Support is available in Taranaki libraries for those who need help to book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccination.
The regular sessions will be manned by volunteers from the community.
“We know that some people are finding it hard to navigate the technology needed to book an appointment online, so we launched this initiative to help them,” says Rachel Court, Taranaki’s COVID-19 Vaccination programme operations lead.
“All people will need is their name and address and we will be able to assist.”
The service can also advise people when it is their turn to book an appointment.
NPDC Puke Ariki Library Manager Dyane Hosler says Puke Ariki and the Community Libraries are proud to be involved in this Taranaki DHB initiative. “Libraries are now community hubs, and this is just another service we can offer our communities.”
Cath Sheard, Kaihautū Puna Mātauranga me te Ratonga Ahurea Libraries and Cultural Services Manager at South Taranaki District Council says “The South Taranaki LibraryPlus are pleased to be working with Taranaki DHB to assist people with booking COVID- 19 vaccinations; our libraries are passionate about ensuring equity of access and this is one more way we can enable our residents.”
Bridget Roper, Team Leader Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre, says, “Digital accessibility issues shouldn’t be a barrier to community members taking the steps required to protect themselves against Covid-19. We’re happy to be able to give our support to locals who are navigating the booking process for their vaccination.”
The sessions are being held at:
Puke Ariki
Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Bell Block Library
Monday 9.30am – 12.30pm
Oakura Library
Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Stratford Library
Please ask staff who will be pleased to assist you.
Eltham LibraryPlus
Wednesday 1pm-3pm
Kaponga LibraryPlus
Tuesday 1pm-5pm
Hawera LibraryPlus
Tuesday 2pm – 5pm and Friday 9am-12pm
Opunake LibraryPlus
Tuesday 9.30am to 12.00pm and Tuesday 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Manaia LibraryPlus
Tuesday 9.30am to 12.00pm
Patea LibraryPlus
Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Volunteers are still being sought for sessions at the following libraries: Inglewood, Waitara, and Waverley. Anyone who would like to help should contact Polly Catlin-Maybury at polly.catlin-maybury@tdhb.org.nz
