Mobile nursing

Support from the comfort
of your own home

Who do mobile nurses support?

Our friendly Mobile Nursing team offers home visits for people in our Pasifika community with long-term medical conditions that need home assistance.

You can either come to us with a referral from your GP, or call us directly at 0800 PASIFIKA (727 434).

What support is available?

The services we offer depend on the individual's needs, but may include:

  • Clinical checks in the home

  • Advocacy and language translations

  • GP or hospital visits

  • Assistance in managing medication

  • Support and advice on the best steps to take

Meet the team

If you’d like to know more about our service, contact one of our Mobile Nurses below, and they’ll work with you to connect you to the support available.

Lisa Suapopo

In her role as a Pasifika Senior Community Nurse, Lisa does health checks in homes and at events while providing a holistic wrap-around approach. A strong advocate for clients in the psycho-social context, Lisa is also very involved in our mobile vaccination space. Lisa enjoys being out in the community and helping people to navigate the health system.

Mela Mocewai
m.mocewai@tat.org.nz

Mela, a dedicated registered nurse, is committed to serving our community by helping individuals achieve, maintain, and restore their health. Her passion for healthcare is evident in her compassionate and professional approach to patient care.

Outside of her professional duties, Mela enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, indulging in literature, experimenting with culinary creations, and supporting her favorite rugby teams.

Havana A’aifou
h.aaifou@tat.org.nz

Havana moved to Ōtautahi in 2005 for new opportunities with her family. Havana states that the transition came with cultural challenges, but she embraced this change with determination to make a better life for herself.

Havana found her passion in caregiving and pursued nursing at the Ara Insitute while working as a caregiver. Her work ethic and commitment led to her new role at Tangata Atumotu Trust as one of our student nurses, where she will continue to serve the community.

She says that her new role marks a significant milestone in her professional journey, and she is grateful to be a part of an organisation known for it's commitment to community and cultural enrichment. "I am grateful for the support from God and the team at TAT".