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Abilities Inc - New Lynn

Abilities is an Incorporated Society which was established in 1959 to employ people with disabilities in as near normal conditions as possible.

Physical Address

32-34 View Road
Glenfield
Auckland, 1310

Postal Address

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

Achievement House - Cambridge

To provide sheltered work, training and job placement for disabled personnel through employment network agencies e.g. supported employment agencies.

Physical Address

13 Wilson Street
Cambridge, 3434

Postal Address

PO Box 231
Cambridge, 3450
Tel: (07) 827 7441
Fax: (07) 827 7441

Active Intervention Management Ltd (AIM)

Injury/Disability Management and prevention. Active Intervention Management is a group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists that provide a mobile service throughout Northland and Rodney to ensure an individual is assisted to maintain maximum quality of life following an injury or if living with a disability. AIMs expertise lies in assisting to manage discomfort, pain and injury in the workplace.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 8140
Kensignton
Whangarei, 0145
Tel: (09) 430 7282
Fax: (09) 434 7577

Career Services - Wellington

Career Services is New Zealand's leading provider of career information, advice and guidance. Career Services is dedicated to creating a climate where all people living in New Zealand can access the best careers information, advice and guidance to achieve their life goals. This means promoting the importance of career planning throughout each person's lifetime. Career Services is a Crown Entity.

Physical Address

Level 4, CMC Building
95 Courtenay Place
Wellington, 6037

Postal Address

P O Box 9446
Marion Square
Wellington, 6141
Tel: (04) 801 5177
Fax: (04) 801 5161

Community Mental Health - Gore

Multi Disciplinary Team of Health Porfessionals

Physical Address

9 Birch Lane
Gore, 9710

Postal Address

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

CreativeWORKS Employment Service - Christchurch

Supports job seekers with a mental health diagnosis to find and maintain paid employment in Christchurch.This is a free service for both job seekers and employers.

Physical Address

4a, Level 4, Union House, 193 Cashel Street
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

P O Box 4672
Shirley
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 372 1260
Fax: (03) 372 1269

Dyspraxia Support

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

Physical Address

221 George Street
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 217 3335

Employment Connections

Help and advice for all employment issues

Physical Address

8 Kinloch Street
Prestonville
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

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

Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO Trust) - Auckland

The EEO Trust provides information and tools on EEO and raises awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. We assist employers to introduce and manage proven EEO thinking and practices as well as building understanding of the business benefits of versatile and inclusive workplaces.

Physical Address

Level 5, 56 Cawley Street
Ellerslie
Auckland, 1051

Postal Address

PO Box 12929
Penrose
Auckland, 1642
Tel: (09) 525 3023
Fax: (09) 525 7076

Helen Anderson Trust Vocational Service

Client hours: 9.00am - 3.00pm. The Trust was established in 1993, after identifying needs within the Christchurch area for the training of intellectually disabled persons. The trust has an open referral policy. Referrals will be accepted from any source. Criteria: client must have an intellectual disability. The trust provides support programmes enhancing community participation and inclusion.

Physical Address

23 Macaulay Street
Addington
Christchurch, 8024

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 338 7274

Hutt Valley Disabled Resources Trust - Lower Hutt

A charitable Trust providing work training and sheltered employment for people with disabilities of the Hutt Valley region including Eastern Bays, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Petone, Wainuiomata, and Stokes Valley. Also provides training programmes for people with disabilities in Engineering light assembly, woodwork, packaging, horticulture, domestic sewing, living skills and run a disabled persons advice bureau.

Physical Address

60 Woburn Road
Lower Hutt
Wellington, 5010

Postal Address

PO Box 31102
Wellington, 5040
Tel: (04) 569 3091
Fax: (04) 569 3707

Job Connections - Manukau

Provides a full range of employment services, vocational planning, career counselling, CV preparation, work trials, interview skills and job placement for people with disabilities.

Physical Address

Osterley Way
Manukau City
Auckland, 2104

Postal Address

PO Box 76077
Manukau City
Auckland, 2241
Tel: (09) 263 6884
Fax: (09) 263 6885

Southland disABILITY Enterprises Ltd.

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

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

The Parkinsonism Society - Tauranga Inc

Regular magazines and newsletters keeping members up to date, regular meetings of our support groups, information and other educational literature and full use of our library, field officers support of individual needs, guest speakers and discussion on relevant topics, contact with others who understand, help and support to carers (ie family & friends). Exercise and speech classes. Contact: Joelene - Tauranga Ph:07 572 2950 or Lynette - Whakatane Ph:07 308 03422.

Physical Address

Postal Address

P O Box 714
Seventh Ave
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 572 2952
Fax: (07) 572 2950

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 - Tauranga

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

29 Grey St
Tauranga, 3110

Postal Address

PO Box 13019
Tauranga, 3141
Tel: (07) 577 0998
Fax: (07) 577 6672
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