Navigating the System
Learn how to move around Manaaki Central efficiently using the navigation menu, search, and other navigation features.
Overview
Manaaki Central uses a consistent navigation structure to help you find what you need quickly:
- Sidebar Menu - Main navigation to different sections
- Header Bar - Theme toggle, refresh, and user profile
- Search Bars - Context-specific search within each section
- Pagination - Navigate through large lists of records
Sidebar Menu
The left sidebar provides access to the main sections of Manaaki Central. The sidebar is always visible for quick navigation.
| Menu Item | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | Home icon | Your personalized dashboard based on your role |
| Service Users | List icon | Search, view, and manage client records |
| Referrals | Document icon | View all Referrals with advanced filtering |
| Service Episodes | Activity icon | Track active Service Episodes |
Current Page Indicator
The currently active page is highlighted with a green/teal background in the sidebar, making it easy to see where you are in the system.
Organisation Logo
The Manaaki Central logo at the top of the sidebar returns you to your dashboard when clicked.
Header Bar
The header bar at the top of every page contains:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Page Title | Shows the current page name (e.g., "Intake Dashboard") |
| Theme Toggle | Sun/moon icon to switch between light and dark modes |
| Refresh Button | Circular arrow to reload the current page data |
| User Avatar | Your profile initial - click for account options |
Search
Each section includes a context-specific search bar to help you find records quickly.
How to Search
- Click in the search field
- Type your search term (Service User name, reference number, referrer name)
- Results filter automatically as you type
- Press Enter to confirm or click on a result
Search Tips
- Use Service User names for quick lookups
- Reference numbers (e.g., REF-2026-DEFAULT-00047) provide exact matches
- Search works across multiple fields in each section
Pagination
When viewing lists with many records, pagination controls appear at the bottom:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Showing X-Y of Z | Indicates which records are currently displayed |
| Page X of Y | Current page number and total pages |
| < > arrows | Navigate to previous/next page |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up navigation with keyboard shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + F | Focus search bar |
Enter | Submit search |
Esc | Close dialogs or cancel actions |