Need to access health services?
We offer affordable, respectful care for anyone who needs it. If it’s a medical emergency, call 111 right away.
Calder Health Centre
All appointments are free for anyone under 18 years of age.
Open for enrolments - chat to the team at reception. Students and those with visitor visas can see us as a visitor (fees apply).
There is more information about the costs and how we can support you in the FAQ section below.
Services available within Calder, once you have enrolled:
- Doctors/nurses/nurse practitioner
- Outreach nurse that goes out into the community
- Awhi ora social worker
- Podiatry clinic - monthly
- Minor surgical clinic - monthly
- Health improvement practitioner
- Mental Health Nurse
- Health Coach
Helpful info
Address
Contact
Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
How to register
Come into the clinic during opening hours
Meet our Calder Health Centre Team
Ragitha Rajan
Practice Manager - Kaihautū Matua Pūtahi Rāngai Rongoā
Fiona Wadmore
Nurse - Nāhi
Vaegaau Tai Finau
Receptionist
Melanie Barrie
Senior Nurse and Clinical Lead
Linda Murphy
Health & Social Services Coordinator
Alofagia Robertson
Medical Receptionist - Kiripaepae Rāngai Rongoā
Ruth Lumsden
General Practitioner - Rata Matawhānui
Barnett Bond
General Practitioner - Rata Matawhānui
Dr Ngaire Kerse
General Practitioner - Rata Matawhānui
Dr Bruce
General Practitioner - Rata Matawhānui
Kavish Dharan
Health Coach
Joanne Samu Ikitau
Dental Assistant - Service Coordinator
Dentistry clinic
A low-cost, trauma-informed dental clinic - examinations, fillings, extractions. Open to existing clients of the Mission: people accessing housing, addiction, and health services.
Helpful info
Address
How to access
Speak with your Mission key worker or other Mission staff member to get a referral
Pharmacy
You can collect your medication from the pharmacy at HomeGround when you visit your GP. The pharmacy team also offers other health care services to support you.
Helpful info
Address
Contact
How to access
Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.30pm
Saturday - 8.30am to 11.00am
Health and wellness workshops
Piki Te Ora are our free health and wellbeing workshops, providing accessible health education for people who use the Mission’s services. Led by internal and external specialists. Upcoming workshops are; mental wellbeing and AOD harm reduction, oral and throat health, breast and bowel screening, sexual health, diabetes and nutrition.
Helpful info
Address
Opening hours
Fortnightly on a Friday at 10am
Who are these for:
Our Mission whānau and clients, no commitment required. Refreshments provided.
Give Feedback or make a complaint
We want you to feel respected and well cared for. If something doesn’t feel right, or if you want to share feedback, you can:
- Ask for a feedback form at reception
- Email us at calderreception@aucklandcitymission.org.nz
- View our Complaints Policy
If you would like to submit an online complaint, you can do this with the Health and Disability Commissioner.
Questions?
We understand it can feel stressful getting healthcare — especially if you’re not sure how it works or what to expect. Here are some common questions people ask us.
The Calder Health Centre is available to registered patients who need medical and health care. Our doctors and nurses are particularly trained to support people experiencing homelessness and provide excellent care to anyone in need. You will need to book an appointment with the team.
The dentistry clinic is currently only seeing Mission clients - Speak with your Mission key worker or other Mission staff member to get a referral.
The Calder Health Centre team supports a wide range of medical and health concerns and conditions. You can see us for help with conditions including diabetes, respiratory issues, wounds and sores, mental health issues such as depression and mood swings, sexuality concerns, and skin issues such as acne.
Doctor consultation 18+
- Enrolled: $17.50
- Casual: $60
Doctor – age 0 to 17 years
- Enrolled: Free
- Casual: $60
New Patient Consultation
(30 mins nurse, 20 mins doctor)
- Enrolled: $28.50
- Casual: n/a
Nurse only consult
- Enrolled: $11
- Casual: $33
Driver Medical
- Enrolled: $35
- Casual: n/a
ACC Doctor – (initial doctor visit)
- Enrolled: $16
- Casual: n/a
Repeat Prescription
- Enrolled: $10
- Casual: n/a
Minor surgery
- Enrolled: Base fee $70 + costs of consumables
- Casual: n/a
Travel Vaccinations after doctor consult
- Enrolled: Costs varies. Payment required prior to order being placed
- Casual: n/a
Payment is expected at the time of consultation. We may be able to help you make arrangements to pay in instalments through MSD. Enrolled patients under 18 years are seen FREE.
Yes, you will need to register.
Yes! It's open to the public, and is just off our laneway near the Hobson St entrance.
No! You're welcome to attend, and don't need to book.
