Limb Centre - Wellington
Manufacture and maintenace of artificial Limbs.
For all service inquiries for appointments by/for amputees, please ring the Limb Centre.
Wellington Limb Centre Manager: Ray Binet
Limb Centres are open 8.00 – 4.30 pm.
Physical Address
42-46 Mein Street
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
PO Box 7281
Wellington,
6242
AbPost and Pack Disabled Distributors Inc - Wellington
Commercial mailout facility that offers employment opportunities for PWD in an open employment situation.
Physical Address
58 Waione Street
Petone
Lower Hutt,
5012 Postal Address
PO Box 38756
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt,
5045
Access Homehealth - Wellington
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include: home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
Physical Address
Level 6, 186 Willis Street
Thorndon
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 12657
Thorndon
Wellington,
6144
Adaptive Technology Solutions Ltd - Wellington
Specializes in the assessment and training of people with disabilities who are likely to benefit from using adaptive technology in order to communicate.
Physical Address
33A Tararua Street
Trentham
Upper Hutt,
5018 Postal Address
Adult Reading & Learning Assistance - Wellington
Provides free basic education for over 10,000 people in NZ. Includes reading, writing, numeracy, communication skills and Maori literacy initiatives. ARLA helps adults with reading, writing, spelling, form-filling and basic maths. Also provides basic education for adults.
Physical Address
38 Wakefield Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 3180
Wellington,
6140
Age concern - Kapiti Coast
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.
Physical Address
Community Services Suite
Coastlands
Paraparaumu,
5032 Postal Address
Po Box 217
paraparaumu,
5032
Age Concern - Wellington
Promotes quality of life, rights and well being of older people. Local age concern councils around NZ providing information and services for older people in their community. Provides Accredited Visiting services, elder abuse neglect, education/awareness prevention ageing issues, and a range of other services and activities.
Physical Address
Anvil House, Level 1, Suite 4, 138 140 Wakefield Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 11108
Wellington,
6011
Age Concern New Zealand Inc - Wellington - National Office
Promotes quality of life, rights and well being of older people. Local age concern councils around NZ providing information and services for older people in their community. Provides Accredited Visiting services, elder abuse neglect, education/awareness prevention ageing issues, and a range of other services and activities.
Physical Address
4th Floor West Block Education House 178-182 Willis Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 10688
Wellington,
6011
Alzheimers New Zealand - National Office
Alzheimers New Zealand at a national level represents people with dementia, their carers and families, through advocacy, raising public awareness, providing information and fundraising.
Physical Address
P O Box 3643
Wellington,
6140 Postal Address
Alzheimers Society - Wellington
Provide support and information to people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public about the problems associated with dementia, and to encourage research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease making life better for people affected by dementia.
Physical Address
55 Hutt Road Petone
newtown
Wellington,
6035 Postal Address
55 Hutt Road Petone
newtown
Wellington,
6035
Amputee Society of the Greater Wellington Region
Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.
Physical Address
2/54 Holborn Drive
Stokes Valley
Lower Hutt,
5019 Postal Address
Argo Trust - Wellington
A trust set up by five families which provides supported accommodation for people with disabilities.
Physical Address
95 Aro Street
Aro Valley
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis NZ offers an extensive information and education service. Our role is to share what we have learned so that you are better able to manage your condition.
Not only does Arthritis NZ promote the awareness of arthritis across the country, we also advocate at national and local government levels for improved services for people affected by arthritis.
Physical Address
Level 2
166 Featherston Street
Wellington Central
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 10020
The Terrace
Wellington,
6143
Arthritis New Zealand - Wellington
Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research. Also offers Arthritis Educators clinics consultation, support group meetings and opportunities for hydrotherapy and exercise.
Physical Address
174 Hutt Road
Lower Hutt
Wellington,
5012 Postal Address
PO Box 39 247
Lower Hutt
Wellington,
5045
Arts Access Aotearoa - Wellington
Arts Access Aotearoa is a national organisation. We work in partnership with others to provide access to the arts for individuals and communities marginalised from the mainstream because of their circumstances. This includes people with intellectual and physical disabilities, youth, the elderly, mental health service users, disadvantaged migrants, refugees and prisoners.
Physical Address
Level 3 Wellington Arts Centre, 61 - 63 Abel Smith Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 9828
Wellington,
6141
Assembly of People with Disabilities - National Office
National advocacy and information role and the voice of people with disabilities to the government and other relevant bodies. International Fax: (04) 801 9565
Physical Address
Level 4 173 Victoria Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 27 524
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Head Office
Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for vision impaired are maintained and improved.
Physical Address
113 Adelaide Road
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
P O Box 7144
Wellington,
6242
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand Inc - Head Office
Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Physical Address
Rossmore House
123 Molesworth Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 1459
Wellington,
6140
Atareira - Wellington
Atareira (formerly known as Schizophrenia Fellowship Wgtn) is a Wellington based Mental Health organization. We are the local branch of Supporting Families in Mental Illness NZ and we enjoy a close relationship with other branches across the country.
Physical Address
Level 1
274 Taranaki Street
Mt Cook
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 355
Wellington,
6140
Autism New Zealand - Wellington
Provide information, support and encouragement to improve the quality of life for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
Physical Address
Ground Floor, Molesworth House
101 Molesworth Street
Thorndon
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 12-599
Thorndon
Wellington,
6144
Barrier Free NZ Trust - Wellington
The Barrier Free NZ Trust (BFT) was established in 1993. The Trust is made up of consumers and individuals with experience and expertise in local government, the building industry, and the disability sector.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 25064
Wellington,
6146
Brain Injury Association - Wellington
The regional Brain Injury Associations, through the liaison service, provide a range of practical assistance:
Information and education for people with brain injury and their families so they can better understand the implications of the injury
Physical Address
95 Molesworth Street
Thordon
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 12-180
Thordon
Wellington,
6144
Breast Cancer Support - Wellington
Physical Address
Postal Address
Cancer Society of NZ - Wellington
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
Physical Address
Red Cross House, Level 2
69 Molesworth Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 12700
Wellington,
6144
Capital Support - Porirua
Needs assessment and service coordination for disability support services. Also including Regional Intellectual Disability Care Agency (RIDCA).
Physical Address
Level 3, Guardian Health Building
Porirua
Wellington,
6012 Postal Address
P O Box 50 137
Porirua
Wellington,
5240
Care NZ - Wellington
Provides outpatient counselling for persons with addiction problems.
Physical Address
88 Dixon Street
Te Aro
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 9183
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
Career Services - Wellington
Career Services is New Zealand's leading provider of career information, advice and guidance. Career Services is dedicated to creating a climate where all people living in New Zealand can access the best careers information, advice and guidance to achieve their life goals. This means promoting the importance of career planning throughout each person's lifetime. Career Services is a Crown Entity.
Physical Address
Level 4, CMC Building
95 Courtenay Place
Wellington,
6037 Postal Address
P O Box 9446
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
CCS Disability Action - Wellington
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer/social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking for people with restricted mobility. Also disability awareness programmes for school age upwards.
Physical Address
336 Cambridge Terrace
Naenae
Lower Hutt,
5011 Postal Address
P O Box 35-156
Naenae
Lower Hutt,
5040
CCS Disability Action Information Service - Wellington
The CCS Diability Action Information Service is proudly supported Telecom, ministry of Health and NZ Lottery Grants Board
Physical Address
Level 3, Orbit Systems House
94 Dixon Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO BOX 6349
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
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Physical Address
Postal Address
Child Cancer Foundation Inc - Central Division
Supports families who have a child with cancer.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 7062
Newtown
Wellington,
6242
Cloud 9 Childrens Foundation - Wellington
A support oganisation that works on both the national and regional level in New Zealand to help out children and teenagers who have Asperger's Syndrome. Also aims to assist those who help people with Asperger's Syndrome such as the person's family and carers, teachers and professionals.
Physical Address
Tawa Community Centre
5 Cambridge Street
Wellington,
5028 Postal Address
P O Box 51176
Tawa
Wellington,
5249
COPD - Porirua
Physical Address
68 Waiuta Street
Titahi Bay
Wellington,
5022 Postal Address
Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Wellington
Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed.
Physical Address
5 Kowhai Street
Tawa
Wellington,
5028 Postal Address
Deaf Association of NZ - Wellington
Provides Needs/Service coordination, interpreting and employment consultancy.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 6166
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
DEBRA NZ - National Office
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association offers information and a support group for people with EB and their families. Employs 3 part-time EB nurses to help advise sufferers
Physical Address
123 Daniell Street
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
PO Box 7316
Wellington,
6242
Diabetes Wellington Inc
Voluntary organisation set up to provide support, help and information to individuals and families who have diabetes.
Physical Address
138 - 140 Wakefield Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 3304
Wellington,
6140
Disability Information and Equipment Centre - Wellington
Provides information and resources for people with disabilities. Also provides equipment hire and purchase.
Physical Address
Level 1, Anvil House
130-148 Wakefield Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
Driving Miss Daisy
We provide a caring, safe and reliable driving service. The point of difference over other transport providers is the physical accompaniment assistance offered. For example, if required, we will attend doctors appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family members, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Special needs are catered for including assisting with a walker or wheelchair
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 8489
Havelock North,
4157
Early Intervention Service - Wellington
First episode psychosis. (Mental Health)
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 1729
Wellington,
6140
Elder Family Matters
Elder Family Matters has assisted older people in the wider Wellington region (including Hutt Valley, Porirua Basin, Kapiti Coast, and Wairarapa) for 10 years so they can choose to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.
Elder Family Matters do this by:
•assisting the elderly and disabled with the tasks of daily living: shopping, housework and cleaning, personal cares, laundry, meals, transport, social activities, appointments, home maintenance;
•one-on-one support / companionship / outings for people in residential care;
•respite care to enable primary carers to have a break.
Full range of Carers including highly experienced carers, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.
Services includes mobile care (short time and discrete services), personalised care (minimum of 2 hours), cleaning services (minimum 1 hour), dementia care, and 24 hours/7 days services.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 9923
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
Emerge Supported Employment Trust
Provides a supported employment service for people with disabilities. Also provides an individualised and comprehensive range of services which includes: referral and career planning, job search, job placement, ongoing support and a transition from school to work service for students leaving secondary/tertiary training.
Physical Address
Level 3, Southmark House
203-209 Willis Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 27187
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
Epilepsy New Zealand - Wellington
Information and support for people with epilepsy, their families and support network, also providing the public with information about epilepsy. Also work with Education, Health and other professionals and organisations.
Physical Address
Suite 3, 215 Main Road
Tawa
Wellington,
5028 Postal Address
PO Box 2806
Wellington,
6140
Fragile X Support Group - Wellington
Provides parent support, educational and social activities.
Physical Address
20 Oaklands Grove
Clouston Park
Upper Hutt,
5018 Postal Address
Friends Who Care - Wainuiomata
Provides a mental health day service for people who use mental health services.
Physical Address
6 Rowe Parade
Wainuiomata
Wellington,
5014 Postal Address
Genetic Counselling Services - Wellington
To ensure the maximum range of options for those at risk of genetic disease by providing accurate diagnosis and screening, empathic genetic counselling and support.
Physical Address
Wellington Hospital, Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
Private Bag 7902
Newtown
Wellington,
6242
Group Special Education - National Office
Provides services for the benefit of people with learning difficulties. This is done in a flexible and innovative way that builds on relationships with clients, their families and other organisations in their lives. SES takes its social responsibilities seriously and is continually developing services to meet the need of clients.
Physical Address
45-47 Pipitea Street
Thorndon
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 1666
Wellington,
6140
Group Special Education - Porirua
Provides a service for students and children with special educational and developmental needs from birth to 21 years of age. Our professional staff includes; Advisors on Deaf Children, Early intervention Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
Physical Address
Cnr Prosser Street & Mohuia Cres
Elsdon
Porirua,
5022 Postal Address
PO Box 50136
Porirua,
5240
Group Special Education - Wellington
Provides a service for students and children with special educational and developmental needs from birth to 21 years of age. Our professional staff includes; Advisors on Deaf Children, Early intervention Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
Physical Address
204-206 Thorndon Quay
Pipitea
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 12371
Thorndon
Wellington,
6144
Grow (NZ) Inc - Wellington
Grow is a non profit community mental health movement. It provides education in the areas of problem solving, life education and the building of friendships. Not restricted to mental illness. Another contact phone number: (04) 471 9719.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 23044
Wellington,
6140
Health and Disability Commisioner - Wellington
Promotion and protection of Health & Disability Services consumer rights.
Physical Address
Level 11, 86 Victoria Street
Wellington Central
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 12299
Thorndon
Wellington,
6144
Health Care Providers NZ - National Office
The association promotes the interests of 450 member, residential care facilities and supports quality aged care by means of representation, information and assistance.
Physical Address
Level 6, 101-103 Molesworth Street
Thorndon
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 12481
Thorndon
Wellington,
6144
Hearing Association - Hutt Valley
Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired. Provides hearing tests, advice and assistance with hearing aids, courses in communication skills, tinnitus management.
Individual help with hearing loss and for tinnitus, demonstration of assistive listening devices for TV telephones etc.
Physical Address
342 Waiwhetu Road
Fairfield
Lower Hutt,
5011 Postal Address
Hearing Association - Paraparaumu
Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired. Provides speech tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss and offers support for Tinitus sufferers.
Physical Address
Disability Information & Equipment Centre
15a Ngahina Street
Paraparaumu,
5032 Postal Address
PO Box 439
Paraparaumu,
5254
Hearing Association - Wellington
Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired. Provides speech-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss. Help use hearing aids to greater effect and minor repairs
Physical Address
16 Kent Terrace
Mount Victoria
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
Heart Children New Zealand Inc - Wellington
Wellington@Heart
(formerly Heart Children NZ)
"@Heart is the only charity in NZ dedicated to providing support to children with heart conditions and their families through life."
Physical Address
PO Box 31502
Lower Hutt,
5040 Postal Address
Huntington's Disease Association (Wellington) Inc - Wellington
Offers support and a social work service for people with Huntingtons disease, family members, care givers and health professionals.
Feild worker Karen Evans can also be contacted on her Mobile 027 496500
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 30420
Lower Hutt,
5040
Kapiti Choices
Mental health service run by consumers. They provide information, advocacy and support.
Physical Address
82 Kapiti Road
Paraparaumu,
5032 Postal Address
PO Box 597
Paraparaumu,
5254
Kapiti Welcome Trust
Residential social/vocational services for people with impairments.
Physical Address
31 Bluegum Road
Paraparaumu Beach
Paraparaumu,
5032 Postal Address
Kimi Ora School for Students with Physical Disabilities - Wellington
A school for students 5 - 21 who live in the greater Wellington who have a physical disability. Therapies, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy provided on site. Primarily for students with very high needs as identified by the ORS scheme.
Physical Address
21 Turnbull Street
Thorndon
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
Kokiri Marae Maori Disability Support Services - Wellington
Ensure Maori with disabilities and Kuia & Koroua have an improved quality of life and independence by facilitating access to disability support services
Physical Address
22 Barnes Street
Seaview
Wellington,
5010 Postal Address
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Kapiti
A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.
Physical Address
15a Ngahina Street
Paraparaumu,
5032 Postal Address
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Porirua
A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.
Physical Address
1 Te Hiko Street
Porirua,
5022 Postal Address
PO Box 25173
Panama Street
Wellington,
6146
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Wellington
A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.
Physical Address
Level 5 Central House 26 Brandon Street
Wellington
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 25 173
Wellington
Wellington,
6146
ME/CFS Society - Wellington
Provides information to caregivers and sufferers of ME/CFS.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 14 541
Kilbirnie
Wellington,
6241
Miranda Smith Homecare - Wellington
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
Physical Address
4 / 107 Mana Esplanade
Mana
Porirua,
5026 Postal Address
P O Box 1635
Wellington,
6140
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - National Office
Supports people living with MND through information, support, advocacy and awareness, includes people with MND, their families, carers and the health professionals who support them.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 2129
Wellington,
6140
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - National Society
Information for people with MS and their support networks. People wishing more information about MS are asked to ring the information service or contact their local MS society.
Physical Address
Level 2
85 The Terrace
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 2627
Wellington,
6140
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Wellington
Information, education and support for people with MS and
their support networks. Encourages research into the causes and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 15024
Miramar
Wellington,
6243
National Heart Foundation of NZ - Wellington
Offers information and a wide range of pamphlets and resource published by the National Heart Foundation of NZ and health education promotion. Non profit organisation dedicated to the reduction of premature death from heart and circulatory disease including strokes.
Physical Address
NZ Medical Association Building
28 The Terrace
Te Aro
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 5357
Lambton Quay
Wellington,
6145
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Porirua
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
Physical Address
Room 2/7 Pember House
16 Hagley Street
Porirua,
5022 Postal Address
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Wellington
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 7481
Newtown
Wellington,
6242
New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Wellington
Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.
Physical Address
52 Wellington Rd
Paekakariki,
5034 Postal Address
New Zealand Home Health Association - Wellington
Provides a full range of healthcare support and social services to a person and their family in familiar and comforting home surroundings. Teaches and supports families in caring for their family member. Homecare will often prevent or at least delay institutional care.
Physical Address
5th Floor Rossmore House
123 Molesworth St
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 5344
Wellington,
6145
New Zealand Rehabilitation Association - Wellington
The New Zealand Rehabilitation Association (NZRA), Inc. is a non-profit organisation, and NZ Registered Charity, for anyone interested in rehabilitation services in New Zealand. Many of our members are health professionals working in different areas of rehabilitation in New Zealand, but we also have members who are: people who use health and disability services and their family members, health and disability advocates, employees within health funding agencies (such as ACC and the Ministry of Health), as well as researchers and academics.
Physical Address
University of Otago (Wellington)
23 Mein Street
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
NZ Society for Music Therapy Inc - Whitby
Physical Address
77 The Masthead
Whitby
Porirua,
5024 Postal Address
Orthotic Centre (NZ) Ltd - Wellington
Provides orthotic services to all patients including hospital clinic patients and alos provides a consultancy service
Physical Address
264 Cuba Street
Te Aro
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 9044
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
Ostomy Society - Wellington
Aims to help ostomates or potential ostomates and their families to attain a normal lifestyle through mutual aid and moral support as well as education in ostomy care. Publication: NZ Ostomate
Physical Address
P O Box 1142
Wellington,
6140 Postal Address
PAN (Peoples Advocacy Network) - Wellington
PAN works predominantly with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and impairment to injury, youth, refugee and migrant groups and the elderly.
Physical Address
100 Leinster Avenue
Raumati South
Wellington,
5032 Postal Address
ParaFed Wellington
Provide or facilitate sporting, recreation or active leisure opportunities for people with physical disabilities.
Physical Address
4 Marina View Paremata
Mana
Wellington,
5247 Postal Address
P O Box 54 003
Mana
Wellington,
5247
Parent to Parent - Wellington
Parent to Parent is an information and support network for parents of children with special needs. Support is provided voluntary by trained support parents who have a child with the same or similar needs.
Physical Address
P O Box 36 035
Moera
Wellington,
5045 Postal Address
Parkinsons New Zealand - National Office
Free phone information for anyone with queries about Parkinsons disease.
Physical Address
2/2 Harbour City Tower Block
40 Panama Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
P O Box 10 392
The Terrace
Wellington,
6142
Pathways Trust - Wellington
Provides accommodation and home based support for people with psychiatric disabilities.
Physical Address
P O Box 7443
Newton
Wellington,
6242 Postal Address
People First Inc - Wellington
Disability Information and Advisory Service for people with learning (intellectual) disability.
Physical Address
Level 4 Century City Tower
173-175 Victoria Street
Te Aro
Wellington,
6141 Postal Address
P.O. Box 9199
Marion Square
Wellington,
6011
Personal Advocacy Trust - Horowhenua/Kapiti
We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.
Physical Address
36A Sunshine Avenue
Paraparaumu,
5032 Postal Address
Phobic Trust of NZ Inc 1983 - Wellington
Provides specialist treatment and support of anxiety, phobic and compulsive disorders associated with depression.
Physical Address
68 Constable Street
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - Masterton - National Office
Offers a support network and service to provide information and education to parents, family caregivers and professionals on the Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Physical Address
P O Box 143
Masterton,
5840 Postal Address
Retina NZ (Peer Support Group) - Nationwide
A peer support scheme which offers information and support for people with degenerative disorders of the retina.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 2232
Raumati Beach
Paraparaumu,
5255
Rett Syndrome Association - Wellington
Rett New Zealand is an informal support group providing advice for families and therapists dealing with the complex symptoms of Rett Syndrome. We strive to share the love, acceptance and understanding of other families facing the same daily problems.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 28049
Kelburn
Wellington,
6150
Riding for the Disabled - National Office
To provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.
Physical Address
Unit 1 Harcourts Centre Discovery Drive
Whitby
Porirua,
5024 Postal Address
PO Box 58110
Whitby
Porirua,
5245
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Wellington
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
Physical Address
121 Adelaide Road
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
PO Box 27177
Marion Square
Wellington,
6141
Royal NZ Plunket Society - National Office
Offers practical advice on parenting issues and support for parents of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Physical Address
Level 5 NZ Payroll House
126-132 Lambton Quay
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 5474
Lambton Quay
Wellington,
6145
Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Wellington
The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation is a charitable organisation. It was established to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 15032
Miramar
Wellington,
6243
Schizophrenia Fellowship - Wellington
Provides help and support families affected by the illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding the illness and acts as an advocate for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders, and their families/carers.
Physical Address
1st Floor 274 Taranaki St
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 355
Wellington,
6140
Skylight - Wellington
Provides help and support for children and young people and their families who have been impacted significantly by change, loss and grief. Catalogue of resources available free.
Physical Address
143-145 Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington,
6021 Postal Address
PO Box 7309
Newtown
Wellington,
6242
Specialised Charter Services - Wellington
Offer escorted tours and holidays for people with disabilities throughout NZ and overseas providing care and support by professional staff.
Physical Address
1/65 Highbury Road
Wellington,
6012 Postal Address
SPELD - Mana
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 50790
Porirua,
5240
SPELD - Wellington
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 9859
Wellington,
6141
Stroke Foundation - Paraparaumu
Provides information, support and companionship to people who have suffered a stroke and their support networks. Assists people who have had a stroke to regain their confidence and speech skills.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 639
Paraparaumu,
5254
Stroke Foundation - Wellington National Office
Provides information, support networks and advocacy.
Physical Address
Level 1, Federation House
95-99 Molesworth Street
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 12482
Thorndon
Wellington,
6144
SuitAble Homes Community Housing - Wellington
Was formerly Community Housing. Aims to help people with long term physical disabilities access appropriate modified housing, for example people who have become disabled from an accident or illness, or perhaps they live in a house which no longer meets their disability needs. This service is free and helps people whether they are looking for rent, buy or to modify their own home by linking them with all the professionals who need to be involved in the modification process.
Physical Address
28 Grey Street
Wellington,
6140 Postal Address
P O Box 2628
6011
Wellington,
6140
TalkLink - Wellington
Offers an assessment using a wide range of both high and low technology communication aids and has current information on communication devices and services available.
Physical Address
Level 3, Cue Design House
187 Willis St
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 24 070
Wellington,
6142
Tautoko Services Wellington
Assess children and adults who have an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour
* Develop and individual support plan
* Advise and assist in service planning and development
* Provide training, and assist in the access of resources
( Hawkes Bay to Nelson)
Physical Address
Suite 10,
99 Mana Esplanade
Paremata,
5026 Postal Address
Te Puni Kokiri (National Office)
Ministry of Maori Development providing information about Maori Health statistics.
Physical Address
Te Puni Kokiri House
143 Lambton Quay
Wellington Central
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 3943
Wellington,
6140
Te Runanga O Toa Rangatira Inc
Te Runanga O Toa Rangatira Incorporated (the Runanga) is a non-profit incorporated society with charitable status. The Runanga is the mandated iwi authority for Ngati Toa Rangatira and is the administrative body of iwi estates and assets. The Runanga deals with the political and public issues of national interest such as Treaty of Waitangi claims, commercial and customary fisheries, health services including primary mental health and residential care services, local government relationships and resource and environmental management.
Physical Address
26 Ngatitoa Street
Tawa
Wellington,
5028 Postal Address
26 Ngatitoa Street
Tawa
Wellington,
5028
The New Zealand Home Health Association Inc
National Association of New Zealand home support agencies, provides advice and support, promotes quality in the delivery of home and community services.
Physical Address
Postal Address
Wellington Adult Asperger's Group
Provides social activity asn networking group fro people 16+ with higher functioning Autism asn Asperger's Syndrome in the greater Wellington region. Has monthly activity meeting, networking opportunities asn news by emailmail service.
Physical Address
Level1,
4 Broderick Road
Johnsonville,
6037 Postal Address
PO Box 13821
Johnsonville,
Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated
Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated operates a number of community-based services, with the aim to assist adults with intellectual and/or psychiatric disabilities by poviding appropriate learning programmes,activities and support.
Physical Address
Postal Address
111 Brougham Street
Mount Victoria
Wellington,
6011
Wellington Association for Deaf Children
Voluntary organisation consisting of parents of deaf children which has as its aim promotion of educational, social and health needs for deaf children. Works towards improving support services for the families of deaf children and the provision of specialist social workers and equipment to achieve these goals.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 2970
Wellington,
6140
Wellington Down Syndrome Association
Provides a support service for parents with children with Downs Syndrome. Has a quartley newsletter, monthly coffee mornings and information evenings.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 54 157
Mana,
5247
Wellington Regional Asthma Society
Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Physical Address
Pember House
16 Hagley St
Porirua
Wellington,
5022 Postal Address
Whanganui Disability Resource Centre
We offer a free Disability Information Service which is open to anybody and to any organisation, and a free Supported Employment Service which people may self refer to, or be referred to. This includes Transition support for students transitioning from school. We also provide an Equipment Loan Service and Sales of Aids and Equipment. We cover Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts and South Taranaki.
Physical Address
28 Churton St
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
Workbridge - Wellington
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
Physical Address
Gen-i Tower
Cnr Custom House & Waring Taylor St
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 2560
Wellington,
6140
Workmates Supported Employment Agency (Focus Trust Inc) - Porirua
National umbrella group for supported employment providers/consumers. Workmates provides employment services to people with a disability in the Porirua and Kapiti Coast regions. Service is provided at no cost to the service user and the employer and are committed to employment placement in the open market that pays minimum wage or above and individual client services that assists with employment retention.
Physical Address
Suite 404, Level 4
North City Shopping Centre
Porirua,
5022 Postal Address
4th Floor Pember House
16 Hagley St
Porirua,
5022
