Mon - Fri: 8am – 5pm
1 Herbert Street, Invercargill

Community Support Worker

🌿 Do you need extra practical support with your health and wellbeing? 🌿

Your local Community Worker at Waihopai Medical may be able to help — and the service is completely free for Waihopai Medical patients.

👉 Vivienne can support you with things like:

  • Linking to local resources and services
  • Overcoming barriers to care
  • Support with long-term conditions (exercise groups, nutrition goals, lifestyle changes)
  • Help if you’re experiencing anxiety, isolation, loss, or trauma
  • Accessing counselling, Disability Allowance, Community Services Card, or WINZ support
  • Transport issues – getting to appointments
  • Accessing hearing tests/aids, glasses, or IT support
  • Finding a hobby, social group, or community activity
  • Budgeting support or help accessing food
  • Learning strength and balance exercises at home
  • Addressing vaccination barriers or planning an Advanced Care Plan

✨ If you are a patient at Waihopai Medical, you can self-refer.
📞 Just call the Medical Centre and ask for Vivienne to get in touch.

We’re here to help you take the next step in your wellbeing journey 💙