Fia Ola
Pacific Homecare offers an ethnic-specific drop-in centre service at the Papatoetoe offices. Called “Fia Ola” the name means “living longer happily”. Pacific Homecare’s Willie Maea and Ainise Toupili coordinate the programme.
The programme aims to allow those over 65 to socialise within their own communities, reducing the risk of social isolation and loss of independence.
Activities
A range of activities are on offer at Fia Ola including:
- Guest speakers from other health organisations
- Health talks from the Pacific Homecare Training Coordinator
- Singing and dancing
- Games
- Singing and dancing
- Games
- Exercises
- Arts and crafts
- Faith based activities
- Socialising
- Birthday celebrations
- Sharing and discussion on different issues
- Cultural festivities and celebrations
- Awareness programme
Scheduled Events
Fia Ola has a programme of events scheduled including:
- Gambling Awareness
- Mothers and Father’s Day celebrations
- Blindness Awareness
- Easter Quiz and Bible Service
- Movie viewing
- Pacific Language Weeks festivities
- Kava Ceremony and Fiafia Independence celebrations
- White Sunday Service with Poems and Hymns
- Diwali celebrations
Eligibility
Fia Ola accepts those over 65 years of age including non-clients. There is always room for new members to join Fia Ola. Due to demand some of the groups become full but we will always strive to meet the community needs where there is demand.
Fia Ola Groups
Niuean Fia Ola
Runs: Mondays, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Samoan Fia Ola
Runs: Tuesdays, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Indian Fia Ola
Runs: Wednesdays, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
Tongan Fia Ola
Runs: Thursdays, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Cook Island Fia Ola
Runs: Fridays, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
For more information about Fia Ola
For more information about Fia Ola, please contact Willie or Ainise at the Pacific Homecare Office. Phone: 09 274 9153. Otherwise, fill out the form below and we will be in touch.
Metua Pakari
The Metua Pakari Wellness programme is a partnership programme facilitated by the Auckland Eastern Bays Kuki Airani Trust and Pacific Homecare for the elderly (aged 65 years and above) living in the Glen Innes, Panmure, Point England and Mt Wellington areas.
The programme provides a wellness programme of activities and social events to support our elderly people to enjoy “living longer and living better” with a supportive social and cultural context. The main focus is enjoyment through participation, with a health and wellbeing emphasis.
It is a pilot project for 2016, funded through the Tangata O Le Moana Pacific Provider Network and the Ministry of Health. The pilot project is being evaluated by Malatest International through Dr Lana Perese.
Activities
- Healthy eating, healthy living
- Arts & Crafts
- Cultural Activities
- Low-impact Physical Activities
- Health checks and plans
- Social Activities
- A place to talk
- A place to belong and be supported
Programme Details
Runs: Friday’s from 10am to 2pm
Venue: Grace Church, 77 Line Road, Glen Innes
Transport: Pacific Homecare can arrange a pick-up if you need
Cost: It is free to registered participants
Eligibility
- Any Pacific person aged 65 years and above. The main focus for this programme is Pacific people of Cook Islands descent, but all are welcome
- Other participants are welcome as well where applicable for the purpose of this programme
- Elderly living in Glen Innes, Panmure, Point England and Mt Wellington areas
