Child Health Integrated Response Pathway (CHIRP) — Bay of Plenty
CHIRP is a team of healthcare workers in the Bay of Plenty region for tamariki (children) under 14. CHIRP helps with child development, challenging behaviours, and possible neurodiversity such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Contact us
To contact the CHIRP team in Whakatāne:
- phone: 07 306 3124
- mobile: 027 261 9506
- email: CHIRPwhk@bopdhb.govt.nz
To contact the CHIRP team in Tauranga:
- phone: 07 557 5658
- mobile: 027 283 4768
- email: CHIRPtga@bopdhb.govt.nz
Where to find us
Whakatāne
Voyagers and Child Development
Te Kaumoana o Ruamano Building
106 Commerce Street
Whakatāne
Tauranga
Child Wellness Centre
Te Waka Aorangi
16 Hoariri Way
Tauranga South
Services we provide
We provide a triage service for tamariki under 14 who need support with development, attention or behaviour.
We bring together experts from:
- child development services
- paediatrics
- child and adolescent mental health services
- education.
Our service is not for tamariki with learning difficulties like dyslexia or auditory processing disorder.
Referral information
Your family doctor, Plunket nurse, school, hauora provider or another healthcare provider can refer your child. Parents or guardians must consent to the referral.
There may be some waiting time for an appointment.