Able Tours Enable - Christchurch
Provides recreation for intellectually challenged clients. Tours are advertised for a set date/time/period (from 1 to 10 or more days) and advertised by brochure through client list and IHC newsletter and day base services. Also organises tours for overseas tourists arriving into the country and can make up tours to suit groups or individual needs.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 18785
New Brighton
Christchurch,
8641
Access Homehealth - Ashburton
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
Physical Address
18 Kermode Street
Hampstead
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
PO Box 594
Ashburton,
7740
Access Homehealth - Christchurch
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
Physical Address
29A Bryon Street
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8023 Postal Address
PO Box 7362
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8240
Adult Cerebral Palsy Society Inc - National Office
To provide accommodation on a short stay or semi-permanent basis for adult cerebral palsied and other disabled. To encourage and assist with progress into the community.
Physical Address
14 Bristol Street
Saint Albans
Christchurch,
8014 Postal Address
PO Box 8754
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8440
Adult Reading Assistance (ARAS) - Christchurch
Provides free tuition in basic literacy skills, numeracy, basic word processing to adults. Training of volunteers to work with adults on a 1 to 1 or in a group situation. Liaison between literacy providers in the Christchurch area.
Physical Address
72 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
Advocacy Services South Island - Christchurch
Hours 8.30 - 5.00. Health and disability services consumer advocacy, free and independent service.
Physical Address
Unit 3, Amuri Park 36 Churchill Street
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
PO Box 1307
Christchurch,
8013
Age Concern - Ashburton
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
206 Cameron Street
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
PO Box 200
Ashburton,
7700
Age Concern - Christchurch
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
64 Cashel Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 2355
Christchurch,
8011
Agoraphobic Support Group - Canterbury
Aims to provide support and assistance for persons in Canterbury suffering from Agoraphobia and panic attacks, through monthly open meetings, newsletters, social group and library resources.
Physical Address
2nd Floor Securities House 221 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 15 099
Aranui
Christchurch,
8011
Alzheimers New Zealand - Ashburton
Provide support and information to people with Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers disease.
Physical Address
The Hostel
Elizabeth Street
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
P O Box 305
Ashburton,
7740
Alzheimers New Zealand - Christchurch
Provide support and information to people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public, the medical and helping professions about the problems associated with dementia. To stimulate research and improve management of Dementia. To raise government and community awareness and encourage action by highlighting the needs of dementia sufferers and their relatives in New Zealand.
Physical Address
314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 32 074
Christchurch,
8147
Amputee Society - Christchurch
Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.
Physical Address
170 Hazeldeann Road
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8023 Postal Address
PO Box 7424
Christchurch,
8240
Anxiety Disorders Unit - Canterbury
Specialist assessment and treatment centre for adults suffering from primary Anxiety Disorders. Referrals in writing accepted from Health Professionals. A waiting list does exist and will be advised on contact with the unit.
Physical Address
Level 1 Securities House 221 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 13 924
Christchurch,
8141
Arthritis New Zealand - Christchurch
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
15 Washington Way
Sydenham
Cristchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 13 363
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141
Artificial Limb Centre - Christchurch
Hours 8.00am 4.30pm. Provides the manufacture, fitting and repair of artificial limbs.
Physical Address
330 Burwood Road
Christchurch,
8083 Postal Address
Aspiehelp
Peer-driven social work, counselling, coaching and mentoring service for people affected by Asperger Syndrome. While we tend to focus more on adults, we also now have an early childhood expert and a Clinical Herbal Medicine specialist on our staff ;
Physical Address
Cashmere Presbyterian Centre
2 MacMillan Avenue
Cashmere
Christchurch,
8023 Postal Address
Aspire Canterbury Disability Information Service
A generic information and referral service providing information on a wide range of disability and related health issues. Provides an efficient accessible national disability information system. The centres share a computer database, and a network through a national committee dedicated to enhancing the quality of service. Federation members provide information as a core service to people, their caregivers, health professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, architects and builders, voluntary and statutory agencies, students and the general public.
Physical Address
314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 32 074
Christchurch,
8147
Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Timaru
Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for people who are blind or vision impaired are maintained and improved.
Physical Address
45 Arthur Street
Timaru,
7910 Postal Address
Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc - Canterbury
Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for visually impaired are maintained and improved.
Physical Address
24 Griffiths Avenue
Eastgate
Christchurch,
8030 Postal Address
PO Box 24 251
Christchurch,
Asthma Society - Canterbury
Promotes the well-being of people with asthma and related conditions through education and support services, and resources. Hours Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4.00pm
Physical Address
275 Cashel Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 13 091
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Timaru
Physical Address
Postal Address
Autism New Zealand Inc - Canterbury
Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism Spectrum disorders including Aspergers Syndrome. Our members include children, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum; their family/whanau; caregivers; and professionals who work within this field.
Physical Address
Level 1, Trevinos Building
22 Riccarton Road
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 42-014
Tower Junction
Christchurch,
8149
Balance NZ Bipolar and Depression Network - National
Balance NZ is a charitable trust that makes a difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues with a focus on mood disorders. If this is your first visit you may like to have a look through the menus to get a feel for what the site and the network can offer you.
Physical Address
Postal Address
Bipolar and Manic Depression Society - Christchurch
Balance NZ is a charitable trust that makes a difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues with a focus on mood disorders. If this is your first visit you may like to have a look through the menus to get a feel for what the site and the network can offer you.
Physical Address
2nd Floor, Securities House
221 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 25068
Christchurch,
8144
Brain Injury Association - Canterbury
Brain Injury New Zealand (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
71 Cambridge Terrace
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
PO Box 342
Christchurch,
8140
Burwood Academy of Independent Living - Canterbury
The Burwood Academy is a research and learning organisation committed to improving the lives of New Zealanders living with permanent disability as a result of serious injury or illness. It is also committed to advancing the principles of the Independent Living movement.
Physical Address
255 Mairehau Road
Burwood
Christchurch,
8083 Postal Address
Private Bag 4708
Christchurch,
8140
Cancer Society of NZ - Christchurch
Offers direct patient and family support assistance, information about cancer, health promotion and education programmes and research assistance.
Physical Address
246 Manchester Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 13 450
Christchurch,
8141
Canterbury Down Syndrome Association Inc
A support group of parents of children with Down Syndrome.
Physical Address
355 Old Tai Tapu Road
RD 2
Christchurch,
7672 Postal Address
Canterbury Home Care Charitable Trust
The home offers accommodation, care and services to young adults fro 18 years of age whose primary disability is physical limitation and who wish to participate in the daily running of the home and would benefit from placement in the home. They must also wish to participate in community activities. Long term placement is offered to suitable applicants after a trial period.
Short stay clients are welcome - depending on availability of room.
Applicants for placement are considered for referral -from: self, agency or medical specialist. The area is covered by the Canterbury Region.
Physical Address
Berrywood
23 Newbridge Place
Christchurch,
8041 Postal Address
Canterbury Parents of Deaf Children
Parent support and advocacy group. Services include: Newsletter, Tertiary scholarship, social outings, camps, home visiting, parent support. Monthly meetings.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 27 018
Shirley
Christchurch,
8640
Caring For Carers Inc - Canterbury
Caring for Carers seeks to support unwaged carers by providing acknowledgement, education and advocacy.
Physical Address
221 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 13 167
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch,
8141
CCS Disability Action - South Canterbury
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
Physical Address
2-4 Victoria Street
Timaru,
7910 Postal Address
PO Box 585
Timaru,
7940
CCS Disability Action - Ashburton
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker service, parent support group, youth group, home to home respite care, information, advocacy and support. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking Permit.
Physical Address
Mackenzie Centre
Mona Square
Allenton
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
CCS Disability Action - Christchurch
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes, and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking and offers community development.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 8066
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8440
Champion Centre (Christchurch Early Intervention Trust) - Christchurch
Offers a range of assessment, monitoring and Early Intervention services children with specila needs from birth to school age. It aims to teach families/whanau how to help their child develop the skills that will allow them to take their place in their local school and community. For children with developmental delays and a wide range of special needs such as Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disoder, cerebral palsy, brain damage, developmental dyspraxi and multiple disabilities.
Physical Address
C/- Burwood Hospital Third Entrance Burwood Road
Burwood
Christchurch,
8061 Postal Address
Private Bag 4708
Burwood
Christchurch,
8140
Child Cancer Foundation Inc - Christchurch
Hours: 9.00am -300pm Monday to Friday. The Child Cancer Foundation is a nationwide support network for children and teenagers with cancer, their families and the health professionals who care for them.
Physical Address
20 Cashel Street
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
Cholmondeley Children's Home - Canterbury
Short term residential home with a school caring for over 500 children in crisis per year. These children could be victims of physical and sexual abuse, family financial stress, parental alcohol problems and marital difficulties.
Physical Address
6 Cholmondeley Lane
Governor's Bay
RD 1
Lyttelton,
8971 Postal Address
P O Box 12 276
Beckenham
Christchurch,
8242
Christchurch Kidney Society Inc
Patient Support Group - Monday - Friday. 10am - 1.00pm at the kidney information centre.
Physical Address
24 St Asaph Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
Cleft Lip and Palate Support Group - Christchurch
A voluntary organisation providing on-going support to families with cleft lip and/or palate members.
Physical Address
171 Burwood Road
Burwood
Christchurch,
8083 Postal Address
Comcare Charitable Trust - Christchurch
Comcare Trust provides community services for adults with a diagnosed mental illness in Canterbury, These include housing services (finding flats, emergency housing, assistance in retaining existing housing), Community Support Services (short term or long term depending on need), Community Integration Service, the Jobconnect supported employment service, the ActiveLinks recreation service and the Warmline telephone peer support service.
Physical Address
251 Lichfield Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 22 004
High Street
Christchurch,
8142
Creative Solutions - Canterbury
Provides disability related advice and support for organisations, disabled people and their support networks.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 12 137
Beckenham
Christchurch,
8242
CreativeWORKS Employment Service - Christchurch
Supports job seekers with a mental health diagnosis to find and maintain paid employment in Christchurch.This is a free service for both job seekers and employers.
Physical Address
4a, Level 4, Union House, 193 Cashel Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 4672
Shirley
Christchurch,
8140
Crohn's Colitis Support Group - Christchurch
To advance the knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease for patients and others. To provide support, exchange ideas and share coping strategies.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 2568
Christchurch,
8140
Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Christchurch
Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for welfare needs and tertiary education where needed. Provides a resource centre (books, brochures videos) and a communications centre (magazines, newsletters).
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 8241
Christchurch,
8440
Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - South Canterbury
Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed.
Physical Address
215 Falvey Road
Levels RD 4
Timaru,
7974 Postal Address
Deaf Aotearoa [South Island]
They are 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
Postal Address
Deaf Association of NZ - Christchurch
Hours 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Provide an interpreting service to Deaf people who predominantly use NZ Sign Language as their preferred mode of communication. Provide service co-ordination and needs assessment for Deaf People.
Physical Address
270-272 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 13 332
Amagh
Christchurch,
8141
Deaf Blind New Zealand - Canterbury
Physical Address
Unit 2, 77B Mackworth St,
Woolston
Christchurch,
8062 Postal Address
Deaf Society of Canterbury Inc - Canterbury
Core Hours: 10.00am - 2.00pm Monday - Friday. Is a social, recreational and sporting activities club for the deaf community and provide the support services for 13 deaf member groups. Bar and kitchen facilities are available with a hall for hire and a lounge room for meetings etc. open for social evenings every Friday night at 7pm onwards.
Physical Address
232A Armagh St
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 13 025
Christchurch,
8141
Diabetes Life Education - Christchurch
Provides education for people with diabetes and for health professionals - promotion/awareness, drop in, shop, information.
Physical Address
Hagley Building Ground Floor
Riccarton Avenue
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 4710
Christchurch,
8140
Diabetes NZ Christchurch Inc
Voluntary organisation set up to provide support, help and information to individuals and families who have diabetes.
Physical Address
Ground floor
55 Hogley Avenue
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 2527
Christchurch,
8140
Disabilities Information Service - Sth & Mid Canterbury
Provides free generic information and referral service on all disabilities and health related issues e.g. physical, sensory, mental health, age related and intellectual. Some services include: South Canterbury Health & Disability Organisations Directory and Database - these are available to anyone and special reports can be printed, referral to appropriate services, Fundveiw database - funding information for groups or individuals. Free access to national libraries for clients- books, videos etc. Contacts throughout NZ, coordinator to speak at meetings.Wheelchair/portal ramp for loan.
Physical Address
185 Stafford St
Timaru,
7910 Postal Address
PO Box 585
Timaru,
7940
Disabled Skiing Canterbury Inc - Canterbury
Provides a ski programme for people with disabilities and provides transport, instruction and a helper for each skier.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 13429
Chrsichurch,
8141
Disabled Snow Sports New Zealand - Christchurch
Provision of ski and snow board trips and ski buddies for people with Disabilities. Provision of a recreation programme for people with disabilities and organised ski trips and instruction and helpers and rehabilitation through skiing and snow boarding.
Physical Address
Helwich Street
Christchurch,
8140 Postal Address
PO Box 2417
Christchurch,
8140
Driving Miss Daisy
We provide a caring, safe and reliable driving service. The point of difference over other transport providers is the physical accompaniment assistance offered. For example, if required, we will attend doctors appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family members, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Special needs are catered for including assisting with a walker or wheelchair
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 8489
Havelock North,
4157
Dyspraxia Support Group of NZ - Christchurch
A voluntary parent initiated support group for families and caregivers of children with Developmental Dyspraxia meet monthly in Christchurch. Aims to offer information, support and resources to members to increase general awareness and understanding of Dyspraxia in the community. Publish a newsletter "Connections" every term. "Funlink" is a playgroup in Christchurch for school aged Dyspraxic children (once a fortnight on Saturday afternoon). Book about Dyspraxia available from above address $22.50.Funteen group for teenagers also in Christchurch.
Physical Address
Farrington Avenue
Isleworth School Rm 8
Christchurch,
8053 Postal Address
P O Box 20 292
Bishopdale
Christchurch,
8543
Enable New Zealand - Christchurch
Enable New Zealand is a multi-service centre for people with disabilities, their families, health professional and disability support organisations. Principally we manage health funding to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. Aligned with this, we provide access to quality information, supply, modify and maintain equipment.
Physical Address
36 Kingsley Street
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8023 Postal Address
PO Box 33054
Barrington
Christchurch,
8244
Enable Works - Christchurch
Provide injury prevention, injury management for people with disabilities
Physical Address
PO Box 22167
High Street
Christchurch,
8142 Postal Address
Endometriosis New Zealand
Support Line offers information and support to girls and women with endometriosis.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P.O. Box 1673
Christchurch Mail Centre,
8140
Epilepsy New Zealand - Christchurch
Hours: 9.00am - 12.00pm Monday to Friday. The service provides high quality service for the benefit of people with epilepsy, their families and associates as well as providing the public with epilepsy information and education. This is done primarily through Field Officers who provide support services, advocacy, information and education.
Physical Address
362 Colombo Street
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8023 Postal Address
PO Box 7755
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8240
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
Group Special Education - Christchurch
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
39 Princess Street
Addington
Christchurch,
8041 Postal Address
PO Box 2522
Christchurch,
8140
Grow (NZ) Inc - Christchurch
Hours: 10.00am - 3.00pm. Offers a 12 step programme of mutual and personal growth to maturity. Members coming from all walks of life, some having broken down, others having specific mental illness, or just not coping with life's problems emotionally or physically. Group meetings 6.30pm Wednesday and 11am Thursday.
Physical Address
Rm 212, Cranmer Centre, Cnr Montreal & Armagh Streets
Christchurch Central
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 845
Christchurch,
8140
Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand - Christchurch
Provides support and educational materials to those with Haemophilla, Von Willebrand disorder and other bleeding disorders.
Physical Address
4 Washington Way
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 7647
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8240
Head Injury Society of NZ - Canterbury
To enable each person with head injuries to reach their full potential and achieve an optimum quality of life. Ensures provision of support to the person, their families and friends through support group meetings, living skill programmes, field officer services, social activity programmes and a library of resource material on head injury.
Physical Address
Christchurch Community House
141 Hereford Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
Christchurch Community House, 141 Hereford Street
Christchurch,
8011
Head Injury Support Group - Ashburton
To provide a mutual support network to people who have head injuries and their families.
Physical Address
39 Suffolk Street
Hampstead
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
Hearing Association - Ashuburton
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.
Physical Address
206 Cameron Street
Hampstead
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
C/- Post Shop Counter
Ashburton,
7700
Hearing Association - Christchurch
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.
Physical Address
275 Riccarton Road
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch,
8041 Postal Address
PO Box 6460
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch,
8442
Heart Children New Zealand Inc - Canterbury
Aims to support the families and children with congential heart disease. Holds regular support meetings, social functions and childrens parties. A newsletter is distrubuted every alternate month.
Physical Address
174 Gayhurst Road
Dallington
Christchurch,
8061 Postal Address
PO Box 18570
New Brighton
Christchurch,
8641
Heart Children New Zealand Inc - Christchurch
Offers information and support to parents who have children with a heart problem. Parents offer workable solutions to problems and share experiences.
Physical Address
4 Cobblewood Court
Parklands
Christchurch,
8083 Postal Address
Heart Foundation of New Zealand - Christchurch
Heart health and healthy lifestyle information provided. Smoke cessation group. CPR lessons.
Physical Address
242 Manchester Street
Saint Albans
Christchurch,
8014 Postal Address
PO Box 696
Christchurch,
8140
Helen Anderson Trust Vocational Service
Client hours: 9.00am - 3.00pm. The Trust was established in 1993, after identifying needs within the Christchurch area for the training of intellectually disabled persons. The trust has an open referral policy. Referrals will be accepted from any source. Criteria: client must have an intellectual disability. The trust provides support programmes enhancing community participation and inclusion.
Physical Address
23 Macaulay Street
Addington
Christchurch,
8024 Postal Address
Hepatitis C Resource Centre - Te Waipounamu (South Island)
Offers information, individual counselling, support and advocacy to people affected by Hepatitis C. Counselling service by appointment.
Physical Address
Level 2, Gough House
90 Hereford Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 654
Christchurch,
8140
Hohepa - Canterbury
Provides a community environment for young people and adults in need of special care (with an intellectual disability). Also day placements - vocational/training and day activities in workshops, school farms, and tutorial kitchen.
Physical Address
23 Barrington Street
Somerfield
Christchurch,
8024 Postal Address
PO Box 28101
Beckenham
Christchurch,
8242
Horizons Day Options Trust
The service supports adults with an intellectual disability in a range of day activities or community participation.
Physical Address
3 Burdale Street
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 7591
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8240
Huntington's Disease Association - Canterbury
Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.
Physical Address
PO Box 13018
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141 Postal Address
PO Box 13018
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141
IDEA Services - Ashburton
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
21 Main South Road
Hampstead
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
PO Box 241
Ashburton,
7740
IDEA Services - Christchurch
Assists people with an intellectual disability to represent their interests and establish themselves in the community. Also keeps stakeholders informed about issues, services available, supports families in accessing rights.
Physical Address
Cunningham House, 1 Shirley Street
Mairehau
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
PO Box 1729
Christchurch,
8140
IDEA Services - Rangiora
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
17 Durham Street
Rangiora,
7400 Postal Address
PO Box 95
Rangiora,
7440
Kidney Health New Zealand
Provides a 24 hour free phone information line.
Provides information and resources about kidney disease, it's treatment and prevention
Funds research into kidney disease in new Zealand.
Physical Address
230 Antigua Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
Kiwi Kids With Allergies
Support and information for Kids and their families with Allergies
Physical Address
13 Westfield Avenue
Templeton
Christchurch,
8042 Postal Address
KiwiAble - Christchurch
Provides information on sport, leisure and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. Encourages people with disabilities to take advantage of the recreation and leisure opportunities in Christchurch. It also administers the KiwiAble Leisure Card - scheme offering discounted recreation opportunities and co-produces the Recreation Directory to people with disabilities.
Physical Address
163-173 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 237
Christchurch,
8140
Laura Fergusson Trust - Canterbury
Provide residential with rehabilitation support services to people who are physically disabled and/or brain injured. Offer short term carer support and respite care.
Physical Address
279 Ilam Road
Burnside
Christchurch,
8053 Postal Address
Life Links - Canterbury
Contracted to MOH/DHB to provide Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination for people with physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric, alcohol and drug disabilities.
Physical Address
205 Salisbury Street
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
PO Box 2379
Christchurch,
8140
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Ashburton
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
206 Cameron Street
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
PO Box 200
Ashburton,
7740
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Christchurch
A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.
Physical Address
Level 2 Strategy House
Cnr Montreal & Salisbury Streets
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
PO Box 25358
Victoria Street
Christchurch,
8144
Lifestart - Christchurch
Helps adults with mild intellectual disabilities to adjust to the vocational and social requirements needed for satisfactory integration into the community. Provides case management, crisis intervention and on going support. Runs classes in cooking, dressmaking, literacy and numeracy skills.
Physical Address
41 Essex Street
Phillipstown
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 35219
Christchurch,
8640
Lupus Support Group - Christchurch
Provides support, friendship and education for people who have or might have systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid or drug induced lupus, connective tissue disease or related autoimmune diseases and their families and carers.
Physical Address
15 Washington Way
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
P O Box 13 363
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141
Maori Disabilities & Resource Centre
To deliver holistic care and support services in the areas of health, welfare, education, employment, and justice, housing support and information. Our whaanau are involved in promoting health checks for our men and women of all ages.
Maaori Disabilities and Resource Centre are a team of skilled Maaori people committed to delivering a culturally appropriate service. The centre embodies a holistic philosophy and as such our approach to a healthier wellbeing incorporates the four cornerstones of health – whaanau, wairua, hinengaro, tinana.
Our services are targeted at Maaori specifically but are available to anyone who deems our services to be appropriate for them.
The whaanau staff are highly committed to this kaupapa.
Physical Address
506 Barbadoes Street
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
506 Barbadoes Street
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8013
ME/CFS Group (Canterbury) Inc - Canterbury
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 29 256
Fendalton
Christchurch,
8540
Mental Health Education & Resource Centre - Christchurch
Provides daycare for housebound elderly and social relief to those providing 24hour care.
Physical Address
2nd Fl Securities House
221 Gloucester St
Christchurch,
8015 Postal Address
P O Box 13 167
Christchurch,
8015
Miranda Smith Homecare - Christchurch
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
Physical Address
8 Bealey Avenue
Merivale
Christchurch,
8014 Postal Address
PO Box 25-366, Victoria Street
Merivale
Christchurch,
8144
Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson's Canterbury Inc - Christchurch
Provides information, education, advice, advocacy and support to people with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, and to their families and health professionals.
Physical Address
314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 32135
Linwood
Christchurch,
8147
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Timaru
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
Multiple Sclerosis Centre
10 King Street
Parkside
Timaru,
7910 Postal Address
P O Box 231
Timaru,
7940
Muscular Dystrophy Association -Christchurch
Provides advocacy, information, education, social and practical support for people, and their families affected with MD and other neurological conditions, and also to other relevant parties. MDA also provides camps for both young people, families and adults.
Physical Address
27 Kilmarnock Street
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 80 025
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8440
New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Canterbury
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
Old Tai Tapu Road
Christchurch,
7674 Postal Address
New Zealand Spinal Trust - Canterbury
The New Zealand Spinal Trust is forfor everyone with spinal cord injuries, their families, friends, caregivers and health professionals.
We believe that independent living is the ultimate goal of rehabilitation, and our mission is to make sure you have all the information, resources and support you need to make that possible.
Physical Address
Allan Bean Centre, Burwood Hospital
Cnr Burwood & Mairehau Roads
Burwood
Christchurch,
8140 Postal Address
Private Bag 4708
Christchurch,
8140
Nurse Maude Association - Head Office
At Nurse Maude, we provide community nursing, hospice palliative care and homecare services in the Canterbury region, Care Coordination in Christchurch and Wellington, and inpatient care in the Nurse Maude Hospital and Hospice. Our work in developing and implementing new services and projects to advance community, nursing and hospice palliative care ensures Nurse Maude remains a relevant, dynamic and innovative force in the health sector.
Physical Address
24 McDougall Avenue
Merivale
Christchurch,
8014 Postal Address
P O Box 36 126
Merivale
Christchurch,
8146
NZ Federation of Ostomy Societies - Christchurch
Each Society has its Trained Ostomy Visitors who are available on request to visit those who will require Ostomy surgery, as well as to the new ostomate. These visits can be made either in the patient’s home or in the Hospital. The use of trained Ostomy visitors has proved very beneficial in the rehabilitation of many NZ ostomates.
Physical Address
Postal Address
P O Box 2568
Christchurch,
8140
NZ Paraplegic & Physically Disabled Foundation - Christchurch
NZ Paraplegic & Physically Disabled Foundation trading as Paraloan, provides low interest loan funding to people with physical disabilities. Includes housing and any other funding that would be viewed as being in the best interest of the person with a physical disability.
Physical Address
Disabled Persons Centre, Room 7
314 Worchester Street
Christchurch,
8140 Postal Address
PO Box 1352
Christchurch,
8140
NZ Relay Services
Physical Address
Postal Address
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group - Canterbury
Christchurch OCD support group. Every couple of months a small group of like minded people get together to spent some time together. Activities we have participated in include Archery, Ten Pin Bowling, Movies, Mini Golf, Climbing Wall, Picnics and Walks. It’s not so much the actual events but the sharing of our friendship that to me is the most important part.
Physical Address
Floor 2, Securities House
221 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8140 Postal Address
Older Persons Health Canterbury DHB - Ashburton
Needs Assessment Service for people over 65 years
Physical Address
Ashburton Hospital
28 Elizabeth St
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
Private Bag 801
Ashburton,
7740
Older Persons Health Princess Margaret Hospital
Needs Assessment Service 65+
Physical Address
Older Persons Health
Princess Margaret Hospital
95 Cashmere Road
Christchurch,
8122 Postal Address
P O Box 800
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch Boxes,
8140
Orthotics (SI) Ltd - Canterbury
Orthotic & footwear supplied and manufactured.
Physical Address
9 Walker Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
Osteoporosis Society Inc - Canterbury
Support network and information source for people affected by Osteoporosis. Aims to raise the awareness among people and especially women of all ages of the importance of diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors in the building up and maintenance of strong healthy bones. Speaker available for service groups schools etc.
Physical Address
P O Box 21 021
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8143 Postal Address
Ostomy Society - Ashburton
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
99 Chalmers Avenue
Hampstead
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
Ostomy Society - Canterbury
Available at any time. Aims to assist the rehabilitation of people who have undergone bowel or bladder surgery resulting in a colostomy ileostomy or urostomy.. General meetings are held approx every six weeks at the Knox Church on Bealey Avenue. Guests include speakers and product distributors.
Physical Address
PO Box 2568
Christchurch,
8140 Postal Address
PO Box 2568
Chrsichurch,
8140
ParaFed Christchurch
Sport and recreation for people with disabilities within the Canterbury region.
Physical Address
Burwood Hospital
Burwood Road
Christchurch,
8061 Postal Address
PO Box 35080
Christchurch,
8640
People First - Christchurch
People First is a self-advocacy organisation with PF groups throughout the country and links to international advocacy groups. PF provides self-advocacy training and is a Disability Information and Advisory Service. Many PF members participate in national and local governemnt advisory and consultion groups.
Physical Address
41 Essex Street
Phillipstown
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
Post Polio Support Group - Christchurch
Provides information and support for people who are affected by the late effects of polio
Physical Address
29 Head Street
Sumner
Christchurch,
8081 Postal Address
Psychiatric Consumers Trust - Christchurch
Offers support and information about rights. Also provides advice and advocacy to people who use mental health services.
Physical Address
4th Floor Securities House
221 Gloucester St
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 13167
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141
Respiratory Relief Society of Canterbury
Exercise and support group for people with asthma, emphysema and other lung diseases.
Physical Address
Aldred Hall
Nancy Avenue
Mairehau
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
PO Box 21051
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8143
Richmond Fellowship Adult Services Christchurch
The Richmond Fellowship is an international organisation specialising in community based treatment for people who suffer psychiatric or emotional ill health. Throughout New Zealand the Fellowship has regional treatment/support facilities and is continuing to develop needs-based services in close co-oporation with Regional Health Authorities and formal mental health providers. Most Fellowship staff are health professionals with considerable experience in their field and are able to respond to a wide range of psychological dysfunction.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 27060
Christchurch,
8640
Riding for the Disabled - Christchurch
Provides 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
Canterbury Park
61 Wigram Road
Halswell
Christchurch,
8025 Postal Address
PO Box 6163
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch,
8442
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Christchurch
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
Physical Address
96 Bristol Street
Saint Albans
Christchurch,
8014 Postal Address
PO Box 1696
Christchurch,
8140
Schizophrenia Fellowship - Christchurch
Provides help and support families affected by the illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding the illness and acts as an advocate for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders, and their families/carers. 16 branches throughout NZ. Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Physical Address
329 Durham St
Chrstchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 593
Christchurch,
8140
Skillwise - Christchurch
Bridging the gap for people with disabilities. Providing training, education work experience and voluntary work. Supports to actively participate in the community for approximately 70 adults who have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
Physical Address
179 Tuam Street, Level 2
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 22461
Christchurch,
8142
Social Phobia Support Group - Christchurch
Hours 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
Offers support and education for the sufferers and carers of those with this Anxiety Disorder. Provides a setting where people with Social Phobia can meet in safety, among those who understand their needs and feelings. Through invited speakers we provide information resources about this disorder to help create self-awareness in sufferers so that they can manage the impact of social phobia in their lives.
Aims to promote the awareness of the disorder in the community, so that people who suffer, believing that they are the only ones, can know that help is available and that Social phobia can be overcome.
Physical Address
221 Gloucester Street
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 13167
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141
Southern Behaviour Support
Working towards a better life for children, young people and their families with
intellectual disabilities / autism and challenging behaviour. On-going training in behaviour change strategies and the child’s individual behaviour plan provide training and education to families, whanau, carer support families, and community agencies working with children and their families.
Difficulties in finding carer support families and assist our clients in the recruitment of a suitable family.
Physical Address
Postal Address
Barrington
Christchurch,
8244
Southern Regional Genetic Service - Christchurch
Provides genetic information, counselling and diagnostic services. Covers all South Island with outreach clinics.
Physical Address
Ground Floor Outpatients
Christchurch Hospital
2 Riccarton Avenue
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
Speak Easy Association - Christchurch
Hours: 7.30am - 9.00pm.
Provides a self help support association to assist people who stutter or stammer, to stay fluent after treatment. Members meet to practice and maintain skills of smooth speech, learnt during treatment, in a supportive atmosphere.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 16554
Hornby
Christchurch,
8441
Special Needs Library for Therapeutic & Educational Toys - Christchurch
Tues-Thur 10am - 4.30pm Sat 10.00am - 12.00pm
Provides on loan educational and therapeutic toy units and equipment to those with special needs.
Physical Address
109 Huxley Street
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8023 Postal Address
PO Box 21010
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8143
Special Olympics - Canterbury
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
171 Travis Road
Burwood
Christchurch,
8083 Postal Address
PO Box 18827
New Brighton
Christchurch,
8641
Special Olympics - Mid Canterbury
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
C/- IHC
Archibald Street
Tinwald
Ashburton,
7700 Postal Address
Archibald Street
Tinwald
Ashburton,
7700
Specialised Charter Services - Christchurch
Offers escorted tours and holidays for people with disabilities throughout NZ and overseas providing care and support by professional staff.
Physical Address
Postal Address
PO Box 32074
Sumner,
8147
Specialised Charter Services - Christchurch
Offers escorted tours and holidays for people with disabilities throughout NZ and overseas providing care and support by professional staff.
Physical Address
PO Box 32074
Linwood
Christchurch,
8147 Postal Address
PO Box 32074
Linwood
Christchurch,
8147
SPELD - Canterbury
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Also holds teacher training courses. These courses are NZQA accredited and SPELD Canterbury is NZQA registered to hold these courses. Assessments by SPELD assessors, counselling/support to families.
Hours 10.00am - 3.45pm
Physical Address
392 Moorhouse Ave, Science Building Level 1
Sydenham
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 13391
Armagh
Christchurch,
8141
Step Ahead - Christchurch
Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday, plus some weekend and evening activities.
Step Ahead is an independent community based rehabilitation programme primarily for people who experience schizophrenia or affective disorders. Wide range of activities provided, determined by desires of members. Members need to be relatively independent and motivated, and maybe involved in the running of the programme, on its Trust Board or as Activity Coordinators. Step Ahead currently provides activity based services in Richmond, Riccarton, Kaipoi, Amberley, Oxford and Ashburton.
The Vocational Agency assists members to return to work or study and provides opportunities for paid employment.
Membership costs $10.00 per year.
Physical Address
167 Stanmore Road
Linwood
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 32025
Linwood
Christchurch,
8147
Stroke Foundation - Christchurch
Provides information, support and companionship to people who have suffered a stroke and their support networks. Assists people who have had a stroke to regain their confidence and speech skills.
Physical Address
72 North Avon Road
Richmond
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
PO Box 26024
North Avon
Christchurch,
8148
Te Whatumanawa Maoritanga O Rehua Trust Board
Our kaupapa is "aroha ki te takata".
We are a marae-based provider that works to provide positive alternative services for whaanau, hapuu, and iwi through kaupapa Maaori practice. We offer a bi-cultural holistic hauora service, giving manaaki, awhi and tautoko to ngaa taangata.
To support and empower whaanau who are least resourced in the accordance with the bi-cultural partnership envisaged in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
To ensure that whaanau wellbeing is the priority focus.
Physical Address
79 Springfield Road
St Albans
Christchurch,
8014 Postal Address
PO BOX 21260
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8143
Tuberculosis And Respiratory Disease Association - Christchurch
An association set up to assist respiratory disease patients and provide financial help to patients.
Physical Address
Deloitte House
32 Oxford Terrace
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 248
Christchurch,
8140
UCAN Tours NZ - Canterbury
UCAN Tours NZ arranges wheelchair tours, accessible holidays and vacations, individual or group itinerary planning and travel packages with accessible accommodation, transport and attractions for people with disabilities.
Physical Address
8 Campbell St
Sumner
Christchurch,
8081 Postal Address
Van Asch Deaf Education Centre
A resource centre and provider of specialist teaching services for deaf and hearing impaired children and young people serving the lower half of the North Island and the South Island.
Physical Address
Cnr Truro & Van Asch Streets
Christchurch,
8081 Postal Address
Waitaha Learning Centre - Christchurch
A special education school providing inclusive education for the intellectually handicapped, disabled and students with special needs. Caters for students with multiple profound disabilities and those who are medically fragile. We are a school of inclusive practices - education as appropriate in the least restrictive environments. A state special school for students aged 5-21 years. Waitaha is an accredited fund holder for verified special needs students.
Physical Address
221 Kirk Road
RD 5
Templeton,
8042 Postal Address
Workbridge - Christchurch
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
Cnr Durham & Armagh St
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 643
Christchurch,
8140
Workbridge - Hornby
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
11 Goulding Avenue
Hornby
Christchurch,
8042 Postal Address
PO Box 16504
Christchurch,
8441
