Tauranga Student Health
Our Tauranga Students have access to a range of different services, both onsite and offsite to ensure that they are safe and healthy; physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
On-site Services
On-site, students have access to a Student Health Nurse, a physio, massage therapist, chaplain, violence prevention coordinator and health promotion coordinator. Find out more about these services below.
Student Health Nurse
Our Student Health Nurse is available on campus to give advice and support to students.
TCBD.1.28 (behind the Hub)
Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Our Student Health Nurse is available on campus to give advice and support to students. The Student Health Nurse covers a range of services including but not limited to;
- Health advice
- Health screening (asthma, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks)
- Treatment of minor wounds
- Smoking cessation
- Sexual health advice, pregnancy tests, ECP, STI checks, smears, contraception, emergency contraception
- Support with mental health and stress management skills
- Referrals to physiotherapy, dentist, eye specialist, doctors and counselling
Tauranga-based international students are able to use this free service.
*The nurse may not always be in her office, but feel free to text or call her to make an appointment.
Body in Motion Clinic
Body in Motion offers a physiotherapy clinic for students. This service is free for accident-related injuries (covered by ACC), or a small cost if the issue is ongoing.
TCBD.1.28 (Nurse’s office)
Friday’s ONLY
Body in Motion offers a physiotherapy clinic for students. This service is free for accident-related injuries (covered by ACC), or a small cost if the issue is ongoing.
This clinic is available during teaching periods only.
To book for this clinic, call 07 927 3330
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is available to all staff and students at the Tauranga campus. This service offers; relaxation, deep tissue, Indian scalp and reflexology.
TCBD.1.27
$15 for 15 minutes
Massage therapy is available to all staff and students at the Tauranga campus. This service offers; relaxation, deep tissue, Indian scalp and reflexology.
Book by calling or online here.
Chaplaincy
Brother Andrew (Ecumenical) visits Tauranga during term time at the hub. He provides a listening ear, thoughts and feedback, regardless of your background or beliefs.
Brother Andrew (Ecumenical)
Need someone to talk with about what’s going on in your life? Looking for guidance? Want to explore your spiritual journey with someone?
Brother Andrew (Ecumenical) visits Tauranga during term time at the hub. He provides a listening ear, thoughts and feedback, regardless of your background or beliefs.
You can make an appointment to see Brother Andrew by calling, texting or emailing him.
Find out more about Chaplaincy here.
Violence Prevention
If you have concerns or seek information.advice or support in relation to harassment, abuse, and/or violence you can make an appointment to see the Violence Prevention Coordinator by calling or emailing.
Amie Stanaway
If you have concerns or seek information, advice, or support in relation to harassment, abuse, and/or violence you can make an appointment to see the Violence Prevention Staff (Tauranga and Hamilton Campus) who will provide students with information, advice, support and advocacy, help to access services, safety planning or a referral to see a medical professional, counselors, or the Police (with your consent) by calling or emailing.
Students also have access to local support services such as Tautoko Mai, Tauranga Living Without Violence and counselors.
If a physical or sexual assault has just occurred, please ring 111 and ask for the Police.
Health Promotion
Dr Tāwhanga Nopera, from the Hamilton Student Health Centre, is available to provide support and kōrero for tauira Māori, Pasifika Students, Takatāpui and LGBTQIA+ students.
Dr Tāwhanga Nopera
Dr Tāwhanga Nopera, from the Hamilton Student Health Centre, is available to provide support and kōrero for tauira Māori, Pasifika Students, Takatāpui and LGBTQIA+ students.
To book an appointment, contact Dr Tāwhanga Nopera by phone or email.
Offsite Services
Around our CBD campus, there are medical facilities and counsellors that students can access. Find out more about these services below.
Chadwick Medical Centre
Tauranga Students can enrol at Chadwick Healthcare. Visits will cost $10 with a discount voucher from the Student Health Nurse.
Chadwick Medical Centre has 4 medical centre's working underneath it. The closest one to the university is South City Medical Centre.
398 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
There are also other sites at Bethlehem, Tauriko, and Greerton. Please go to the one that you find the most convenient.
Tauranga Students can enrol at Chadwick Healthcare. Visits will cost $10 with a discount voucher from the Student Health Nurse.
Epic Medical Centre
Epic Medical Centre is a 5 minute walk away from the Tauranga campus. It is a small practise with one female doctor. It is $10 to enrol in this practice.
Epic Medical Centre is a 5 minute walk away from the Tauranga campus. It is a small practise with one female doctor. It is $10 to enrol in this practice.
67 Willow Street, Tauranga
They are known for the following services:
- Acute & Chronic Pain
- Rehabilitation
- Everyday medications
- Complex Cases
- Sexual Assault Care
- Neurological Disorders
- Anxiety & Depression
Bay Counselling & Therapy Services
We understand that sometimes it is not easy to decide to come to counselling, but it is a positive step in helping yourself. Counsellors can help you with a range of problems including relationships, mental health and grief issues.
68 Tenth Avenue, Tauranga
We understand that sometimes it is not easy to decide to come to counselling, but it is a positive step in helping yourself. Counsellors can help you with a range of problems including relationships, mental health and grief issues.
University of Waikato Students are able to use Bay Counselling & Therapy Services.
- Every student is entitled to 5 free session per year
See the Student Health Nurse for a confidential referral.
Discounts
All students are encouraged to get a community services card to help reduce the costs of healthcare. The Community Services Card can:
- Decrease doctors visits from $40 to $19.50
- Decrease prescription costs
- Decrease ACC visit costs
Always carry your card to reap the benefits.