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                Access Ability Southland & Otago - Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) Agency

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 966
                Dunedin, 9840
                Tel: (03) 477 6211
                Fax: (03) 477 6251

                Access Homehealth - Invercargill

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

                Physical Address

                Level 3/Menzies Building
                3 Esk Street West
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1666
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 2273
                Fax: (03) 214 6157
                Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

                Age Concern - Invercargill

                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. Wheelchairs available for short term loan

                Physical Address

                50 Forth St
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 976
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 6351
                Fax: (03) 218 1211

                Aged Care Needs Assessment (Gore Health Trust) - Main Office

                Needs Assessment Service 65+

                Physical Address

                Gore Hospital
                9 Birch Lane
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                P O Box 274
                Gore, 9710
                Tel: (03) 209303 0803
                Fax: (03) 208 0194

                Allergy NZ [Southland]

                Allergy New Zealand is a national membership-based, not-for-profit society whose primary role is to provide information, education, and support to the many thousands of New Zealanders living with allergies, including those at risk of anaphylaxis. We also represent their interests particularly to government, policy makers and the media, provide information and guidance to the health, education and food sectors, and support research.

                Physical Address

                37 Elgin St West
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 215 9558

                Alzheimers New Zealand - Invercagill

                Support and information on dementia, people who have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia, their carers, families and the general public.

                Physical Address

                46 Kelvin Street
                Invercagill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 214 0984
                Fax: (03) 214 0928
                Freephone: (0800) 00 4001

                Amputee Federation of New Zealand

                The primary objective of the Federation is to support and promote the welfare of all amputees. This includes offering peer support and encouragement when the going gets tough, and providing information and advice to help amputees achieve the quality lifestyle to which they aspire. There are nine District Societies affiliated to the Federation, all of which work towards the goals set by the Federation. These include: · Providing immediate support to new amputees and their families as they experience the trauma of amputation. · Providing ongoing support for all amputees, including education and advice with regard to rehabilitation, social and physical networks etc. · Ensuring that amputees receive artificial limbs and aids, the best of their respective kinds, and adequate training in the use thereof. · Fostering positive links and liaising with health professionals, government departments, service agencies and key community groups, to promote the welfare and well-being of amputees.

                Physical Address

                213A Bay View Road
                St Clair
                Dunedin, 9012

                Postal Address

                Tel: 03 455 6347

                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

                Arthritis Southland

                The Invercargill office is now closed. Please call 0800 663 463 to connect to the Christchurch service.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (0800) 66 3463
                Freephone: (0800) 66 3463

                Arthritis Support Group

                Local run arthritis support servcie for local people.

                Physical Address

                64 Salford St
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 208 7429

                Asthma Society Southland

                There are many ways in which individuals, trusts and companies can support the work of Asthma New Zealand – The Lung Association and its alliance partners. One simple way is to become a member. Benefits include the subscription to O2 The NZ Journal of Respiratory Health. Some people like to volunteer their time and skills, others plan for a bequest. You can support the work of individual alliance partners or one of our national initiatives.

                Physical Address

                70 Forth St
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1793
                Invercargill, 9810
                Tel: (03) 214 2356
                Fax: (03) 214 2337

                Autism New Zealand Inc - Southland Branch

                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

                79 Egerton Road
                Winton, 9781

                Postal Address

                Tel: 0800 288 476
                Freephone: 0800 288 476

                Beneficiaries and Community Rights

                Advocacy for beneficiaries and community groups

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 218 6526

                Big Buddy Programme

                Support and care for kids 4 - 12 years

                Physical Address

                Unit 29
                159 Gorge Road Retail Centre
                Queenstown, 9300

                Postal Address

                Brittle Bone Association - Southland

                Support Group

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Cancer Society of NZ - Invercargill

                Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer and continue to research projects. Offers support services to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis.

                Physical Address

                70 Victoria Avenue
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                P O Box 955
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 4108
                Fax: (03) 218 4602

                Cancer Support Group - Gore

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

                Physical Address

                57 Hokonui Drive
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 208 4370
                Fax: (03) 208 5804

                Cardiac Club Southland Inc - Invercargill

                Provides bi-monthly general meetings and both social and educational cardiac rehab programmes available.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P O Box 1141
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 215 8285

                CCS Disability Action - Invercargill

                Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, recreation and leisure opportunities and advocacy and self advocacy programmes, support for people living in the community with flatting, ongoing education, training and employment. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

                Physical Address

                142 Don Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                P O Box 492
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 9696
                Fax: (03) 218 9689
                Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

                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

                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

                Conductive Education (Southern) Charitable Trust

                Conductive Education in New Zealand is supported by a national body, The New Zealand Foundation for Conductive Education, which was formed in September 1993 by the groups providing Conductive Education around the country. The purposes of the Foundation are: • To promote and raise the profile of Conductive Education • To promote cooperation between the groups providing Conductive Education • To advocate for those involved with Conductive Education • To network with the disability community • To facilitate research into Conductive Education • To promote standards for Conductive Education in New Zealand Accordingly the Foundation has produced this website as a basic introduction to Conductive Education in New Zealand. It is not intended as the only source of information on Conductive Education, rather it tries to answer some common questions in simple terms. Each centre is entitled to be a member of the Foundation. At each annual meeting six trustees are elected to form the Board for the ensuring twelve months. The Board has a governance role and meets on four or five occasions each year. The Board employs a National Co-ordinator on a part time basis to carry out the day-to-day administrative tasks of the Foundation and to promote Conductive Education nationally.

                Physical Address

                Gladstone Scout Hall
                Cnr Holywood Terrace & Russell St
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 126
                Invercargill, 9810

                Cot Death Society Trust

                Support and Information re Cot Deaths

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P.O. Box 1792
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 217 4803
                Fax: (03) 217 4022

                Crohn's Colitis Support Group - Invercargill

                Provides support and information for patients with Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis.

                Physical Address

                C/- 79 Gala Street
                Queens Park
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 218 9611

                Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Invercargill

                Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed.

                Physical Address

                29 Ethel Street
                Newfield
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 216 8100
                Fax: (03) 216 8100

                Deaf Aotearoa Invercargill

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 92 9656

                Diabetes NZ Southland Inc - Invercargill

                Voluntary organisation set up to provide support, help and information to individuals and families who have diabetes.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1122
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 217 4938
                Fax: (03) 217 4962

                DRC Home Support Service - Southland

                Provides home support services including domestic assistance, personal care and overnight care/sleepovers. Most care provided by DRC Home Support is funded by either the Ministry of health or ACC. However there is also a private paying option available.

                Physical Address

                192 Spey St
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                P O Box 109
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 5000
                Fax: (03) 218 1694
                Freephone: (0800) 10 0531

                Dyspraxia Support

                Support and information for those with dyspraxia and families living with dyspraxia

                Physical Address

                221 George Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 217 3335

                Eastern Southland ME Support Group - Gore

                Postal based information service for people with Chronic fatigue syndromes, especially ME.

                Physical Address

                25 Hyde Street
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                25 Hyde Street
                Gore, 9710
                Tel: (03) 208 6966
                Fax: (03) 208 6966

                Employment Connections

                Help and advice for all employment issues

                Physical Address

                8 Kinloch Street
                Prestonville
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                P.o. Box 891
                Invercargill, 9812
                Tel: (03) 215 6188
                Fax: (03) 214 3159

                Employment Resources Southland

                The organization exsists to serve the interests of the community of Invercargill

                Physical Address

                55 Isabella Street
                Invercargill, 9840

                Postal Address

                P.O. Box 1668
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 217 3350
                Fax: (03) 217 3350

                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 - Southland Branch

                Information and support for people with epilepsy, their families and support network, also providing the public with information about epilepsy. Provide education to schools, tertiary groups, community groups, home visits and workplaces etc.

                Physical Address

                Community House
                46 Kelvin Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Community House
                46 Kelvin Street
                Invercargill, 9810
                Tel: (03) 218 3089
                Fax: (03) 218 3069
                Freephone: (0800) 20 2122

                Family & Community Services

                A service of the Ministry of Social Development

                Physical Address

                9 Tay Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Private Bag 90 200 102
                Invercargill, 9810
                Tel: (03) 948 7724
                Fax: (03) 214 1297

                Family Works Invercargill

                conselling and social work support, foster care, grief groups, buddy programme, strentheing family services, grief groups for children 4 - 12 years and their parents adn caregivers

                Physical Address

                183 Spey Street
                Invercargill, 9840

                Postal Address

                P.O. Box 314
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 6140
                Fax: (03) 218 6110

                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

                Good Partners Senior Care

                An Organisation that helps with senior care.

                Physical Address

                11 Martin Street
                Invercargill, 9840

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1557
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 216 2301
                Fax: (03) 216 2159

                Gore & Districts Community counselling Centre Inc - Gore

                Provides counselling, substance abuse assessment rehabilitation, psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. Education programmes/seminars and courses are held upon request. Clinical supervision is provided to other professionals and to volunteers.

                Physical Address

                17 Traford Street
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                PO Box 157
                Gore, 9740
                Tel: (03) 208 5366
                Fax: (03) 208 5366

                Gore & Districts Mental Health Support Group - Gore

                A support for friends, families and sufferers with mental health disabilities.

                Physical Address

                29 Wigan Street
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 208 0940
                Fax: (03) 208 4808

                Grey Power Southland

                Support, advice and advocacy for senior citizens

                Physical Address

                122 Esk Street
                Invercargill, 9840

                Postal Address

                P.O. Box 861
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 5008
                Fax: (03) 214 0141

                Group Special Education - Southland

                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

                190 Forth Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 887
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 2442
                Fax: (03) 218 2171

                Head Injury Society of NZ - Invercargill

                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 the development of national policy for the promotion of rehabilitation, education, support and research.

                Physical Address

                Community House, 46 Kelvin Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Community House, 46 Kelvin Street
                Invercargill, 9810
                Tel: (03) 214 4154
                Fax: (03) 214 4154

                Health and Disability Consumer Advocacy Service (Southland) - Invercargill

                Health and disability consumer advocacy. (HDC act)

                Physical Address

                137 Spey Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1682
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 0415
                Fax: (03) 214 0958
                Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

                Hearing Association - Gore

                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

                Postal Address

                PO Box 222
                Gore, 9740
                Tel: (03) 208 6899

                Hearing Association - Invercargill

                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 community skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss.

                Physical Address

                126-128 Leet Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 7069
                South Invercargill
                Invercargill, 9810
                Tel: (03) 214 9154
                Fax: (03) 214 9154

                Hearing Association - South Canterbury

                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

                259 Stafford Street
                Timaru, 7910

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 688 6673
                Fax: (03) 688 6673

                Heart Children New Zealand Inc - Invercargill

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

                Physical Address

                86 Newcastle
                Windsor
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 217 3032

                Heart Foundation of New Zealand - Invercargill

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

                Physical Address

                70 Victoria Avenue
                Avenal
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 151
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 5444
                Fax: (03) 214 5552

                Huntingstons Disease

                Support Groups and Information

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 218 9375
                Fax: (03) 218 4673

                Huntington's Disease Support Group - Gore

                Information, education and support for people with Huntingtons disease and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes or treatment and assists clients to achieve full potential.

                Physical Address

                20 Ardwick Street
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                20 Ardwick Street
                Gore, 9710
                Tel: (03) 208 3275
                Fax: (03) 208 3275

                IDEA Services - Gore

                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

                PO Box 254
                Gore, 9740

                Postal Address

                PO Box 254
                Gore, 9740
                Tel: (03) 203 9172

                IDEA Services - Southland

                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

                162 Dee Street (Level One)
                Invercargill, 9840

                Postal Address

                162 Dee Street (Level One)
                Invercargill
                Tel: (03) 211 2980
                Fax: (03) 211 2981

                Kidney Society

                Information , support , knowledge

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P.O Box 131
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 213 1296
                Fax: (03) 218 8619

                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 Line Southland

                Advocacy and Support, Help with finding medical personel etc

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 214 4889
                Freephone: (0800) 45 4335

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Southland

                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

                126-128 Leet Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 7069
                South Invercargill
                Invercargill, 9844
                Tel: (03) 214 9154
                Fax: (03) 214 9154
                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

                ME/CFS Society - Invercargill

                Postal based information service for people with chronic fatigue syndromes, especially ME.

                Physical Address

                4 Montrose Street
                Gladstone
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 214 0292

                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

                MEISS Information and Support

                To provide information and support for those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

                Physical Address

                38 Fergusson Street
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 973 0401

                Mental Health Community Committee

                Mental health community issues

                Physical Address

                309 Avon Road
                Tisbury
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 216 7350

                Mental Health Day Activity Centre

                Offers a supportive social environment for those with mental health issues. Offers help towards employment, advice, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, guest speakers, cultural advice, woodwork workshop, computer , literacy and numeracy tutition

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 214 2209
                Fax: (03) 214 2209

                Mobility Dogs

                Provide information and resources for Mobility Dogs

                Physical Address

                9A Fox's Terrace
                Arrowtown, 9302

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 442 1186

                Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - Gore

                Provides assistance to patients of MND their caregivers and families. Also provides information on Motor Neurone Disease and liaises with health professionals to increase awareness of MND.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1561
                Gore, 9840
                Tel: (03) 208 3275

                Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Gore

                Provides assistance to patients of MND their caregivers and families. Also provides information on Motor Neurone Disease and liaises with health professionals to increase awareness of MND.

                Physical Address

                20 Ardwick St
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                PO Box 9840
                Gore, 9710
                Tel: (03) 208 3275
                Fax: (03) 208 3275

                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's Health (Invercargill) - Main

                Needs Assessment Service for over 65

                Physical Address

                Southland Hospital
                104 Kew Rd
                Kew
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

                P O Box 828
                Incercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218194 9872
                Fax: (03) 214 7237

                Neurological Foundation of New Zealand - Invercargill

                Reduce the level of suffering and premature death from diseases and disorders of the brain and the nervous system through supporting medical research and promoting public education. There are about 8 sub groups throughout NZ, however The Neurological Foundation prefers people to contact their head office and then they will refer people to the different groups.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P O Box 691
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 217 6938
                Fax: (03) 217 6938

                Neuromuscular Alliance

                Support and Information and Research for clinical trials and developing treatments for those with Neuromuscular disorders

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P.O. Box 1561
                Invracrgill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 3975
                Freephone: (0800) 80 0337

                New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Southland

                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

                315 Chelmsford Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 217 5376

                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

                Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust

                We believe that people can achieve anything if they are empowered or connected to information that helps them solve problems, motivates and stimulates them. The first step towards positive change needs to occur within. The Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust is an organisation with energy, zest and resources that can aid a person on their journey and empower them to succeed. Spiritually, all things are connected or possess a mauri (life force.) The Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust advocates balance in all things: if you cast a stone into a pond it creates a ripple effect. As members of our community, we too are all connected. As NKMP staff move within the community delivering our services, we also create a ripple effect. As our organisation grows and develops we must build on past gains so that our service moves from strength to strength in service delivery to our clients.

                Physical Address

                66 Yarrow Street
                Invervargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO BOX 1749
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 5260
                Fax: (03) 214 5262
                Freephone: (0800) 92 5242

                Number 10 Youth Health Centre

                One Stop Shop for Youths. Provides health information and support, referrals to other health agencies, health promotion, smoking cessation clinics, counselling services

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 214 1013
                Fax: (03) 214 0169

                NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development

                A national Umbrella for the health and development of Adolescents in New Zealand with a voice to the government, support for staff working with adolescents, research and information

                Physical Address

                10 Deveron Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                P.O.BOX 828
                INVERCARGILL, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 5786

                Occupational Safety and Health

                providing information and support in the work place

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 548
                invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 2126
                Fax: (03) 218 2152
                Freephone: (0800) 20 9020

                Ostomy Society - Southland

                Southland Ostomy society provides resources and a support group for ostomates - people whose body wastes are removed through the abdomen after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery.

                Physical Address

                146 Boundary Road
                Tisbury
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 216 9933

                Otautau & District Community Charitable Trust - Otautau

                Promotes the social, physical mental and cultural well-being of people within the Otautau primary School by providing a range of responsive and appropriate services.

                Physical Address

                174 Main Street
                Otautau, 9610

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 225 8069
                Fax: (03) 225 8667

                PACT Group - (Patients and Community Trust) - Invercargill & Gore

                Provides a range of supported accomodation options for people with mental health disabilites.

                Physical Address

                41 Leet Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                P O Box 280
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 1873
                Fax: (03) 218 1025

                ParaFed Southland

                Promotes welfare and sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.

                Physical Address

                Camden Street
                Turnbull Thomson Park
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                P O Box 1663
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 7792

                Parent To Parent - Southland

                Parent to Parent is an information and support network for parents of children with special needs. Support is provided voluntary by trained support parents who have a child with the same or similar needs.

                Physical Address

                Southland Community House
                46 Kelvin Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 214 3179
                Fax: (03) 214 3179
                Freephone: (0508) 23 6236

                Parkinsons New Zealand - Gore

                Provides information, education and support for people with PD and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes and treatment of PD and assists those with PD to achieve their full potential.

                Physical Address

                20 Ardwick St
                Gore, 9710

                Postal Address

                P O Box 9840
                Gore, 9710
                Tel: (03) 208 3275
                Fax: (03) 208 3275

                Psoriasis Association - Southland

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

                Physical Address

                C/- 266 Conyers Street
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

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

                Psoriasis Association of New Zealand - Invercargill

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

                Physical Address

                266 Conyers Street
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

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

                Rata House - Invercargill

                A joint venture between Southland District Health Board & Methodist Mission Aotearoa. All referrals must come via the mental health unit at DHB or via the Community Mental Health Team, GP, Community Support Worker.

                Physical Address

                59 MacMaster Street
                Richmond
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 217 6872
                Fax: (03) 217 6872

                Riding for the Disabled - Southland

                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

                Postal Address

                PO Box 72
                Gore, 9740
                Tel: (03) 208 7341

                Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Invercargill

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

                Physical Address

                173 Queens Drive
                Richmond
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 218 9189
                Fax: (03) 218 9188
                Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

                Schizophrenia Fellowship - Southland

                Provides free family support services for families/whanu/caregivers of people with a mental illness. This includes one to one support, support group meetings and provision of information and education about mental illness.

                Physical Address

                366 Dee St
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 475
                Invercargill,
                Tel: (03) 218 2100
                Fax: (03) 218 2104
                Freephone: (0800) 49 4262

                Southern Ika Swimming - Invercargill

                Helps people with disabilities (eg.stroke, arthritis) learn to swim. To gain general confidence with own capabilities in water.

                Physical Address

                58 Lauder Crescent
                Heidelberg
                Invercargill, 9812

                Postal Address

                58 Lauder Crescent
                Heidelberg
                Invercargill, 9812
                Tel: (03) 216 7806
                Fax: (03) 216 7807

                Southland Association for Deaf Children

                Supports families, parents and professionals involved with the education, welfare and health of the deaf child and ensures that the best possible equipment and services are available.

                Physical Address

                32 Drysdale Road, RD 2
                Invercargill, 9872

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 217 3302
                Fax: (03) 217 3302

                Southland Asthma Society - Southland

                Information, education and support for people with asthma and COPD and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.

                Physical Address

                Federated Farmers Building
                70 Forth Street,
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1793
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 2356
                Fax: (03) 214 2357

                Southland disABILITY Enterprises Ltd.

                A provider of "Disability Employment Services", utilising real work in a real work setting.  Our staff are involved with the recycling of paper, glass, plastics, computers, bale wrap and wood, and the production and sale of outdoor furniture, pallets, firewood and kindling.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 891
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 214 6188
                Fax: (03) 214 6189

                Southland Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc

                We provide care,Support and education for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and other allied progressive neurological disorders.

                Physical Address

                Southland MS Buliding,
                151 Gala Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1561
                Invercargill, 9840
                Tel: (03) 218 3975
                Fax: (03) 218 4673

                Special Olympics - Southland

                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 6019
                Invercargill North
                Invercargill, 9841
                Tel: (03) 225 8704
                Fax: (03) 224 6023

                SPELD - Southland

                Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 6105
                Invercargill North
                Invercargill, 9841
                Tel: (03) 216 8366

                Stroke Foundation - Invercargill

                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 encourages speech skills. Assists spouses and care givers to have a better understanding of a stroke and also to give them support.

                Physical Address

                46 Kelvin Street
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 214 5439
                Fax: (03) 214 5439

                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

                Te Anau Golden Age Group

                Provides social and community care

                Physical Address

                7 Quill Street
                Te Anau, 9600

                Postal Address

                Tel: (03) 249 7585

                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

                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

                Workbridge - Invercargill

                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

                48 Kelvin St
                Invercargill, 9810

                Postal Address

                PO Box 22
                Invercargill,
                Tel: (03) 214 0227
                Fax: (03) 214 0250
                Freephone: (0508) 85 8858