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Intellectual disabilities

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.

Physical Address

309 Lincoln Road
Henderson
Auckland, 0610

Postal Address

PO Box 83254
Edmonton
Auckland, 0652
Tel: (09) 837 1634
Fax: (09) 837 1636

A2B Mobility Transport

Accessible Taxi Service

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 34479
Birkenhead
Auckland, 0746
Tel: (09) 482 3910
Fax: (09) 446 3215

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.

Physical Address

32-34 View Road
Glenfield
Auckland, 1310

Postal Address

Tel: (0800) 86 4384
Freephone: (0800) 86 4384

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 5418
Moray Place
Dunedin, 9058
Tel: (03) 476 2013
Fax: (03) 476 2012

Ability2Travel - Dunedin

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

Physical Address

141 Highcliff Road
Andersons Bay
Dunedin, 9001

Postal Address

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

Able Tours Enable - Christchurch

Provides recreation for intellectually challenged clients. Tours are advertised for a set date/time/period (from 1 to 10 or more days) and advertised by brochure through client list and IHC newsletter and day base services. Also organises tours for overseas tourists arriving into the country and can make up tours to suit groups or individual needs.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 18785
New Brighton
Christchurch, 8641
Tel: (03) 981 7910
Fax: (03) 981 9019

AbPost and Pack Disabled Distributors Inc - Wellington

Commercial mailout facility that offers employment opportunities for PWD in an open employment situation.

Physical Address

58 Waione Street
Petone
Lower Hutt, 5012

Postal Address

PO Box 38756
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt, 5045
Tel: (04) 568 3401

Access Ability - Hawera

Needs Assessment Service for people with long term physical, intellectual, sensory and age related disabilities.

Physical Address

276 High Street
Hawera, 4610

Postal Address

PO Box 14
Hawera, 4640
Tel: (06) 278 1001
Fax: (06) 278 1022
Freephone: (0800) 75 8700

Access Ability - New Plymouth

Needs Assesssment Service Coordination.

Physical Address

Level 1, Kings Building
36 Devon Street West
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 115
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 758 0700
Fax: (06) 757 5201
Freephone: (0800) 75 8700

Access Ability - Taranaki

Assessment and service coordination for people with disabilities across whole life, excluding people with only a mental health diagnosis.

Physical Address

2/477A Devon Street East
Strandon
New Plymouth, 4312

Postal Address

PO Box 3018
Fitzroy
New Plymouth, 4341
Tel: (06) 757 3020
Fax: (06) 757 2271
Freephone: (0800) 75 8700

Access Ability - Wanganui

Provides comprehensive needs assessments and service coordination services.

Physical Address

244 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

244 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui, 4500
Tel: (06) 348 8411
Fax: (06) 348 0166
Freephone: (0800) 30 0412

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 262 5370
Freephone: 0800 008 076

Access Ability Limited

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

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

Access Ability Limited - Auckland

The Regional Intellectual Disability Care Agency (RIDCA) is a service contracted to Access Ability by the Ministry of Health. Under the RIDCA contract, Access Ability provide individualised and specialised responses to people with an intellectual disability aged 17-65 who have high and complex needs, including people under compulsory care orders. These responses include a comprehensive assessment of need, care coordination, intensive service coordination, links to supported accommodation services and secure services, and a 24 hour telephone response.

There are 2 ways to access the RIDCA service. Firstly, referrals are received directly from Youth and District courts in the Auckland and Northland regions. Secondly, referrals are received from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agencies (NASCs) in the Auckland and Northland regions. These organisations are the Taikura Trust in Papatoetoe, Auckland and North Able in Whangarei. Once a referral is received, eligibility to the RIDCA service will be determined.

Physical Address

601 Great South Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2104

Postal Address

PO Box 23 725
Hunters Corner
Auckland, 2155
Tel: (09) 262 5370
Fax: (09) 262 5371

Access Ability Limited - Northland

The Regional Intellectual Disability Care Agency (RIDCA) is a service contracted to Access Ability by the Ministry of Health. Under the RIDCA contract, Access Ability provide individualised and specialised responses to people with an intellectual disability aged 17-65 who have high and complex needs, including people under compulsory care orders. These responses include a comprehensive assessment of need, care coordination, intensive service coordination, links to supported accommodation services and secure services, and a 24 hour telephone response.

There are 2 ways to access the RIDCA service. Firstly, referrals are received directly from Youth and District courts in the Auckland and Northland regions. Secondly, referrals are received from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agencies (NASCs) in the Auckland and Northland regions. These organisations are the Taikura Trust in Papatoetoe, Auckland and North Able in Whangarei. Once a referral is received, eligibility to the RIDCA service will be determined.

Physical Address

40 John Street
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 430 2716
Fax: (09) 438 9468
Freephone: (0508) 63 7200

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.

Physical Address

21 Okara Drive
CBD
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 1642
Whangarei,
Tel: (09) 430 4794
Fax: (09) 430 3038
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Ashburton

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

Physical Address

18 Kermode Street
Hampstead
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

PO Box 594
Ashburton, 7740
Tel: (03) 308 7857
Fax: (03) 308 0233
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Central Regional Office

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

Physical Address

53 Princess Street
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

PO Box 4260
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North, 4442
Tel: (06) 350 7330
Fax: (06) 952 3715
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Christchurch

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

Physical Address

29A Bryon Street
Sydenham
Christchurch, 8023

Postal Address

PO Box 7362
Sydenham
Christchurch, 8240
Tel: (03) 366 0400
Fax: (03) 366 0344
Freephone: (0800) 16 1444

Access Homehealth - Greymouth

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

Physical Address

114 High Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

PO Box 205
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 9997
Fax: (03) 768 9944
Freephone: (0800) 16 1444

Access Homehealth - Hamilton

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

Physical Address

Level 3 169 London Street
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

PO Box 4
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 839 1859
Fax: (07) 839 7318
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Invercargill

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

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

Access Homehealth - Levin

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

Physical Address

96 Oxford Street
Levin, 5510

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 368 8803
Fax: (06) 368 8809
Freephone: (0800) 80 0447

Access Homehealth - Midland Regional Office

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

Physical Address

270 Maunganui Road
Mount Maunganui, 3116

Postal Address

PO Box 5186
Mount Maunganui, 3150
Tel: (07) 574 3991
Fax: (07) 574 3992
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Nelson

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

Physical Address

20 Oxford Street
Richmond
Nelson, 7020

Postal Address

PO Box 3840
Richmond
Nelson, 7050
Tel: (03) 544 7600
Fax: (03) 544 7616
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - New Plymouth

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

Physical Address

Dean House
11 Young Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 856
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 759 1677
Fax: (06) 759 1698
Freephone: (0800) 56 6566

Access Homehealth - Northern Regional Office

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

Physical Address

21 Okara Drive
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 1642
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 4794
Fax: (09) 438 8492
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Rotorua

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

Physical Address

1310 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

1310 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua, 3010
Tel: (027) 313 5618
Fax: (07) 348 6397
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Timaru

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

Physical Address

39 North Street
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 714
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 688 6082
Fax: (03) 688 6256
Freephone: (0800) 16 1444

Access Homehealth - Wairarapa

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

Physical Address

Office 3, Totara Business Villaget
407 Queen Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

Tel: (0800) 80 0447
Fax: (06) 378 9546
Freephone: (0800) 80 0447

Access Homehealth - Wanganui

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

Physical Address

188 Wicksteed Street
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 348 8402
Fax: (06) 348 9408
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Wellington

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

Physical Address

Level 6, 186 Willis Street
Thorndon
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 12657
Thorndon
Wellington, 6144
Tel: (04) 473 4886
Fax: (04) 890 5269
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 38153
Howick
Auckland, 2145
Tel: (021) 113 5423

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

Physical Address

776 Childers Rd
Te Hapara
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 867 6770
Fax: (06) 863 1347

ADHD Support Group

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

Physical Address

44 Dundas Street
North Dunedin
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

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

Age Concern - 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.

Physical Address

101 Commerce Street
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

PO Box 538
Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 408 2997
Fax: (09) 408 2998

Age Concern - Palmerston North

Elder abuse and neglect prevention service, accredited visiting service, advocacy and support, elder abuse and neglect prevention education and training.

Physical Address

Shop 13, Broadtop Shopping Centre
Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North, 4414

Postal Address

PO Box 5063
Palmerston North, 4441
Tel: (06) 355 2832
Fax: (06) 355 1726

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

Physical Address

20 Palmerston Street
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

P O Box 146
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 834 4744
Freephone: (0800) 27 3463

Alzheimers Society Inc/Chatham Club - Hastings

Provide support and information to people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public about the problems associated with dementia, and to encourage research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease making life better for people affected by dementia.

Physical Address

106 Windsor Ave
Parkvale
Hastings, 4122

Postal Address

PO Box 11103
Hastings North
Hastings, 4158
Tel: (06) 878 7502
Fax: (06) 878 7025
Freephone: (0800) 00 4001

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.

Physical Address

66 Wellesley Rd
Mangere Bridge
Auckland, 2022

Postal Address

P O Box 59 141
Mangere Bridge
Auckland, 2151
Tel: (09) 634 0763
Fax: (09) 636 4832

Argo Trust - Wellington

A trust set up by five families which provides supported accommodation for people with disabilities.

Physical Address

95 Aro Street
Aro Valley
Wellington, 6021

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 385 6769
Fax: (04) 385 8025

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.

Physical Address

Level 3 Wellington Arts Centre, 61 - 63 Abel Smith Street
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

P O Box 9828
Wellington, 6141
Tel: (04) 802 4349
Fax: (04) 802 4357

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.

Physical Address

321 Tawa Road
Kumeu
West Auckland, 0891

Postal Address

PO Box 318
Kumeu
West Auckland, 0841
Tel: (09) 412 9401
Fax: (09) 412 9406

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.

Physical Address

321 Tawa Road
RD 1
Kumeu, 0891

Postal Address

P O Box 318
Kumeu, 0841
Tel: (09) 412 9401
Fax: (09) 412 9406

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.

Physical Address

Unit 1,
4 Moeraki Road
Upper Hutt, 5018

Postal Address

Tel: 04 9707703

Aspire Canterbury Disability Information Service

A generic information and referral service providing information on a wide range of disability and related health issues. Provides an efficient accessible national disability information system. The centres share a computer database, and a network through a national committee dedicated to enhancing the quality of service. Federation members provide information as a core service to people, their caregivers, health professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, architects and builders, voluntary and statutory agencies, students and the general public.

Physical Address

314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

P O Box 32 074
Christchurch, 8147
Tel: (03) 366 6189
Fax: (03) 379 5939
Freephone: (0800) 347 2424

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

Physical Address

Level 4 173 Victoria Street
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

P O Box 27 524
Marion Square
Wellington, 6141
Tel: (04) 801 9100
Fax: (04) 801 9565

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Timaru

Physical Address

Postal Address

Auckland Disability Law

A free community legal service in the Auckland region. Provides legal information, advice and assistance related to disability

Physical Address

Mangere Community Law Centre
Unit 9, Shop 27, Mangere Town Centre
Auckland, 2022

Postal Address

PO Box 43-201
Mangere
Auckland, 2022
Tel: (09) 257 5140
Fax: (09) 275 4693

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.

Physical Address

3 Edge Street
Onerahi
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 436 1757

Autism New Zealand - Wellington

Provide information, support and encouragement to improve the quality of life for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

Physical Address

Ground Floor, Molesworth House
101 Molesworth Street
Thorndon
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 12-599
Thorndon
Wellington, 6144
Tel: (04) 472 1007
Freephone: (0800) 288476

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.

Physical Address

Autism House
65 Morningside Drive,
St Lukes
Auckland, 1025

Postal Address

PO Box 41420
St Lukes,
Auckland, 1346
Tel: (09) 846 0913
Fax: (09) 846 0342

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.

Physical Address

The Historic Village
Seventeenth Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 841
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: 07 571 0003
Fax: 07 571 0013
Freephone: 0800 571 000

Autism New Zealand Inc - Canterbury

Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism Spectrum disorders including Aspergers Syndrome. Our members include children, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum; their family/whanau; caregivers; and professionals who work within this field.

Physical Address

Level 1, Trevinos Building
22 Riccarton Road
Riccarton
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

PO Box 42-014
Tower Junction
Christchurch, 8149
Tel: (03) 343 2225
Fax: (03) 348 2527

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

Physical Address

C/- The Poverty Bay Club
38 Childers Rd
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 8688826

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 4624
Palmerston North, 4442
Tel: (06) 357 7846

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 18
Upper Moutere
Nelson, 7144
Tel: 03 539 0285

Autism New Zealand Inc - Southland Branch

Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism Spectrum disorders including Aspergers Syndrome. Our members include children, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum; their family/whanau; caregivers; and professionals who work within this field.

Physical Address

79 Egerton Road
Winton, 9781

Postal Address

Tel: 0800 288 476
Freephone: 0800 288 476

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.

Physical Address

Communication House
62 Powderham Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 3355
Fitzroy
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: 06 769 5958

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

Physical Address

108 Grandview Road
Nawton
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

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.

Physical Address

1 Gill Lane
RD 2
Tauranga, 3172

Postal Address

PO Box 16088
Bethlehem
Tauranga, 3147
Tel: 07 552 4904
Fax: 07 552 6209

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

Physical Address

Shop 4
73 Bridge Street
Ahuriri
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

Tel: 06 835 8886
Freephone: 0800 503 095

Beneficiaries and Community Rights

Advocacy for beneficiaries and community groups

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 218 6526

Brain Injury Association

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

Physical Address

301 Moray Place
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

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

Burwood Academy of Independent Living - Canterbury

The Burwood Academy is a research and learning organisation committed to improving the lives of New Zealanders living with permanent disability as a result of serious injury or illness. It is also committed to advancing the principles of the Independent Living movement.

Physical Address

255 Mairehau Road
Burwood
Christchurch, 8083

Postal Address

Private Bag 4708
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 383 6881
Fax: (03) 383 7500

Cairnfield House - Northland

Residential care for young disabled people in aged care.

Physical Address

60 Jack Street
Otangarei
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 437 0186
Fax: (09) 437 2894

Canterbury Down Syndrome Association Inc

A support group of parents of children with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

355 Old Tai Tapu Road
RD 2
Christchurch, 7672

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 329 6187
Fax: (03) 329 6182

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.

Physical Address

248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

PO Box 143
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 357 2119
Fax: (06) 357 2118
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - South Canterbury

Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

2-4 Victoria Street
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 585
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 684 7151
Fax: (03) 684 6355
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

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.

Physical Address

17 Claudelands Road
Hamilton East
Hamilton, 3214

Postal Address

PO Box 272
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 853 9761
Fax: (07) 853 9765
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Ashburton

Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker service, parent support group, youth group, home to home respite care, information, advocacy and support. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking Permit.

Physical Address

Mackenzie Centre
Mona Square
Allenton
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 308 4456
Fax: (03) 307 6081

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.

Physical Address

291 Kamo Road
Kensington
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

P O Box 8035
Kensington
Whangarei, 0145
Tel: (09) 437 1899
Fax: (09) 437 0209
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

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.

Physical Address

Royal Oak Centre
14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

PO Box 24 327
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1345
Tel: (09) 625 9378
Fax: (09) 625 6177
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

Champion Centre (Christchurch Early Intervention Trust) - Christchurch

Offers a range of assessment, monitoring and Early Intervention services children with specila needs from birth to school age. It aims to teach families/whanau how to help their child develop the skills that will allow them to take their place in their local school and community. For children with developmental delays and a wide range of special needs such as Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disoder, cerebral palsy, brain damage, developmental dyspraxi and multiple disabilities.

Physical Address

C/- Burwood Hospital Third Entrance Burwood Road
Burwood
Christchurch, 8061

Postal Address

Private Bag 4708
Burwood
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 383 6867
Fax: (03) 383 6866

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.

Physical Address

Outsource IT Suite 3 Ground floor
44 Kyber Pass Road
Grafton
Auckland, 1150

Postal Address

P O Box 8231
Symond Street
Auckland, 1150
Tel: (09) 358 4141
Fax: (09) 358 3131

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.

Physical Address

180 Collingwood Street
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

P O Box 292
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 834 3700
Fax: (07) 834 3701

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.

Physical Address

Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

P O Box 994
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 349 4213
Fax: (07) 343 7942

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.

Physical Address

17 Ninth Avenue
Tauranga, 3110

Postal Address

P O Box 519
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 571 3141
Fax: (07) 571 3141

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.

Physical Address

Tiki House
45 Tiki Road
Coromandel, 3506

Postal Address

P O Box 25
Coromandel, 3543
Tel: (07) 866 8358
Fax: (07) 866 8358

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.

Physical Address

Pukekohe Hospital
Tuakau Road
Pukekohe
Auckland, 2120

Postal Address

PO Box 113
Pukekohe,
Tel: (09) 238 8567
Fax: (09) 238 6758

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.

Physical Address

14 Silverfield Estate
Wairau Valley
Auckland, 0627

Postal Address

14 Silverfield Estate
Wairau Valley
Auckland, 0627
Tel: (09) 444 0608
Fax: (09) 444 6545

Disabilities Information Service - Sth & Mid Canterbury

Provides free generic information and referral service on all disabilities and health related issues e.g. physical, sensory, mental health, age related and intellectual. Some services include: South Canterbury Health & Disability Organisations Directory and Database - these are available to anyone and special reports can be printed, referral to appropriate services, Fundveiw database - funding information for groups or individuals. Free access to national libraries for clients- books, videos etc. Contacts throughout NZ, coordinator to speak at meetings.Wheelchair/portal ramp for loan.

Physical Address

185 Stafford St
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 585
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 684 9102
Fax: (03) 684 9083
Freephone: (0800) 50 0896

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.

Physical Address

18a White Horse Drive
Ohope, 7020

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 308 4561

Disability Information and Equipment Centre - Wellington

Provides information and resources for people with disabilities. Also provides equipment hire and purchase.

Physical Address

Level 1, Anvil House
130-148 Wakefield Street
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 499 5567
Fax: (04) 499 5568
Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

Disability Information Service - Greymouth

General disability information, referals and advice

Physical Address

33 Guiness Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 768 4600
Fax: (03) 768 4605
Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

Disability Information Service Inc -

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

Physical Address

Community House
301 Moray Place
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

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

Disability Information Waitakere Network (DIWN) - Auckland

Disability Information Service

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 21931
Henderson
0650
Tel: (09) 836 1609
Fax: (09) 836 1609

Disability Resource Centre (H.B.) Trust - Hastings

Offers coordinated home support, supported employment for people with disabilities and community participation day based services

Physical Address

204 Nelson Street South
Stortford Lodge
Hastings, 4120

Postal Address

PO Box 2348
Hastings, 4153
Tel: (06) 873 8210
Fax: (06) 873 8212

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.

Physical Address

14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

P O Box 24 042
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1345
Tel: (09) 625 8069
Fax: (09) 624 1633
Freephone: (0800) 62 5100

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.

Physical Address

Level 2, BDO House Building
Cnr Rostrevor & Harwood Streets
Hamilton Central
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

P O Box 9201
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 839 1441
Fax: (07) 839 1225
Freephone: (0800) 55 3399

Disability Support Services - Whangarei

Disability Information Service

Physical Address

Postal Address

P O Box 742
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 4100
Fax: (09) 430 4128

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.

Physical Address

87 Austin St
Onekawa
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

P O Box 3193
Napier, 4142
Tel: (06) 843 5998
Fax: (06) 843 5373

DRC Home Support Service - Southland

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

Physical Address

192 Spey St
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

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

DriveABLE

Anne Molloy Occupational Therapy Consultancy (AMOTC) provides an objective, research-driven, scientific, evidence - based medical driving assessment service.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 846 0046
Fax: (09) 846 0046

Driving Miss Daisy

We provide a caring, safe and reliable driving service. The point of difference over other transport providers is the physical accompaniment assistance offered. For example, if required, we will attend doctors appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family members, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Special needs are catered for including assisting with a walker or wheelchair

Physical Address

Postal Address

P O Box 8489
Havelock North, 4157
Tel: (06) 877 0072
Fax: (06) 877 0073
Freephone: (0800) 94 8432

Elevator

A recruitment consultancy that specialises in helping disabled people achieve their highest career goals and aspirations.

Physical Address

Level 1, Kimberly House, 1 Marewa Street
Greenlane
Auckland, 1051

Postal Address

PO Box 74096
Market Road
Auckland, 1543
Tel: (09) 531 5600
Fax: (09) 529 1409
Freephone: (0508) 35 3828

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

Physical Address

69 Malden Street
Milson
Palmerston North, 4414

Postal Address

PO Box 4547
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North, 4442
Tel: (06) 353 5800
Freephone: (0800) 36 2253

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.

Physical Address

Level 3, Starship Childrens Hospital, Park Road
Grafton
Auckland, 1023

Postal Address

Private Bag 92024
Victoria Street west
Auckland, 1142
Tel: (09) 307 4955
Fax: (09) 307 4979

Family Works Invercargill

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

Physical Address

183 Spey Street
Invercargill, 9840

Postal Address

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

Far North Disabilities Resource Centre - Kaitaia

Used to be Vocational Opportunities Support Group, now known as Disabilities Resource Centre.

Physical Address

4 Redan Road
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

PO Box 156
Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 408 0867
Fax: (09) 408 0867

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 25933
St Heliers
Auckland, 1740
Tel: (0800) 864 2529
Fax: (09) 575 9019

Geneva Care

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

Physical Address

Level 2 139 Quay Street
Auckland, 1010

Postal Address

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

Good Partners Senior Care

An Organisation that helps with senior care.

Physical Address

11 Martin Street
Invercargill, 9840

Postal Address

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

Gore 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

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 208 5366
Fax: (03) 208 5366

Greenways Trust

Greenways Trust provides residential (housing) support for people with intellectual disability including day programmes and community participation.

A business depot operates from a central property in the main business area with a variety of contracts including all aspects of firewood, kindling, manuka sawdust, lawnmowing, horticulture and furniture making.

This business employs disabled along with able bodied making for a dynamic and diversifed work environment.

A community participation programme sits alongside this focusing on individual needs of our clients including swimming, sport and hobbies, interaction with other community organisations, meals on wheels delivery and craftwork.

Physical Address

Business Depot
16 Edward St
(Opposite RD1)
Dargaville, 0310

Postal Address

PO Box 5
Dargaville, 0340
Tel: (09) 439 8133
Fax: (09) 439 8134

Greymouth Activity Centre - Greymouth

Provides vocational, educational, physical and recreational activities for people who have psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities.

Physical Address

14-18 Richmond Quay
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 768 7263

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.

Physical Address

117 Chadwick Road
Greerton
Tauranga, 3142

Postal Address

PO Box 3186
Greerton
Tauranga, 3142
Tel: (07) 578 4480

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.

Physical Address

129-55 Hurstmere Road
Takapuna
North Shore City, 0622

Postal Address

PO Box 33137
Takapuna
North Shore City, 0740
Tel: (09) 487 1100
Fax: (09) 487 1187

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.

Physical Address

5 Clemow Drive
Mt Wellington
Auckland, 1060

Postal Address

PO Box 9604
Newmarket
Auckland, 1149
Tel: (09) 573 6262
Fax: (09) 573 6233

Hohepa Homes Trust - Auckland

Training, craft activities and residential care for people with an intellectual disability. Residential and Day program training in enhanced independence and life skills.

Physical Address

52 Atkinson Road
Titirangi
Waitakere, 0604

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 817 3761
Fax: (09) 817 3765

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.

Physical Address

5 Puckey Ave
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 408 3186
Fax: (09) 408 0380

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.

Physical Address

7A First Avenue
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

7A First Avenue
Whangarei, 0110
Tel: (09) 430 2090
Fax: (09) 430 2091

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.

Physical Address

5 Hexham Street
Warkworth, 0910

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 425 7048
Fax: (09) 425 7049

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.

Physical Address

10 Railway St West
Papakura, 2110

Postal Address

Private Bag 72557
Papakura, 2244
Tel: (09) 261 5304
Fax: (09) 296 3209
Freephone: (0800) 80 1601

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.

Physical Address

139 Union Road
Howick
Auckland, 2014

Postal Address

PO Box 38 093
Howick
Auckland, 2145
Tel: (09) 538 0817
Fax: (09) 534 3855

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

Physical Address

15 - 17 Roulston Street
Pukekohe, 2120

Postal Address

PO BOX 319
Pukekohe, 2340
Tel: (09) 238 0266
Fax: (09) 238 0259

Huntington's Disease Association (Auckland Inc) - Auckland/Northland

Services cover Northland, Waitakere City, North Shore City, Auckland and Counties Manukau. Memberships welcome - Quarterly newsletter. Information, support, advocacy, problem solving, genetic testing referral, education, public relations, assistance to people with HD, care givers, people at-risk, family members, friends or community members. Liaison with researchers, health care providers, Northern Regional Genetic Services, Auckland  School of Medicine, Auckland University, HD organisations, Disability Support Services, community agencies and relevant government organisations.

Physical Address

Neurological Support Centre
7a Taylors Road
Sandringham
Auckland, 1025

Postal Address

PO Box 16238
Sandringham
Auckland, 1351
Tel: (09) 815 9703
Fax: (09) 815 9704

Huntington's Disease Association (Wellington) Inc - Wellington

Offers support and a social work service for people with Huntingtons disease, family members, care givers and health professionals. Feild worker Karen Evans can also be contacted on her Mobile 027 496500

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 30420
Lower Hutt, 5040
Tel: (06) 213 0307

Huntington's Disease Association - Canterbury

Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.

Physical Address

PO Box 13018
Armagh
Christchurch, 8141

Postal Address

PO Box 13018
Armagh
Christchurch, 8141
Tel: (03) 981 0523

Huntington's Disease Association - Gisborne

Provides support and information to families, their caregivers and those at risk.

Physical Address

C/- 18 Caesar Road
RD 1
Gisborne, 4071

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 862 5838

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

122 Chaucer Road
Hospital Hill
Napier, 4110
Tel: (06) 835 3020

Huntington's Disease Association - Nelson

Provides support, advice, advocacy and information for Huntingtons disease sufferers and their families, whanau and caregivers.

Physical Address

22 Hunt Street
Richmond
Nelson, 7020

Postal Address

PO Box 2158
Stoke
Nelson, 7041
Tel: (03) 544 6386
Fax: (03) 544 6386

Huntington's Disease Association - New Plymouth

Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.

Physical Address

David Street
Westown
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

Private Bag 2016
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth, 4342
Tel: (06) 758 1487

Huntington's Disease Association - Rotorua

Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.

Physical Address

20a Whitworth Road
Utuhina
Rotorua, 3015

Postal Address

PO Box 170
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 348 4267

Huntington's Disease Association - Taranaki

Provides information and support to family members and others involved with Huntingtons Disease.

Physical Address

PO Box 3225
Fitzroy
New Plymouth, 4341

Postal Address

PO Box 3225
Fitzroy
New Plymouth, 4341
Tel: (06) 755 3981

Huntington's Disease Association - Whanganui

Provides support, advice, advocacy and information for Huntingtons disease sufferers and those at risk, their families, whanau and their caregivers.

Physical Address

Postal Address

P O Box 3103
Fitzroy
New Plymouth, 4500

Huntington's Disease Support Group - Gore

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

Physical Address

20 Ardwick Street
Gore, 9710

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services (IHC) - Otago Branch

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

Physical Address

42 King Edward Street
South Dunedin
Dunedin, 9012

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Ashburton

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

Physical Address

21 Main South Road
Hampstead
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

PO Box 241
Ashburton, 7740
Tel: (03) 308 1393
Fax: (03) 308 8277

IDEA Services - Auckland

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

Physical Address

Level 1, 3 Margot Street
Epsom
Auckland, 1051

Postal Address

PO Box 8072
Symonds Street
Auckland, 1150
Tel: (09) 523 4198
Fax: (09) 523 4178

IDEA Services - Auckland Timata Hou

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

Physical Address

Level 1
3055 Great North Road
New Lynn
Auckland, 0600

Postal Address

PO Box 151083
New Lynn
Auckland, 0640
Tel: (09) 826 2190
Fax: (09) 826 2198

IDEA Services - Balclutha

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

Physical Address

13 High Street
Balclutha, 9230

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Christchurch

Assists people with an intellectual disability to represent their interests and establish themselves in the community. Also keeps stakeholders informed about issues, services available, supports families in accessing rights.

Physical Address

Cunningham House, 1 Shirley Street
Mairehau
Christchurch, 8013

Postal Address

PO Box 1729
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 385 1075
Fax: (03) 385 1950

IDEA Services - Counties Manukau

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

Physical Address

109 Edinburgh Street
Franklin District
Pukekohe, 2120

Postal Address

PO Box 476
Pukekohe
Auckland, 2340
Tel: (09) 529 8748
Fax: (09) 238 3424

IDEA Services - Eastern Bay of Plenty

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

Physical Address

61a Alexander Avenue
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

PO Box 607
Whakatane, 3158
Tel: (07) 307 0790
Fax: (07) 307 1240

IDEA Services - Gisborne

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

Physical Address

50 Childers Road
Te Hapara
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 1104
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 868 4158
Fax: (06) 868 2072

IDEA Services - Gore

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

Physical Address

PO Box 254
Gore, 9740

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Greymouth

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

Physical Address

131 Tainui Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

PO Box 55
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 7873
Fax: (03) 768 4851

IDEA Services - Hamilton

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

Physical Address

2 Von Tempsky Street
Hamilton East
Hamilton, 3216

Postal Address

PO Box 750
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 839 4802
Fax: (07) 838 1123

IDEA Services - Hastings

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

Physical Address

104 Lyndon Road West
Hastings, 4122

Postal Address

PO Box 1120
Hastings
Hastings, 4156
Tel: (06) 870 7880
Fax: (06) 870 6373

IDEA Services - King Country

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

Physical Address

2 Von Tempsky Street
Hamilton East
Hamilton, 3216

Postal Address

PO Box 750
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 834 7200
Fax: (07) 834 7225

IDEA Services - Manawatu/Rangitikei

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

Physical Address

Manawatu House
Cnr Cuba & Andrew Young Streets
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

PO Box 1307
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 350 9372
Fax: (06) 350 9373

IDEA Services - Marlborough

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

Physical Address

182 Weld Street
Witherlea
Blenheim, 7201

Postal Address

PO Box 428
Blenheim, 7240
Tel: (03) 578 0949
Fax: (03) 578 0075

IDEA Services - Matamata

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

Physical Address

51 Station Road
Matamata, 3400

Postal Address

PO Box 750
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 888 5178
Fax: (07) 888 5482

IDEA Services - Mid Bay of Plenty

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

Physical Address

325 Maunganui Road
Mount Maunganui, 3116

Postal Address

PO Box 497
Seventh Avenue
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 575 7731
Fax: (07) 575 9079

IDEA Services - Nelson

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

Physical Address

10 Church Street
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

PO Box 711
Nelson, 7040
Tel: (03) 548 4229
Fax: (03) 546 8909

IDEA Services - New Plymouth

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

Physical Address

17 Constance Street
Waiwhakaiho
New Plymouth, 4312

Postal Address

PO Box 4076
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 759 8970
Fax: (06) 759 8980

IDEA Services - North Shore

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

Physical Address

1st Floor
48 Enterprise Street
Birkenhead
Auckland, 0626

Postal Address

PO Box 34287
Birkenhead
Auckland, 0746
Tel: (09) 529 8739
Fax: (09) 418 2870

IDEA Services - Oamaru

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

Physical Address

14 Sandringham Street
Oamaru North
Oamaru, 9400

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Rangiora

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

Physical Address

17 Durham Street
Rangiora, 7400

Postal Address

PO Box 95
Rangiora, 7440
Tel: (03) 313 5926
Fax: (03) 313 4360

IDEA Services - Rotorua

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

Physical Address

13 Ti Street
Victoria
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 663
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 348 1451
Fax: (07) 346 2163

IDEA Services - South Canterbury

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

Physical Address

6-12 Cains Terrace
Parkside
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 419
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 684 7182
Fax: (03) 684 5640

IDEA Services - South East / Cornwall

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

Physical Address

33 Lambie Drive
Manukau
Auckland, 2104

Postal Address

PO Box 98047
Manukau City
Manukau, Auckland, 2241
Tel: (09) 529 8790
Fax: (09) 262 3665

IDEA Services - Southland

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

Physical Address

162 Dee Street (Level One)
Invercargill, 9840

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Tauranga

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

Physical Address

26 Fourth Avenue
Tauranga, 3110

Postal Address

PO Box 497
Seventh Avenue
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 578 0014
Fax: (07) 578 8384

IDEA Services - Thames Valley

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

Physical Address

112 Normanby Road
Paeroa, 3600

Postal Address

PO Box 285
Paeroa, 3640
Tel: (07) 862 8078
Fax: (06) 862 8229

IDEA Services - Wairarapa

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

Physical Address

46 Bently Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

PO Box 727
Masterton, 5840
Tel: (06) 370 8222
Fax: (06) 378 2569

IDEA Services - Waitakere Ignite

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

Physical Address

184 Lincoln Road
Henderson
Auckland, 0610

Postal Address

PO Box 21993
Henderson
Auckland, 0650
Tel: (09) 837 0723
Fax: (09) 835 3694

IDEA Services - Wellington/Hutt Valley

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

Physical Address

7-11 Britannia Street
Petone
Lower Hutt, 5012

Postal Address

PO Box 33098
Petone
Lower Hutt, 5046
Tel: (04) 568 2929
Fax: (04) 568 4828

IDEA Services - West/Central

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

Physical Address

3047 Great North Road
New lynn
Waitakere, Auckland, 0600

Postal Address

PO Box 15 1297
New Lynn
Waitakere, Auckland, 0640
Tel: (09) 826 3850
Fax: (09) 826 0495

IDEA Services - Westport

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

Physical Address

149 Derby Street
Westport, 7825

Postal Address

PO Box 350
Westport, 7866
Tel: (03) 788 8280
Fax: (03) 788 8281

IDEA Services - Whanganui

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

Physical Address

46 Alma Road
Gonville
Whanganui, 4501

Postal Address

PO Box 807
Whanganui Mail Centre
Whanganui, 4540
Tel: (06) 349 2650
Fax: (06) 348 2651

IDEA Services - Whangarei

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

Physical Address

14-20 Clyde Street
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

PO Box 688
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 470 2000
Fax: (09) 470 2001

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.

Physical Address

Waimea Road
Enner Glynn
Nelson, 7011

Postal Address

Private Bag 18
Nelson Mail Centre
Nelson, 7042
Tel: (03) 546 1671
Fax: (03) 546 1951

IKON Engineering Developing Ltd

Make and supply modifications to vehicles for drivers with disabilities

Physical Address

2 Canon Place
Pakuranga
Auckland, 2010

Postal Address

PO Box 51056
Pakuranga
Auckland, 2140
Tel: (09) 576 7162
Fax: (09) 576 7162

Janet McVeagh Recreation

Janet McVeagh Recreation provides recreation opportunities for people with disabilities living in the greater Auckland area.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 13899
Onehunga
Auckland, 1643
Tel: (09) 625 9534

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.

Physical Address

434 Otuiti Road
Pukekawa
Auckland, 2696

Postal Address

RD 1
Tuakau
2696
Tel: (09) 233 4304
Fax: (09) 233 4308

Justice Action Group

Advocate for people with an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 20-572
Glen Eden
Auckland, 0641

Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust

Kaurilands Skills is a rural based program for adults with intellecutal disabilites. Kaurilands Skills Centre is set on 45 hectares.

The core aims of the Trust are to provide a holistic program encompassing work, leisure, spiritual and family/whanau involvement. Provide a secure, friendly and happy environment with an open home policy.

Kaurilands Trust provides meaningful weekday activities where each participant contributes to other successes of the centre and gains a sense of achievement.

Kaurilands Trust assists residents to participate in sports and recreational pursuits of their choice and encourage residents to participate within the local community through volunteer work and joining local clubs.

Work and Life skills are all part of the week day activities at Kauilands. The core aim of this programme, in line with the Ministry of Social Developement's directive, is to encourage each resident to achieve where possible, their personal goals and aspirations for a normal life. This might be paid employment, special activities or both.

All of Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust residents have at least 5 hours paid employment per week and are involved in many individual personal activities.

Physical Address

115 Tokatoka Road
Dargaville, 0592

Postal Address

PO Box 203
Dargaville,
Tel: (09) 439 2147
Fax: (09) 439 2135

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.

Physical Address

205 George Harvey Road
Upper Moutere
Nelson, 7173

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 543 2669
Fax: (03) 543 2669
Freephone: (0800) 54 3769

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

Physical Address

22 Barnes Street
Seaview
Wellington, 5010

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 939 4636
Fax: (04) 939 4640

Kristina Senior Centre - Silverstream

Residential rest home care for older adults with an intellectual disability. Also a day programme for residents and others in the Upper Hutt area.

Physical Address

9 Marlborough Street
SIlverstream
Wellington, 5019

Postal Address

PO Box 33098
Petone
Lower Hutt, 5046
Tel: (04) 528 6159
Fax: (04) 528 6159

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.

Physical Address

224 Great South Road
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1062

Postal Address

PO Box 17045
Greenlane
Auckland, 1546
Tel: (09) 524 0537
Fax: (09) 529 0123
Freephone: (0800) 47 3422

Laura Fergusson Trust - Canterbury

Provide residential with rehabilitation support services to people who are physically disabled and/or brain injured. Offer short term carer support and respite care.

Physical Address

279 Ilam Road
Burnside
Christchurch, 8053

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 351 6047
Fax: (03) 351 1804

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.

Physical Address

18 Hamerton Street
Naenae
Lower Hutt, 5011

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 567 6024
Fax: (04) 567 4754

Life Links - Canterbury

Contracted to MOH/DHB to provide Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination for people with physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric, alcohol and drug disabilities.

Physical Address

205 Salisbury Street
Christchurch, 8013

Postal Address

PO Box 2379
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 365 9593
Fax: (03) 365 5244
Freephone: (0800) 86 6877

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

Physical Address

20 Palmerston Street
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

PO Box 146
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 839 5506
Fax: (07) 834 9982
Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

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.

Physical Address

326 Kahutia Street
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 1125
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 863 2836
Fax: (06) 867 9354

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.

Physical Address

250 Chadwick Road
Greerton
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 3209
Greerton
Tauranga, 3142
Tel: (07) 571 6351
Fax: (07) 571 6341

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.

Physical Address

1452A Hinemoa Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 1795
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 349 2513
Fax: (07) 350 2367

Life Without Barriers

Provides quality support that assists people in realising their full potential

Physical Address

644 Great South Road
Penrose
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 525 2402
Fax: (09) 525 2408

Lifeways Ministries Trust

Lifeway Home is a residential care provider for 6 intellectually disabled residents in a pleasant family type setting. Staff help residents with their life skills, and provide training for life in the community. The Home is administered by Lifeways Ministries Trust.

Physical Address

2 Pound Street
Warkworth, 0910

Postal Address

PO Box 303
Warkworth, 0941
Tel: (09) 425405 4614
Fax: (09) 425 4053

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.

Physical Address

Gordon House
227 Mt Eden Road
Mt Eden
Auckland, 1024

Postal Address

PO Box 10307 Dominion Road
Auckland, 1446
Tel: (09) 623 7631
Fax: (09) 630 8956

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

P O Box 20 034
Glen Eden
Auckland, 0641
Tel: (09) 818 7115
Fax: (09) 818 4115

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.

Physical Address

3 William Laurie Place
Albany
Auckland, 0755

Postal Address

PO Box 83
Albany Village
Auckland, 0755
Tel: (09) 444 8440
Fax: (09) 444 8439
Freephone: (0508) 46 2427

Marlborough Street Child Care Centre - Wellington

Childcare centre with an emphasis on providing individual programmes for children with special needs.

Physical Address

11 Marlborough Street
Silverstream
Wellington, 5019

Postal Address

P O Box 48 085
Silverstream
Wellington, 5019
Tel: (04) 527 7243
Fax: (04) 527 7243

MASH Trust - Manawatu/Horowhenua

Supported Housing for people with disability support needs such as mental illness, physical/intellectual disability.

Physical Address

602-606 Main Street
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

P O Box 157
Palmerston North, 4410
Tel: (06) 355 7200
Fax: (06) 355 7201

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.

Physical Address

1016 Dairy Flat Highway, RD2
Albany
Auckland, 0792

Postal Address

1016 Dairy Flat Highway, RD2
Albany
Auckland, 0792
Tel: (09) 415 7103
Fax: (09) 415 7423

Meals On Wheels - Age Concern Otago

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

560-562 Richmond Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland, 1021

Postal Address

P O Box 74 127, Market Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland, 1543
Tel: (09) 522 8604
Fax: (09) 360 7136

Miranda Smith Homecare - Christchurch

Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.

Physical Address

8 Bealey Avenue
Merivale
Christchurch, 8014

Postal Address

PO Box 25-366, Victoria Street
Merivale
Christchurch, 8144
Tel: (03) 337 9250
Fax: (03) 374 5798
Freephone: (0800) 11 2070

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.

Physical Address

4 / 107 Mana Esplanade
Mana
Porirua, 5026

Postal Address

P O Box 1635
Wellington, 6140
Tel: (04) 475 8875
Fax: (04) 233 9882

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 32543
Devonport
Auckland, 0744
Tel: (09) 445 8401
Fax: (09) 445 8403

Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre

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

Physical Address

16 Green Street
Mosgiel, 9024

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

51 Commercial Road
Helensville
Auckland, 0800

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 420 9701
Fax: (09) 420 9702

Napier Group Riding For The Disabled Association Inc

A non-proft organisation providing therapeutic and recreational riding for disabled persons.

Physical Address

Papakura Domain
61 Sandy Road
RD 3
Napier, 4183

Postal Address

PO Box 5152
Greenmeadows
Napier, 4145
Tel: (06) 834 0556
Fax: (06) 834 0571

National Advocacy Trust - New Plymouth

Health and disability advocacy.

Physical Address

(disability access from Lemon Street)
62 Gover Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

P O Box 5106
Westown
New Plymouth, 4343
Tel: (06) 759 2111
Fax: (06) 759 2112
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Auckland Central

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

12 Central Rd
Kingsland
Auckland, 1021

Postal Address

PO Box 52 201
Kingsland
Auckland, 1352
Tel: (09) 525 2700
Fax: (0800) 2787 7678
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Gisborne

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

79b Childers Road
Te Hapara
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 299
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 868 3590
Fax: (06) 868 3591
Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

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.

Physical Address

2nd Floor Clayton House
109 Anglesea Street
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

P O Box 1256
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 834 3960
Fax: (07) 834 3961
Freephone: (0800) 50 0050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Kaikohe

Promotion and protection of Health & Disability Services consumer rights.

Physical Address

Level 11, 86 Victoria Street
Wellington Central
Wellington, 6144

Postal Address

PO Box 12299
Thorndon
Wellington, Far North
Tel: (09) 405 2262
Fax: (0800) 2787 7678
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Kaitaia

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 408 0006
Fax: (0800) 2787 7678
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Masterton

This is an independent confidential free service provided under the Health and Disability Commissioner (1994) Act.

Physical Address

Room 218, Gawith Burridge Building
122 Queen Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

P.O. Box 2116
Kuripuni
Masterton, 5842
Tel: (06) 370 8870
Fax: (06) 370 1346
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

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.

Physical Address

1 Milton Road
Bluff Hill
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

PO Box 819
Napier, 4140
Tel: (06) 835 1640
Fax: (06) 835 1641
Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - North Shore

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Unit 2B, Suite A
5 Ceres Court
Mairangi Bay
North Shore, Auckland, 0630

Postal Address

PO Box 305 209
Triton Plaza
North Shore, Auckland, 0757
Tel: (09) 441 9001
Fax: (0800) 2787 7678
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Palmerston North

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Square Edge Building
47 The Square
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

P O Box 1004
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 353 7236
Fax: (06) 353 7232
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Porirua

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Room 2/7 Pember House
16 Hagley Street
Porirua, 5022

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 237 0418

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Rotorua

An independent confidential free service provided under the Health and Disability Commissioner (1994) Act.

Physical Address

Room 1
1199 Amohia Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

P O Box 5013
Rotorua West
Rotorua, 3044
Tel: (07) 349 0182
Fax: (07) 349 0183

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - South Auckland

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 273 9549
Fax: (0800) 2787 7678
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Tauranga

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Compass Community Village
Seventeenth Avenue West
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 841
Seventh Avenue
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 577 1715
Fax: (07) 577 1712
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Thames

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

541 Pollen Street
Thames, 3500

Postal Address

PO Box 551
Thames, 3540
Tel: (07) 868 5318
Fax: (07) 868 8761
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Turangi

To provide free and independent advocacy to Health & Disability consumers.

Physical Address

40 Herekiekie Street
Turangi, 3334

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 386 5207
Fax: (07) 386 5208
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Wellington

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 7481
Newtown
Wellington, 6242
Tel: (04) 389 2502
Fax: (04) 389 3502
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - West Auckland

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

4 Westwood Hoe Road
Glendene
Auckland, 0602

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 838 8068
Fax: (0800) 2787 7678
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Whakatane

To promote and protect the rights of Health and Disability Consumers

Physical Address

141-143 King Street
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

PO Box 835
Whakatane, 3158
Tel: (07) 307 0646
Fax: (07) 307 2963
Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Whangarei

Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 430 0166
Fax: (0800) 2787 7678
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Needs Assessment & Service Co-Ordination Service (NASC) - Kaitaia

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

Kaitaia Hospital
Redan Road
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

P O Box 256
Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 408 9180
Fax: (09) 408 9251

Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for Older People - Otago

Needs Assessment Service

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for Older People's Health (Invercargill) - Main

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

Southland Hospital
104 Kew Rd
Kew
Invercargill, 9812

Postal Address

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

Needs Assessment Coordination (Greenlane Hospital) - Main

Needs Assesment Coordination

Physical Address

2nd Floor Building 13
Greenlane Hospital
Auckland, 1030

Postal Address

Private Bag 92 024
Victoria Street West
Auckland, 1142
Tel: (09) 630 9943
Fax: (09) 623 6461

Needs Assessment Coordination (Middlemore Hospital) - South

Needs Assessment Service

Physical Address

Room 539 AT & R Block
Middlemore Hospital,100 Hospital Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

Private Bag 93 311
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1640
Tel: (09) 2760040 2638
Fax: (09) 276 0041

Needs Assessment Service Waitemata

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

North Shore Hospital
124 Shakespeare Road,
Westlake
Auckland, 0622

Postal Address

Private Bag 93 503
Takapuna
Auckland, 0740
Tel: (09) 422 7171
Fax: (09) 886 8342

Needs Assessment Service West Coast DHB (Greymouth) - Main

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

Greymouth Hospital
71 Water Walk Road
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

P O Box 387
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 0499
Fax: (03) 768 2699

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.

Physical Address

35 Taitua Rd
RD9
Hamilton, 3289

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 846 7223

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.

Physical Address

Parent and Family Resource Centre
Corner of Spring and Princes Streets
Onehunga
Auckland, 1643

Postal Address

P O Box 13385
Onehunga
Auckland, 1643
Tel: (09) 636 0351
Fax: (09) 636 0354

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Northland

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

Kara Road
RD 9
Whanagrei, 0179

Postal Address

Kara Road
RD 9, Whanagrei
Tel: (09) 434 6723
Fax: (09) 434 6723
Freephone: (0800) 69 3724

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Taradale

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

68 Longview Rd
Poraiti
Napier, 4182

Postal Address

Tel: (027) 277 4946
Fax: (06) 844 6845
Freephone: (0800) 69 3724

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland North

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

113 Pupuke Rd
Northcote
Auckland, 0627

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 418 2131

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.

Physical Address

Parent and Family Resource Centre
Crnr Spring and Princess Street
Papakura
Auckland, 2112

Postal Address

PO Box 13385
Papakura
Auckland, 1643
Tel: (09) 636 0351
Fax: (09) 636 0354

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland West

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: 09 810 7137

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

Physical Address

31a Lee Street
Mount Maunganui
Tauranga, 3116

Postal Address

Tel: 07 575 9933
Freephone: 0800 693 724

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Canterbury

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

Old Tai Tapu Road
Christchurch, 7674

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 329 6187

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Nelson

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

36 Aranui Rd
Mapua
Nelson, 7005

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 540 3808

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Oamaru

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

11 Balmoral Rd
Oamaru, 9400

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 437 0282

New Zealand 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

Physical Address

39 Dittmer Drive
Awapuni
Palmerston North, 4412

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 358 9339
Freephone: (0800) 693 724

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Southland

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

315 Chelmsford Street
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 217 5376

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Wellington

Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.

Physical Address

52 Wellington Rd
Paekakariki, 5034

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 905 7775

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).

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 430 0988
Fax: (09) 438 9468

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.

Physical Address

University of Otago (Wellington)
23 Mein Street
Newtown
Wellington, 6021

Postal Address

Tel: 04 385 5591

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.

Physical Address

2-4 Raynor Street
Mid North
Kawakawa, 0210

Postal Address

PO Box 141
Kawakawa, 0243
Tel: (09) 404155 1731
Fax: (09) 404 1763

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.

Physical Address

5 Walton St
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 1127
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 1248
Fax: (09) 438 9287
Freephone: (0800) 73 7573

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.

Physical Address

230 Kupe Street
Orakei
Auckland, 1071

Postal Address

PO Box 42 183
Orakei
Auckland, 1745
Tel: (09) 578 0972
Fax: (09) 521 4692

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".

Physical Address

Postal Address

P O Box 33 852
Takapuna, 0740
Tel: 09 489 8954
Fax: 09 489 8956

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.

Physical Address

40 John Street
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 430 0988
Fax: (09) 438 9468
Freephone: (0508) 63 7200

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.

Physical Address

8b Dickeson St
Library Square
Kaikohe, 0405

Postal Address

PO Box 173
Kaikohe
Northland, 0440
Tel: (09) 401 0942
Fax: (09) 401 0942
Freephone: (0508) 63 7200

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.

Physical Address

Library Square
Marino Place
Kaikohe, 0405

Postal Address

PO Box 173
Kaikohe, 0440
Tel: (09) 401 2214
Fax: (09) 401 2214

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.

Physical Address

39 Norfolk Street
Kensington
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

Tel: 09 470 3510
Fax: 09 470 3538
Freephone: 0800 806086

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 742
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 4100 xtn 8129
Fax: (09) 430 4128

Northland DHB - NASC - Bay of Islands

The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.

Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.

Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.

For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.

The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.

Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.

Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.

Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.

The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.

Physical Address

Bay of Islands Hopsital, Community Services Building
Hospital Road
Kawakawa, 0210

Postal Address

PO Box 290
Kawakawa, 0243
Tel: (09) 430 4131
Fax: (09) 430 4128
Freephone: (0800) 88 8890

Northland DHB - NASC - Dargaville

The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.

Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.

Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.

For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.

The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.

Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.

Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.

Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.

The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.

Physical Address

Dargaville Hopsital, Community Services Building
Awakino Road
Dargaville, 0310

Postal Address

PO Box 742
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 4131
Fax: (09) 430 4128
Freephone: (0800) 88 8890

Northland DHB - NASC - Hokianga

The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.

Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.

Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.

For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.

The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.

Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.

Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.

Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.

The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.

Physical Address

Hokianga Health, Parnell Street
Rawene
Hokianga, 0473

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 405 7709
Fax: (09) 405 7329

Northland DHB - NASC - Kaitaia

The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.

Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.

Referrals can be made over the phone or via our referral form and returned via standard mail, email or fax. See contact details below.

For those living outside of the toll free calling area of Whangarei, we have an 0800 number to enable ease of access to our service.

The NASC service is part of Health of Older People. Health of Older People also includes the Health Monitoring for Older People team and Psychiatry for Older People team. NASC can be located at the following Northland district hospitals. The area they cover is also identified.

Whangarei Base Hospital which covers Brynderwyn, Hikurangi, Mangawhai, Ruakaka, Titoki and Waipu.

Dargaville Hospital which covers Awakino, Maungaturoto and Ruawai. Bay of Islands Hospital located in Kawakawa covers Kawakawa, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Paihia and Russell.

Kaitaia Hospital which covers Cape Reinga to Hihi, Herekino and North Mangamuka.

The Hokianga area is covered by a separate contract to that of the Northland DHB NASC; Hokianga Hospital which covers Broadwood, Horeke, Kohukohu, Mangamuka Bridge, Omapere, Pawarenga, Panguru, Taheke, Rawene and Waimamaku.

Physical Address

Kaitaia Hospital, Community Services Building
Redan Road
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

PO Box 256
Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 430 4131
Fax: (09) 430 4128
Freephone: (0800) 88 8890

Northland DHB - Wheelchair/Seating Service Northland

The Wheelchair/Seating Service Northland is a service of the Northland District Health Board and is located in a separate building at Whangarei Base Hospital. It is contracted by the Ministry of Health, Disability Services to provide Level 2 and 3 wheelchair and seating assessments to people eligible to receive Environmental Support Services funding for equipment.

The service is provided to people living in Northland from north of Wellsford to Cape Reinga and can be accessed using a referral form provided by the service. Upon receipt of a referral an acknowledgement letter and information pack is sent out and people are prioritised onto a waiting list. Wheelchair Seating Therapists perform the specialised assessments either in a person's home or at the Wheelchair/Seating Service in Whangarei.

Wheelchair/Seating Service Northland is also contracted by accessable to provide a repairs and maintenance service. This service can be contacted on 09 430 4101 ext 7157.

Physical Address

Gate 4
Hospital Road
Whangarei Hospital
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 742
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: 09 430 4101 xtn 7157
Fax: 09 430 4133

Nurse Maude Association - Head Office

At Nurse Maude, we provide community nursing, hospice palliative care and homecare services in the Canterbury region, Care Coordination in Christchurch and Wellington, and inpatient care in the Nurse Maude Hospital and Hospice. Our work in developing and implementing new services and projects to advance community, nursing and hospice palliative care ensures Nurse Maude remains a relevant, dynamic and innovative force in the health sector.

Physical Address

24 McDougall Avenue
Merivale
Christchurch, 8014

Postal Address

P O Box 36 126
Merivale
Christchurch, 8146
Tel: 03 375 4200
Fax: 03 355 2051

NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development

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

Physical Address

10 Deveron Street
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

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

NZ Society for Music Therapy Inc - Whitby

Physical Address

77 The Masthead
Whitby
Porirua, 5024

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 234 7192
Fax: (04) 234 7191

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.

Physical Address

10 Golf Road
Titirangi
Auckland, 0600

Postal Address

Tel: 09 8275 240

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.

Physical Address

22B Pine Avenue
Henderson
Auckland, 0612

Postal Address

Tel: (027) 257 2840
Freephone: (0800) 22 7348

Oceanview Retreat - Wanganui

Provide respite care for adults with intellectual impairment or dementia related illness.

Physical Address

83 Karaka St
Castlecliff
Wanganui, 4501

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 344 3100
Fax: (06) 344 3100

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.

Physical Address

30 Galway Street
Onehunga
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

PO Box 13 088
Onehunga
Auckland, 1643
Tel: (09) 634 2057
Fax: (09) 634 2056

Options Hawkes Bay - Hawkes Bay

Needs assessment and service coordination agency.

Physical Address

Cnr McLeod Street and Omahu Road
Camberley
Hastings, 4120

Postal Address

Private Bag 9014
Hastings, 4156
Tel: (06) 870 7485
Fax: (06) 870 7481
Freephone: (0800) 33 9449

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.

Physical Address

Westside Chambers
182-184 The Square
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

PO Box 1443
Palmerston North
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 356 2193
Fax: (06) 356 2469

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.

Physical Address

66 Marlborough Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

PO Box 468
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 5199
Fax: (03) 768 0524

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.

Physical Address

98 Derby Street
Westport, 7825

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 789 6519
Fax: (03) 768 0524

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.

Physical Address

271B East Tamaki Road
Otara
Auckland, 2023

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 274 9153
Fax: (09) 274 9851

Paralympics New Zealand

Promotes competitive and non competitive sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.

Physical Address

Old Fletchers Bldg, 1st Floor
Cnr Great South & Penrose Roads
Newmarket
Auckland, 1060

Postal Address

P O Box 99 178
Newmarket
Auckland, 1149
Tel: (09) 526 0760
Fax: (09) 526 0762

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.

Physical Address

92a Princes Street
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1062

Postal Address

P O Box 13 385
Onehunga
Auckland, 1643
Tel: (09) 636 0351
Fax: (09) 636 0354

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

Physical Address

CCS Royal Oak
14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1345

Postal Address

P O Box 24 753
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1345
Tel: (09) 625 5021
Fax: (09) 625 5027

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.

Physical Address

Compass Community Village
17th Avenue
Tauranga, 3144

Postal Address

P O Box 15 263
Tauranga, 3144
Tel: (07) 578 0222
Fax: (07) 578 0222
Freephone: (0508) 23 6236

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.

Physical Address

248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North, 4414

Postal Address

PO Box 5010
Terrece End
Palmerston North, 4441
Tel: (06) 355 0787
Fax: (06) 355 0781
Freephone: 0508 236 236

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.

Physical Address

25 Claudelands Road
Hamilton East
Hamilton, 3216

Postal Address

P O Box 234
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 853 8491
Fax: (07) 853 8491
Freephone: (0508) 23 6236

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

Physical Address

P O Box 1164
Nelson, 7040

Postal Address

P O Box 1164
Nelson, 7040
Tel: (03) 546 8973

Parent To Parent - Rotorua

Provides monthly newsletter, workshops/seminars, monthly coffee mornings/evenings, support parent training, advocacy, updated information and mutual support

Physical Address

Community House
1115 Haupapa Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 1122
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 346 3231
Fax: (07) 346 3234
Freephone: (0508) 23 6236

Parent To Parent - Southland

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

Physical Address

Southland Community House
46 Kelvin Street
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

P O Box 36 035
Moera
Wellington, 5045

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 569 9398
Freephone: (0508) 23 6236

Parents and Families In Need (PAFIN)

Support in “Specialised Care” needs for parents / family / whanau with disability issues.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 343 8242

Parents Association of the Mentally Handicapped - Auckland

Provides support and understanding for parents of intellectually handicapped children.

Physical Address

42 Fowlds Avenue
Mt Albert
Auckland, 1025

Postal Address

P O Box 10 324
Dominion Road
Auckland, 1446
Tel: (09) 444 3823

Parkinsons New Zealand - Northland

Parkinsons New Zealand provides education, information, Field Officers and support for all people with Parkinson's, their caregivers, friends and families. There are 18 Regional Divisions supported by a National Office in Wellington. They offer members information on Parkinsons, regular up-to date information through their national magazine, responsible reporting of recent research and international experiences, books and audio-visual material, local meetings and education programmes, advice on health and welfare assistance available, and home visits from a Field Officer. In addition, they can provide information and educational services to non-members. e.g. health professionals and the general public. Parkinsons New Zealand works closely with other neurological organisations, and in some remote areas, Field Officer services are supplied by the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Visit www.tiaho.org.nz to find out what services Parkinsonism Society Northland provides.

Physical Address

42 Ross Street
Onerahi
Whangerei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 641
Onerahi
Whangerei, 0140
Tel: (09) 436 1196
Fax: (09) 436 1196

Pasifika Integrated Homecare Services Trust

Pasifika Integrated Homecare Services provides home based support services to people wishing to live at home in their communities.

Physical Address

1 Nile Road
Forrest Hill
Auckland, 0620

Postal Address

1 Nile Road
Forrest Hill
Auckland, 0620
Tel: (09) 441 3747
Fax: (09) 441 3472

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: none

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: none

Paul Hunter Centre Incorporated - Waipukurau

Provides teaching of daily living and pre-employment skills, vocational training, employment placement and employment support.

Physical Address

P O Box 295
Waipukurau, 4242

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 858 8912
Fax: (06) 858 6012

People First - Christchurch

People First is a self-advocacy organisation with PF groups throughout the country and links to international advocacy groups. PF provides self-advocacy training and is a Disability Information and Advisory Service. Many PF members participate in national and local governemnt advisory and consultion groups.

Physical Address

41 Essex Street
Phillipstown
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 366 4210

People First Inc - Wellington

Disability Information and Advisory Service for people with learning (intellectual) disability.

Physical Address

Level 4 Century City Tower
173-175 Victoria Street
Te Aro
Wellington, 6141

Postal Address

P.O. Box 9199
Marion Square
Wellington, 6011
Tel: (04) 381 3242
Fax: (04) 381 3242
Freephone: (0800) 20 6070

Personal Advocacy Trust - Horowhenua/Kapiti

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

36A Sunshine Avenue
Paraparaumu, 5032

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 902 1106

Personal Advocacy Trust - Wairarapa

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

120 Gordon Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 378 8556
Fax: (06) 378 8556

Personal Advocacy Trust - Auckland Central

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

37 Sylvan Avenue
Northcote
Auckland, 0627

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 419 5057

Personal Advocacy Trust - Hawkes Bay

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

23 Alamein Crescent
Onekawa
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 843 7770

Personal Advocacy Trust - Manawatu/Dannevirke

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

Flat 1
118a Botanical Road
Takaro
Palmerston North, 4412

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 359 2384

Personal Advocacy Trust - National Office

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

9 Margaret Street
Lower Hutt, 5010

Postal Address

PO Box 30469
Lower Hutt, 5040
Tel: (04) 385 9175
Fax: (04) 385 9177

Personal Advocacy Trust - Northern Region

To provide friendship/advocacy for people with an intellectual disability when their parents are deceased.

Physical Address

61 Hill Road
Manurewa, 2102

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 267 0953

Personal Advocacy Trust - Rotorua

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

368A Clayton Rd
Rotorua, 3015

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 348 1145

Personal Advocacy Trust - Taranaki

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

20 Kauri St
Inglewood, 4330

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 756 8229

Personal Advocacy Trust - Taupo

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

12 Birch Street
Taupo, 3330

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 378 9994
Fax: (07) 378 7994

Personal Advocacy Trust - Tauranga

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

14 Balmoral Terrace
Otumoetai
Tauranga, 3110

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 570 0039

Personal Advocacy Trust - Thames & Coromandel

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

7 Waiotahi Road
Thames, 3500

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 868 3287
Fax: (06) 868 3287

Personal Advocacy Trust - Waikato

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

22 Mickelson Avenue
Hamilton, 3210

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 854 1344

Personal Advocacy Trust Inc - Hutt Valley

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

27 Fisk St
Naenae
Lower Hutt, 5011

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 972 2119

Personal Advocacy Trust Wanganui

We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.

Physical Address

665 Longacre Rd RD12
Wanganui, 4582

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 342 4809

Phoenix Incorporated - Manawatu

Employment support services for people with disabilities in the Manawatu. Includes school transition, psychiatric disabilities, intellectual and physical/sensory disabilities.

Physical Address

National Mutual Bldg
Cnr Fitzherbert Ave
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

P O Box 1905
Palmerston North, 4441
Tel: (06) 354 7520
Fax: (06) 354 7520

Pink Total Transport HB - Napier

A total taxi service for people with disabilities, offering door to door seven day a week 24 hour service with trained personnel. DPA vouchers accepted. Can accommodate wheelchairs, stretchers and scooters.

Physical Address

79 Napier Street
Jervoistown
Napier, 4112

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 835 5300
Fax: (06) 833 6603

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.

Physical Address

P O Box 143
Masterton, 5840

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 372 7674
Fax: (06) 372 7696
Freephone: (0800) 479 7435

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.

Physical Address

101 Station Road
Penrose
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

PO Box 112-134
Penrose
Auckland, 1642
Tel: (09) 526 2260
Fax: (09) 526 2262

Progressive Freedom Ltd - Hamilton

Provides recreational and leisure opportunities for children/youth/adults with disabilities.

Physical Address

P O Box 9088
Hamilton Central
Hamilton, 3240

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 834 2353
Fax: (07) 834 2353
Freephone: (0800) 77 6373

Puhinui Homes Trust

Puhinui Homes Trust provides a long term home for up to 9 intellectually disabled people aged 25+

Physical Address

197B Puhinui Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2104

Postal Address

197B Puhinui Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2104
Tel: (09) 279 9029
Fax: (09) 279 9069

Quality of Life Trust

Quality of Life Trust provides residential care for people with multiple disabilities, particularly Deaf and Blind.

Physical Address

23 Muir Ave
Mangere Bridge
Auckland, 2022

Postal Address

PO Box 59-059
Mangere Bridge
Auckland, 2151
Tel: (09) 828 1404
Fax: (09) 966 3810

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.

Physical Address

Kent & Little Building
29 Queen Street
Levin, 5510

Postal Address

PO Box 360
Levin, 5540
Tel: (06) 368 2229
Fax: (06) 368 7290

Ranfurly Care - Epsom

Ranfurly Care Society provides a range of services for people with an intellectual disability. The Activity Centre provides a service Monday to Friday 8.30 to 3.30 daily.

We are a parent-based Society who recognise the diverse level of needs for each individual student by providing a comprehensive range of activities suited to their personal requirements. Each student has a daily programme to develop physical and recreational pursuits, and living skills. Community integration is encouraged with access to a range of contacts and opportunities throughout Auckland. We develop communication skills and confidence through art, drama, communication, music, education, physical activities and access to hi-tech equipment.

The Ranfurly Residential Homes provides 24 hour support for permanent residents with intellectual disabilities over the age of 16 years. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible and to participate in normal everyday activities, including community interaction, leisure activities and all enjoy an annual holiday. Life skills training and education is offered.

The Ranfurly Road Home also provides a respite care service.

Physical Address

52-56 Ranfurly Road
Epsom
Auckland, 1023

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 630 3010
Fax: (09) 630 3010

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.

Physical Address

Unit G
109 Station Road
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1062

Postal Address

PO Box 23501
Hunters Corner
Auckland, 2155
Tel: (0800) 02 5999
Freephone: (0800) 02 5999

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 13654
Onehunga
Auckland, 1643

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.

Physical Address

8/586 Great South Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

PO Box 63001
Manukau City
Auckland, 2241
Tel: (09) 250 4346
Fax: (09) 278 0075

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.

Physical Address

41 Nesdale Road
Manukau City
Auckland, 2241

Postal Address

PO Box 63 001
Manukau City
Auckland, 2241
Tel: (09) 250 4346
Fax: (09) 278 0075

Rescare Homes Trust

Rescare Homes Trust owns and operates two lifestyle communities for people who have an intellectual disability. The communities are located in Manukau City.

Physical Address

7 Rebecca Rise
Weymouth
Auckland, 2103

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 267 9812
Fax: (09) 267 9876

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.

Physical Address

7 Rebecca Rise
Weymouth
Auckland, 2103

Postal Address

PO Box 88095
Clendon
Auckland, 2242
Tel: (09) 267 9808
Fax: (09) 267 9876

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.

Physical Address

5 Gordon Place
Levin, 5510

Postal Address

PO Box 77
Levin, 5540
Tel: (06) 368 3122
Fax: (06) 368 3122

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 28049
Kelburn
Wellington, 6150
Tel: (04) 472 2247
Fax: (04) 475 7774

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.

Physical Address

103 Richardson Rd
Owairaka
Auckland, 1025

Postal Address

PO Box 57143
Owairaka
Auckland, 1340
Tel: (09) 847 9156
Fax: (09) 847 9202

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 368
Cambridge, 3450
Tel: (07) 827 8788

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.

Physical Address

Island Reserve
Honikiwi Road
RD 3
Otorohanga, 3973

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 873 8679

Riding for the Disabled - Christchurch

Provides horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.

Physical Address

Canterbury Park
61 Wigram Road
Halswell
Christchurch, 8025

Postal Address

PO Box 6163
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch, 8442
Tel: (03) 348 4374
Fax: (03) 348 4375

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.

Physical Address

St Heliers Bay Pony Club
Kepa Road
Orakei
Auckland, 1071

Postal Address

2/10 Harvey Place
Saint Heliers
Auckland, 1071
Tel: (09) 521 2275

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.

Physical Address

20 Main Road
Makaraka
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 2239
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 867 2570

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.

Physical Address

Wainoni Park North Churchouse Road
Greenhithe
Auckland, 0632

Postal Address

PO Box 73
Greenhithe
Auckland, 0756
Tel: (09) 413 9661

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.

Physical Address

699 Murdoch Road East
Akina
Hastings, 4122

Postal Address

PO Box 526
Hastings, 4156
Tel: (06) 876 9498
Fax: (06) 876 9498

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.

Physical Address

16 Glasgow Street
Hawera, 4610

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 278 5190

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.

Physical Address

Henderson Valley Road
Henderson
Auckland, 0612

Postal Address

PO Box 21830
Henderson
Auckland, 0650
Tel: (09296058) 3

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 48129
Silverstream
Upper Hutt, 5142
Tel: (04) 527 8360
Fax: (04) 527 8361

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.

Physical Address

Church Road
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

PO Box 103
Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 408 0947

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.

Physical Address

248 Awahuri Road
RD 5
Feilding, 4775

Postal Address

PO Box 488
Feilding, 4740
Tel: (06) 323 4622
Fax: (06) 323 4622

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.

Physical Address

Churchward Park
Taylor Pass Road
RD 2
Blenheim, 7272

Postal Address

PO Box 4051
Redwood Village
Blenheim, 7242
Tel: (03) 578 3051

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.

Physical Address

Mount Somers
RD 1
Ashburton, 7771

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 303 9799

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.

Physical Address

College Street
RD 1
Motueka, 7196

Postal Address

PO Box 350
Motueka, 7143
Tel: (03) 528 0404
Fax: (03) 528 0404

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.

Physical Address

Unit 1 Harcourts Centre Discovery Drive
Whitby
Porirua, 5024

Postal Address

PO Box 58110
Whitby
Porirua, 5245
Tel: (04) 234 6090
Fax: (04) 234 6094

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.

Physical Address

169 Champion Road
Richmond
Nelson, 7020

Postal Address

PO box 3061
Richmond
Nelson, 7050
Tel: (03) 544 8960

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.

Physical Address

32 Lee Road
Hannahs Bay
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 7416
Te Ngae
Rotorua, 3042
Tel: (07) 345 9521
Fax: (07) 345 9526

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

P O Box 2721129
Papakura
Auckland, 2244
Tel: (09) 298 8297

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.

Physical Address

14 Elizabeth Drive
Tokoroa, 3420

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 886 7607

Riding for the Disabled - Southland

To provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

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

Physical Address

Rototai Road
Kotinga
Takaka, 7110

Postal Address

PO Box 4
Takaka, 7142
Tel: (03) 525 8175

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.

Physical Address

164 Poihipi Road
Taupo, 3378

Postal Address

PO Box 153
Taupo, 3351
Tel: (07) 377 0192

Riding for the Disabled - Tauranga

Equestrian therapy for people with disabilities and people who are socially disadvantaged.

Physical Address

44 Ngapeke Road, RD 5
Welcome Bay
Tauranga, 3175

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 544 1899
Fax: (07) 544 1894

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.

Physical Address

Johnston Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

PO Box 106
Masterton,
Tel: (06) 378 6503
Fax: (06) 378 6503

Riding for the Disabled - Wanganui

To provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.

Physical Address

Cnr Purnell and London St
Springvale
Wanganui, 4501

Postal Address

PO Box 4350
Wanganui, 4541
Tel: (06) 347 1926
Fax: (06) 347 1927

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

Physical Address

Awatapu Drive
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

PO Box 2123
Kopeopeo
Whakatane, 3159
Tel: (07) 308 6963
Fax: (07) 308 9502

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.

Physical Address

Awatapu Drive
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

PO Box 2123
Whakatane, 3159
Tel: (07) 308 6963
Fax: (07) 308 9502

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.

Physical Address

Andrews Farm
Tantragee Road
The Brook
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

PO Box 2086
Stoke
Nelson, 7041
Tel: (03) 547 2250
Fax: (027) 547 2257

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.

Physical Address

33 East Tamaki Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 1701

Postal Address

PO Box 112199
Penrose
Auckland, 1642
Tel: (09) 278 7293
Fax: (09) 278 7295

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.

Physical Address

20 Auckland Road
Warkworth
Auckland, 0910

Postal Address

20 Auckland Road
Warkworth
Auckland, 0910
Tel: (09) 425 9999
Fax: (09) 425 9346

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.

Physical Address

101 Apollo Drive
North Shore City
Auckland, 0632

Postal Address

101 Apollo Drive
North Shore City
Auckland, 0632
Tel: (09) 443 0262
Fax: (09) 443 3415

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.

Physical Address

44 Doment Cres
Orewa
Auckland, 0982

Postal Address

44 Doment Cres
Orewa
Auckland, 0982
Tel: (09) 424 2697
Fax: (09) 427 5245

Ruapehu Adaptive Programme

Ski and snowboard instruction and facilities for people with physical and intellectual impairments. The Ruapehu Adaptive Programme operates from both Turoa and Whakapapa skifields. For Turoa contact adaptive.turoa@mtruapehu.com or (06) 385 8456. For Whakapapa contact adaptive.whakapapa@mtruapehu.com or (07) 892 4000.

Physical Address

Turoa and Whakapa skifields
Mt Ruapehu
National Park, 3989

Postal Address

Sailability - Auckland

Promoting sailing and boating techniques improving physical health and spiritual wellbeing of disabled people.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 45233
Te Atatu
Auckland, 0651
Tel: (09) 834 0557
Fax: (09) 834 0557

Sailability Hawkes Bay Trust

Making sailing accessible to all regardless of ability.

Physical Address

Napier Sailing Club
West Quay
Ahuriri
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

PO Box 5143
Greenmeadows
Napier, 4145

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.

Physical Address

67 Salisbury Road
Richmond
Nelson, 7020

Postal Address

Private Bag 1
Nelson Mail Centre
Nelson, 7042
Tel: (03) 544 8119
Fax: (03) 544 9698

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.

Physical Address

2 Valley Road
Browns Bay
Auckland, 0630

Postal Address

PO Box 35-845
Browns Bay
Auckland, 0753
Tel: (09) 479 8950
Fax: (09) 479 8954

Shore Family Trust for the Disabled

Shore Family Trust provides a permanent residential home for 6 intellectually disabled people.

Physical Address

6 Belmont Terrace
Milford
Auckland, 0620

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 410 3096
Fax: (09) 410 3096

Sommerville Disability Support Service

Sommerville DSS is an independent provider of supports for children and young adults with disabilities and their families throughout the Wanganui region.Services offered include Family Support and Information, Carer Coordination, Early Childhood, Abilities Centre, Life Skills, Community Participation Programme, Vocational Training, Youth Group, Computer Club, and Holiday Programme. Criterion based Parking Identification Permits and Total Mobility Vouchers providing transport assistance for people with disabilities are available from our office.

Physical Address

45 Campbell Street
Wanganui, 4571

Postal Address

PO Box 540
Wanganui Mail Centre
Wanganui, 4540
Tel: (06) 345 0566
Fax: (06) 345 0567

Special Olympics - Canterbury

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

171 Travis Road
Burwood
Christchurch, 8083

Postal Address

PO Box 18827
New Brighton
Christchurch, 8641
Tel: (03) 382 0769
Fax: (03) 382 0706

Special Olympics - Central Otago

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Special Olympics - Epsom

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

Suite 2A Level G2
93 Dominion Road
Mount Eden
Auckland, 1024

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 630 8062

Special Olympics - Far North

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

3 Te Maire Avenue
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 408 1857

Special Olympics - Horowhenua

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

26 Chester Street
Levin, 5510

Postal Address

PO Box 628
Levin, 5540
Tel: (06) 368 9299

Special Olympics - Hutt Valley

Offers year round sports training and competing programmes to anyone who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

69 Horoeka St
Stokes Valley
Wellington, 5019

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 563 8065
Fax: (04) 563 8065

Special Olympics - Lower Hutt

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

188 Knights Road
Waterloo
Lower Hutt, 5011

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 801 2532

Special Olympics - Manawatu

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

14 Dunk Place
Milson
Palmerston North, 4414

Postal Address

14 Dunk Place
Milson
Palmerston North, 4414
Tel: (06) 358 8558
Fax: (06) 356 4501

Special Olympics - Mid Canterbury

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

C/- IHC
Archibald Street
Tinwald
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

Archibald Street
Tinwald
Ashburton, 7700
Tel: (03) 308 4554

Special Olympics - North Taranaki

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

3 Truro Place
Lynmouth
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 500
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 754 6799
Fax: (06) 968 6016

Special Olympics - Otago

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

Physical Address

184 High Street
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

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

Special Olympics - South Otago

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Special Olympics - Southland

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Special Olympics - Waikato

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers. Mobile - 0274 436 228

Physical Address

WINTEC Avalon Campus
Avalon Drive,
Nawton
Hamilton, 3200

Postal Address

Private Bag 3036
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 858 7528

Special Olympics - Wanganui

Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.

Physical Address

Postal Address

SPELD - Wairarapa

Offers help for children and adults with specific learning disabilities to attain literacy skills in reading, writing, spelling, and maths co-ordination and communication.

Physical Address

170 Dixon Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

PO Box 2100
Kuripuni
Masterton, 5842
Tel: (06) 370 8032

St Chads - Bay of Plenty

St Chads provides a unique facility for people of all ages with intellectual, physical and mental health disabilities. Provides a supportive, stimulating learning and social environment and offers programs designed to maintain skills and enhance life quality

Physical Address

2 Devon Street
Hillcrest
Rotorua, 3015

Postal Address

PO Box 6121
Whakarewarewa
Rotorua, 3043
Tel: (07) 347 8515
Fax: (07) 347 8518

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

Physical Address

20 Bellwood Avenue
Mt Eden
Auckland, 1024

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 630 2060
Fax: (09) 630 5722

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.

Physical Address

Level 2, Nikau House
19 Charles Street
Papatoetoe
Manukau City, Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

PO Box 23-054
Hunters Corner
Manukau City, Auckland, 2155
Tel: (09) 278 6314
Fax: (09) 278 6315
Freephone: (0800) 824 5872

Taikura Trust - Auckland

Needs Assessment Service

Physical Address

19 Charles St
Papatoetoe, 2025

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 278 6314
Fax: (09) 278 6315

Tairawhiti Needs Assessment and Service Coordination

Needs Assessment Service 65+

Physical Address

Gisborne Hospital
421 Ormond Rd
Gisborne, 4040

Postal Address

PO Box 7001
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 869 0570
Fax: (06) 869 0531

Taumarunui Disability Resource Group

Health and disabilities information centre.

Physical Address

Puketapu House
Miriama Street
Taumarunui, 3920

Postal Address

PO Box 135
Taumarunui, 3946
Tel: (07) 895 8555
Fax: (07) 895 8335

Tautoko Services Napier

Assess children and adults who have an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour * Develop and individual support plan * Advise and assist in service planning and development * Provide training, and assist in the access of resources ( Hawkes Bay to Nelson)

Physical Address

1 Milton Road
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

PO Box 1131
Napier, 4140
Tel: (06) 835 5496
Fax: (06) 835 5496

Tautoko Services Wellington

Assess children and adults who have an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour * Develop and individual support plan * Advise and assist in service planning and development * Provide training, and assist in the access of resources ( Hawkes Bay to Nelson)

Physical Address

Suite 10,
99 Mana Esplanade
Paremata, 5026

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 233 0164
Fax: (04) 233 0154

Te Anua Nua Trust

Te Anua Nua Trust is a small Trust catering for people of all ethnicities with an intellectual disability aged 18-45 years. Residential, day care and respite services are provided.

Physical Address

91 Gloucester Road
Manurewa
Auckland, 2102

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 268 1176
Fax: (09) 268 1179

Te Apiti Trust

Te Apiti Trust is a residential provider for people with intellectual disabilities.

Physical Address

26 Merewhina Road
Paremoremo
Albany, Auckland, 0793

Postal Address

26 Merewhira Road
RD3
Albany, Auckland, 0793
Tel: (09) 413 9695
Fax: (09) 413 9645

Te Ara Toiora Disability Health & Support Service - Wanganui

Te Ara Toiora service support individuals and their whanau to increase their abilities towards independence. Iwi initiative working under the umbrella of Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority.

Physical Address

39 Drews Ave
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

PO Box 611
Wanganui,
Tel: (06) 348 0476
Fax: (06) 348 7990

Te Awamutu Residential Trust

Residential service provision for people with an intellectual disability.

Physical Address

44 Rickit Road
Te Awamutu, 3800

Postal Address

PO Box 259
Te Awamutu, 3840
Tel: (07) 871 8847
Fax: (07) 871 8847

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.

Physical Address

49 Redan Road
Kaitaia
Northland, 0410

Postal Address

Private Bag 2010
Kaitaia
Northland, 0410
Tel: (09) 408402 4728
Fax: (09) 408 3173
Freephone: (0800) 808 4024

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.

Physical Address

8 Nugent Street
Grafton
Auckland, 1023

Postal Address

PO Box 108244
Symonds Street
Auckland, 1150
Tel: (09) 373 2125
Fax: (09) 373 2127

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.

Physical Address

519 Great South Road
Otahuhu
Auckalnd, 1062

Postal Address

PO BOX 22346
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1640
Tel: (09) 276 6282
Fax: (09) 276 6522

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 Intellectual

Disability 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.

Physical Address

13 Allan Bell Drive
Kaitaia
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

PO Box 3
Kaitaia
Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 408 0033
Fax: (09) 408 0034

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 Intellectual

Disability 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.

Physical Address

68 Broadway
Kaikohe
Kaikohe, 0405

Postal Address

PO Box 15
Kaikohe
Kaikohe, 0440
Tel: (09) 405 2654
Fax: (09) 405 2654
Freephone: (0800) 83 7667

Te Roopu Waiora Trust

Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: •Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations •Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities •Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua •Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.

Physical Address

Nikau House
19 Charles Street
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

PO BOX 23420
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2155

Te Roopu Waiora Trust

Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.

Physical Address

Nikau House
19 Charles Street
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

PO BOX 23420
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2155

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.

Physical Address

51 Main Street
Otaki, 5512

Postal Address

PO Box 144
Levin, 5540
Tel: (06) 364 5121
Fax: (06) 364 5498
Freephone: (0800) 36 4113

Te Tomika Trust

Kaupapa Maori Service, providing 24 hour residential care for people with a mental illness or an intellectual disability

Physical Address

119 Eighteenth Ave
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

119 Eighteenth Ave
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112
Tel: (07) 578 9733
Fax: (07) 577 3450

Te Whanau Kotahi

A paediatric service for children with disabilities/ developmental delay. Services include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, family support, counselling, psychologist, etc.

Physical Address

112 Thirteenth Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 15278
Tauranga, 3144
Tel: (07) 571 4768
Fax: (07) 571 4778

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.

Physical Address

13-15 Ratanui Street
Henderson
Auckland, 0612

Postal Address

PO Box 21 081
Henderson
Auckland, 0650
Tel: (09) 839 0288
Fax: (09) 839 0844

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.

Physical Address

48 Biak Street
Mangakakahi
Rotorua, 3015

Postal Address

PO BOX 1429
Rotorua,
Tel: (07) 349 3228
Fax: (07) 349 2807

The Family Network Inc

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

Physical Address

44 Dundas St
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

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

The Hamilton Residential Trust

Provides quality residential support for people who have an intellectual disability or associated disabilities.

Physical Address

Suite 2
210 Colinwood St
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

PO Box 4083
Hamilton,
Tel: (07) 839 0183
Fax: (07) 839 0182

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: 04 472 3196
Fax: 04 472 3176

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.

Physical Address

Ground Floor, Tai Tokerau Maori Trust Board Building
3-5 Hunt Street
Whangarei Central
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 374
CBD
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 3406
Fax: (09) 438 1679
Freephone: (0800) 430 3406

TLC- top Level Care

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

Physical Address

20 Dart Place
Queenstown, 9300

Postal Address

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

Totara Farm Trust

Totara Trust provides long term residential accommodation for 18 people who have intellectual disabilities ranging in ages from 27-65.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 292 7757
Fax: (09) 292 7189

Touch Compass

Touch Compass is NZ's premier integrated dance company combining dancers with and without disability in ground breaking professional performances and events

Physical Address

Wilson Centre, Classroom 2
1 St Leonards Rd
Takapuna
Auckland, 0642

Postal Address

PO Box 90136
Victoria St West
Auckland, 1142
Tel: (09) 550 6464
Fax: (09) 550 6464

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.

Physical Address

Maru Wehi Hauora
36 Maratahu Street
Westown
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 8119
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth, 4342
Tel: (06) 759 4064
Fax: (06) 759 1799

Tupoho Iwi and Community Social Services Trust

We are a kaupapa Maori organisation mandated by local Iwi to provide support services to whanau, individuals and the wider community. Our services include budgeting advice, money management and education programmes, social work support which includes specialist counselling, respite care, parenting and one to one counselling for domestic or non domestic related issues. Our services are free, available to all and we operate Monday to Friday 9-4pm.

Physical Address

116 Liverpool Street,
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 345 2045
Fax: (06) 348 9319

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

Physical Address

15 Sultan Street
Ellerslie
Auckland, 1640

Postal Address

P O Box 11 202
Elerslie
Auckland, 1542
Tel: (09) 589 1922
Fax: (09) 589 1923
Freephone: 0800 825 282

Van Extras

Fit out vehicles for mobility support

Physical Address

9-11 Fairfax Ave
Penrose
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 580 0477

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.

Physical Address

59 Pine Street
Mt Eden
Auckland, 1041

Postal Address

PO Box 96151
Balmoral
Auckland, 1342
Tel: (09) 629 0111
Fax: (09) 629 0121

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.

Physical Address

97 Glendale Road
Glen Eden
Auckland, 0602

Postal Address

PO Box 20-406
Glen Eden
Auckland, 0641
Tel: (09) 813 0133
Fax: (09) 818 4804

Waiheke Island Health Trust

Waiheke Health Trust provides a range of services to support people living at home in their community.

Physical Address

5 Belgium St
Ostend
Waiheke Island, 1081

Postal Address

5 Belgium St
Ostend
Waiheke Island, 1081
Tel: (09) 372 8893
Fax: (09) 372 6787

Waitaha Learning Centre - Christchurch

A special education school providing inclusive education for the intellectually handicapped, disabled and students with special needs. Caters for students with multiple profound disabilities and those who are medically fragile. We are a school of inclusive practices - education as appropriate in the least restrictive environments. A state special school for students aged 5-21 years. Waitaha is an accredited fund holder for verified special needs students.

Physical Address

221 Kirk Road
RD 5
Templeton, 8042

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 344 1243
Fax: (03) 349 6719

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 442 7171
Fax: (09) 837 6664

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

111 Brougham Street
Mount Victoria
Wellington, 6011
Tel: (04) 385 7302
Fax: (04) 385 7302

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 54 157
Mana, 5247
Tel: (0800) 69 3724

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.'

Physical Address

12 Otara Road
Otara
Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

PO Box 200 081
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2156
Tel: (09) 271 1544
Fax: (09) 271 1545
Freephone: (0800) 94 2467

Whanganui Disability Resource Centre

We offer a free Disability Information Service which is open to anybody and to any organisation, and a free Supported Employment Service which people may self refer to, or be referred to. This includes Transition support for students transitioning from school. We also provide an Equipment Loan Service and Sales of Aids and Equipment. We cover Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts and South Taranaki.

Physical Address

28 Churton St
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 347 1176
Fax: (06) 347 6623
Freephone: (0800) 78 9654

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.

Physical Address

71 Symonds St
Newton
Auckland, 1010

Postal Address

PO Box 68846
Auckland, 1145
Tel: (09) 302 2836
Fax: (09) 302 1209
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

9-11 Ronwood Ave
Manukau City
Auckland, 2104

Postal Address

PO Box 97083
Manukau City
2241
Tel: (09) 263 6665
Fax: (09) 263 6260
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

Level 1 NZI House St
Market St
Blenheim, 7201

Postal Address

PO Box 414
Blenheim,
Tel: (03) 984 3510
Fax: (03) 984 3519
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Christchurch

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

Cnr Durham & Armagh St
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

PO Box 643
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 377 2188
Fax: (03) 377 2176
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Dunedin

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

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

254 Gladstone Rd
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 1147
Gisborne,
Tel: (06) 867 9970
Fax: (06) 867 8961
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

26 Mackay St
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

PO Box 30
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 0225
Fax: (03) 768 0226
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

711 Victoria St
Hamilton, 3204

Postal Address

PO Box 354
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 957 3700
Fax: (07) 957 3709
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

25 Bower St
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

PO Box 1043
Napier, 4140
Tel: (06) 974 5610
Fax: (06) 835 8995
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Hornby

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

11 Goulding Avenue
Hornby
Christchurch, 8042

Postal Address

PO Box 16504
Christchurch, 8441
Tel: (03) 962 8369
Fax: (03) 962 8366
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Invercargill

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

48 Kelvin St
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

241 Hardy St
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

PO Box 861
Nelson, 7040
Tel: (03) 546 7560
Fax: (03) 546 7850
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

23 Ariki St
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 4046
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 759 9260
Fax: (06) 759 9265
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

28 Queen St
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

PO Box 4453
Palmerston North, 4442
Tel: (06) 352 0351
Fax: (06) 352 0358
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

1296 Pukuatua St
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 1408
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 343 1800
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

21 Beswick St
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 142
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 684 8119
Fax: (03) 688 4408
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Wanganui

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

373 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

PO Box 7062
Wanganui, 4541
Tel: (06) 348 0352
Fax: (06) 348 0360
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

Gen-i Tower
Cnr Custom House & Waring Taylor St
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 2560
Wellington, 6140
Tel: (04) 913 6422
Fax: (04) 913 6432
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

4 Vinery Lane
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 1480
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 2120
Fax: (09) 430 2176
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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.

Physical Address

3 William Laurie Place
Albany
Auckland, 0632

Postal Address

PO Box 83
Albany Village
Auckland, 0755
Tel: (09) 414 5360
Fax: (09) 414 5361
Freephone: (0800) 93 7937

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.

Physical Address

8 Eruini Street
Ohope
Whakatane, 3121

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 312 5674
Fax: (07) 312 4174