Asthma Management
Free kaupapa Māori support and education for whānau living with asthma, respiratory illness, COPD, lung health issues, or breathing difficulties
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Breathe Easy – Asthma & Respiratory Support
Asthma and respiratory conditions can affect anyone, from pēpi through to kaumātua. Our free, kaupapa Māori service provides education, resources, and personalised support to help whānau manage asthma, breathing issues, and other respiratory illnesses such as COPD and chest infections.
We aim to reduce hospital visits and improve everyday wellbeing by walking alongside whānau, at home, in clinic, or within the community.
What This Service Offers
- Personalised asthma management plans for tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke, and kaumātua
- Education and practical tools to manage symptoms and prevent flare-ups
- Support to reduce hospitalisations and emergency visits
- Home, clinic, and community-based delivery across Whakatāne, Matatā, Te Teko, and Ōhope (Ngāti Awa rohe)
- Information sheets, treatment guides, and whānau education resources
Who We Help & Where
- Who: All whānau, across the entire lifespan — from pēpi to kaumātua
- Coverage: Whakatāne, Matatā, Te Teko, Ōhope (Ngāti Awa rohe)
Why Choose Us
Asthma and respiratory conditions are a leading cause of preventable hospitalisations. We bring together clinical expertise and a kaupapa Māori approach to create care that is holistic, culturally safe, and whānau-centred.
Our services:
- Provide tailored education and management strategies for asthma and respiratory illnesses
- Empower whānau with tools to manage hauora at home
- Reduce preventable hospitalisations and emergency events
- Improve everyday quality of life through whānau-centred support
- Deliver care that merges clinical pathways with tikanga Māori, ensuring trust, safety, and respect
Living with asthma or breathing challenges?
Our kaupapa Māori team is here to help you and your whānau breathe easier, stay well, and avoid preventable emergencies.
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