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Equity & Access
Find Māori and Pacific health providers, hauora strategies, interpreter support, refugee pathways.
Māori health providers
Find kaupapa Māori health services that provide care grounded in tikanga and te ao Māori.
Māori health providers offer:
- Culturally safe healthcare environments
- Whānau-centred care approaches
- Rongoā Māori (traditional healing) options
- Te reo Māori speaking clinicians
Pacific health providers
Connect with Pacific health services that understand and respect Pacific cultures and values.
Pacific health providers offer care that:
- Respects Pacific cultural values and practices
- Includes family in health decisions
- Provides services in Pacific languages
- Understands Pacific community contexts
Interpreter support
Access free interpreter services for your health appointments to ensure you can communicate effectively with your healthcare team.
Interpreters are available for many languages. Ask your practice to arrange an interpreter when you book your appointment.
Language Line
Free telephone interpreting service
Call 0800 656 656
Hauora strategies
Pinnacle is committed to health equity and reducing disparities in health outcomes. Our hauora strategies focus on:
- Improving access to primary care for priority populations
- Supporting culturally appropriate care delivery
- Addressing social determinants of health
- Building workforce capacity in cultural competency