Abano Rehabilitation - Northland Community
Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.
Health Partners was established in 1996 as a specialist provider of assessment and case management services for a range of rehabilitation brands. Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.
With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.
Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.
Physical Address
5 Norfolk Street
RD4
Whangarei,
0174 Postal Address
PO Box 1384
Whangarei,
0140
Abano Rehabilitation - Northland Residential
Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.
Health Partners was established in 1996 as a specialist provider of assessment and case management services for a range of rehabilitation brands. Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.
With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.
Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.
Physical Address
1 Whangarei Heads Road
Onerahi
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
Access Ability Limited - Northland
The Regional Intellectual Disability Care Agency (RIDCA) is a service contracted to Access Ability by the Ministry of Health. Under the RIDCA contract, Access Ability provide individualised and specialised responses to people with an intellectual disability aged 17-65 who have high and complex needs, including people under compulsory care orders. These responses include a comprehensive assessment of need, care coordination, intensive service coordination, links to supported accommodation services and secure services, and a 24 hour telephone response.
There are 2 ways to access the RIDCA service. Firstly, referrals are received directly from Youth and District courts in the Auckland and Northland regions. Secondly, referrals are received from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agencies (NASCs) in the Auckland and Northland regions. These organisations are the Taikura Trust in Papatoetoe, Auckland and North Able in Whangarei. Once a referral is received, eligibility to the RIDCA service will be determined.
Physical Address
40 John Street
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
Access Home Health
Access Home Health aims to provide services that restore, maintain or promote health, and to facilitate self-care in a client specific way. We operate a range of nursing and homehealth services around the country and around the clock.
Our services, including nursing services, home care and domestic assistance, are backed up by a range of quality systems. These ensure that risk is minimised and individual, tailored and appropriate care is provided in line with the Health and Disability Act and industry-standards.
Physical Address
21 Okara Drive
CBD
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 1642
Whangarei,
Access Homehealth - Northern Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
Physical Address
21 Okara Drive
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 1642
Whangarei,
0140
Accessable
accessable (Environmental Health Management Services Limited) is based in Auckland and is the contracted provider responsible for administering the Equipment and Modification Services (EMS) budget on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Disability Services.
The budget is a set amount of funding made available each year for eligible people living in the Auckland (from Meremere north) and Northland regions. accessable manages applications for people seeking adaptive equipment, housing modifications, and vehicle purchase and/or modification. It also provides an equipment repair and maintenance service.
accessable manages a website which allows people to view equipment in both written and pictorial versions. The accessable store located in Auckland, provides a storage facility for bulk purchased items of equipment awaiting distribution and a central base for equipment collected from people who no longer have a requirement for the item.
accessable is also contracted to provide the services of a Housing Advisor. This person is available to assist specialised assessors with technical input, support and advice regarding housing modifications and to work with contractors to provide cost effective housing alteration solutions. Professional Advisors are employed by accessable for the purpose of reviewing the applications received from the specialised assessors to ensure recommendations made for EMS funding meet the eligibility and priority criteria.
accessable is also contracted by ACC to provide equipment and a repair service to ACC clients living in the Waikato, Auckland and Northland regions.
Physical Address
18A Frost Road
Mount Roskill
Auckland,
1041 Postal Address
P O Box 27 804
Mount Roskill
Auckland,
1440
Active Intervention Management Ltd (AIM)
Injury/Disability Management and prevention.
Active Intervention Management is a group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists that provide a mobile service throughout Northland and Rodney to ensure an individual is assisted to maintain maximum quality of life following an injury or if living with a disability.
AIMs expertise lies in assisting to manage discomfort, pain and injury in the workplace.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 8140
Kensignton
Whangarei,
0145
Age Concern - Kaitaia & District
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.
Physical Address
101 Commerce Street
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
PO Box 538
Kaitaia,
0441
Age Concern - Mid-North
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.
Physical Address
Kingston House
123 Hone Heke Road
Kerikeri,
0230 Postal Address
PO Box 214
Kerikeri,
0245
Age Concern - Whangarei
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
16 Manse Street
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
Alzheimers New Zealand - Kaitaia
The Alzheimers Society provides a range of services including extensive information and resources, home visits, seminars, support groups and day centre programmes.
The Alzheimers Society Northland covers the region with services operating out of Whangarei and the Kaipara, Kerikeri and Kaitaia. They also employ Community Support Workers focussed on being responsive to the needs of Maori.
Physical Address
Kaitaia Community House
12 Puckey Ave
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
Alzheimers New Zealand - Kerikeri
The Alzheimers Society provides a range of services including extensive information and resources, home visits, seminars, support groups and day centre programmes.
The Alzheimers Society Northland covers the region with services operating out of Whangarei and the Kaipara, Kerikeri and Kaitaia. They also employ Community Support Workers focussed on being responsive to the needs of Maori.
Physical Address
Kingston House
123 Hone Heke Road
Kerikeri,
0230 Postal Address
Kingston House
123 Hone Heke Road
Kerikeri
Alzheimers New Zealand - Whangarei
Provide support and information to people with memory loss, 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 and memory loss. Provides rural mobile daycare service.
Physical Address
321 Western Hills Drive
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
P O Box 1179
Whangarei,
0140
Arthritis New Zealand - Whangarei
Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research. Also offers field officer consultation, support group meetings and opportunities for hydrotherapy and exercise.
Physical Address
Level 1
25 Rathbone Street
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
P O Box 1978
Whangarei,
0140
Asthma Society - Whangarei
Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.
Physical Address
15 Central Avenue
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
Autism New Zealand - Northland
Autism New Zealand provides support, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome and related disorders.
Autism New Zealand's key activities include raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders, providing support, information and advice. This includes gathering and distributing the latest information and research relating to autism spectrum and related disorders. Autism New Zealand does this by maintaining contact with overseas associations. They will arrange seminars and conferences and provide training courses for parents and professionals. They will also liaise with other agencies on behalf of individuals, parents and other family.
Autism New Zealand resources and maintains a library service and information can be accessed by contacting their Information Officer. This person is based at their national office in Christchurch. They also produce a quarterly newsletter and have a website that provides full details on services available and contact people in each of the regions. Autism New Zealand has branches in Auckland (covers from Pokeno to Warkworth) and Northland with details provided below.
Physical Address
3 Edge Street
Onerahi
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
Brain Injury Association - Northland
The Brain Injury Association of New Zealand (BIANZ) is a nationwide organisation with sixteen regional offices, including Auckland and Northland. The national office is also based in Auckland on the North Shore. BIANZ provides information, education, support, and liaison with other agencies to people and their families dealing with a brain injury.
Brain injuries, also sometimes referred to as head injuries fall into two groups. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) can occur as a result of strokes, tumours and other medical problems including drug and alcohol abuse. A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when damage is caused to the brain by an external force such as in a car accident, assault or sporting accident. TBI's are commonly covered by ACC. The most common TBI is concussion. BIANZ employs Liaison Officers and Education Advisors.
Physical Address
98 Cairnfield Road
Otangerai
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
PO Box 4001
Kamo
Whangarei,
0141
Cairnfield House - Northland
Residential care for young disabled people in aged care.
Physical Address
60 Jack Street
Otangarei
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
Cancer Society of NZ - Northland
Offers research, health promotion and information support services relating to cancer.
Physical Address
73 Kamo Road
Kensington
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
P O Box 8100
Whangarei,
0145
Carers New Zealand
Over 750,000 New Zealanders provide at-home care for sick, injured, frail and disabled family members. Some are carers for a short time - many for a lifetime. This unpaid work saves the country billions.
Carers New Zealand was created by carers for carers, to guide them to sources of help and to give them a forum where they can share their experiences and communicate with each other.
Physical Address
319 State Highway 10
Cable Bay
Far North,
0420 Postal Address
PO Box 133
Mangonui
Far North,
0442
Carers Support Group - Whangarei
Provides a companion club for 50s and over.
Physical Address
Salvation Army Centre
Aubrey Street
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
P O Box 431
Whangarei,
0140
CCS Disability Action - Northland
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, living skills programmes for head injured people, residential & respite care services, training for caregivers and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
Physical Address
291 Kamo Road
Kensington
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
P O Box 8035
Kensington
Whangarei,
0145
Citizens Advice Bureau - Kaitaia
Kaitaia Community House has been set up to provide information, resources and advice. It is a base for community groups and organisations to hold meetings, run workshops etc and provide information about their services.
Physical Address
12 Puckey Avenue
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
Community Assessment and Rehabilitation Services - Northland
Needs Assessment Service
Physical Address
Whangarei Hospital
Maunu Road
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
P O Box 742
Whangarei,
0140
Community Health Services (Bay of Islands) - Main
Needs Assessment Service
Physical Address
Community Assessment & Rehabilitation Services Bay of Islands Hospital
Kawakawa,
0210 Postal Address
P O Box 290
Kawakawa,
0243
Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Whangarei
Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed.
Care for people with CF in the Northland area is provided at Whangarei Hospital, Bay of Islands Hospital and Kaitaia Hospital according to location of patient.
Physical Address
Whanarei Hospital, Maunu Road
Maunu
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
Deaf Aotearoa - Northland
We're here to work with Deaf New Zealanders to make sure they can access the information and services they need to live independently, take part in our vibrant Deaf communities and to follow their dreams. Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ) is a not-for-profit organisation which promotes Deaf culture, New Zealand Sign Language and the interests of the Deaf community. We have Deaf and hearing staff who care deeply about Deaf culture, Deaf values and who always go the extra mile for our Deaf members
Physical Address
1/A Deveron Street
Kensington
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
P O Box 1834
Whangarei,
0140
Deaf Association of NZ - Northland
Provides an interpreting service, needs assessments, service coordination equipment, and information to deaf and hearing impaired people.
Physical Address
1A Deveron Street
Regent
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
P O Box 1834
Whangarei,
0140
Diabetic Society - Northland
Voluntary organisation set up to provide support, help and information to individuals and families who have diabetes. To promote awareness to both diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetics.
Physical Address
17 Bank St
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 996
Whangarei,
0140
Disability Support Services - Whangarei
Disability Information Service
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 742
Whangarei,
0140
Epilepsy New Zealand - Whangarei
Provides free education, information and support for people with Epilepsy and their families/Whanau. Offers education about Epilepsy in schools and the wider community.
Physical Address
Room 17
71 Bank Street
CBD
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 712
Whangarei,
0140
Far North Disabilities Resource Centre - Kaitaia
Used to be Vocational Opportunities Support Group, now known as Disabilities Resource Centre.
Physical Address
4 Redan Road
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
PO Box 156
Kaitaia,
0441
Far North Palliative & Cancer Care - Kaitaia
Offers professional and volunteer support services and home care for the terminally ill. Provides a specialist nursing service for terminally ill patients at home. Trained volunteers provide support, home care and deliver loan equipment.
Physical Address
58a Matthews Ave
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
PO Box 690
Kaitaia,
0441
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
Greenways Trust
Greenways Trust provides residential (housing) support for people with intellectual disability including day programmes and community participation.
A business depot operates from a central property in the main business area with a variety of contracts including all aspects of firewood, kindling, manuka sawdust, lawnmowing, horticulture and furniture making.
This business employs disabled along with able bodied making for a dynamic and diversifed work environment.
A community participation programme sits alongside this focusing on individual needs of our clients including swimming, sport and hobbies, interaction with other community organisations, meals on wheels delivery and craftwork.
Physical Address
Business Depot
16 Edward St
(Opposite RD1)
Dargaville,
0310 Postal Address
PO Box 5
Dargaville,
0340
Group Special Education - Kaitaia
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
Kaitaia Primary School
Church Road
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
PO Box 580
Kaitaia,
0441
Group Special Education - Tai Tokerau
Provides support for families and pre-school through to tertiary facilities with children who have disabilities, or severe behaviour or severe communication difficulties.
Physical Address
Cnr Porowini Ave & Tarewa Road
Morningside
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 911
Whangarei,
0140
Hauora Hokianga
Hauora Hokianga Integrated PHO provides a range of primary health services to the predominantly Maori population residing in the relatively isolated and rural Hokianga area. HHIPHO is a Maori health provider run by a charitable trust, with the aims of seeking equity of access and excellence in healthcare that is responsive to the needs of the Hokianga people. The services are based at a 26 bed primary care hospital in Rawene, including emergency care, outpatients, acute, maternity, continuing care geriatric, and access to specialist consultations. Nine outreach clinics around the area provide access to GP services. In addition dental, mental health, home support, Physiotherapy, health promotion, home support and community development services are provided throughout the community. The service annual health and business plan focus on areas of Maori health gain, particularly on diabetes, cardio-vascular disease and oral health.
Physical Address
163 Parnell Street
Rawene
Hokianga,
0443 Postal Address
Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust
Private Bag
Kaikohe,
0440
Hauora Hokianga - Hokianga Health
Ma to tätou mahi tahi i runga i te maia me te mana, ka whiwhi tätou ki te taumatatanga o te ora i runga i te pono mo te iwi.
By working as one, with courage and vision/power/mana, with integrity and respect, to pursue excellence in the realm of health for all the people of Hokianga.
- Integrated Primary Health Care
- Acute Hospital
- Maternity Services
- Mental Health
- Disability Support Services
- Dental Services
- Home Support Services
- Health Promotion
- Community Support
- Community Development.
Physical Address
Hokianga Hospital
163 Parnell Street
Kaikohe
Hokianga,
0443 Postal Address
Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust
Private Bag
Kaikohe,
0440
Hauora Whanui
Community residential support for intellectually disabled people.
Physical Address
2 Vogel Street
Kawakawa
Northland,
0210 Postal Address
PO Box 141
Kawakawa,
0243
Hearing Association - Whangarei
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 lip-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss. Also demonstration of hearing impaired devices.
Physical Address
Cnr Mill Road & Deveron Street
Regent
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
Hokianga Health - Northland
Home based support services.
Physical Address
Hokianga Hospital, 163 Parnell Street
Kaikohe,
0443 Postal Address
Private Bag
Kaikohe,
0440
Home Support North - Kaitaia
Home Support North Charitable Trust provides home support services to older and disabled people living in the Whangarei, Mid North and Far North areas.
Support in a persons own home includes household management, laundry and ironing, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care support. This could include assistance with feeding, showering and toileting, dressing and undressing. Support Workers are individually matched to Clients.
Home Support North Charitable Trust has secured funding to continue to run the Kaitaia Community Shuttle Service. The purpose is for transportation of older and disabled people in the Kaitaia area to Hospital and Specialist appointments in Kaitaia, Whangarei and Auckland. Call 09 408 2436 to book your trip.
Physical Address
5 Puckey Ave
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
Home Support North - Northland
Home based support services. Provides housework, attendant and personal care, ACC home help, meal preparation and shopping.
Physical Address
19 Homestead Road
Kerikeri,
0230 Postal Address
Home Support North - Whangarei
Home Support North Charitable Trust provides home support services to older and disabled people living in the Whangarei, Mid North and Far North areas.
Support in a persons own home includes household management, laundry and ironing, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care support. This could include assistance with feeding, showering and toileting, dressing and undressing. Support Workers are individually matched to Clients.
Home Support North Charitable Trust has secured funding to continue to run the Kaitaia Community Shuttle Service. The purpose is for transportation of older and disabled people in the Kaitaia area to Hospital and Specialist appointments in Kaitaia, Whangarei and Auckland. Call 09 408 2436 to book your trip.
Physical Address
7A First Avenue
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
7A First Avenue
Whangarei,
0110
IDEA Services - Whangarei
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
14-20 Clyde Street
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
PO Box 688
Whangarei,
0140
Independent Needs Assessment & Consultancy - Whangarei
Needs assessment service co-ordination service for people 0 - 65yrs.
Physical Address
40 John Street
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
Kaikohe Care Centre - Northland
Residential care for young disabled people in aged care.
Physical Address
Bissett Road
Kaikohe,
0405 Postal Address
PO Box 257
Kaikohe
Kaikohe,
0440
Kauri Coast Hospital & Rest Home - Northland
Residential care for young disabled people in aged care.
Physical Address
102 Hokianga Road
Dargaville,
0310 Postal Address
PO Box 129
Dargaville,
0340
Kauri Landskills Centre - Northland
Kauri Landskills Centre trustees and staff are committed to the concept of quality services for people with intellectual disabilities.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 203
Dargaville,
0340
Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust
Kaurilands Skills is a rural based program for adults with intellecutal disabilites. Kaurilands Skills Centre is set on 45 hectares.
The core aims of the Trust are to
provide a holistic program encompassing work, leisure, spiritual and family/whanau involvement. Provide a secure, friendly and happy environment with an open home policy.
Kaurilands Trust provides meaningful weekday activities where each participant contributes to other successes of the centre and gains a sense of achievement.
Kaurilands Trust assists residents to participate in sports and recreational pursuits of their choice and encourage residents to participate within the local community through volunteer work and joining local clubs.
Work and Life skills are all part of the week day activities at Kauilands.
The core aim of this programme, in line with the Ministry of Social Developement's directive, is to encourage each resident to achieve where possible, their personal goals and aspirations for a normal life. This might be paid employment, special activities or both.
All of Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust residents have at least 5 hours paid employment per week and are involved in many individual personal activities.
Physical Address
115 Tokatoka Road
Dargaville,
0592 Postal Address
PO Box 203
Dargaville,
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Kaitaia
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
Kaitaia Hospital, Outpatients
Redan Road
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Whangarei
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
Careplus Building
40 John Street
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
P O Box 8053
Whangarei,
0145
Lifeways Ministries Trust
Lifeway Home is a residential care provider for 6 intellectually disabled residents in a pleasant family type setting. Staff help residents with their life skills, and provide training for life in the community. The Home is administered by Lifeways Ministries Trust.
Physical Address
2 Pound Street
Warkworth,
0910 Postal Address
PO Box 303
Warkworth,
0941
ME/CFS Society - Whangarei
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
25 Headland Farm Park, RD 4
Whangarei,
0174 Postal Address
Mental Health Services - Far North
A support group for individuals and families caring for a person(s) experiencing mental disability.
Physical Address
CHS
Kaitaia Hospital
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
P O Box 256
Kaitaia,
0441
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - Waipu
Provides information and support for people with MND, their carers, families and health professionals. Also involved in advocacy and awareness activities and encourages research on MND.
Physical Address
19 West End Avenue
Waipu,
0254 Postal Address
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Whangarei
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
Room 4
71 Bank Street
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
PO Box 1555
Whangarei,
0140
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Kaikohe
Promotion and protection of Health & Disability Services consumer rights.
Physical Address
Level 11, 86 Victoria Street
Wellington Central
Wellington,
6144 Postal Address
PO Box 12299
Thorndon
Wellington,
Far North
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Kaitaia
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
Physical Address
Postal Address
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Whangarei
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
Physical Address
Postal Address
Needs Assessment & Service Co-Ordination Service (NASC) - Kaitaia
Needs Assessment Service for over 65
Physical Address
Kaitaia Hospital
Redan Road
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
P O Box 256
Kaitaia,
0441
Neurofibromatosis Association of NZ
Promote awareness and offers support to people affected by the disorder. Education for schools.
Physical Address
23 Waimahanga Road
Onerahi
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Northland
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
Kara Road
RD 9
Whanagrei,
0179 Postal Address
Kara Road
RD 9,
Whanagrei
Ngati Hine Health Trust
The Ngati Hine Trust is the largest Maori Health Provider in the Te Tai Tokerau. The services provider are: GP services, oral health, primary nursing, disability support, home support services, health promotion and education/training, Family Start programme, restorative justice programmes, mental health/addition programmes, Radio Ngati Hine FM.
Physical Address
5 Walton Street
Avenues
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO BOX 127
Whangarei,
0140
Ngati Hine Health Trust Maiaorere Disability Support Services - Kawakawa
Our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their whanau and carers. We provide support that enables individuals to maintain their independence at home and in the community. This includes home based support and 24 hour residential support for whanau that reflects personal choice and interests. Support is tailored to meet an individual's specific needs including joining the gym, meeting new friends, and finding a home.
We have office bases in Kawakawa in the Mid North and Whangarei. Access to services is through a Needs Assessment agency. Contact us and we can arrange for someone to discuss your needs with you.
Physical Address
2-4 Raynor Street
Mid North
Kawakawa,
0210 Postal Address
PO Box 141
Kawakawa,
0243
Ngati Hine Health Trust Maiaorere Disability Support Services - Whangarei
Our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their whanau and carers. We provide support that enables individuals to maintain their independence at home and in the community. This includes home based support and 24 hour residential support for whanau that reflects personal choice and interests. Support is tailored to meet an individual's specific needs including joining the gym, meeting new friends, and finding a home.
We have office bases in Kawakawa in the Mid North and Whangarei. Access to services is through a Needs Assessment agency. Contact us and we can arrange for someone to discuss your needs with you.
Physical Address
5 Walton St
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 1127
Whangarei,
0140
Ngati Kahu Social Services - Northland
Ngati Kahu Social and Health Services will deliver a Kaupapa Māori Service that has integrity, is accountable and through leadership provides opportunities and choice for iwi.
Health and disability services we offer
Kaupapa Māori Day Programme to improve life skills, well being and independence. Iwi Support services for Tangata Whaiora. Whānau Support for rangatahi and their whānau and also Tangata whaiora and their whānau.
Physical Address
6 Karamea Road
Mangonui,
0420 Postal Address
PO Box 361
Mangonui,
0442
NorthAble
Full information and referral service with independent Needs Assessment and Service Coordination, Community Participation incorporating Vocational Support. Full time Information/Liasion and Maori Liasion services available. Networking with all local support services and government departments. Assessing agency for Total Mobility Taxi scheme. Equipment sales and hire.
Physical Address
40 John Street
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
NorthAble - Kaikohe
Our aim is to link you, the enquirer to needed information and services, and ultimately be your 'First Stop for Disability Information and Service'. NorthAble can provide disability related information or point you in the right direction in regards to disabilities, advocacy, recreation, education, training, funding, equipment, access to services, disability organisations, support groups, and relevant government agencies. We are 'mobile' and will travel throughout Northland if your organisation or community would like a disability information presentation or an equipment display.
At NorthAble – Whangarei office and our recently established office in Kaikohe we have public access computers available where people can access the Weka (What Everybody Keeps Asking - about disability information) website. We also have free access to the 'Fundview' database so that we can assist you to source funding options.
If you or your community would benefit from a better understanding of disability, and access to information and services, please contact us.
Physical Address
8b Dickeson St
Library Square
Kaikohe,
0405 Postal Address
PO Box 173
Kaikohe
Northland,
0440
Northable - NASC - Kaikohe
NASC is a gateway to access disability support services for people under 65 years. The Ministry of Health contracts NorthAble to provide this service which is free to access. The first step is an assessment of a person's needs and identifies future goals and outcomes requird for the person to remain safely in the community. The assessor meets with the person and requested support people. The Needs Assessment report is prepared with and signed off by the person being assessed.
The Service Coordinator then develops a support plan with the person and authorises a package of disability services to meet their needs, taking into account resource constraints. Examples of disability support services could include household and personal support and assistance, community support, carer support subsidy, respite, supported living and residential support services.
A package of services may also include referrals to other agencies and professionals – for example, for assessment of equipment needs, rehabilitation support, day activity programmes, and personal therapies.
Physical Address
Library Square
Marino Place
Kaikohe,
0405 Postal Address
PO Box 173
Kaikohe,
0440
Northcare Trust - Whangarei
Delivering a quality service designed to promote quality of life for individuals who experience mental health problems. They provide services and facilities to promote the improvement of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing with the aim of enhancing independence and self esteem.
Physical Address
39 Norfolk Street
Kensington
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
Northland DHB - Community Assessment Rehabilitation Service (CARS)
The Community Rehabilitation Service has four interdisciplinary teams based in Whangarei, Dargaville, Bay of Islands and Kaitaia.
The teams provide assessment and rehabilitation for people living in the community, who have the potential to achieve goals and improve their level of function.
The teams accept referrals from health professionals. A person can be referred following stroke, TIA, subarachnoid haemorrhage, non-ACC brain injury, amputation or complex/lengthy hospital admissions. A small number of referrals are for people with neuro-degenerative conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson’s Disease, where there is scope for short-term improvement.
Our aim is to assist people to participate in their community and to reach their full potential using a goal-oriented approach.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 742
Whangarei,
0140
Northland DHB - NASC - Bay of Islands
The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.
Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.
Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.
For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.
The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.
Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.
Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.
Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.
The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.
Physical Address
Bay of Islands Hopsital, Community Services Building
Hospital Road
Kawakawa,
0210 Postal Address
PO Box 290
Kawakawa,
0243
Northland DHB - NASC - Dargaville
The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.
Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.
Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.
For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.
The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.
Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.
Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.
Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.
The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.
Physical Address
Dargaville Hopsital, Community Services Building
Awakino Road
Dargaville,
0310 Postal Address
PO Box 742
Whangarei,
0140
Northland DHB - NASC - Hokianga
The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.
Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.
Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.
For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.
The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.
Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.
Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.
Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.
The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.
Physical Address
Hokianga Health, Parnell Street
Rawene
Hokianga,
0473 Postal Address
Northland DHB - NASC - Kaitaia
The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.
Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.
Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.
For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.
The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.
Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.
Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.
Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.
The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.
Physical Address
Kaitaia Hospital, Community Services Building
Redan Road
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
PO Box 256
Kaitaia,
0441
Northland DHB - NASC - Whangarei
The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.
Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.
Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.
For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.
The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.
Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.
Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.
Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.
The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.
Physical Address
Whangarei Area Hopsital, Gate 4 Hopsital Road
Community Assessment and Rehabilitation Service
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
Private Bag 9742
Whangarei,
0148
Northland DHB - Wheelchair/Seating Service Northland
The Wheelchair/Seating Service Northland is a service of the Northland District Health Board and is located in a separate building at Whangarei Base Hospital. It is contracted by the Ministry of Health, Disability Services to provide Level 2 and 3 wheelchair and seating assessments to people eligible to receive Environmental Support Services funding for equipment.
The service is provided to people living in Northland from north of Wellsford to Cape Reinga and can be accessed using a referral form provided by the service. Upon receipt of a referral an acknowledgement letter and information pack is sent out and people are prioritised onto a waiting list. Wheelchair Seating Therapists perform the specialised assessments either in a person's home or at the Wheelchair/Seating Service in Whangarei.
Wheelchair/Seating Service Northland is also contracted by accessable to provide a repairs and maintenance service. This service can be contacted on 09 430 4101 ext 7157.
Physical Address
Gate 4
Hospital Road
Whangarei Hospital
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 742
Whangarei,
0140
NZ Williams Syndrome Association - Auckland
Welcome to the New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association NZWSA is a registered charity.
It is a voluntary non-profit organization run by parents. The New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association (NZWSA) offers help and support for families with a child or adult diagnosed with Williams Syndrome.
Physical Address
10 Golf Road
Titirangi
Auckland,
0600 Postal Address
ParaFed Northland
Promotes welfare and sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 5046
Whangarei,
0140
Parkinsons New Zealand - Northland
Parkinsons New Zealand provides education, information, Field Officers and support for all people with Parkinson's, their caregivers, friends and families. There are 18 Regional Divisions supported by a National Office in Wellington. They offer members information on Parkinsons, regular up-to date information through their national magazine, responsible reporting of recent research and international experiences, books and audio-visual material, local meetings and education programmes, advice on health and welfare assistance available, and home visits from a Field Officer. In addition, they can provide information and educational services to non-members. e.g. health professionals and the general public. Parkinsons New Zealand works closely with other neurological organisations, and in some remote areas, Field Officer services are supplied by the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Visit www.tiaho.org.nz to find out what services Parkinsonism Society Northland provides.
Physical Address
42 Ross Street
Onerahi
Whangerei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 641
Onerahi
Whangerei,
0140
Parkinsons Society Northland Division Inc.
Parkinson's New Zealand provides: Education, Information and Support for all people with Parkinson's their caregivers, friends and families.
Founded in 1983, The Parkinsonism Society of New Zealand (Parkinson’s New Zealand) is a community based, non-profit organisation, registered with the Charities Commission and reliant on funding from grants, bequests and donations.
We have 20 divisions supported by a National Office in Wellington
Physical Address
42 Ross Street
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 641
Whangarei,
0140
Post Polio Support Group - Northland
Post polio support group.
Physical Address
48 Carr Street
Kamo
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
Riding for the Disabled - Kaitaia
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
Church Road
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
PO Box 103
Kaitaia,
0441
Salvation Army Homecare
Homecare provides personal care and home help to enable people to maintain their independence at home. The service is available to disabled and older people in the North Shore, Waitakere City, East Coast Bays and Rodney District. An assessment by a referral agency is required. Phone the Auckland office for more information.
Physical Address
2 Valley Road
Browns Bay
Auckland,
0630 Postal Address
PO Box 35-845
Browns Bay
Auckland,
0753
Services For Older People - Whangarei
Needs Assessment Service
Physical Address
Whangarei Hospital
Maunu Road
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 742
Whangarei,
Solutions - Northland
Formerly Northland Mental Health Trust. A community based primary provider giving an accessible service to those who have emotional health problems.
Physical Address
14 Second Avenue
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
14 Second Avenue
Whangarei
Special Olympics - Far North
Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.
Physical Address
3 Te Maire Avenue
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
Stroke Foundation Northern Region Inc.
The Stroke Foundation provides information and support to people with a stroke, their family/whanau and caregivers. They have a network of Field Officers and stroke support clubs to assist the stroke-affected community. They also provide information through literature and videos.
Disability information and advice is provided in Auckland, Northland and the Far North by Stroke Foundation Northern Region. Contact details are provided below.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 65371
Mairangi Bay
Auckland,
0754
Stroke Foundation of New Zealand Inc. - Far North and Mid North
The Stroke Foundation provides information and support to people with a stroke, their family/whanau and caregivers. They have a network of Field Officers and stroke support clubs to assist the stroke-affected community. They also provide information through literature and videos.
Disability information and advice is provided in Auckland, Northland and the Far North by Stroke Foundation Northern Region. Contact details are provided below.
Physical Address
Postal Address
RD 1
Awanui,
TalkLink - Whangarei
TalkLink is a charitable trust that provides assistive communication technology services for people who have communication difficulties throughout the North Island. TalkLink Auckland covers the Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Lakes and Bay of Plenty District Health Board areas.
TalkLink services include assessments, equipment trials as part of the assessment process, completion of funding applications for assistive technology and training and support in the use of communication strategies and technology. Referral forms for assessments can be requested by phone, fax or email. A referral form can also be downloaded from the TalkLink website.
TalkLink Auckland is primarily staffed by speech language therapists and occupational therapists and has a therapist based in Whangarei. TalkLink has a contract with the Ministry of Health which means that assessment services are often provided at no cost.
Physical Address
70 Glendale Road
Woodhill
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 10-204
Te Mai
Whangarei,
0143
Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika
Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika Home Based Support Services are delivered by approximately 90 part-time workers. The service can assist you to arrange a needs assessment to determine what support is required. You then have a choice of which home support service provider you wish to use.
Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika is one of three providers in Te Hiku O Te Ika (the Far North area).
A Home Support Coordinator, together with the allocated support worker visits the client in their home, for initial introductions. At this same meeting a client care plan is discussed and finalised between the co-ordinator, client and support worker.
Physical Address
49 Redan Road
Kaitaia
Northland,
0410 Postal Address
Private Bag 2010
Kaitaia
Northland,
0410
Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika
GP Services:
The trust was originally established as a nurse led health provider. It developed a general practice service in 2003, Te Whare Hauora, based at the trust 's main office in Kaitaia and established a second general practice, Mamaru Clinic, in 2005, located at Coopers Beach. We are currently employing medical practitioners, the medical positions would accommodate long term locums, and there is incentive for overseas doctors who wish to immigrate and gain residency. For more information please see vacancies in the menu.
Multi-disciplinary Health Services:
The intention of the trust is to offer effective and accessible primary health care to the Far North community focusing in particular on the high needs of the Maori community. As such the trust has adopted a multi-disciplinary approach to health care incorporating: health promotion; home support; mobile nursing services; advanced chronic care nurses, diabetes & cardiac specialist nurses, mental health and respiratory nurses; dental health education; breast-screening; smoking cessation; midwives; maternity and breastfeeding support; a community health worker; practice nurses and General Practitioners, as part of its move towards a one-stop-shop for health care.
Quality:
The trust is accredited with Quality Health NZ and is committed to a policy of continuous improvement to ensure only the best services are delivered. the trust aims to develop new programmes: which try different ways to treat the sickest people for better results; and which try different ways to keep people well.
Physical Address
49 Redan Road
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
49 Redan Road
Kaitaia
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau - Kaitaia Office
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau is an Accedited and Certificated New Zealand Kaupapa Maori Service Provider for intellectually disabled people. 'Providing the best quality residential care for our people'.
This service is for intellectually disabled people who require long-term placement. All our residential mokopuna attend formal functions, attend gym classes, go swimming, attend day services classes (Nga Mahi o Te Ra) and go on visitations to see whanau.
The core aim of all our services is the wellbeing of our mokopuna and that they be provided with a quality of life, to live as individuals and to be provided with a range of choices that lead to self determination and self-empowerment through the concept of 'Tikanga Maori' Values and principles.
As a Residential Intellectual
Disability Support Agency Service (RIDSAS) we are contracted to provide services to people who meet the following criteria:
• Have an intellectual disability - Must be primary diagnosis of illness
• 18 years and over
Our offices are based in Kaikohe, Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch. Our homes for intellectually disabled people are based throughout these regions and Otorohanga, Tokoroa and Raglan.
Physical Address
13 Allan Bell Drive
Kaitaia
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
PO Box 3
Kaitaia
Kaitaia,
0441
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau - Tai Tokerau Office
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau is an Accedited and Certificated New Zealand Kaupapa Maori Service Provider for intellectually disabled people. 'Providing the best quality residential care for our people'.
This service is for intellectually disabled people who require long-term placement. All our residential mokopuna attend formal functions, attend gym classes, go swimming, attend day services classes (Nga Mahi o Te Ra) and go on visitations to see whanau.
The core aim of all our services is the wellbeing of our mokopuna and that they be provided with a quality of life, to live as individuals and to be provided with a range of choices that lead to self determination and self-empowerment through the concept of 'Tikanga Maori' Values and principles.
As a Residential Intellectual
Disability Support Agency Service (RIDSAS) we are contracted to provide services to people who meet the following criteria:
• Have an intellectual disability - Must be primary diagnosis of illness
• 18 years and over
Our offices are based in Kaikohe, Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch. Our homes for intellectually disabled people are based throughout these regions and Otorohanga, Tokoroa and Raglan.
Physical Address
68 Broadway
Kaikohe
Kaikohe,
0405 Postal Address
PO Box 15
Kaikohe
Kaikohe,
0440
Tiaho Trust
Tiaho Trust provides a support service to Northland DIAS Providers. We are a disabled consumer-led organisation.
The vision of the New Zealand Disability Strategy is of a society that highly values disabled people’s lives and continually enhances their full participation. Tiaho Trust aims to significantly contribute to this vision in Northland by positioning Tiaho to be the leading proactive disability led organisation in Tai Tokerau from which the community can obtain expert advice and support.
The Tiaho Trust service delivery is carried out by staff and volunteers who have personal experience of disability. Our board of trustees and staff possess the vast range of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively govern and manage the organisation including first hand experience of disability, and in-depth knowledge of the disability sector and issues facing disabled people and their families/whanau. A vital ingredient of the success of Tiaho Trust has been the strong linkages it has built with the disability community through the various stages of its development, launch, and service delivery.
Physical Address
Ground Floor, Tai Tokerau Maori Trust Board Building
3-5 Hunt Street
Whangarei Central
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 374
CBD
Whangarei,
0140
Workbridge - Whangarei
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
4 Vinery Lane
Whangarei,
0110 Postal Address
PO Box 1480
Whangarei,
0140
