Access Ability - Wanganui
Provides comprehensive needs assessments and service coordination services.
Physical Address
244 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
244 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui,
4500
Access Homehealth - Wanganui
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
Physical Address
188 Wicksteed Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
Age Concern - Wanganui
Promotes quality of life for older people through the provision of information, advocacy, and referral to appropriate agencies, visiting and transport services.Also provides a service for elder abuse and neglect prevention.
Physical Address
164 St Hill Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 703
Wanganui,
4540
Age Concern Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service - Wanganui
Coordinating services to protect the elderly in promoting their rights. Provides training for providers to care to over 65s on abuse neglect rights and public awareness. Covers Patea, Ohakune, Taihape, Hunterville, Marton and Wanganui. This organisation is a service of Age Concern.
Physical Address
Age Concern Office
164 St Hill St
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 703
Wanganui,
4540
Alzheimers Society Wanganui
Provides information, education, advocacy and support for people with dementia and their families in the Whanganui, Rangitikei, and Waimarino region, through home visits and at our center.
Physical Address
Suite 5, 136 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
P O Box 7018
Wanganui,
4541
Arachnoiditis Sufferers Action & Monitoring Society (ASAMS) NZ inc - National
Provides support and information.
Physical Address
Whanganui Disabilities Resource Centre, 28 Churton St
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
P O Box 102
Wanganui,
4540
Arthritis New Zealand - Wanganui
Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritic conditions through programmes in health, education and research, as well as providing access to advice and information, support group meetings, local seminars and clinics run by the Arthritis Educator.
Physical Address
Community House
53A Ridgway Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
P O Box 102
Wanganui,
4540
ASENZ (Association For Supported Employment in New Zealand) - National Office
Mobile 0274 574 744 National umbrella group for supported employment providers/consumers.
Physical Address
C/- Whanganui Disability Resource Centre
28 Churton Street
Whanganui,
4500 Postal Address
P O Box 261
Wanganui,
4540
Balance - Whanganui
Balance Whanganui is a peer run mental health charitable trust that makes a difference in the lives of those affected by mood disorders and other forms of mental illness.
Physical Address
Room 111, Community House
53A Ridgway St
Wanganui,
4540 Postal Address
Brain Injury Association - Whanganui
The Brain Injury Association of New Zealand Inc (BIANZ) represents the regional Brain Injury Associations around New Zealand. These regional associations provide education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 102
Wanganui,
4540
Cancer Society of NZ - Whanganui
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
Physical Address
3 Koromiko Road
Gonville
Whanganui,
4501 Postal Address
P O Box 7116
Gonville
Whanganui,
4541
Diabetes NZ Wanganui (Inc)
Support service for people with diabetes and their families.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 7113
Wanganui,
4541
Epilepsy New Zealand - Wanganui/Manawatu
Information and support for people with epilepsy, their families and support network, also providing the public with information about epilepsy.
Physical Address
Room 102 Community House
53a Ridgway Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
P O Box 102
Wanganui Mail Centre
Wanganui,
4540
Family Works Whanganui
Counselling and education service. We provide general counselling to individuals, couples, families, children and young people as well as specific programmes for women and children affected by family violence.
We also provided two Parenting programmes - Boundaries with Kids an 8 week programme
Parenting in a Blended Family - a 3 week programme
Physical Address
179 Wicksteed Street
Whanganui,
4541 Postal Address
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
Hearing Association Wanganui
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 communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss.
There are a number of listening devices available for trial. Hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm.
Physical Address
35 Dublin Street
Whanganui,
4500 Postal Address
Heart Children New Zealand Inc - Marton
Offers information and support to parents who have children with a heart problem. Parents offer workable solutions to problems and share experiences.
Physical Address
30 Lower High Street
Marton,
4710 Postal Address
Heart Children NZ Inc : Wanganui Branch
Provides and facilitates support and care for children with heart conditions and their families. Have a Family Support worker. Contact Lynne Beavan on (06) 344 6489 or 021 848 741
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 495
Wanganui,
4540
Huntington's Disease Association - Whanganui
Provides support, advice, advocacy and information for Huntingtons disease sufferers and those at risk, their families, whanau and their caregivers.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 3103
Fitzroy
New Plymouth,
4500
IDEA Services - Whanganui
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
46 Alma Road
Gonville
Whanganui,
4501 Postal Address
PO Box 807
Whanganui Mail Centre
Whanganui,
4540
jigsaw whanganui
Social work support to families to provide safe care and nurture to their children
Physical Address
236 Victoria Ave
Whanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 4295
Whanganui,
4541
Kidney Support Group (Wanganui)
Support group for people living with kidney disease or renal problems and their family/ whanau. Also working towards getting a renal unit in Whangaui. Meet once a month at Gonville Medical Centre.
Physical Address
18, Virginia Rd
Whanganui,
4500 Postal Address
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Wanganui
Physical Address
Gonville Medical Centre
44 Abbot Street
Gonville
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
P O Box 1274
Palmerston North,
4440
Mental Illness Survivors Team (MIST)
M.I.S.T Provides a support group and drop-in centre for people aged 18 years and over that have used mental health services. We are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Closed Statutory Holidays.
Physical Address
315 Wicksteed Street
Whanganui,
4500 Postal Address
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Wanganui
Information, education and support for people with MS and their support networks. Encourages research into the cause and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential. Also education and distribute information to the community and professional bodies.
Physical Address
Community House
53a Ridgeway Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 102
Wanganui Mail Center
Wanganui,
4540
National Heart Foundation of NZ - Wanganui
As a branch committee the main function is to fundraise and to support the initiatives of our National body and includes CPR training - health education and rehabilitation.
Physical Address
40 Maria Place
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 516
Wanganui Mail Centre
Wanganui,
4540
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Wanganui
Provides support and information for consumers who have concerns and/or complaints about the quality of health or disability services (HDC Act 1994).
Physical Address
Room 113 Community House
53a Ridgway Street
Whanganui,
4540 Postal Address
P O Box 782
Wanganui,
4540
Neurological Foundation of New Zealand - Wanganui
Reduce the level of suffering and premature death from diseases and disorders of the brain and the nervous system through supporting medical research and promoting public education. There are about 16 sub groups throughout NZ, however The Neurological Foundation prefers people to contact their divisions and then they will refer people to the different groups.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 391
Wanganui,
4540
Oceanview Retreat - Wanganui
Provide respite care for adults with intellectual impairment or dementia related illness.
Physical Address
83 Karaka St
Castlecliff
Wanganui,
4501 Postal Address
Ostomy Society - Wanganui
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.
Physical Address
Secretary / Treasurer
Kakatahi RD 15
Wanganui,
4585 Postal Address
Parents and Families In Need (PAFIN)
Support in “Specialised Care” needs for parents / family / whanau with disability issues.
Physical Address
Postal Address
Parkinsons New Zealand - Wanganui
Regular magazines and newsletters keeping members up to date, regular meetings of our support groups, information and other educational literature and full use of our library, field officers support of individual needs, guest speakers and discussion on relevant topics, contact with others who understand, help and support to carers (ie family & friends).
Physical Address
Community House
53a Ridgway Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
P O Box 102
Wanganui,
4540
Pedestrians On Wheels
A group for mobility scooter users, coordinated by Horizons Regional Council Roadsafe Coordinator Whanganui. Meets every third Wednesday of the month, excluding January, at The Brick House for lunch at 11.30am. Sometimes have a guest speaker. Have a Scooter Skills day once a year and members can attend a scooter day in Palmerston North once a year to meet up with other scooter groups from around the region. Contact: Glenda Leitao Ph 0508 800800 extn. 4195
Physical Address
Horizons Regional Council, Regional House
181 Guyton St
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
Personal Advocacy Trust Wanganui
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
665 Longacre Rd RD12
Wanganui,
4582 Postal Address
Riding for the Disabled - Wanganui
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
Cnr Purnell and London St
Springvale
Wanganui,
4501 Postal Address
PO Box 4350
Wanganui,
4541
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Wanganui
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
Physical Address
102 Peat Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
Ruapehu Adaptive Programme
Ski and snowboard instruction and facilities for people with physical and intellectual impairments. The Ruapehu Adaptive Programme operates from both Turoa and Whakapapa skifields. For Turoa contact adaptive.turoa@mtruapehu.com or (06) 385 8456. For Whakapapa contact adaptive.whakapapa@mtruapehu.com or (07) 892 4000.
Physical Address
Turoa and Whakapa skifields
Mt Ruapehu
National Park,
3989 Postal Address
Sommerville Disability Support Service
Sommerville DSS is an independent provider of supports for children and young adults with disabilities and their families throughout the Wanganui region.Services offered include Family Support and Information, Carer Coordination, Early Childhood, Abilities Centre, Life Skills, Community Participation Programme, Vocational Training, Youth Group, Computer Club, and Holiday Programme. Criterion based Parking Identification Permits and Total Mobility Vouchers providing transport assistance for people with disabilities are available from our office.
Physical Address
45 Campbell Street
Wanganui,
4571 Postal Address
PO Box 540
Wanganui Mail Centre
Wanganui,
4540
Special Olympics - Wanganui
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
Postal Address
Supporting Families in Mental Illness
Offers information, education and advocacy to families/whanau who have relatives with a mental illness; children within Child & Adolescent Services and/or Alcohol & Drug Services and for those with dementia and other related disorders, within the DHB region. We network with other community and government agencies; provide carer’s/support group meetings; advice on local resources and a range of other services.40
Physical Address
40 Guyon Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 7035
Wanganui,
4500
Te Ara Toiora Disability Health & Support Service - Wanganui
Te Ara Toiora service support individuals and their whanau to increase their abilities towards independence. Iwi initiative working under the umbrella of Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority.
Physical Address
39 Drews Ave
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 611
Wanganui,
Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority
Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority as an Iwi Organisation brings together within a cultural framework the interests of three Iwi, namely Nga Rauru, Ngati Apa and Te Atihaunui A Paparangi to provide a primary health care service.
Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority PHO is a leading service distributor of health care providing a quality service contributing to the independence and self-determination of Tangata Whenua.
The overall goal of this is a commitment to assist with the attainment of full health and wellness by facilitating whanau, hapu, and iwi wellbeing through the traditional and social structures of Tangata Whenua.
Contact Reception
Physical Address
42 Drews Ave
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
42 Drews Ave
Wanganui,
4500
Tupoho Iwi and Community Social Services Trust
We are a kaupapa Maori organisation mandated by local Iwi to provide support services to whanau, individuals and the wider community. Our services include budgeting advice, money management and education programmes, social work support which includes specialist counselling, respite care, parenting and one to one counselling for domestic or non domestic related issues. Our services are free, available to all and we operate Monday to Friday 9-4pm.
Physical Address
116 Liverpool Street,
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
Whanganui Community Living Trust
Community based support services for people with psychiatric disabilities
Physical Address
Room 207 Community House
53A Ridgway St
Whanganui,
4501 Postal Address
PO Box 102
Whanganui,
4540
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 - Wanganui
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
373 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 7062
Wanganui,
4541
