This media release was supplied by Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa

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From Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September, DORA Te Waka Matihiko Hauora, a mobile learning
centre, will be in Te Kūiti, helping people join the growing numbers who are benefitting from having online
access to their health records.

Most medical practices throughout New Zealand offer an online health app to their patients, with many
using the popular Manage My Health, myindici 2.0, Health365 or The Doctors platforms. These apps give
patients access to their health records such as blood test results and enable them to order repeat
prescriptions as well as book appointments with their GPs.

Online health services are available to anyone with a smartphone, tablet or computer and internet
connection. However, it is up to individual medical practices to determine the scope of services that they
can provide, so while the trainers on DORA explain what is possible, everyone is encouraged to check what
their own GPs offer when they sign up.

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network clinical director Dr Jo Scott-Jones said the surge of online health
information, including access to our own medical records, highlights the critical need for digital health
literacy. “Like many industries, health is adopting technology to make the flow of information easier, but
we don’t want to leave people behind. This is a great opportunity for people in Waitomo District to get help
accessing their health information online, and it’s commendable to see so many general practices
supporting this work.”

DORA’s visit is being supported by the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, Waitomo District Library, Te Kūiti
Community House Trust and Heartlands Te Kūiti. Staff from these local organisations will be providing the
training on DORA, which will be open to the public from 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 3pm each day.
DORA will be parked at Waitomo District Library for the week. No booking is needed. Just drop in and the
team will give you whatever help you need in using your digital devices and accessing your online health
records.

The Operations Director for the Digital Inclusion Alliance, Laurence Zwimpfer, said how pleased he was to
have the support of staff from local community organisations. “We understand how important it is for
everyone to have ongoing help with their digital technologies whenever they need it. So, for those who
miss DORA’s brief visit, it is good to know that there are local organisations that can provide ongoing help.”