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                Access Homehealth - Rotorua

                Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.

                Physical Address

                1310 Pukuatua Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                1310 Pukuatua Street
                Rotorua, 3010
                Tel: (027) 313 5618
                Fax: (07) 348 6397
                Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

                ADNET Services - Rotorua

                Physical Address

                Level 2, Room 4
                1234 Eruera Strret
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 5013
                Rotorua West
                Rotorua, 3044
                Tel: (07) 577 1715
                Fax: (07) 577 1712
                Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

                Age Concern - Rotorua

                Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organise 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

                1333 Eurera Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1605
                Rotorua, 3010
                Tel: (07) 347 1539
                Fax: (07) 347 1539

                Age Concern - Taupo

                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

                Wairoa House
                Spa Road
                Taupo, 3330

                Postal Address

                P O Box 595
                Taupo, 3330
                Tel: (07) 378 9712
                Fax: (07) 378 9717

                Alzheimers New Zealand - Rotorua

                Provide education, information and support to all people with dementia and related disorders. To educate and inform the general public about the problems associated with dementia and the management of Alzheimers disease making life better for all people affected by dementia.

                Physical Address

                PO Box 430
                Rotorua, 3040

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 349 0064
                Fax: (07) 349 0064

                Alzheimers New Zealand - Taupo

                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 carry out research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease.

                Physical Address

                P O Box 595
                Taupo, 3351

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 378 2368
                Fax: (07) 378 3111

                Arthritis New Zealand - Bay of Plenty

                Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research. Also offers educator consultation support group meetings and opportunities for hydrotherapy and exercise.

                Physical Address

                Community House 1st Floor
                1115 Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                P O Box 1336
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 348 5121
                Fax: (07) 348 5126

                Asthma Society - Rotorua

                Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Asthma & Respiratory Foundation encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma

                Physical Address

                Community House
                Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                P O Box 472
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 347 1012
                Fax: (07) 347 1017

                CCS Disability Action - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua Office

                Provides a range of services from our 3 offices baed in Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua. Our services include: access advice, carer support, individual and family / whanau support services, mobility parking scheme, and total mobility scheme..

                Physical Address

                201a Old Taupo Road
                Utuhina
                Rotorua, 3015

                Postal Address

                P O Box 286
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 347 6545
                Fax: (07) 347 6316
                Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

                Community Living Trust - Rotorua

                Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.

                Physical Address

                Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                P O Box 994
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 349 4213
                Fax: (07) 343 7942

                Daycare Centre for the Elderly and Disabled Trust - Taupo

                Physical Address

                Waiora House Spa Road
                Taupo, 3330

                Postal Address

                P O Box 595
                Taupo, 3351
                Tel: (07) 378 4683
                Fax: (07) 378 0953

                Epilepsy New Zealand - Rotorua

                Provides information, education, advocacy and support to anyone affected by epilepsy, this includes home visits, school education sessions, professional development to health professional and raising awareness to the wider community.

                Physical Address

                1115 Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1775
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 346 3912
                Fax: (07) 346 3912
                Freephone: (0800) 20 2122

                Geneva Care

                Geneva Care is one of New Zealand's most trusted and qualified homecare service providers. We've been supporting New Zealanders in their homes for more than ten years. Geneva's services are available nationwide and you can be sure that you will receive professional, knowledgeable and compassionate help from your very first contact.

                Physical Address

                Level 2 139 Quay Street
                Auckland, 1010

                Postal Address

                P O Box 106 339
                Auckland, 1143
                Tel: (09) 916 0200
                Fax: (09) 916 0201
                Freephone: (0508) 46 6322

                Group Special Education - Bay Of Plenty West

                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, Visiting Teachers and Special Education Advisors.

                Physical Address

                Level 3, 1144 Pukaki Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 701
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 348 5145
                Fax: (07) 349 2560

                Heart Children New Zealand Inc - Rotorua

                Offers information and support to parents who have children with a heart problem. Parents offer workable solutions to problems and share experiences.

                Physical Address

                380 Malfour Road
                Westbrook
                Rotorua, 3015

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 347 0774

                Huntington's Disease Association - Rotorua

                Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.

                Physical Address

                20a Whitworth Road
                Utuhina
                Rotorua, 3015

                Postal Address

                PO Box 170
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 348 4267

                IDEA Services - Rotorua

                Formerly IHC. (Intellectual Disability Empowerment Association IDEA). Assist people with an intellectual disability to represent their interests and establish themselves in the community. Also keeps people informed about issues, lobby's the Government on rights issues, supports families in accessing rights.`

                Physical Address

                13 Ti Street
                Victoria
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 663
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 348 1451
                Fax: (07) 346 2163

                Korowai Aroha Trust

                Korowai Aroha Trust and their whānau ora model encompasses a huge range of primary and secondary care for anyone choosing to use their services. Their model 'Whānau Ora: Mauri Ora' is a practical model that has developed over twelve years. They started as a team of Māori nurses, with no contracts and employing their own doctors. Today they have 5,500 turoro enrolled and funding in excess of $1.3 million. Korowai Aroha work to support the total well being of Māori and other priority groups in its community with the right services, systems and tools in place to achieve this. Affordability, accessibility and cultural acceptability are key themes in the extraordinary development and implementation of Whānau Ora: Māori Ora - Total Wellbeing.

                Physical Address

                1292 Hinemoa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                1292 Hinemoa Street
                Rotorua, 3010
                Tel: (07) 348 8454

                LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre- Rotorua

                LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre – Rotorua Aims to ‘bring independence home’. We provide a free information and advisory service, in a caring, positive environment. LIFE Unlimited welcomes all enquiries. LIFE Unlimited has equipment to help maintain daily living independence displayed in the showroom. All equipment is available for purchase. If we do not have the information or product immediately available we will research it for you. The Disability Resource Centre has an equipment hire service available. Please make sure you ring to book in equipment first. Opening Hours: 9-3pm Monday to Friday.

                Physical Address

                1452A Hinemoa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1795
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 349 2513
                Fax: (07) 350 2367

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Rotorua

                A free hearing therapy service for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating because of hearing impairment. Qualified therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessment, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management, give advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.

                Physical Address

                1452a Hinemoa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1795
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 349 2513
                Fax: (07) 350 2367
                Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

                Lifetime Homes New Zealand

                We specialise in the designing and building of new homes and renovating existing homes to help the elderly and disabled people of all ages. We are devoted to creating unique, safe and accessible homes for those in need and to encourage people to better plan for their changing needs as they age. We do this by building unique environments where people can live independently and age in place.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 11216
                Palm Beach
                Papamoa, 3151
                Tel: (07) 574 9598
                Fax: (07) 574 9596

                ME/CFS Charitable Trust

                Provides information to caregivers and sufferers of ME/CFS and also to the medical profession. Distributes information, fosters regional support groups and promotes lectures and seminars regarding the illness. Promotes research into the causes and treatment of the illness.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5078
                Rotorua West
                Rotorua, 3044
                Tel: (07) 346 0389
                Fax: (07) 346 0387

                Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Rotorua & Districts

                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. Cellphone (027 627 7621. We provide services to any persons with MS and also any other allied or neurological condition, should there not be a support organiztion or society in their region. i.e Huntingtons, Chorea etc.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                1115 Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 811
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 346 1840
                Fax: (07) 346 1840
                Freephone: (0800) 67 5463

                National Heart Foundation of NZ - Rotorua

                Offers information and a wide range of pamphlets and resource published by the National Heart Foundation of NZ and health education promotion.

                Physical Address

                1222 Arawa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 703
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 349 0635
                Fax: (07) 349 0637

                Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Rotorua

                An independent confidential free service provided under the Health and Disability Commissioner (1994) Act.

                Physical Address

                Room 1
                1199 Amohia Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5013
                Rotorua West
                Rotorua, 3044
                Tel: (07) 349 0182
                Fax: (07) 349 0183

                Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Turangi

                To provide free and independent advocacy to Health & Disability consumers.

                Physical Address

                40 Herekiekie Street
                Turangi, 3334

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 386 5207
                Fax: (07) 386 5208
                Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

                NZ Association of the Blind & Partially Blind Inc - Rotorua

                The Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand (ABC NZ) ensures that we, blind and vision-impaired citizens, speak for ourselves with Government, service providers, and the community in general. We do this through communication, advocacy, and peer support.

                Physical Address

                8 Egmont Road
                Ngongotaha
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 357 4760

                Panacea Healthcare - Lakes District

                Panacea Healthcare is one of New Zealand's most experienced and respected providers of in home healthcare. For over 33 years we have supported people to remain living independently at home. We are totally committed to providing you with quality and affordable in home health care. Our services include: 1 hour - 24 hour Spinal Injury Home Support Brain Injury Home Support Mental Health Respite Specialist Nursing Services Respite Care Palliative Care at home Elderly Care Better At Home Packages™ Tailored Personal Home Support Companionship Overnight Support Meal Preparation Pre op / Post op support Paediatric support Post natal support EOS - Enhancement Opportunities Services (provides information on opportunities available to help people achieve independent living. We are a contracted provider to ACC for serious injury, home based rehabilitation, Community nursing and childcare. We are certified to the NZHCSS and a member of the New Zealand Home Health Association.

                Physical Address

                1209 Hinemaru Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 72
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: 07 343 9218
                Fax: 07 346 0083
                Freephone: 0800 726 223

                Parent To Parent - Rotorua

                Provides monthly newsletter, workshops/seminars, monthly coffee mornings/evenings, support parent training, advocacy, updated information and mutual support

                Physical Address

                Community House
                1115 Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1122
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 346 3231
                Fax: (07) 346 3234
                Freephone: (0508) 23 6236

                Personal Advocacy Trust - Rotorua

                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

                368A Clayton Rd
                Rotorua, 3015

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 348 1145

                Personal Advocacy Trust - Taupo

                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

                12 Birch Street
                Taupo, 3330

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 378 9994
                Fax: (07) 378 7994

                Psoriasis Association - Southland

                Increasing understanding and tolerance of Psoriasis and its problems, improving community acceptance of people with Psoriasis. Bringing together people with the disability and providing assistance and encouragement to them and their associates.

                Physical Address

                C/- 266 Conyers Street
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 216 8662
                Fax: (03) 216 8762

                Riding for the Disabled - Rotorua

                To provide horse-riding opportunities and related activities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose health is likely to benefit from such participation.

                Physical Address

                32 Lee Road
                Hannahs Bay
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 7416
                Te Ngae
                Rotorua, 3042
                Tel: (07) 345 9521
                Fax: (07) 345 9526

                Riding for the Disabled - Taupo

                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. Also disadvantaged children, the elderly and educational purposes.

                Physical Address

                164 Poihipi Road
                Taupo, 3378

                Postal Address

                PO Box 153
                Taupo, 3351
                Tel: (07) 377 0192

                Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Rotorua

                Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                1115 Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 348 7218
                Fax: (07) 347 2007
                Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

                Schizophrenia - Rotorua

                Provides help and support for families, whanau and carers of those affected by mental illness. Resource material. Field worker visits, and general publicity in the community to promote better understanding and tolerance for those affected by mental health problems. Information, education, support, advocacy - free and confidential.

                Physical Address

                Ground Floor Community House
                115 Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 346 3507
                Fax: (07) 346 3507
                Freephone: (0800) 43 7348

                SPELD - Rotorua

                Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Contact : Phillipa Norman

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 751
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 350 3120

                St Chads - Bay of Plenty

                St Chads provides a unique facility for people of all ages with intellectual, physical and mental health disabilities. Provides a supportive, stimulating learning and social environment and offers programs designed to maintain skills and enhance life quality

                Physical Address

                2 Devon Street
                Hillcrest
                Rotorua, 3015

                Postal Address

                PO Box 6121
                Whakarewarewa
                Rotorua, 3043
                Tel: (07) 347 8515
                Fax: (07) 347 8518

                Stroke Foundation - Rotorua

                Midland Region Field Officer Services provides a free community service of support, information, advocacy and care-giver education to the stroke affected communities. Community stroke related education is also offered. Field officer's contact phone number (07) 570 3090 email: fos_midland@stroke.org.nz.

                Physical Address

                1115 Haupapa Street
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 349 6022

                Stroke Foundation - Taupo

                Midland Region Field Officer Services provides a free community service of support, information, advocacy and care-giver education to the stroke affected communities. Community stroke related education is also offered. Field officer's phone number: (07) 850 6089 email address: midlandstroke.hamilton@xtra.co.nz

                Physical Address

                62 Taupo View Road
                Taupo, 3330

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 378 7870

                Support Net - Rotorua

                Needs assessment and service coordination.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 349 4213
                Fax: (07) 349 3555
                Freephone: (0800) 26 2477

                Supporting Families in Mental Health

                Provides help and support for families, whanau and carers of those affected by mental illness. Resource material. Field worker visits, and general publicity in the community to promote better understanding and tolerance for those affected by mental health problems. Information, education, support, advocacy - free confidential.

                Physical Address

                1115 Haupapa Street
                Community House, Ground Floor
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 346 3507
                Fax: (07) 346 3507
                Freephone: (0800) 43 7348

                Te Utuhina Manaakitanga Trust - Addiction Resource Centre

                A community based, outpatient Counselling and Assessment Service that addresses; Alcohol Substance Abuse and Gambling addiction that is available to Maori and Non Maori.

                Physical Address

                2A Ranolf St
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1802
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 348 3598
                Fax: (07) 348 1783

                Te Whanau Tokotokorangi Trust

                To offer a range of alternative services by Maori to individuals and families caring for family members with intellectual disabilities. We also embrace our Maori perspectives.

                Physical Address

                48 Biak Street
                Mangakakahi
                Rotorua, 3015

                Postal Address

                PO BOX 1429
                Rotorua,
                Tel: (07) 349 3228
                Fax: (07) 349 2807

                Tuwharetoa Health Charitable Trust

                Ourvisionis to improve the health of all who reside in the rohe (area) of Ngati Tuwharetoa. We provide a range of services which include Mental Health, High Needs, Health Education and Promotion, Smoking Cessation and Maori Health. Our services cater for all ages from Tamariki (children) to Kaumatua (seniors). The services which we provide are 'free of charge'. We are also a non-profit organisation, working to provide the best services possible.

                Physical Address

                Turangi Community Health Centre
                28 Tautahanga Road
                Turangi, 3334

                Postal Address

                Tel: (07) 384 7576
                Fax: (07) 384 7550

                Workbridge - Rotorua

                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

                1296 Pukuatua St
                Rotorua, 3010

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1408
                Rotorua, 3040
                Tel: (07) 343 1800
                Freephone: (0508) 85 8858