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                Ability2Travel - Dunedin

                Offers hassle free travel and has formed an alliance with STA Travel in order to provide customers with the best service and most competitive rates available.

                Physical Address

                141 Highcliff Road
                Andersons Bay
                Dunedin, 9001

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 454 5288
                Fax: (03) 454 2097

                Access Ability Limited

                Needs Assessment and Coordination Service for any person with a physical, sensory, intellectual or neurological disability that will require ongoing support longer than six months.

                Physical Address

                Level 1, National Mutual Building
                10 George Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 966
                Dunedin, 9054
                Tel: (03) 477 6211
                Fax: (03) 477 6251
                Freephone: (0800) 866 8877

                Adaptive Snow Sports NZ

                DSNZ acts as a national advocate for Adaptive snowsports, supporting programmes at NZ's ski areas and seven active regional branches. Support includes recreational, and volunteer training, adaptive equipment and hosting fun and national events. These programmes help remove participation barriers and encourage people with physical or intellectual disabilities to get involved with snowsports. Now part of Snowsports NZ.

                Physical Address

                33- 35 Reece Crescent
                Lake Wanaka, 9305

                Postal Address

                P O Box 395
                Wanaka, 9343
                Tel: (03) 443 4085
                Fax: (03) 443 4084

                ADHD Support Group

                Monthly meetings for parents/caregivers of children & adolescents with ADHD. Access to library, information, support and advocacy through the Co-ordinator of the Family Network (supporting families who have a child with special needs).

                Physical Address

                44 Dundas Street
                North Dunedin
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                C/- The Family Network 44 Dundas Street
                Dunedin, 9016
                Tel: (03) 474 5579
                Fax: (03) 479 2162

                Age Concern - Otago

                Age Concern is a non profit organisation promoting the wellness of older persons. It networks and co-ordinates with appropriate clubs and agencies, develops and disseminates information on issues affecting older people. Services include Meals on Wheels, Accredited Visitor Service, Friendship Line, Falls Prevention, Age on the Go events, and Safe with Age Driving Courses.

                Physical Address

                9 The Octogon
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 5355
                Dunedin, 9016
                Tel: (03) 477 1040
                Fax: (03) 477 1040

                Alzheimer's Society Otago Inc.

                Provides support, advice and information to families affected by dementia, through home visits education courses and literature, care support groups and access to resources and services. Raise awareness in the community through dispalys and public speaking. Contact - Manager Julie Butler.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                283 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5304
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 471 6154
                Fax: (03) 471 6155
                Freephone: (0800) 00 4001

                Amputee Society of Otago and Southland Inc.

                To asssist and advise amputees with any problems that they may have and to provide support and companionship.

                Physical Address

                C/- Mrs L. Peacock
                213a Bay View Road
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 455 6347
                Fax: (03) 455 9547

                Arai Te Uru Whare Hauora - Dunedin

                Integrated Maori health services. Advice and support on all issues relating to education and social services whanau wellbeing.

                Physical Address

                245 Stuart Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 5626
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 471 9960
                Fax: (03) 417 9962

                Arthritis New Zealand - (Otago Division)

                Lupus support group - meeting held several times a year. Living with Arthritis Seminar - workshops held twice a year at the Octagonal room, 1st floor Dunedin Public Hospital (advertised in the community newspaper).

                Physical Address

                Community House
                301 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 6160
                Fax: (03) 471 6163

                Assessment & Older People's Health - Central Otago

                Needs Assessment Service

                Physical Address

                Dunstan Hospital
                Clyde, 9330

                Postal Address

                PO Box 30
                Clyde, 9341
                Tel: (03) 440 4302
                Fax: (03) 440 4312

                Assessment & Support Older People's Health - Balclutha

                Needs assessment service

                Physical Address

                Clutha Health First
                Balclutha Hospital
                Balclutha, 9230

                Postal Address

                P O Box 46
                Balclutha, 9240
                Tel: (03) 418 0500
                Fax: (03) 419 0040

                Assessment & Support Older People's Health - Oamaru

                Needs assessment service

                Physical Address

                Oamaru Hospital
                Oamaru, 9400

                Postal Address

                Private Bag 94
                Oamaru, 9444
                Tel: (03) 433 0290
                Fax: (03) 433 0273

                Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Otago

                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

                69E Richardson Street
                St Kilda
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 455 7694

                Asthma Society - Dunedin

                Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma. Also offers weekly exercise program, community field officer, pamphlets, and kids camp.

                Physical Address

                Community House 283 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5494
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 471 6167
                Fax: (03) 471 6168

                Asthma Society - Oamaru

                Physical Address

                Community House
                100 Thames Street
                Oamaru, 9400

                Postal Address

                P O Box 16
                Oamaru, 9444
                Tel: (03) 434 3202
                Fax: (03) 434 1574

                Big Buddy Programme

                Support and care for kids 4 - 12 years

                Physical Address

                Unit 29
                159 Gorge Road Retail Centre
                Queenstown, 9300

                Postal Address

                Brain Injury Association

                Provides advocacy, education and information for people with brain injury, their families and the wider community. Support Groups in Dunedin, Wanaka, Alexandra, Balclutha and Oamaru.

                Physical Address

                301 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 6156
                Fax: (03) 471 6174

                Cancer Society of NZ - Dunedin

                Offers research, information, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.

                Physical Address

                283 Great King Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                P O Box 6258
                Dunedin, 9059
                Tel: (03) 477 7447
                Fax: (03) 477 6669

                Cancer Support Group - Alexandra

                Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.

                Physical Address

                38 Earnscleugh Road
                Bridge Hill
                Alexandra, 9320

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 448 6784

                Carers Society Otago

                Carers Society provides a range of information and support services for people who look after a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, or chronic condition. Community Worker - Susan Easterbrook.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                301 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 6204
                Fax: (03) 471 6205

                CCS Disability Action - Waitaki

                Providing a range of services including disability information to people with disabilities, their families and Whanau. Jean Paterson or Barbara Cunningham.

                Physical Address

                316 Thames Highway
                Oamaru, 9400

                Postal Address

                P O Box 468
                Oamaru, 9444
                Tel: (03) 437 9005
                Fax: (03) 437 9021
                Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

                Central Otago Riding for the Disabled - Central Otago

                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

                State Highway 8
                Alexandra, 9391

                Postal Address

                P O Box 398
                Alexandra, 9340
                Tel: (03) 447 3010

                Child Cancer Foundation

                Support Group for Children and their Families coping with cancer

                Physical Address

                28 London Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 7258

                chiropract,physiotherapy,massage,acupuncture

                A chiropractic, physiotherapy,massage and acupuncture service.

                Physical Address

                201 spey street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                15 hokonui drive
                Invercargill, 9810
                Tel: (03) 214 4281

                Citizens Advice Bureau Gore & Districts

                citizens advice bureau

                Physical Address

                15 Hokonui Drive
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                PO Box 372
                9470
                Tel: (03) 208 4008
                Fax: (03) 208 1476

                Clinical Psychology Centre - Dunedin

                Assessment and therapy for problems of normal living (eg depression, stress) provided by graduate clinical psychology students undertaking training at the centre.

                Physical Address

                Otago University
                Psychology Dept
                Dunedin, 9010

                Postal Address

                P O Box 56
                Dunedin, 9054
                Tel: (03) 479 7627
                Fax: (03) 479 8335

                Community Mental Health - Gore

                Multi Disciplinary Team of Health Porfessionals

                Physical Address

                9 Birch Lane
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                P.O. Box 105
                Gore, 9710
                Tel: (03) 208 0299
                Freephone: (0800) 46 7846

                COPD/Emphysema Support Group - Dunedin

                Provides members with useful information on different aspects of living with a respiratory condition. Provides mutual support and encouragement.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                283 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5494
                Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 471 6167
                Fax: (03) 471 6168

                Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Otago

                Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed. Provides a resource centre (books, brochures videos) and a communications centre (magazines, newsletters).

                Physical Address

                18 Monowai Road
                Ravensbourne
                Dunedin, 9022

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 0170
                Fax: (03) 471 0172

                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

                Tel: (03) 379 5074
                Fax: (03) 379 5089

                Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand- Otago

                Needs assessment service co-ordination for all deaf people, NZSL and interpreting services. After hours emergency contact for NZSL interpreter is through the police voice/TTY (03) 478 0969.

                Physical Address

                2nd Floor, Rodgers House,
                151 -155 Princes Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 477 1033
                Fax: (03) 477103702193 4765

                Deaf Association of NZ - Dunedin

                An interpreting and service co-ordination service for Deaf and hearing impaired.

                Physical Address

                Evan Parry House 43 Princess Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 477 1033
                Fax: (03) 477 1037

                Deaf Children Association - Otago

                Supports families with a deaf or hearing impaired child through parent-to-parent support, advise, advocacy, newsletters, information on equipment, subsidies, family activities, camps, seminars, training programmes, etc. Liasin and support of professionals involved with deaf children.

                Physical Address

                C/- 55 Arthur St
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 474 1983
                Fax: (03) 477 4888

                Diabetes North Otago

                Education, support and companionship to people with diabetes and their families. Field Worker - Jan Nath.

                Physical Address

                1 Coquet St
                Oamaru, 9400

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 437 2348
                Fax: (03) 434 5281
                Freephone: (0800) 34 2238

                Diabetes Otago

                Promoting healthy lifestyles through education. Support of those with diabetes and their caregivers. Supports any approved work involving detection and management of Diabetes. Open 9am-3pm Monday to Friday.

                Physical Address

                97 Frederick Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 5154
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 474 0240
                Fax: (03) 474 0240

                Disability Awareness Education - CCS disability action

                Offers a variety of interactive workshops facilitated by disabled people looking at disability in a positive and ordinary way. The workshops range from 1-4 hours covering disability models, communication/etiquette, language/terminology, and access.

                Physical Address

                514 Great King Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 6174
                Dunedin, 9059
                Tel: (03) 477 4117
                Fax: (03) 477 4397
                Freephone: (0800) 229 2255

                Disability Information Service Inc -

                We provide a broad information and referral service for all health and disability related issues. We have a range of resources available in our office, including Fundview, and various directories and articles.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                301 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 6152
                Fax: (03) 471 6159
                Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

                Disabled Citizens Society Inc - Dunedin

                Provides business services for people with disabilities including a lunchbar, workshop department and general packing assembly department, joinery, pallet making, engineering, foodpacking and signwriting/promotional services.

                Physical Address

                199 Hillside Road
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                PO Box 2038
                Dunedin, 9044
                Tel: (03) 455 5119
                Fax: (03) 455 2226

                Donald Beasley Institute - Dunedin

                Promotes research and education in the field of intellectual disability. The organisation carries out applied research and disseminates information on intellectual disability through seminars, conferences and library resources. Provides a collection of journals, books, videos, and audiocassettes on a wide variety of topics within the disability field. This material may be accessed by contacting the Beasley Institute with specific requests. Aims to help develop networks among researchers and educators, teach and supervise student research projects, provides professional consultancy and advise as well as host visiting Fellows and Professors from overseas. The aim of the organisation is to promote the involvement of families and people with intellectual disability in education, and research.

                Physical Address

                44 Dundas St
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 6189
                Dunedin, 9059
                Tel: (03) 479 8080
                Fax: (03) 479 2162

                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
                Tel: (03) 379 7969
                Freephone: (0800) 73 3277

                Epilepsy New Zealand - Otago

                Information and support for people with epilepsy, their families and support network, also providing the public with information about epilepsy.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1142
                Dunedin, 9054
                Tel: (03) 477 1751
                Fax: (03) 477 1752

                Geneva Care

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

                Physical Address

                Level 2 139 Quay Street
                Auckland, 1010

                Postal Address

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

                Group Special Education - Dunedin

                Provides a service for students and children with special educational and developmental needs from birth to 21 years of age. Our professional staff includes; Advisors on Deaf Children, Early intervention Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.

                Physical Address

                Public Trust Building
                442 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 5147
                Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 477 8610
                Fax: (03) 479 0541

                Grow (NZ) Inc - Dunedin

                An international community mental health movement. Groups are suitable for recovery and prevention and for anyone suffering from a crisis. Groups meet at 469 Moray Place in Room 10 on monday at 5.30pm and Tuesday at 1pm. Groups meet at the Salvation Army Building, King Edward Street on Wednesday at 7pm.

                Physical Address

                Old RSA Building opposite First Church
                469 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                469 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016
                Tel: (03) 477 2871
                Fax: (03) 477 2871

                Hearing Association - Dunedin

                Hearing tests, hearing aid management, support for clients/families, lip reading sessions, advice, demonstration on assistive listening devices, talks to groups and training, hearing aid batteries.

                Physical Address

                2 Playfair Street
                Caversham
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 487 7641
                Fax: (03) 487 7641

                Heart Children Otago

                The Heart group is a group of parents who support friends and families of children with a cardiac condition. We are an affiliated branch of Heart Children NZ inc.

                Physical Address

                110 Richardson Street
                St Kilda
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                PO Box 2542
                South Dunedin
                Dunedin, 9044
                Tel: (03) 473 8322
                Fax: (03) 479 2582

                Heart Foundation

                The National Heart Foundation of NZ is the charity that leads the fight against cardio-vascular disease (heart,stroke, and blood vessel disease).

                Physical Address

                97 Fredrick Street
                Dunedin
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1243
                Dunedin, 9054
                Tel: (03) 477 3999
                Fax: (03) 479 2676

                IDEA Services (IHC) - Otago Branch

                Formerly IHC. (Intellectual Disability Empowerment Association IDEA). Residential Services, Vocational Services, Recreation, Child and Family Support, Volunteer Buddy Programme.

                Physical Address

                42 King Edward Street
                South Dunedin
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                PO Box 2369
                South Dunedin
                Dunedin, 9044
                Tel: (03) 466 3850
                Fax: (03) 466 3851

                IDEA Services - Balclutha

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

                Physical Address

                13 High Street
                Balclutha, 9230

                Postal Address

                13 High Street
                Balclutha, 9230
                Tel: (03) 418 1474
                Fax: (03) 418 3790

                IDEA Services - Oamaru

                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 Sandringham Street
                Oamaru North
                Oamaru, 9400

                Postal Address

                PO Box 80
                Oamaru, 9444
                Tel: (03) 437 1474
                Fax: (03) 437 2237

                Kiwi Kids With Allergies

                Support and information for Kids and their families with Allergies

                Physical Address

                13 Westfield Avenue
                Templeton
                Christchurch, 8042

                Postal Address

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Dunedin

                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

                MS Building
                8 Baker Street
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 456 4350
                Fax: (03) 456 4350
                Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

                ME Information and Support (Otago & Southland) Inc

                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

                Community House
                283 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9015

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 6169
                Fax: (03) 471 6151

                ME Information and Support Service

                Information and support for people with ME/CFS, their families and carers. Newsletter, Library, advocacy work, monthly support group meetings. Co-ordinator: Heather Wilson Telephone Support - Mark Clark 487 7766.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P.O Box 5222
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 471 6169
                Fax: (03) 471 6151

                Meals On Wheels - Age Concern Otago

                Volunteer drivers deliver hospital based meals to confined older people weekdays, including public holidays.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 477 1040
                Fax: (03) 477 1040

                Mental Health Support Trust - Otago

                Information, education and support for people affected by mental illness, especially Te Mate Aronganui Pourua (Bipolar Disorder), their families, whanau, friends, support workers, doctors and nurses, and anyone else who cares about their recovery.

                Physical Address

                3rd Floor Queens Building
                109 Princes Street
                Dunedin Central
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5021
                Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 477 2598

                Mobility Dogs

                Provide information and resources for Mobility Dogs

                Physical Address

                9A Fox's Terrace
                Arrowtown, 9302

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 442 1186

                Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre

                Equipment for sale. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays.

                Physical Address

                16 Green Street
                Mosgiel, 9024

                Postal Address

                P O Box 372
                Mosgiel, 9053
                Tel: (03) 489 0740
                Fax: (03) 489 6867
                Freephone: (0800) 24 0500

                Mosgiel Elderly Care Trust

                Providing home bound elderly people in the Taieri area with recreational and social opportunities outside their home. Also some social relief for families providing 24hr care. Activities, crafts, board games, entertainment, outings, discussion, indoor bowls and sit dancing. Transport provided.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 489 0075
                Fax: (03) 489 2223

                Multiple Sclerosis Southland - Rural Office

                Support and Information for rural Multiple Sclerosis clients and their families

                Physical Address

                Hokonui House
                Cnr Main & Crombie Street
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                P.O. Box 88
                Gore, 9710
                Tel: (03) 208 3275

                Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for Older People - Otago

                Needs Assessment Service

                Physical Address

                Ground floor - Fraser Building
                Dunedin Hospital,201 Great King Street
                Roslyn
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Private Bag 1921
                Dunedin, 9054
                Tel: (03) 470 9111
                Fax: (03) 474 7026

                New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Oamaru

                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

                11 Balmoral Rd
                Oamaru, 9400

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 437 0282

                New Zealand Red Cross

                Branches and groups may choose to do any of the following activities: •Deliver services to vulnerable people in their community. Services are tailored to community needs and so there's wide variation in what branches and groups do around the country •Fundraise for their own services and other New Zealand Red Cross programmes at home and overseas •Raise awareness about the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and international humanitarian law

                Physical Address

                Level 2, Dart House, Remarkables Park Town Centre
                10 Hawthorne Drive
                Frankton
                Queenstown, 9300

                Postal Address

                PO Box 576
                Frankton
                Queenstown, 9348
                Tel: (03) 409 0231
                Fax: (03) 409 0368
                Freephone: (027) 202 6265

                NZ Association of the Blind & Partially Blind Inc

                Advocacy and education on blindness issues.

                Physical Address

                176a Leith Street
                Dunedin
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 477 1936

                NZ blood service

                Doner Recruiter

                Physical Address

                259 Cumberland Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 477 9925
                Fax: (03) 477 9905
                Freephone: (0800) 44 8325

                Ostomy Society - Otago

                Support post and pre-operative, help and information, social functions, home and hospital visits, national and international contacts and affiliations. Heather - (03) 488 2939 Barrie - (03) 455 1940 Dawson (030 488 1149

                Physical Address

                C/-5 Penrich Street
                Abbotsford
                Dunedin, 9018

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 488 2939

                Otago University Disability Group - Dunedin

                Provides support and advocates on behalf of students with disabilities and works toward a barrier free environment at Otago University.

                Physical Address

                P O Box 56
                Dunedin, 9048

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 479 7671
                Fax: (03) 479 8221

                ParaFed Otago

                Sport and recreation for people with disabilities within the Otago region. All ages welcome for friendship, support and sporting activities. Contact Bill Lean on (03) 472 8663.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P.O Box 5828
                Dunedin, 9058
                Tel: (03) 472 8663

                Parkinsonism Society of Otago

                We educate and support families, sufferers, and health professionals in all areas of Parkinson's. We provide home visits if required, support groups and exercise classes. Meetings are held on the first Sunday each month at 17D McBride Street, South Dunedin. Field Officer - Paula Ryan(03) 455 9435. Treasurer - Ron Ramsay (03) 454 3712.

                Physical Address

                61 David Street
                Caversham
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                PO Box 9060
                St Clair
                Dunedin, 9047
                Tel: 03 455 7260

                Post Polio Support Group - Otago

                Suppport for people who have had polio. Bi-monthly meetings, local newsletter, updates on current medical research and treatment, social functions. President- Diane Jackson. Treasurer - J.B Munro. Newsletter Editor - Jenny Green.

                Physical Address

                C/-21a Tainui Road
                Musselburgh
                Dunedin, 9013

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 455 0311

                Post Polio Support Society NZ - Oamaru

                Provides information and support for people who have been or who are affected by polio.

                Physical Address

                120 Factory Road
                Mosgiel
                Dunedin, 9024

                Postal Address

                PO Box 249
                Oamaru, 9444
                Tel: (03) 489 1995
                Fax: (03) 489 1995
                Freephone: (0800) 47 6546

                Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Dunedin

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

                Physical Address

                Cnr Hillside Road & Law Street
                Caversham
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                PO Box 2237
                South Dunedin
                Dunedin, 9044
                Tel: (03) 466 4230
                Fax: (03) 455 4319
                Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

                Schizophrenia Fellowship - Otago

                Provides help and support families affected by the illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding the illness and acts as an advocate for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders, and their families/carers.

                Physical Address

                34 Prince Albert St
                St Kilda
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                PO Box 4003
                Dunedin, 9046
                Tel: (03) 455 5973
                Fax: (03) 455 0035

                Speak Easy

                Offers support to people who stutter. Meet fortnightly for maintenance and fluency programme. President - Brian Cynn. Secretary/Treasurer - Ngaire Renton.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 4892442454 3733

                Special Olympics - Central Otago

                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

                PO Box 267
                Alexandra, 9340
                Tel: (03) 448 7232
                Fax: (03) 448 6329

                Special Olympics - Otago

                Regular coaching, training and competition in a range of sports for people with intellectual disabilities or special needs aged eight and above. Sports include athletics, basketball, gymnastics, indoor bowls, soccer, swimming, power lifting, bocce and ten pin bowling. Lower South Island Regional Sports Co-ordinator: Jan Aitken.

                Physical Address

                184 High Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 474 6344
                Fax: (03) 489 4157

                Special Olympics - South Otago

                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

                PO Box 27
                Balclutha, 9240
                Tel: (03) 418 2902

                Sport Otago

                To provide leadership and expertise to the sport and recreation industry so that Otago people can live healthy, active lives. The Halberg Sport Opportunity Advisor at Sport Otago can assist teachers, parents, and other excercise leaders with ideas for inclusion and integration, help identify activities which are suitable for all abilities, and provide funding advice to help children with a disability to access a range of sport and physical activity options. Sport Opportunity Advisor - Bridget Meyer

                Physical Address

                184 High Street
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 969
                Dunedin, 9054
                Tel: (03) 474 6350
                Fax: (03) 474 6415

                Stroke Foundation - North Otago

                Field Officer - Debbie Huls

                Physical Address

                100 Thames Street
                Oamaru
                Oamaru, 9400

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 437 0247

                Stroke Foundation - Otago (Including South and Central)

                A voluntary organisation that aims to reduce the incidence of stroke and to gain and provide the greatest benefits for the stroke affected community of New Zealand to improve their quality of life. Field Officers provide information, education, visitation, advocacy, support and liason within the Otago Region. Hours by appointment - Monday - Friday 9 -4.30pm Field Officer - Judith Hyslop 027 728 3887

                Physical Address

                Community House
                301 Moray Place
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 471 6175
                Fax: (03) 471 6151
                Freephone: (0800) 78 7653

                SUPPORTLINK Presbyterian Support Service Southland

                Trains, supports and co-ordinates volunteers to meet elderly people in their homes. Volunteers provide company and can assist with some simple tasks like collecting shopping.

                Physical Address

                Unit 29 Gorge Rd Retail Centre,
                159 Gorge Road
                Queenstown, 9300

                Postal Address

                159 Gorge Road
                Queenstown, 9300
                Tel: (03) 442 4408
                Fax: (03) 442 4685

                The Family Network Inc

                Information and support for families with children and young people with special needs. Office hours - Tuesday and Friday 9.30am - 3pm.

                Physical Address

                44 Dundas St
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 474 5579
                Fax: (03) 479 2162

                The Salvation Army- Senior Services

                co-ordinates a volunteer network to support senior citizens in their own homes.

                Physical Address

                29 Camp St
                Queenstown, 9300

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 442 5103

                The Salvation Army- Seniors Service

                Sends volunteer visitors to homes of elderly people, links seniors to social groups/activities, helps address home maintenance issues, advocates for seniors and connects them with agencies.

                Physical Address

                29 Camp St
                Queenstown, 9300

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 442 5103

                TLC- top Level Care

                Private care provider in the Southern Lakes. Carers are scheduled to visit people in their own home or holiday accommodation to meet clients personal needs.

                Physical Address

                20 Dart Place
                Queenstown, 9300

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 442 9865
                Freephone: (027) 310 7404

                Waitaki District Health Services Ltd

                Needs Assessment/Service Co-ordination Service 65+

                Physical Address

                Oamaru Hospital
                8 Steward St
                Oamaru, 9444

                Postal Address

                PO Box 50059
                Oamaru, 9444
                Tel: (03) 433 0290
                Fax: (03) 433 0273

                Workbridge - Dunedin

                Job placement and retention, training and funding assistance for people with disabilities. Manager - Bronwyn Powell Admin assistant - Margaret Lawless

                Physical Address

                Level 6, John Wickliffe House
                265 Princes St
                Dunedin, 9016

                Postal Address

                PO Box 50056
                Dunedin, 9016
                Tel: (03) 477 0877
                Fax: (03) 479 2736
                Freephone: (0508) 85 8858