Health Hub

The Community Centre came out of the need for accessible health care for Nelson- Victory residents and has been a vital part of the centre. Contact us to make an appointment or find out more.

Community Nurse

Juanita started here at the Victory Community Centre as the Pukenga Atawhai in January 2023.

Juanita previously worked for Te Piki Oranga firstly as a community nurse, then as a tamariki Ora Nurse and more recently in the CAMHS service before joining the fabulous Victory team, so comes with a variety of skills. We hope you will pop down for a free and confidential chat if you have any health concerns you would like support with or would just like to find out more about what we can offer,

Nau mai haere mai.

Plunket

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is a charity and Aotearoa's largest support service for the health and wellbeing of
tamariki under-five and their whānau.
Staff:
Plunket Nurses: Lisa and Janet are Registered nurses who serve the Nelson community Monday- Friday.
Your
Community Karitane: Debbie is a qualified health professional who walks alongside whānau to support them
on their journey of health and wellbeing.
Clinics and Groups:
Clinics are by appointment only with the Plunket nurses.
Debbie runs the Drop-in clinics every Tuesday morning 9am-11.30am: No appointment needed! There is also a
nurse available. You are most welcome to weigh your baby or have a general chat about all things parenting:
sleep, settling, toileting, positive parenting, solids, dental care.
Introduction to Solids group runs monthly on Tuesday mornings.
Check out the Plunket Facebook page for community groups and events in your area:
https://www.facebook.com/NelsonPlunket/
For Appts or enquiries please free call 0800 184 803
Plunket Line are available 24/7 for support and advice: call free 0800 933 92

Alcohol and Drug Support

Are you searching for help with your drinking or smoking of cannabis?
Have you tried cutting down but have struggled to maintain this?
Do you want some practical strategies to cut down or stop drinking or smoking cannabis?
Sabien offers a non-judgemental service to guide you to reach your goals. She provides up
to 4 free sessions.
● Together we can develop a plan which meets your needs and goals
● We can meet on a regular basis to review the plan and adjust it as needed
● We can discuss triggers, high risk situations, and barriers
● We can develop a relapse prevention plan
● Your family/whānau are encouraged to join the meetings
Sabien can also refer you to other supports in the community.

Please find below, educational videos aimed at raising awareness about the potential harm of alcohol.

These videos are specifically designed to cater to the needs of our refugee and migrant populations, providing crucial information in a sensitive and supportive manner, importantly, in their own language

Key Features of the Videos:

1. Accessible Information: The content is presented in multiple languages to ensure accessibility for all community members, regardless of their language proficiency.

2. Non-Judgmental Approach: We understand the importance of creating a safe space for individuals to learn and seek help without fear of judgment or stigma. These videos adopt a compassionate and understanding tone.

3. Resource Guidance: Each video provides clear guidance on where and how to seek help. We offer information about local support services, hotlines, and community resources available in Nelson.

Former refugee Social Worker

Freyja is a refugee health social worker and works from Victory Community Centre Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Freyja can offer free and confidential social work support to former refugees in relation to health and wellbeing. Support is guided by the self-identified needs and goals of the client.

If you are from a refugee background and are interested in this support, you are welcome to drop into the Centre on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to have a chat (language support can be arranged).

Alternatively, you can contact Freyja on 0226220359.”

Chiropractic Clinic

Chiropractic is a hands-on profession that focuses on the smooth functioning of the spinal column and other related joints and structures. Equilibrium Chiropractors Hayden, John and Josh have many years' experiences and are excited to provide with this popular health to the Victory Community Centre. One Friday session per month, 12:30pm - 2pm. Sliding scale $5 - $40. Contact us to make an appointment.

Acupunture Clinic - with Kelly Wells

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Kelly also offers cupping - Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction.

Community acupuncture is designed to make treatment affordable and accessible for all. Dress comfortably in loose fitting clothing so you can roll up your pants and sleeves.

Every Friday during School term 9am - 11am.

 

Massage Therapy

Remedial massage is used to relieve tension in specific muscles that have built up due to injury or Stress and may be causing pain and dysfunction. The clinic runs termly on a Wednesday morning. Appointment times are 9am, 9:45am, 10:30am and 11:15am. Sliding scale of $5 - $40. Contact us to make an appointment.

Health Privacy statement.

“Please note that this facility is contributing to, and accessing healthcare information from HealthOne -  

 What is HealthOne?

HealthOne is a South Island based secure electronic record that allows registered healthcare providers directly involved in your healthcare, to quickly access information such as your test results, allergies, medications, GP summaries and hospital information. HealthOne strictly adheres to the principles of the Privacy Act, 2020 as well as the Rules set out in the Health Information Privacy Code 2020.  Access is only possible via an approved highly secure healthcare information network which is regularly audited and tested.  Privacy auditing is used to check that only those directly involved in your care are accessing your information.  To find out more about HealthOne please visit https://healthone.org.nz/.  Please note that you are entitled to restrict the sharing of your healthcare records by contacting 0508 837 872 or emailing HealthOne.privacy@pegasus.health.nz”