Whānau Āwhina Plunket is a trusted and experienced service provider for whānau, supporting child wellbeing and development in the early years.

The charity offers tamariki under five the best possible start in life with free Well Child checks in homes, local clinics and community spaces.

Plunket nurses provide clinical assessments, and along with kaiāwhina and community karitāne provide care, support and health education to whānau. They also offer PlunketLine – a free 24/7 parenting and child health helpline, and a range of mostly free community services including playgroups, parent education, injury prevention and much more.

Tamariki and whānau are at the heart of everything Whānau Awhina Plunket do and they are dedicated to helping all children in Aotearoa New Zealand thrive.