about The 502
about The 502
The 502 Rangatahi Ora, established in 2021, provides free primary healthcare and social services to Porirua youth aged 10-24 years. This initiative is the culmination of years of dreaming and planning, driven largely by rangatahi. Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Partners Porirua are collaborating to deliver these integrated services across the 502 (Porirua) region.
Our Services
Hauora Mental Health
AOD Counsellor
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Health Team
Doctor Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Engagement Team
Youth Workers
Programmes & Events
Sexual Health
If you are between the ages of 10-24yrs and live in the 502 Porirua area we are able to deliver free sexual healthcare to you. If you need support with the following sexual health issues we can help;
Routine STI health checks, testing, treatment, and results
Pregnancy test and advice
Contraception advice and information
Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP/Morning After Pill)
Condoms
For more information about sexual health and STIs, check out Just The Facts
Primary Health Care
The 502 Rangatahi Ora has a team of friendly and non-judgmental health practitioners who can provide free primary health care to rangatahi aged 10-24. Clinics are available at the 502 every weekday, and also some in-school clinics around Porirua will be available.
Social Services & Support
The 502 has access to a range of social workers and youth workers who work alongside our nurses and doctors to provide rangatahi with practical support, information and advice. Our team can help arrange appointments, provide peer support and supply information about services that are delivered by other partners.
Job seeking support
WINZ benefits
Liaison with Oranga Tamariki
Liaison with clinicians or other community agencies
Support with Court and legal processes
Advocacy support
Referral to other services