Health Centre

EIT Hawke's Bay EIT Tairāwhiti

EIT Hawke's Bay

Health Service

Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri deliver free nurse-led primary healthcare services to EIT students and staff, and children attending Ōtātara Children’s Centre.

Te Kupenga Hauora operating hours are 9am – 3pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during term time. This is a walk-in service, no appointment required.

Already have your own health provider? No worries — you can still use this service!

Counselling Service

The EIT Counsellor Diana Kirton offers free therapeutic support for students and staff. She is based at the EIT Health Centre room K106. You can contact Diana by call or text 027 272 1660 or email dkirton@eit.ac.nz to make an appointment. She is available Monday – Wednesday 8am – 5pm.

Wellbeing Service

Our Student Wellbeing Advisor Barbara West who is a Registered Social Worker is available for wellbeing advice, guidance and wrap around support. She is based at the EIT Health Centre room K117. You can contact Barbara by call or text 027 213 9787 or email bwest@eit.ac.nz  She is available Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

You can access health and wellbeing tools and resources at MyEIT Wellbeing

EIT Tairāwhiti

Turanga Health

EIT Tairāwhiti has partnered with Turanga Health to offer you FREE access to their nurse-led Health and Wellness Centre.

Whether you’re dealing with a nagging cold, need some advice on managing stress, or just want to chat about your mental health, Turanga Health is here to support you every step of the way.

How to access the services provided by Turanga Health:

All EIT students can walk in off the street – no appointment needed! Just remember to bring your student ID along with you, and you’ll receive free, confidential care and guidance.

 Location
145 Derby Street (next to the Pak n Save entrance on Derby Street), Gisborne

Telephone 06 869 0457
Email admin@turangahealth.co.nz

The Turanga Health team provides a range of health and wellness programmes, including:

  • Smoking cessation
  • Mental health support
  • Nutrition and fitness
  • Well child services

Please click on this link for more information on all the services and programmes available http://www.turangahealth.co.nz/services.html

Need some extra support?

Come and talk with the EIT Student Support Team, located in PR102, if you would like to:

  • Chat with someone about your concerns
  • Have a support person accompany you to the Turanga Health and Wellness Centre

Our Student Support Team is here to help: