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A Supported Life
A Supported Life provides programmes in life skills, residential support, and educational/vocational development for teenagers and adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability.
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A2B Mobility Transport
Accessible Taxi Service
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Abilities Inc - New Lynn
Abilities is an Incorporated Society which was established in 1959 to employ people with disabilities in as near normal conditions as possible.
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Ability Adventures New Zealand
Specialists in accessible NZ wide holidays and vacations for people with a disability and seniors - including slow walkers, wheelchair travellers, blind and vision impaired.Our small group designer tours are customised to individual requirements - all levels of adventure, interests and activities are catered for.
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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.
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Able Tours Enable - Christchurch
Provides recreation for intellectually challenged clients. Tours are advertised for a set date/time/period (from 1 to 10 or more days) and advertised by brochure through client list and IHC newsletter and day base services. Also organises tours for overseas tourists arriving into the country and can make up tours to suit groups or individual needs.
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Access Ability - Hawera
Needs Assessment Service for people with long term physical, intellectual, sensory and age related disabilities.
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Access Ability - Taranaki
Assessment and service coordination for people with disabilities across whole life, excluding people with only a mental health diagnosis.
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Access Ability - Wanganui
Provides comprehensive needs assessments and service coordination services.
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Access Ability 16+ years Auckland - Auckland
The purpose or thinking of the time was to support disabled people and their families/whanau to pursue meaningful lives and to recognise that the NASC process would have a far-reaching impact on their ability to do that. Both Lorna and Jan were working within provider organisations at the time, CCS Bay of Plenty, and Community Living Trust. A nominal capital was raised, together with the donation of personal resources, including two foundation Board Members, Kaye Taylor and Peter McRae. During this time, the Access Ability Board was very much a working Board, with the ongoing development of the company and the preparation of proposals being undertaken by Jan and Lorna, together with financial and accounting input from Kaye. Community Living Trust also allowed Access Ability to contract a portion of Jan’s time to act as Managing Director during these formative years.
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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.
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Access Home Health
Access Home Health aims to provide services that restore, maintain or promote health, and to facilitate self-care in a client specific way. We operate a range of nursing and homehealth services around the country and around the clock. Our services, including nursing services, home care and domestic assistance, are backed up by a range of quality systems. These ensure that risk is minimised and individual, tailored and appropriate care is provided in line with the Health and Disability Act and industry-standards.
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Access Homehealth - Ashburton
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Central Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Christchurch
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Greymouth
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Hamilton
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Invercargill
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Levin
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Midland Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Nelson
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - New Plymouth
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Northern Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Rotorua
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Timaru
Nationwide provider of urban as rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing asn meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Wairarapa
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Wanganui
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Wellington
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include: home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Accessable
accessable (Environmental Health Management Services Limited) is based in Auckland and is the contracted provider responsible for administering the Equipment and Modification Services (EMS) budget on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Disability Services.
The budget is a set amount of funding made available each year for eligible people living in the Auckland (from Meremere north) and Northland regions. accessable manages applications for people seeking adaptive equipment, housing modifications, and vehicle purchase and/or modification. It also provides an equipment repair and maintenance service.
accessable manages a website which allows people to view equipment in both written and pictorial versions. The accessable store located in Auckland, provides a storage facility for bulk purchased items of equipment awaiting distribution and a central base for equipment collected from people who no longer have a requirement for the item.
accessable is also contracted to provide the services of a Housing Advisor. This person is available to assist specialised assessors with technical input, support and advice regarding housing modifications and to work with contractors to provide cost effective housing alteration solutions. Professional Advisors are employed by accessable for the purpose of reviewing the applications received from the specialised assessors to ensure recommendations made for EMS funding meet the eligibility and priority criteria.
accessable is also contracted by ACC to provide equipment and a repair service to ACC clients living in the Waikato, Auckland and Northland regions.
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Acorn House
Acorn House is a non profit organisation set up to support parents who have a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and who want to use Photographic Learning And Communication Strategies (P.L.A.C.S.) with their child.
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ADHD Parent Support Group - Gisborne
Aim to improve the quality of life for children with ADHD by empowering and supporting their parents, provide parents and relevant services with information and resources eg books and videos on ADHD, provide monthly newsletters, organize monthly meeting with guest speakers, home visits, telephone support line, networking with services, increasing awareness and understanding of ADHD
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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).
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Adult Literacy Palmerston North - Palmerston North
One on one assistance and small group tuition with literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
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Adult Reading & Learning Assistance - Wellington
Provides free basic education for over 10,000 people in NZ. Includes reading, writing, numeracy, communication skills and Maori literacy initiatives. ARLA helps adults with reading, writing, spelling, form-filling and basic maths. Also provides basic education for adults.
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Adult Reading Assistance (ARAS) - Christchurch
Provides free tuition in basic literacy skills, numeracy, basic word processing to adults. Training of volunteers to work with adults on a 1 to 1 or in a group situation. Liaison between literacy providers in the Christchurch area.
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Age Concern - Kaitaia & District
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.
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Age Concern - Palmerston North
Elder abuse and neglect prevention service, accredited visiting service, advocacy and support, elder abuse and neglect prevention education and training.
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Altogether Austim - National Office
Altogether Autism is a national information and advisory service for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, whanau and the wider community. LIFE Unlimited operate this Ministry of Health funded service in partnership with Parent to Parent, New Zealand
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Ambury Park Centre For Riding Therapy - Mangere
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.
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Arts Access Aotearoa - Wellington
Arts Access Aotearoa is a national organisation. We work in partnership with others to provide access to the arts for individuals and communities marginalised from the mainstream because of their circumstances. This includes people with intellectual and physical disabilities, youth, the elderly, mental health service users, disadvantaged migrants, refugees and prisoners.
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Ashley Cottage
Ashely Cottage provides respite care for people aged 16 years and over with physical and intellectual disability in a cottage fully serviced with attendant care. Offer short term residential stay during which individually tailored personal development courses are offered.
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Ashley Cottage - Kumeu
Respite and courses in self development, through short term residential care for 16-65 year old people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
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Asperger's Syndrome New Zealand
Advocacy and Self-Advocacy of, by and for people with Asperger's Syndrome and related higher-functioning conditions on the ADD Spectrum. Information, publications, newsletters, resources, membership and an opportunity to seek quality representation in all groups and organisations that affect people with Autism.
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Aspire Canterbury Disability Information Service
A generic information and referral service providing information on a wide range of disability and related health issues. Provides an efficient accessible national disability information system. The centres share a computer database, and a network through a national committee dedicated to enhancing the quality of service. Federation members provide information as a core service to people, their caregivers, health professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, architects and builders, voluntary and statutory agencies, students and the general public.
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Assembly of People with Disabilities - National Office
National advocacy and information role and the voice of people with disabilities to the government and other relevant bodies. International Fax: (04) 801 9565
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Auckland
Our association is a community based, non-profit organisation with charitable status, formed to help all those involved with ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Timaru
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Timaru
Support and educate families involved with ADHD and take a pro-active role in promoting public awareness of this disorder.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Support (ADHD) - Tauranga
ADHD.org.nz was set up to provide people with a means of sourcing information concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in New Zealand though much of the information is universal. This was done so that parents could make educated decisions concerning your child's future.
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Auckland Disability Law
A free community legal service in the Auckland region. Provides legal information, advice and assistance related to disability
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Autism New Zealand - Hawkes Bay
Offers support and information for Autistic children, their families and the professionals who work with them. And promotion of Autism to increase the awareness and understanding of the condition in the wider community.
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Autism New Zealand - Northland
Autism New Zealand provides support, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome and related disorders.
Autism New Zealand's key activities include raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders, providing support, information and advice. This includes gathering and distributing the latest information and research relating to autism spectrum and related disorders. Autism New Zealand does this by maintaining contact with overseas associations. They will arrange seminars and conferences and provide training courses for parents and professionals. They will also liaise with other agencies on behalf of individuals, parents and other family.
Autism New Zealand resources and maintains a library service and information can be accessed by contacting their Information Officer. This person is based at their national office in Christchurch. They also produce a quarterly newsletter and have a website that provides full details on services available and contact people in each of the regions. Autism New Zealand has branches in Auckland (covers from Pokeno to Warkworth) and Northland with details provided below.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Auckland
Autism New Zealand provides support, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome and related disorders.
Autism New Zealand's key activities include raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders, providing support, information and advice. This includes gathering and distributing the latest information and research relating to autism spectrum and related disorders. Autism New Zealand does this by maintaining contact with overseas associations. They will arrange seminars and conferences and provide training courses for parents and professionals. They will also liaise with other agencies on behalf of individuals, parents and other family.
Autism New Zealand resources and maintains a library service and information can be accessed by contacting their Information Officer. This person is based at their national office in Christchurch. They also produce a quarterly newsletter and have a website that provides full details on services available and contact people in each of the regions. Autism New Zealand has branches in Auckland (covers from Pokeno to Warkworth) and Northland with details provided below.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Bay of Plenty
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. For more information on the services we offer, related articles, fundraising and what is happening at your local branch please check out all the sections of our website.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Canterbury
Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism Spectrum disorders including Aspergers Syndrome. Our members include children, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum; their family/whanau; caregivers; and professionals who work within this field.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Gisborne
Our Mission: is to improve the quality of life for people with autism, Asperger syndrome, those with associated conditions, their family/whanau and those who support them. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of every month 2pm
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Manawatu
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.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Nelson/Marlborough
The branch covers Nelson, Tasman, the Bays and Marlborough. We are a group of parents, who work on a voluntary basis, offering support and information to other families who have someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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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.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Taranaki
The branch covers Taranaki. We offer information, education and support to parents, caregivers, relatives, friends, teachers, health professional and any other person interested in and concerned for children, adolescents, adults and their families living with ASD.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Waikato
We 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
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Avalon Incorporated - Tauranga
Avalon Incorporated is a creative and enterprising facility where people who experience disability can reach their potential and goals through training and personal development, employment and meaningful day activity.
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Back Up NZ - Napier
Back-Up New Zealand is a national charity which has been created specifically to offer people with disabilities the same outdoor pursuit opportunities as able bodied people
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Beneficiaries and Community Rights
Advocacy for beneficiaries and community groups
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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.
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Burwood Academy of Independent Living - Canterbury
The Burwood Academy is a research and learning organisation committed to improving the lives of New Zealanders living with permanent disability as a result of serious injury or illness. It is also committed to advancing the principles of the Independent Living movement.
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Cairnfield House - Northland
Residential care for young disabled people in aged care.
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Canterbury Down Syndrome Association Inc
A support group of parents of children with Down Syndrome.
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CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.
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CCS Disability Action - South Canterbury
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Waikato
We work with, and support, all disabled people to have the same rights and range of life opportunities that every New Zealander might reasonably expect.
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CCS Disability Action - Ashburton
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker service, parent support group, youth group, home to home respite care, information, advocacy and support. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking Permit.
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CCS Disability Action - Northland
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes, living skills programmes for head injured people, residential & respite care services, training for caregivers and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Royal Oak
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, early childhood intervention services, recreation and leisure activities, vocational training services, therapy pool, holiday cottage, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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Champion Centre (Christchurch Early Intervention Trust) - Christchurch
Offers a range of assessment, monitoring and Early Intervention services children with specila needs from birth to school age. It aims to teach families/whanau how to help their child develop the skills that will allow them to take their place in their local school and community. For children with developmental delays and a wide range of special needs such as Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disoder, cerebral palsy, brain damage, developmental dyspraxi and multiple disabilities.
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Citizen Advocacy Auckland Inc
Promotes one to one relationships between a volunteer and a person with an intellectual disability for the purposes of friendship, practical assistance and advocacy.
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Cloud 9 ASD Support Group - New Plymouth
High functioning Autism/Aspergers Syndrome and related conditions.
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Cloud 9 Childrens Foundation - Wellington
A support oganisation that works on both the national and regional level in New Zealand to help out children and teenagers who have Asperger's Syndrome. Also aims to assist those who help people with Asperger's Syndrome such as the person's family and carers, teachers and professionals.
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Community Living Trust - Hamilton
Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.
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Community Living Trust - Rotorua
Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.
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Community Living Trust - Tauranga
Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.
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Coromandel Independent Living Trust
Provides needs assessment and service co-ordination for people with disabilities. Information and advice given to general public. We especially encourage those with health and disability issues, benefit & employment matters. We also co-ordinate the following services: mobility van, vocational support services, volunteer driver programme, heartland services & adult community education.
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Counties Manukau Homecare
Counties Manukau Home Care provides a range of home care services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. Cover extends from Mangere (excluding Otahuhu) to Mercer and across to both coasts.
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Creative Abilities & Associates Ltd.
Creative Abilities and Associates Ltd is an organisation which supports people with physical and other needs to participate in community life. Support is provided to help people move into and live in the community in a flatting or other living situation, find recreational activities, budget, liaise with local and government agencies, resolve issues, etc. Other services include leisure centre activities, gym; massage centre, community outings, art centre and work projects.
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Disabilities Information Service - Sth & Mid Canterbury
Provides free generic information and referral service on all disabilities and health related issues e.g. physical, sensory, mental health, age related and intellectual. Some services include: South Canterbury Health & Disability Organisations Directory and Database - these are available to anyone and special reports can be printed, referral to appropriate services, Fundveiw database - funding information for groups or individuals. Free access to national libraries for clients- books, videos etc. Contacts throughout NZ, coordinator to speak at meetings.Wheelchair/portal ramp for loan.
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Disability Consultancy Services - Ohope
Can provide hands on management and governance practice specifically in the fields of disability and education. Officially these consultants have retired but are willing to do one off cases.
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Disability Information and Equipment Centre - Wellington
Provides information and resources for people with disabilities. Also provides equipment hire and purchase.
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Disability Information Service - Greymouth
General disability information, referals and advice
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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.
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Disability Information Waitakere Network (DIWN) - Auckland
Disability Information Service
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Disability Resource Centre (H.B.) Trust - Hastings
Offers coordinated home support, supported employment for people with disabilities and community participation day based services
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Disability Resource Centre Auckland Inc - Auckland
A free information and advisory service for everyone – people with disabilities, their families/whanau, support workers, health professionals, support organisations and seniors. Shop displaying a range of product and equipment to make daily living easier - giving you choice and independence (view on site or online). Chinese disability information and advisory service (Cantonese and Mandarin). Barrier Free assessment service; information on accessible home design. Mobility equipment for hire; accessible conference and kitchen facilities for hire.
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Disability Support Link
Provides an information, assessment and service co-ordination service for people with disabilities the Waikato, Thames Valley and Peninsula and King Country. People with disabilities are able to access needs assessments, service co-ordination and information about disability support services through Disability Support Link.
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Disability Support Services - Whangarei
Disability Information Service
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Disability Training Services H.B. Trust Board - Napier
We are a person centred organisation who promote independence. We support people to become independent in all areas of their lives. We achieve this by; •Supporting people to participate in community activities. •Supporting people to increase their skills and make a contribution to their community. •People have information to make their own choices. •Link people with other services to provide the best possible support for •Improve potential for vocational outcome •Positive working relationships are maintained with key personal in relevant organisations The individualised program is based on the client’s personal plan.
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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.
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DriveABLE
Anne Molloy Occupational Therapy Consultancy (AMOTC) provides an objective, research-driven, scientific, evidence - based medical driving assessment service.
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Driving Miss Daisy
We provide a caring, safe and reliable driving service. The point of difference over other transport providers is the physical accompaniment assistance offered. For example, if required, we will attend doctors appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family members, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Special needs are catered for including assisting with a walker or wheelchair
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Dyspraxia Support
Support and information for those with dyspraxia and families living with dyspraxia
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Dyspraxia Support Group of NZ - Christchurch
A voluntary parent initiated support group for families and caregivers of children with Developmental Dyspraxia meet monthly in Christchurch. Aims to offer information, support and resources to members to increase general awareness and understanding of Dyspraxia in the community. Publish a newsletter "Connections" every term. "Funlink" is a playgroup in Christchurch for school aged Dyspraxic children (once a fortnight on Saturday afternoon). Book about Dyspraxia available from above address $22.50.Funteen group for teenagers also in Christchurch.
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Elevator
A recruitment consultancy that specialises in helping disabled people achieve their highest career goals and aspirations.
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Enable New Zealand - Palmerston North
Enable New Zealand delivers a range of services for disabled people, their families, health professional and disability support organisations. We manage a range of contracted services for the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards and ACC Ministry of Health Equipment and Modification Services
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Family Information Service - Auckland
Provides families/whanau in New Zealand region with information about children's medical conditions and disabilities and with contact details of parent and community support groups. The focus is on information which looks at health care from the family's point of view and which supplements the information provided by health professionals.
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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
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Far North Disabilities Resource Centre - Kaitaia
Used to be Vocational Opportunities Support Group, now known as Disabilities Resource Centre.
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Freedom Mobility
New Zealand's largest mobility vehicle rental company, offering a wide range of hand control vehicles, electric lift swivel seat vehicles and wheelchair hoist vans to meet all disability needs.
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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.
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Good Partners Senior Care
An Organisation that helps with senior care.
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Gore Counselling Centre
Offers a wide range of counselling, therapeutic and educational services including Alcohol and Drug counselling, Anger management, ACC counselling, Family Court counselling,Womans groups and Mens groups
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Greymouth Activity Centre - Greymouth
Provides vocational, educational, physical and recreational activities for people who have psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities.
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Grief Support Services
Free counselling for individuals and families for loss/and or grief, whatever the reason. After suicide support, group and 1:1 sessions.
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Group Special Education - National Office
Provides services for the benefit of people with learning difficulties. This is done in a flexible and innovative way that builds on relationships with clients, their families and other organisations in their lives. SES takes its social responsibilities seriously and is continually developing services to meet the need of clients.
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Group Special Education - North Shore
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, Occcupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, and Special Education Advisors.
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Healthcare of NZ Ltd.
Healthcare of New Zealand Ltd is one of the largest and most established providers of community based health and disability services in New Zealand. For more information visit our website listed below.
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Home Support North - Kaitaia
Home Support North Charitable Trust provides home support services to older and disabled people living in the Whangarei, Mid North and Far North areas.
Support in a persons own home includes household management, laundry and ironing, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care support. This could include assistance with feeding, showering and toileting, dressing and undressing. Support Workers are individually matched to Clients.
Home Support North Charitable Trust has secured funding to continue to run the Kaitaia Community Shuttle Service. The purpose is for transportation of older and disabled people in the Kaitaia area to Hospital and Specialist appointments in Kaitaia, Whangarei and Auckland. Call 09 408 2436 to book your trip.
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Home Support North - Whangarei
Home Support North Charitable Trust provides home support services to older and disabled people living in the Whangarei, Mid North and Far North areas.
Support in a persons own home includes household management, laundry and ironing, meal preparation, shopping, and personal care support. This could include assistance with feeding, showering and toileting, dressing and undressing. Support Workers are individually matched to Clients.
Home Support North Charitable Trust has secured funding to continue to run the Kaitaia Community Shuttle Service. The purpose is for transportation of older and disabled people in the Kaitaia area to Hospital and Specialist appointments in Kaitaia, Whangarei and Auckland. Call 09 408 2436 to book your trip.
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Homebuilders Family Services
We offer: 1.Family Support including relationships & parenting; youth counselling and work with children experiencing difficulties 2.Living Well On Your Income courses, SKIP & Bag of Tricks Parenting courses 3.Help Desk and advocacy 4.Strengthening Families 5.Disability Information Service (Wednesdays 9-12) Generic disability information Special Edition Social/Support Group for local young adults with all types of disabilities – meets once a month, usually on Friday evenings or Saturdays ASD Parent Support Group – for parents who have child/ren with ASD - meets once a quarter, dates set to suit as many parents as possible Extraordinary Mothers Inc – support group for parents who have children with disabilities – meets once a quarter, dates set to suit as many parents as possible. Arthritis Clinics – 45 minute one-to-one information clinics with an Arthritis Educator from Arthritis NZ. All our services are free. Open Mon-Fri 9 -12 but leave a message anytime.
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Housing New Zealand Ltd.
Housing New Zealand Corporation is a Crown agency that helps New Zealanders access housing. Services include the provision of good quality affordable rental homes and assistance to purchase homes for low income earners or those with special housing needs. Housing New Zealand is also the principal advisor to the Government on housing.
For people with physical disabilities who require modified housing Housing New Zealand has an advisory service called 'Suitable Homes'. To access this service the person needs to live in New Zealand, have a long term disability and require structural modifications to the home. The person does not need to be a Housing New Zealand tenant - it can be their own home or a rented home. The service also helps people with physical disabilities find homes that suit their needs. If modifications are required or the person needs to move to a new home an occupational therapist will assess the persons needs in relation to housing. If the person is eligible for funding through MOH or ACC the occupational therapist will make an application for housing modifications. The occupational therapist will also provide information on other sources of funding if the person is unable to afford the cost of modifications.
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Howick Baptist Home Care Services
Providing a range of services to support people to live in their community.
Area covered: Howick, Pakuranga, Beachlands, Maraetai, Bucklands Beach to east side Panmure Bridge to Coast, South Auckland.
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Huakina Homecare
Homecare provides Health Service needs to people within Te Puaha Ki Manuka from Mangere to Mercer and Coast to Coast. We provide services to Maori and Non-Maori clientele in a way that respects their needs, dignity, independence, culture, self esteem and ultimately their quality of life
Services we provide:
- Personal Care/Attendant Care
- Transportation Service to appointments and hospital at the request of the client
- Household management tasks
- Meal preparation
- Korero and befriending for the client and Social Support
- Advocacy Service – Liaison and Social Support with agencies and Health Professionals
For people between the ages of 0 to 100+. Inclusive of people with severe physical and multiple disabilities
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Huntington's Disease Association - Canterbury
Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.
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Huntington's Disease Association - Gisborne
Provides support and information to families, their caregivers and those at risk.
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Huntington's Disease Association - Hawkes Bay
Provides support and information to families, their caregivers and those at risk. Runs a support group every six weeks.
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Huntington's Disease Association - Rotorua
Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.
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IDSS (Intellectual Disability Support Services) - Nelson
A divsion of Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and provides residential support, day services and respite care for people with an intellectual disability.
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IKON Engineering Developing Ltd
Make and supply modifications to vehicles for drivers with disabilities
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Janet McVeagh Recreation
Janet McVeagh Recreation provides recreation opportunities for people with disabilities living in the greater Auckland area.
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jigsaw whanganui
Social work support to families to provide safe care and nurture to their children
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Joslin Enterprises
Joslin Enterprises is a residential provider with 24 hour care for up to 14 adults with intellectual and physical disabilities on a farm environment, at the same time accessible to town and shops only 15 minutes away.
Riding for the disabled, farm bike rides, stock and pets, Alpacas, pet lambs, ducks, geese, dogs, puppies, kittens, cats, swimming pool all to enjoy and add to your quality of life.
We have work programmes on the farm and within the community, regular weekly social and recreational events, RSA and restaurants, day services, trips away and community activities galore.
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Justice Action Group
Advocate for people with an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
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Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust
A charitable organisation which aims to teach people of all ages and abilities the skills to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe with people they know and don't know. Through our workshops; learn assertive communication skills, maintaining boundaries, preventing and dealing with bullying or abusive behaviour. We run 6 types of workshops nationally - Parent and Child (ages 4-7), Kidpower (ages 7-12), Teenpower (for teenagers), Fullpower (for women), Healthy Relationships interactive resource programme for teachers, allied health professionals and parents of all ages who work with people who have intellectual disabilities to teach positive social interaction to stop bullying, and Non violent Crisis Intervention for all health professionals, security personnel, or anyone dealing with the public.
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Kokiri Marae Maori Disability Support Services - Wellington
Ensure Maori with disabilities and Kuia & Koroua have an improved quality of life and independence by facilitating access to disability support services
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Laura Fergusson Trust - Auckland
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation provides a range of neuro-rehabilitation and accommodation options which facilitate people with physical and cognitive impairments to achieve optimal independence and choice of sustainable life roles and life styles.
Interdisciplinary teams of clinicians, rehab, computer, work and activity coaches provide residential and day based rehabilitation programmes based on individual goals and objectives in groups and 1:1 sessions.
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Laura Fergusson Trust - Canterbury
Provide residential with rehabilitation support services to people who are physically disabled and/or brain injured. Offer short term carer support and respite care.
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Laura Fergusson Trust - Naenae
To assist disabled persons in the solution of their residential problems and their rehabilitation to the community. Also provides 19 hostel units - full board and 5 self contained flats onsite daycare.
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Learning and Behaviour Charitable Trust NZ - Wellington
Collective information and support to parents and families of educationally challenged - gifted children, that are not catered for inside our education system. ADD/ADHD/Dyslexia/Dyspraxia/Dysgraphia and many more. Written information is available to anyone in New Zealand.
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Life Links - Canterbury
Contracted to MOH/DHB to provide Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination for people with physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric, alcohol and drug disabilities.
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LIFE Unlimited - Hamilton
LIFE Unlimited Living Independence For Everyone (LIFE). LIFE Unlimited is a national health and disability service provider. This organisation is a not-for-profit charitable trust and has a wide range of services and products on offer. LIFE unlimited Head Office is based in Hamilton with a number of these services and clinics both at head office (Hamilton) and throughout New Zealand. Our services include: • Information and Equipment (Disability Resources Centres, Equipment for sale and Hire. • Community Services Directory • Total Mobility Assessment • Hearing Therapy (HT) • Needs Assessment & Service Coordination ( NASC) • Multi Sensory Environment • Independent Youth Benefit Assessments (IYB) • Nga Mara Aatea (Marae based programme for people with disabilities) • Positive Action Course • Kiwifruit Action Initiative (KAI) • Family/Whanau Carers programme • Altogether Autism ( Joint venture with Parent to Parent) • Maori Information Service • Maori DIAS (Disability and Information Advisory Service) • Life Options ( Transition Service for Secondary School Students who qualify) • Manawanui Individualised Funding Support ( partnership) • Coordination of Waikato SPAN Trust As part of our charitable work we also fund and run a number of community based programmes including; • Best Buddies • Research and Development -Hope Building • Buddy Support/ No Limits • Social Skills Opening Hours Disability Resource Centres, Equipment for sale and Hire. Open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm. DRC is now open Saturdays 9am-1pm. Other Services 8.30-5pm
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Life Unlimited & Parent to Parent - Altogether Autism
A joint initiative between Life Unlimited and Parent to Parent, Altogether Autism provides information about ASD, the services available to people with ASD, and where to go for support, advice or additional knowledge.
The service provides evidence based information and receives advice through a clinical psychologist and a panel of experts. Altogether Autism has regional networks and facilitates network meetings throughout the country.
One of Altogether Autism’s points of difference is its individualised information packs. These contain a wide range of relevant material, as well as specifically researched information about particular questions a requester may have.
Altogether Autism also maintains a database of service providers to help people link in with services and information.
Please contact Altogether Autism using the email, telephone and web-site address details below:
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LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti
LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti Aim: Living Independence for Everyone. Among the services we provide is a comprehensive range of equipment to foster independence. Our clients receive personalised assistance from our staff who offer valuable information along with their wide knowledge of equipment. Our exceptional service includes demonstrations of products, home visits, and delivery. Staff will also research and order in a variety of products not readily available to meet our client’s individual needs. Services Provided: *Disability Resource Centre provides disability and health information and has a range of aids and equipment for hire and purchase. Equipment available: • Daily Living Aids • Bathroom & Toilet Safety • Mobility Aids including canes, walking frames, wheelchairs, power chairs and mobility scooters. • Continence Products *Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) is a holistic assessment service for people under 65yrs to identify a person’s resources, abilities and goals, providing support in conjunction with the disabled person to achieve their desired outcomes. *Hearing Therapy Services provide FREE hearing tests to people aged 16 yrs and over and supports them with choices and outcomes. Opening Hours: 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday.
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LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre - Tauranga
LIFE Unlimited – Tauranga. Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE). LIFE Unlimited is a national health and disability service provider. This organisation is a not-for- profit charitable trust and has a wide range of services and products on offer. The Tauranga Disability Resource Centre has a free information and advisory service with a range of brochures available. The retail area has the following: • Equipment information • Equipment support • Equipment sales • There is a working Bidet to view • Mobility Scooter sales and hire • Incontinence products • Hire Equipment available. Other services include: Manawanui Individualised Funding Support, Total Mobility Assessor agency, Free Hearing Therapist, Board Room Hire, Community Talks, and Fundview website access. Opening Hours: DRC Hours: 9-2.30pm Monday to Friday. Other Services: 9-3pm.
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LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre- Rotorua
LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre – Rotorua Aims to ‘bring independence home’. We provide a free information and advisory service, in a caring, positive environment. LIFE Unlimited welcomes all enquiries. LIFE Unlimited has equipment to help maintain daily living independence displayed in the showroom. All equipment is available for purchase. If we do not have the information or product immediately available we will research it for you. The Disability Resource Centre has an equipment hire service available. Please make sure you ring to book in equipment first. Opening Hours: 9-3pm Monday to Friday.
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Life Without Barriers
Provides quality support that assists people in realising their full potential
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Lifestart - Christchurch
Helps adults with mild intellectual disabilities to adjust to the vocational and social requirements needed for satisfactory integration into the community. Provides case management, crisis intervention and on going support. Runs classes in cooking, dressmaking, literacy and numeracy skills.
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LIFEWISE Homecare Services
LIFEWISE HomeCare provides home based support services to clients within the metropolitan Auckland area. These services include assistance with personal cares, social activities and household management. When a referral is received from Taikura Trust we work with you to develop an individualised plan of care to meet your needs. This referral may be for traditional home based support services or for Indiviudalised Funding.
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Makaton New Zealand/Aotearoa
Is a unique language programme offering structured, multi modal approach for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills. Devised for children and adults with a variety of communication and learning disabilities. Uses speech & signs (from NZSL) and/or symbols.
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Manawanui InCharge
Manawanui InCharge is the Individualised Funding (IF) Agency contracted by Disability Services of the Ministry of Health. They are responsible for providing a service to people wishing to pursue the option of managing their own needs assessed funding. Manawanui InCharge employs IF Coaches to introduce people to individual funding and provide support/coaching to manage their disability support within a budget allocated directly to them.
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Marlborough Street Child Care Centre - Wellington
Childcare centre with an emphasis on providing individual programmes for children with special needs.
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Matea Trust
Matea Trust is a registered private charitable trust which provides a residential service and support for men with intellectual disabilies, ages range from 26 to 57 years.
We provide living conditions as close to family living as possible. The Trust also offers carer support.
The Trust provides employment opportuntiies for men with intellectual disabilities through our vocational service. Two supervisors support the team in their working day in the production of firewood. As well as our residents attending this service, we also have day clients who come from the local area. The residential home and vocational service is situated on a lifestyle block in the rural community of Dairy Flat.
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Meals On Wheels - Age Concern Otago
Volunteer drivers deliver hospital based meals to confined older people weekdays, including public holidays.
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Miranda Smith Homecare - Auckland
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
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Miranda Smith Homecare - Christchurch
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
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Miranda Smith Homecare - Wellington
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
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Mobility for Independence
Mobility For Independence provides mobility aids, ramps, scooter and wheelchair lifts, driving aids and other products to help you retain your independence.
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Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre
Equipment for sale. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays.
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Mt Tabor Trust
Mt Tabor Trust provides community housing to people with intellectual, psychiatric or sensory disabilities to encourage independence, values, responsibilities and awareness of individual and community choices.
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Napier Group Riding For The Disabled Association Inc
A non-proft organisation providing therapeutic and recreational riding for disabled persons.
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National Advocacy Trust - New Plymouth
Health and disability advocacy.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Auckland Central
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Gisborne
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Hamilton
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider. Education to both consumer and health provider re code of rights.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Kaikohe
Promotion and protection of Health & Disability Services consumer rights.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Kaitaia
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Masterton
This is an independent confidential free service provided under the Health and Disability Commissioner (1994) Act.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Napier
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider. Education to both consumer and health provider re code of rights.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - North Shore
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Palmerston North
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Porirua
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Rotorua
An independent confidential free service provided under the Health and Disability Commissioner (1994) Act.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - South Auckland
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Tauranga
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Thames
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Turangi
To provide free and independent advocacy to Health & Disability consumers.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Wellington
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - West Auckland
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Whakatane
To promote and protect the rights of Health and Disability Consumers
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Whangarei
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Needs Assessment & Service Co-Ordination Service (NASC) - Kaitaia
Needs Assessment Service for over 65
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Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for Older People - Otago
Needs Assessment Service
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Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for Older People's Health (Invercargill) - Main
Needs Assessment Service for over 65
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Needs Assessment Coordination (Greenlane Hospital) - Main
Needs Assesment Coordination
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Needs Assessment Coordination (Middlemore Hospital) - South
Needs Assessment Service
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Needs Assessment Service Waitemata
Needs Assessment Service for over 65
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Needs Assessment Service West Coast DHB (Greymouth) - Main
Needs Assessment Service for over 65
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New Dawn Partnership - Milford
Provides a day activity centre for people who are over 21 and have an intellectual disability and complex needs. (There is a waiting list and caters for about 12 people).
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Waikato
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.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland
The Auckland Down Syndrome Association Inc. provides support to the parents of children and young adults with Down syndrome.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland South
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.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland West
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Bay of Plenty
To inform and support families/whanau whose lives have been changed by Down syndrome To promote and advocate for positive attitudes To promote the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome To review policies and lobby government, and other agencies
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Palmerston North
The NZDSA offers: new parent support through trained support parents, national co-ordinator, regional groups, activities throughout thirteen centres in New Zealand, including coffee mornings, family events, guest speakers and individual support and advocacy
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New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres
The New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres (NZFDIC) nationally promotes and supports the local provision of generic disability information and referral services that are community integrated, needs driven and focused on achieving the aims of the New Zealand Disability Strategy Document. Our objective is: To provide an impartial information and referral service, through a network of independent community Centres nationwide who operate to established National Standards.
The Centres network nationally by voluntarily coming together as Principal Members of the New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres Inc (NZFDIC), for the purposes of upholding established national standards, training, promotion and lobbying processes. (Excerpt from the NZFDIC website).
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New Zealand Rehabilitation Association - Wellington
The New Zealand Rehabilitation Association (NZRA), Inc. is a non-profit organisation, and NZ Registered Charity, for anyone interested in rehabilitation services in New Zealand. Many of our members are health professionals working in different areas of rehabilitation in New Zealand, but we also have members who are: people who use health and disability services and their family members, health and disability advocates, employees within health funding agencies (such as ACC and the Ministry of Health), as well as researchers and academics.
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Ngati Hine Health Trust Maiaorere Disability Support Services - Kawakawa
Our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their whanau and carers. We provide support that enables individuals to maintain their independence at home and in the community. This includes home based support and 24 hour residential support for whanau that reflects personal choice and interests. Support is tailored to meet an individual's specific needs including joining the gym, meeting new friends, and finding a home.
We have office bases in Kawakawa in the Mid North and Whangarei. Access to services is through a Needs Assessment agency. Contact us and we can arrange for someone to discuss your needs with you.
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Ngati Hine Health Trust Maiaorere Disability Support Services - Whangarei
Our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their whanau and carers. We provide support that enables individuals to maintain their independence at home and in the community. This includes home based support and 24 hour residential support for whanau that reflects personal choice and interests. Support is tailored to meet an individual's specific needs including joining the gym, meeting new friends, and finding a home.
We have office bases in Kawakawa in the Mid North and Whangarei. Access to services is through a Needs Assessment agency. Contact us and we can arrange for someone to discuss your needs with you.
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Ngati Whatua o Orakei Health Clinic Ltd
Ngati Whatua o Orakei Community Health Services delivers a comprehensive range of health services, both local and regional, as well as clinical and community services to its enrolled population.
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North Shore Centres for Mutual Aid (CMA)
We welcome over 65's at our centres, which are located on the North Shore and in the Hisbiscus Coast regions, and offer companionship, games, crafts, fun activities, gentle exercise and refreshments. Our Mission Statement is - "To provide companionship and activities to seniors who are isolated in the community".
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NorthAble
Full information and referral service with independent Needs Assessment and Service Coordination, Community Participation incorporating Vocational Support. Full time Information/Liasion and Maori Liasion services available. Networking with all local support services and government departments. Assessing agency for Total Mobility Taxi scheme. Equipment sales and hire.
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NorthAble - Kaikohe
Our aim is to link you, the enquirer to needed information and services, and ultimately be your 'First Stop for Disability Information and Service'. NorthAble can provide disability related information or point you in the right direction in regards to disabilities, advocacy, recreation, education, training, funding, equipment, access to services, disability organisations, support groups, and relevant government agencies. We are 'mobile' and will travel throughout Northland if your organisation or community would like a disability information presentation or an equipment display.
At NorthAble – Whangarei office and our recently established office in Kaikohe we have public access computers available where people can access the Weka (What Everybody Keeps Asking - about disability information) website. We also have free access to the 'Fundview' database so that we can assist you to source funding options.
If you or your community would benefit from a better understanding of disability, and access to information and services, please contact us.
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Northable - NASC - Kaikohe
NASC is a gateway to access disability support services for people under 65 years. The Ministry of Health contracts NorthAble to provide this service which is free to access. The first step is an assessment of a person's needs and identifies future goals and outcomes requird for the person to remain safely in the community. The assessor meets with the person and requested support people. The Needs Assessment report is prepared with and signed off by the person being assessed.
The Service Coordinator then develops a support plan with the person and authorises a package of disability services to meet their needs, taking into account resource constraints. Examples of disability support services could include household and personal support and assistance, community support, carer support subsidy, respite, supported living and residential support services.
A package of services may also include referrals to other agencies and professionals – for example, for assessment of equipment needs, rehabilitation support, day activity programmes, and personal therapies.
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Northcare Trust - Whangarei
Delivering a quality service designed to promote quality of life for individuals who experience mental health problems. They provide services and facilities to promote the improvement of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing with the aim of enhancing independence and self esteem.
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Northland DHB - Community Assessment Rehabilitation Service (CARS)
The Community Rehabilitation Service has four interdisciplinary teams based in Whangarei, Dargaville, Bay of Islands and Kaitaia.
The teams provide assessment and rehabilitation for people living in the community, who have the potential to achieve goals and improve their level of function.
The teams accept referrals from health professionals. A person can be referred following stroke, TIA, subarachnoid haemorrhage, non-ACC brain injury, amputation or complex/lengthy hospital admissions. A small number of referrals are for people with neuro-degenerative conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson’s Disease, where there is scope for short-term improvement.
Our aim is to assist people to participate in their community and to reach their full potential using a goal-oriented approach.
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Nurse Maude Association - Head Office
At Nurse Maude, we provide community nursing, hospice palliative care and homecare services in the Canterbury region, Care Coordination in Christchurch and Wellington, and inpatient care in the Nurse Maude Hospital and Hospice. Our work in developing and implementing new services and projects to advance community, nursing and hospice palliative care ensures Nurse Maude remains a relevant, dynamic and innovative force in the health sector.
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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
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NZ Society for Music Therapy Inc - Whitby
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NZ Williams Syndrome Association - Auckland
Welcome to the New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association NZWSA is a registered charity. It is a voluntary non-profit organization run by parents. The New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association (NZWSA) offers help and support for families with a child or adult diagnosed with Williams Syndrome.
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NZCare Group
NZCare Group, a division of Healthcare New Zealand Ltd, is committed to giving people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to be supported with dignity and respect. To help achieve this we provide a variety of supported living, residential and respite services to people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. We also provide services such as Kaupapa Māori services, specialist physical disability services and transdisciplinary services.
For respite services in the Auckland area priority is given to people aged between 16 and 30 years with autism/intellectual disability or a physical disability. Out of home respite services for people with intellectual disability and Autism are available in Henderson, New Lynn and Weymouth, and a further respite service in Flat Bush will be opened in late June 2007.
Referrals for Auckland respite services are achieved by contacting the NASC agency Taikura Trust who will complete a needs assessment, allocate respite days and then place a referral to NZCare. More information about NZCare and its services can be found on the website listed below.
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Oceanview Retreat - Wanganui
Provide respite care for adults with intellectual impairment or dementia related illness.
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Open Home Foundation
The Open Home Foundation is a National Christian Child and Family Support Service providing support to families.
In the Auckland region, Open Home Foundation provides respite for children 5-16 years with Intellectual Disability and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder, which can be accessed through the Needs Assessment process.
Additional services offered to families with children with special needs can be discussed further with the Special Needs/Disability Services Manager on the contact details below.
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Options Hawkes Bay - Hawkes Bay
Needs assessment and service coordination agency.
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Options in Community Living - Manawatu
Works with people with intellectual disabilities to develop lifestyle options, recreation and leisure, work experience/continuing education, information advocacy and support, supported living service.
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Options West Coast - Greymouth
Options is a voccational service for people aged 16 - 65 who are not case managed. The aim of the service is to support clients into voccational, educational or natural supports in the community.
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Options West Coast - Westport
Options is a voccational service for people aged 16 - 65 who are not case managed. The aim of the service is to support clients into voccational, educational or natural supports in the community.
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Pacfic Island Home Care Services Trust
Pacific Island Home Care Trust provides home based support services to people wishing to continue living at home and in their communities.
Area covered: Pacific Island Service South Auckland area, Otara, Mangere, Mangere Bridge, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Manurewa, small area of Papakura.
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PAN (Peoples Advocacy Network) - Wellington
PAN works predominantly with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and impairment to injury, youth, refugee and migrant groups and the elderly.
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Paralympics New Zealand
Promotes competitive and non competitive sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.
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Parent and Family Resource Centre Inc - Auckland
A small vigorous community based resource centre for the families and whanau of disabled children and young people.
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Parent to Parent - Auckland
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
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Parent to Parent - Bay of Plenty
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.
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Parent to Parent - Manawatu
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.
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Parent to Parent - National Office
Parent to Parent is an information and support network for parents of children with a disability, health impairment or special need. Parents have the opportunity of being put in contact with a trained Support Parent whose child has the similar condition. Extensive information is available on different disabilities, and health impairments. Access to families covering over 3000+ different conditions.
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Parent to Parent - Nelson
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 need
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Parent To Parent - Rotorua
Provides monthly newsletter, workshops/seminars, monthly coffee mornings/evenings, support parent training, advocacy, updated information and mutual support
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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.
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Parent to Parent - Wellington
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.
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Parents and Families In Need (PAFIN)
Support in “Specialised Care” needs for parents / family / whanau with disability issues.
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Parents Association of the Mentally Handicapped - Auckland
Provides support and understanding for parents of intellectually handicapped children.
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Pasifika Integrated Homecare Services Trust
Pasifika Integrated Homecare Services provides home based support services to people wishing to live at home in their communities.
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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Paul Hunter Centre Incorporated - Waipukurau
Provides teaching of daily living and pre-employment skills, vocational training, employment placement and employment support.
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People First - Christchurch
People First is a self-advocacy organisation with PF groups throughout the country and links to international advocacy groups. PF provides self-advocacy training and is a Disability Information and Advisory Service. Many PF members participate in national and local governemnt advisory and consultion groups.
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People First Inc - Wellington
Disability Information and Advisory Service for people with learning (intellectual) disability.
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Phoenix Incorporated - Manawatu
Employment support services for people with disabilities in the Manawatu. Includes school transition, psychiatric disabilities, intellectual and physical/sensory disabilities.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - Masterton - National Office
Offers a support network and service to provide information and education to parents, family caregivers and professionals on the Prader-Willi Syndrome.
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Presbyterian Support Northern - Coactive Collaborative Disablity Service
Presbyterian Support Northern's Coactive Collaborative Disability Service offers a new approach to home and community-based support to disabled people under the age of 65.
Available free-of-charge in Central and South Auckland upon referral from Taikura Trust, the Coactive Collaborative Disability Services aims to better support disabled people, providing them with increased choice and control over the support they receive. This includes a partnership approach to developing support plans and, where possible, involving clients in the selection of their Support Assistant(s).
Each client receives individually-tailored, flexible, responsive and quality support. The specific services provided vary, depending on the person's needs and wishes but may include assistance with personal care and household tasks, and support with other activities that clients want to undertake.
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Progressive Freedom Ltd - Hamilton
Provides recreational and leisure opportunities for children/youth/adults with disabilities.
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Quality of Life Trust
Quality of Life Trust provides residential care for people with multiple disabilities, particularly Deaf and Blind.
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Radio Reading Service NZ Radio F/T Print Disabled - National Service
The Radio Reading Service broadcast to the Horowhenua on station 2XA -1602 kHz AM carried nationwide on national Domestic short wave as well over station ZLXA which runs on 3935 kHz. This is not for profit and is a volunteer broadcast station for persons who cannot see, hold, understand or access everyday published information such as newspapers and magazines.
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Re-Li-On-Us Mobility Services
RE-LI-ON-US Mobility Services is a dedicated company proving Mobility Accessible Vans as a personal service to our customers, our drivers are professional drivers who are trained to handle people with disabilities and their needs who use the service.
We provide Accessible Transportation Services to the community across the Greater Auckland region and it's surrounding areas.
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Recreate Auckland
Recreate Auckland is a charitable trust established to provide age appropriate recreational opportunities that enhance the social, emotional and physical development of children and young people that have disabilities, while also providing support and respite for their parents and families
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Renaissance Consulting Ltd - Auckland
Is a supported independent living service offering support to people with disabilities to live an independent life of their choice in a range of living situations/environments. Works closely with the disabled person, their family/whanau to tailor an independent living plan that suits the needs of the individual which takes into consideration all aspects of the persons life.
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Renaissance Group
Renaissance Group was developed with the aim of providing support to people with disabilities to enable them to live as independently as possible.
The service is available throughout the Auckland region and has at its core a philosophy of empowerment and inclusiveness. They employ Team Leaders, Lead Support Workers and Supported Living Facilitators to work with people to develop and implement supported independent living plans so that people can achieve their lifestyle goals.
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RESCARE Homes Trust - Auckland
Rescare Homes Trust owns and operates two lifestyle communities for people who have an intellectual disability. The communities are located in Manukau City.
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Rescare New Zealand - National
Formerly NZ Psychopedic Hospital Parents Federation. Ensures that the rights and quality of life of hospitalised intellectually disabled are ensured whether living in the community or in a hospital setting, hostel, flat, or at home.
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Rett Syndrome Association - Wellington
Rett New Zealand is an informal support group providing advice for families and therapists dealing with the complex symptoms of Rett Syndrome. We strive to share the love, acceptance and understanding of other families facing the same daily problems.
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Richmond New Zealand Auckland
Richmond New Zealand provides a wide range of services for adults and young people with mental health issues and behavioural challenges. Services include community-based programmes, multi-systemic therapy, deaf mental health, services for people with behavioural challenges and Autistic Spectrum Disorders,Regional Intellectual Disability Services (RIDSAS) and CreativeWORKS. Community based programmes aim to support people to live as autonomously as possible in their own homes or in staffed facilities.
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Riding for the Disabled - Cambridge
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Central King Country
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Christchurch
Provides horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.
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Riding for the Disabled - Eastern Suburbs of Auckland
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Gisborne
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Greenhithe
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Hastings
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Hawera
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Henderson
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Hutt Valley
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Kaitaia
To provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.
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Riding for the Disabled - Manawatu
RDA aim 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. This branch also incorporates Palmerston North.
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Riding for the Disabled - Marlborough
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Mid Canterbury Group
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Motueka
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - National Office
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Richmond
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Rotorua
To provide horse-riding opportunities and related activities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose health is likely to benefit from such participation.
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Riding for the Disabled - South Auckland
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - South Waikato
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.
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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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Takaka
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
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Riding for the Disabled - Taupo
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. Also disadvantaged children, the elderly and educational purposes.
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Riding for the Disabled - Tauranga
Equestrian therapy for people with disabilities and people who are socially disadvantaged.
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Riding for the Disabled - Wairarapa Group
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Wanganui
To provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.
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Riding for the Disabled - Whakatane
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
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Riding for the Disabled - Whakatane
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.
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Riding for the Disabled - Whakatu
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.
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Ripple Trust - Auckland
Supporting disabled people in various areas, including self-esteem, help with issues, self-advocacy etc. Providing disability awareness training to organisations. Providing advice to government departments on disability issues. Identifying gaps in existing services Investigating the issues of disabled refugees.
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Rodney Health Trust
Rodney North Harbour Health Trust aims to provide a range of services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. The service is available from the Harbour Bridge to Whangarei and all areas between.
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Rodney Health Trust - North Harbour
Rodney North Harbour Health Trust aims to provide a range of services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. The service is available from the Harbour Bridge to Whangarei and all areas between.
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Rodney Health Trust - Orewa
Rodney North Harbour Health Trust aims to provide a range of services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. The service is available from the Harbour Bridge to Whangarei and all areas between.
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Ruapehu Adaptive Programme
Ski and snowboard instruction and facilities for people with physical and intellectual impairments. The Ruapehu Adaptive Programme operates from both Turoa and Whakapapa skifields. For Turoa contact adaptive.turoa@mtruapehu.com or (06) 385 8456. For Whakapapa contact adaptive.whakapapa@mtruapehu.com or (07) 892 4000.
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Sailability - Auckland
Promoting sailing and boating techniques improving physical health and spiritual wellbeing of disabled people.
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Sailability Hawkes Bay Trust
Making sailing accessible to all regardless of ability.
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Salisbury School - Nelson
Provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week programme to enhance the educational and social learning opportunities for girls with special needs. While they are with us, we will help them with any behavioural or emotional difficulties, build up their self esteem, to be aware and considerate of others and get them learning again. This is done within a caring and supportive environment. Salisbury School is a national residential special school.
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Salvation Army Homecare
Homecare provides personal care and home help to enable people to maintain their independence at home. The service is available to disabled and older people in the North Shore, Waitakere City, East Coast Bays and Rodney District. An assessment by a referral agency is required. Phone the Auckland office for more information.
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Sommerville Disability Support Service
Sommerville DSS is an independent provider of supports for children and young adults with disabilities and their families throughout the Wanganui region.Services offered include Family Support and Information, Carer Coordination, Early Childhood, Abilities Centre, Life Skills, Community Participation Programme, Vocational Training, Youth Group, Computer Club, and Holiday Programme. Criterion based Parking Identification Permits and Total Mobility Vouchers providing transport assistance for people with disabilities are available from our office.
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SPELADD NZ Inc - Manawatu
Individual assessment and tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Advocacy and assistance for those with Attention Deficit Disorders.
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SuperCare4u.com
SuperCare4u.com is a personalised Wheelchair Taxi Transport System that offers an on demand, pickup/drop-off service, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is a shared ride service and specialises in offering Wheelchair transport to the aged, infirm, and transport disadvantaged throughout New Zealand
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Taikura Trust
Taikura Trust is the agency contracted by the Ministry of Health, Disability Services to provide a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service to people aged under 65 years who live in the greater Auckland region.
Taikura Trust assesses a person's eligibility to access disability support services and work with all the services available in the region. Their services cover the area between Wellsford in the north to Mercer in the south. They welcome visitors to their office which is located on the second floor (there is lift access) of Nikau House in Papatoetoe.
For more information, visit the Taikura Trust website: www.taikura.org.nz which offers an online referral service. They can be contacted on Freephone 0800 (TAIKURA) 824 5872.
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Taikura Trust - Auckland
Needs Assessment Service
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Tairawhiti Needs Assessment and Service Coordination
Needs Assessment Service 65+
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Taumarunui Disability Resource Group
Health and disabilities information centre.
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Te Ara Toiora Disability Health & Support Service - Wanganui
Te Ara Toiora service support individuals and their whanau to increase their abilities towards independence. Iwi initiative working under the umbrella of Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority.
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Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika
Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika Home Based Support Services are delivered by approximately 90 part-time workers. The service can assist you to arrange a needs assessment to determine what support is required. You then have a choice of which home support service provider you wish to use.
Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika is one of three providers in Te Hiku O Te Ika (the Far North area).
A Home Support Coordinator, together with the allocated support worker visits the client in their home, for initial introductions. At this same meeting a client care plan is discussed and finalised between the co-ordinator, client and support worker.
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Te Pou (Disability Workforce Development)
Disability Workforce Development at Te Pou is a programme dedicated to supporting workforce development for frontline disability support staff by supporting and facilitating access to leadership and training resources for the sector.
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Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau (Head Office)
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau Trust is New Zealand's largest Maori service provider for intellectually disabled people, providing services for people with an intellectual disability, challenging behaviours and long term residential care under the auspices of tikanga Maori. We have offices in Northland, Auckland, Midlands and the South Island and our homes for intellectually disabled people are based throughout these regions.
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Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau - Kaitaia Office
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau is an Accedited and Certificated New Zealand Kaupapa Maori Service Provider for intellectually disabled people. 'Providing the best quality residential care for our people'.
This service is for intellectually disabled people who require long-term placement. All our residential mokopuna attend formal functions, attend gym classes, go swimming, attend day services classes (Nga Mahi o Te Ra) and go on visitations to see whanau.
The core aim of all our services is the wellbeing of our mokopuna and that they be provided with a quality of life, to live as individuals and to be provided with a range of choices that lead to self determination and self-empowerment through the concept of 'Tikanga Maori' Values and principles.
As a Residential IntellectualDisability Support Agency Service (RIDSAS) we are contracted to provide services to people who meet the following criteria: • Have an intellectual disability - Must be primary diagnosis of illness • 18 years and over
Our offices are based in Kaikohe, Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch. Our homes for intellectually disabled people are based throughout these regions and Otorohanga, Tokoroa and Raglan.
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Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau - Tai Tokerau Office
Te Roopu Taurima O Manukau is an Accedited and Certificated New Zealand Kaupapa Maori Service Provider for intellectually disabled people. 'Providing the best quality residential care for our people'.
This service is for intellectually disabled people who require long-term placement. All our residential mokopuna attend formal functions, attend gym classes, go swimming, attend day services classes (Nga Mahi o Te Ra) and go on visitations to see whanau.
The core aim of all our services is the wellbeing of our mokopuna and that they be provided with a quality of life, to live as individuals and to be provided with a range of choices that lead to self determination and self-empowerment through the concept of 'Tikanga Maori' Values and principles.
As a Residential IntellectualDisability Support Agency Service (RIDSAS) we are contracted to provide services to people who meet the following criteria: • Have an intellectual disability - Must be primary diagnosis of illness • 18 years and over
Our offices are based in Kaikohe, Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch. Our homes for intellectually disabled people are based throughout these regions and Otorohanga, Tokoroa and Raglan.
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Te Runanga O Raukawa
Support service is for Maori particularly Kuia and Koroua requiring a range of disability support needs. Encourages quality of life and independence. Provides information and support in a manner consistent with tikanga Maori. This service is also available to other ethnic groups. Other sites at Levin, Shannon and Feilding, details on web site.
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Te Tomika Trust
Kaupapa Maori Service, providing 24 hour residential care for people with a mental illness or an intellectual disability
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Te Whanau Kotahi
A paediatric service for children with disabilities/ developmental delay. Services include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, family support, counselling, psychologist, etc.
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Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust
The Trust operates a range of community and residential social services in four locations in West Auckland and South Auckland.
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Te Whanau Tokotokorangi Trust
To offer a range of alternative services by Maori to individuals and families caring for family members with intellectual disabilities. We also embrace our Maori perspectives.
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Te Whare Ruruhau O Meri
Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri is a charitable agency under the guidance of te Pihopatanga o te Tai Tokerau. The policies of our agency encourage, empower and motivate the principles of Tika, Pono and Aroha. We use practical and clear forms of communication, intervention and administration. It is our objective to deliver a service with less intrusion, consultation and with the highest level of integrity.
Services povided include: Assistance with Grief and Loss, Domestic Violence, Relationships, Suicide, Depression, Sexual and Physical Abuse, Loneliness, Access and Custody, Service Coordination, Counselling, Youth Advocates, Youth Development and Kaupapa Maori Alternative Education Facility, Pastoral Care, Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Whanau, Nga Tikanga Maori, Nga Tikanga Tangihanga, Kuia and Kaumatua Services. For further information go to Counties Manukau Webhealth
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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.
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The New Zealand Home Health Association Inc
National Association of New Zealand home support agencies, provides advice and support, promotes quality in the delivery of home and community services.
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Tiaho Trust
Tiaho Trust provides a support service to Northland DIAS Providers. We are a disabled consumer-led organisation.
The vision of the New Zealand Disability Strategy is of a society that highly values disabled people’s lives and continually enhances their full participation. Tiaho Trust aims to significantly contribute to this vision in Northland by positioning Tiaho to be the leading proactive disability led organisation in Tai Tokerau from which the community can obtain expert advice and support.
The Tiaho Trust service delivery is carried out by staff and volunteers who have personal experience of disability. Our board of trustees and staff possess the vast range of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively govern and manage the organisation including first hand experience of disability, and in-depth knowledge of the disability sector and issues facing disabled people and their families/whanau. A vital ingredient of the success of Tiaho Trust has been the strong linkages it has built with the disability community through the various stages of its development, launch, and service delivery.
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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.
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Touch Compass
Touch Compass is NZ's premier integrated dance company combining dancers with and without disability in ground breaking professional performances and events
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Tui Ora Ltd - New Plymouth
Tui Ora is an integrated health service organisation committed to enhancing health and wellbeing. Tui Ora is a Maori Development organisation that umbrellas 25 Maori Service providers throughout the Taranaki region. Services include Maori disabilities advocate, protection against elder abuse , home based rehabilitation, Acc assessors, community based nursing, informal whanau/family carers, traditional Maori healing.
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Tupoho Iwi and Community Social Services Trust
We are a kaupapa Maori organisation mandated by local Iwi to provide support services to whanau, individuals and the wider community. Our services include budgeting advice, money management and education programmes, social work support which includes specialist counselling, respite care, parenting and one to one counselling for domestic or non domestic related issues. Our services are free, available to all and we operate Monday to Friday 9-4pm.
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Tuwharetoa Health Charitable Trust
Ourvisionis to improve the health of all who reside in the rohe (area) of Ngati Tuwharetoa. We provide a range of services which include Mental Health, High Needs, Health Education and Promotion, Smoking Cessation and Maori Health. Our services cater for all ages from Tamariki (children) to Kaumatua (seniors). The services which we provide are 'free of charge'. We are also a non-profit organisation, working to provide the best services possible.
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Vaka Tautua Ltd - Auckland
Vaka Tautua is the National Pacific Disability Information, Advice & Support Service, with offices in Auckland Wellington & Christchurch. It is the only national Pacific non government organisation, established as a provider of: Pacific disability, mental health, and older people’s services. Vaka Tautua also provide shared management services to Pacific Information Advocacy & Support Services Trust (PIASS), Malologa Trust, and other NGO’s. Vaka Tautua is accredited with Telarc SAI (QHNZ) against the new EQUip4 Standards
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Van Extras
Fit out vehicles for mobility support
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Visionary Living
Supported Independent Living (SIL) services work with you to assist you to achieve the best possible level of independence in all aspects of your life. The SIL model gives you a range of options that are comprehensive and flexible and assist you to lead a sustainable and independent lifestyle in the community.
SIL services in Auckland are delivered by four contracted SIL providers. Referral to the services is made through the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination agency, Taikura Trust (Ph 09 278 6314).
Our Visionary Living service is managed by Latoa Halatau, who has over 25 years of social work experience. We work with people of all ethnicities and disabilities who are aged between 16 and 65 years who live in the greater Auckland area. Some areas of assistance include finding appropriate accommodation, managing your home and financial affairs, travelling safely, training, and social and recreational activities.
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VisionWest Baptist Home Healthcare
VisionWest Baptist Home Healthcare provides Home Based Support Services (Housework, Personal Care, Shopping and Meal Preparation) for elderly and disabled people in the Waitakere area including Riverhead, Taupaki, Helensville and West Coast Beaches.
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Waiheke Island Health Trust
Waiheke Health Trust provides a range of services to support people living at home in their community.
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Waitaha Learning Centre - Christchurch
A special education school providing inclusive education for the intellectually handicapped, disabled and students with special needs. Caters for students with multiple profound disabilities and those who are medically fragile. We are a school of inclusive practices - education as appropriate in the least restrictive environments. A state special school for students aged 5-21 years. Waitaha is an accredited fund holder for verified special needs students.
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Waitemata DHB - NASC
Waitemata DHB NASC aims to support a person to stay as independent as possible in their own home and community. The NASC service will work with a person to assess, plan and coordinate their support services. These include support with personal cares, household management, support for carers to take time out, day programmes and access to rest homes and private hospitals. NASC can also advise a person on services which are income or asset-tested and have entry criteria. The NASC service is available to people aged 65 years and over who live in the Waitemata District Health Board (North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney) area.
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Wellington Adult Asperger's Group
Provides social activity asn networking group fro people 16+ with higher functioning Autism asn Asperger's Syndrome in the greater Wellington region. Has monthly activity meeting, networking opportunities asn news by emailmail service.
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Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated
Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated operates a number of community-based services, with the aim to assist adults with intellectual and/or psychiatric disabilities by poviding appropriate learning programmes,activities and support.
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Wellington Down Syndrome Association
Provides a support service for parents with children with Downs Syndrome. Has a quartley newsletter, monthly coffee mornings and information evenings.
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Whaiora Home Care Services
'Promoting the indepedence, safety and inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life at home and in the communities they live in.'
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Whanganui Disability Resource Centre
We offer a free Disability Information Service which is open to anybody and to any organisation, and a free Supported Employment Service which people may self refer to, or be referred to. This includes Transition support for students transitioning from school. We also provide an Equipment Loan Service and Sales of Aids and Equipment. We cover Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts and South Taranaki.
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Workbridge - Auckland Central
Also Known As: Division: Auckland Central Type: Branch HFA Region: Northern Regional Council: Auckland Annual Renewal Date: 01/01 (dd/mm) Last Updated: 02/12/97 Services: 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.
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Workbridge - Auckland South
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.
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Workbridge - Blenheim
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.
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Workbridge - Christchurch
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Dunedin
Job placement and retention, training and funding assistance for people with disabilities. Manager - Bronwyn Powell Admin assistant - Margaret Lawless
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Workbridge - Gisborne
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.
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Workbridge - Greymouth
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 Ministry of Social Development. 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.
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Workbridge - Hamilton
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.
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Workbridge - Hawkes Bay
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.
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Workbridge - Hornby
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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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.
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Workbridge - Nelson
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.
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Workbridge - New Plymouth
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.
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Workbridge - Palmerston North
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.
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Workbridge - Rotorua
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.
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Workbridge - Timaru
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.
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Workbridge - Wanganui
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Wellington
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.
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Workbridge - Whangarei
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Yes Ability Achievement Centre - North Shore
Provides a disability information service for the North Shore through co-operaton with all other agencies and the North Shore Community.
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Youth Network - Ohope
Provides people between the ages of 15-25 years who have a disability to chat online, phone, email or just to have contact with other youth with similar interests/abilities. This is a network for youth to make friends, chat talk about similar experiences and have a voice on decisions being made about youth with disabilities.
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