau to support someone with a weakened immune system.

Everyone has their own story. What will yours be?

https://loom.ly/_x7UH2w

Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

07/06/2026

Free Breast Screening is coming to Flat Bush in July 2026.

A mobile unit will be at Sancta Maria College, 319 Te Irirangi Drive, Flat Bush f from 6th July to 17th July 2026.

If you are due for your screening, you can book an appointment for a mobile unit. Call 0800 270 200 or visit https://loom.ly/8RlIhlE

04/06/2026

Last month we took a moment to celebrate two important days — International Nurses Day (12 May) and International Doctors Day (30 May) — by showing some extra appreciation for the amazing teams across our Primary Health Organisation network clinics.

With winter here and the busy months ahead, we want them to know how much their dedication means to the communities they serve every day.

While we always appreciate them, explicit gratitude matters. So if the team at your local clinic has looked after you recently, take a moment to let them know. It really does make a difference. 💙

28/05/2026

The team Just a Thought have a brand-new beautiful website!

It's a great resource for free mental health support for everyone in Aotearoa, New Zealand and they've got a fun little competition running as well!

*COMPETITION CLOSED*

🎉 Big news – we've got a brand-new beautiful website!

Everything you need is still there, we've just given it a fresh new look that better reflects who we are. Go take a look around! www.justathought.co.nz

And to celebrate, we're running a little competition...

We've hidden a couple of sneaky photos of our boss posing with one of our brand new, special edition Tote bags somewhere on the site – your mission is to find them! Find the bag, win the bag. (The tote bag. Not the boss. 😄)

We're giving away 20 bags (and a couple of little extras) across Facebook and Instagram. Entering is easy:

✅ Like this post ✅ Find the hidden images on our new site ✅ Send us a DM telling us where at least one of them are. That's it - you'll in the draw! Good luck!

*Competition closes Friday, 27 May at 4.30pm

19/05/2026

🍛 Do you have a South Asian recipe close to your heart?

We're inviting anyone with a connection to South Asian food, culture, or heritage to share a recipe for our health co-design study — and you could win a $50 Voucher!

Whether you grew up cooking these dishes, learned them from family, or they're part of your everyday life, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Enter at www.easthealth.co.nz/southasian
🏆 Win 1 of 3 x $50 Vouchers
📅 Entries close 30 June 2026