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Abano Rehabilitation - Auckland
Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.
Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.
With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.
Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.
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Abilities Inc - New Lynn
Abilities is an Incorporated Society which was established in 1959 to employ people with disabilities in as near normal conditions as possible.
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Access Homehealth - Ashburton
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Central Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Christchurch
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Greymouth
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Hamilton
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Invercargill
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Levin
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Midland Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Nelson
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - New Plymouth
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Northern Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Rotorua
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Timaru
Nationwide provider of urban as rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing asn meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Wairarapa
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Wanganui
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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Access Homehealth - Wellington
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include: home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
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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.
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Age concern - Kapiti Coast
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.
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Age Concern - Mt Maunganui
Provides a minibus services for elderly residents of Mt Maunganui and Papamoa. A regular weekly programme of visits is followed to destinations such as supermarket, hospital, banks, bowling green, craft and care. Voluntary donations cover running and some capital costs.
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Age Concern - Nelson
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.
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Age Concern - Otago
Age Concern is a non profit organisation promoting the wellness of older persons. It networks and co-ordinates with appropriate clubs and agencies, develops and disseminates information on issues affecting older people. Services include Meals on Wheels, Accredited Visitor Service, Friendship Line, Falls Prevention, Age on the Go events, and Safe with Age Driving Courses.
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Age Concern - Taupo
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.
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Age Concern - Whangarei
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organise seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.
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Age Concern Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service - Wanganui
Coordinating services to protect the elderly in promoting their rights. Provides training for providers to care to over 65s on abuse neglect rights and public awareness. Covers Patea, Ohakune, Taihape, Hunterville, Marton and Wanganui. This organisation is a service of Age Concern.
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Age Concern New Zealand Inc - Wellington - National Office
Promotes quality of life, rights and well being of older people. Local age concern councils around NZ providing information and services for older people in their community. Provides Accredited Visiting services, elder abuse neglect, education/awareness prevention ageing issues, and a range of other services and activities.
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Agoraphobic Support Group - Canterbury
Aims to provide support and assistance for persons in Canterbury suffering from Agoraphobia and panic attacks, through monthly open meetings, newsletters, social group and library resources.
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Agoraphobics Support Group - Manawatu
Provides friendship and support for people with Agoraphobia.
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Alzheimers New Zealand - Waikato
Alzheimers New Zealand Waikato provides: Information on Alzheimer's disease & related dementias; Telephone support; Family education sessions; Home visits; Advice about community support; The ALZWELL service (a Waikato District Health Board contract to support people living in the community); Support groups for carers in 10 areas around the Waikato; Training for residential care facility staff and in-home carers.
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Amputee Society - Christchurch
Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.
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Amputee Society - Hawkes Bay/East Coast
Support for amputees and families.
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Amputee Society - Nelson/ Marborough
Provides support and information to Amputees and their families.
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Amputee Society - Taranaki
Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting. Also support new amputees and help with their rehabilitation. Also provides counselling and advocacy when needed. (The email address below is for the Taranaki Disabilities Resource Centre Trust which takes messages on behalf of the Amputee Society).
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Amputee Society of the Greater Wellington Region
Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.
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Anxiety Disorders Unit - Canterbury
Specialist assessment and treatment centre for adults suffering from primary Anxiety Disorders. Referrals in writing accepted from Health Professionals. A waiting list does exist and will be advised on contact with the unit.
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ANZMES (Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalopathy Society Inc) - North Shore
Provides information to caregivers and sufferers of Me/CFS and also to the medical profession. Distributes information, fosters regional support groups and promotes lectures and seminars regarding the illness. Promotes research into the causes and treatment of the illness.
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Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis NZ offers an extensive information and education service. Our role is to share what we have learned so that you are better able to manage your condition. Not only does Arthritis NZ promote the awareness of arthritis across the country, we also advocate at national and local government levels for improved services for people affected by arthritis.
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Arthritis Southland
The Invercargill office is now closed. Please call 0800 663 463 to connect to the Christchurch service.
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Ashley Cottage - Kumeu
Respite and courses in self development, through short term residential care for 16-65 year old people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
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Auckland DHB - NASC
As part of its Services to Older People, Auckland DHB has a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) team that supports elderly people to access services that will assist them to stay in their own home. The service is available to people aged 65 years and over who live in the central Auckland area. This area covers the Western Bays, Hobson, Eastern Bays, Balmoral, Avondale/Roskill, Penrose and Hauraki Gulf Islands area of Auckland City. To access services such as home help or support with personal cares a person must have a needs assessment to determine their eligibility for services and the level of support required. This will usually involve a needs assessor visiting a person in their home to identify what support is required. A person can have support people present. More information about Auckland DHB NASC can be obtained from the Auckland DHB Seniorline website.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Canterbury
Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism Spectrum disorders including Aspergers Syndrome. Our members include children, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum; their family/whanau; caregivers; and professionals who work within this field.
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Bupa
Bupa is a global health and care provider for rest homes, elderly care, residential care, dementia care, retirement villages, aged care,eldercare, personal medical alarms...
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Burn Support Charitable Trust Inc - Papatoetoe
Provides burn injured persons and their families with support and assistance, during and after hospitalisation, and to help them to return to a normal and satisfactory lives within their community.
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Burwood Academy of Independent Living - Canterbury
The Burwood Academy is a research and learning organisation committed to improving the lives of New Zealanders living with permanent disability as a result of serious injury or illness. It is also committed to advancing the principles of the Independent Living movement.
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Canterbury Home Care Charitable Trust
The home offers accommodation, care and services to young adults fro 18 years of age whose primary disability is physical limitation and who wish to participate in the daily running of the home and would benefit from placement in the home. They must also wish to participate in community activities. Long term placement is offered to suitable applicants after a trial period. Short stay clients are welcome - depending on availability of room. Applicants for placement are considered for referral -from: self, agency or medical specialist. The area is covered by the Canterbury Region.
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CCS Disability Action - Waikato
We work with, and support, all disabled people to have the same rights and range of life opportunities that every New Zealander might reasonably expect.
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CCS Disability Action - Invercargill
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, recreation and leisure opportunities and advocacy and self advocacy programmes, support for people living in the community with flatting, ongoing education, training and employment. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Masterton
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. Supported independent living services, vocational services, accessible holiday home situated at Riversdale Beach available for clients and general public.
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CCS Disability Action - North Taranaki
Hours of business 8.30 - 4.30pmMonday to Friday inclusive. Manages a range of direct client services including: early childhood centre, early intervention service, advocacy and self advocacy programmes. Operates the Mobility Parking Permit scheme and total mobility taxi voucher scheme.
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CCS Disability Action - Northland
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes, living skills programmes for head injured people, residential & respite care services, training for caregivers and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - South & Central Taranaki
Hours of business 10am to 1 pm Monday to Friday. 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 and library for schools. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Waitaki
Providing a range of services including disability information to people with disabilities, their families and Whanau. Jean Paterson or Barbara Cunningham.
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chiropract,physiotherapy,massage,acupuncture
A chiropractic, physiotherapy,massage and acupuncture service.
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Community Living Trust - Hamilton
Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.
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Community Mental Health - Gore
Multi Disciplinary Team of Health Porfessionals
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Coromandel Independent Living Trust
Provides needs assessment and service co-ordination for people with disabilities. Information and advice given to general public. We especially encourage those with health and disability issues, benefit & employment matters. We also co-ordinate the following services: mobility van, vocational support services, volunteer driver programme, heartland services & adult community education.
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Counties Manukau DHB - Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit
The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit provides inpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents with spinal cord injury living in the Upper North Island. Rehabilitation programmes are designed around the person's own goals and the team supports the person to gain maximum independence before going home. Assessment for equipment, counselling, ongoing support and outpatient services are also available.
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Counties Manukau Homecare
Counties Manukau Home Care provides a range of home care services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. Cover extends from Mangere (excluding Otahuhu) to Mercer and across to both coasts.
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Creative Abilities & Associates Ltd.
Creative Abilities and Associates Ltd is an organisation which supports people with physical and other needs to participate in community life. Support is provided to help people move into and live in the community in a flatting or other living situation, find recreational activities, budget, liaise with local and government agencies, resolve issues, etc. Other services include leisure centre activities, gym; massage centre, community outings, art centre and work projects.
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Deaf Association of NZ - Auckland
Welfare and sign language interpreting services for the deaf and hearing-impaired people (specifically profoundly or severely deaf); and distribution of assistive listening devices. REFERRAL PROCEDURE: Contact by phone or in person Auckland office during normal working hours Tel: 09 820 5038 Fax: 09 820 5039 TTY: 09 820 5036
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Disabilities Resource Centre Trust
We are an organisation supplying disability and health related services to the greater Eastern Bay of Plenty. Our premises house a small community library and a range of Field Officer, Community based and Home care services.
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Disability Awareness Education - CCS disability action
Offers a variety of interactive workshops facilitated by disabled people looking at disability in a positive and ordinary way. The workshops range from 1-4 hours covering disability models, communication/etiquette, language/terminology, and access.
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Disability Resource Centre Auckland Inc - Auckland
A free information and advisory service for everyone – people with disabilities, their families/whanau, support workers, health professionals, support organisations and seniors. Shop displaying a range of product and equipment to make daily living easier - giving you choice and independence (view on site or online). Chinese disability information and advisory service (Cantonese and Mandarin). Barrier Free assessment service; information on accessible home design. Mobility equipment for hire; accessible conference and kitchen facilities for hire.
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Driving Miss Daisy
We provide a caring, safe and reliable driving service. The point of difference over other transport providers is the physical accompaniment assistance offered. For example, if required, we will attend doctors appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family members, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Special needs are catered for including assisting with a walker or wheelchair
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Dyspraxia Support
Support and information for those with dyspraxia and families living with dyspraxia
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Elder Family Matters
Elder Family Matters has assisted older people in the wider Wellington region (including Hutt Valley, Porirua Basin, Kapiti Coast, and Wairarapa) for 10 years so they can choose to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Elder Family Matters do this by: •assisting the elderly and disabled with the tasks of daily living: shopping, housework and cleaning, personal cares, laundry, meals, transport, social activities, appointments, home maintenance; •one-on-one support / companionship / outings for people in residential care; •respite care to enable primary carers to have a break. Full range of Carers including highly experienced carers, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. Services includes mobile care (short time and discrete services), personalised care (minimum of 2 hours), cleaning services (minimum 1 hour), dementia care, and 24 hours/7 days services.
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Endometriosis New Zealand
Support Line offers information and support to girls and women with endometriosis.
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Enliven Tauranga
Home based support service and Day Programme for people aged 65 plus.
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Freeling - Holt House - North Shore
Owned and operated by a charitable trust for 18 years. Provides 32 single bedrooms with ensuite, each room opens into own garden, courtyard, bush views, garden setting, smoke detectors and sprinkler in each room, 24 hour care, 24 hour registered nurse on call, long term and respite care, rest home facilities and specialise in care for the younger physically disabled adult, therapy available at residents choice to maintain functional abiliities.
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Gastric Reflux Support Network NZ - National Office
Provides parents/guardians with information; and encourage them to access relevant services that are available in their own communities.A fact sheet can be obtain through website including information on medication, specialists, natural options, practical ideas to use at home and the positives of breast-feeding and reflux. South Island branch can be contacted on (03) 347 8504.
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Geneva Care
Geneva Care is one of New Zealand's most trusted and qualified homecare service providers. We've been supporting New Zealanders in their homes for more than ten years. Geneva's services are available nationwide and you can be sure that you will receive professional, knowledgeable and compassionate help from your very first contact.
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Good Partners Senior Care
An Organisation that helps with senior care.
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Gore Counselling Centre
Offers a wide range of counselling, therapeutic and educational services including Alcohol and Drug counselling, Anger management, ACC counselling, Family Court counselling,Womans groups and Mens groups
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Gracelands Group of Services - Te Awamutu
Gracelands core business is to support disabled and disadvantaged people to maximise their individual potential through accessing mainstream and other employment opportunities. Gracelands is able to provide a service to any person who has life altering impairment, illness or injury or who would benefit from practical support to engage in the wider community and work environments.
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Grey Power Southland
Support, advice and advocacy for senior citizens
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Healthcare NZ - Palmerston North
Providers of ACC services, personal care, mental health and home management. (ACC nursing services)
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Heart Children NZ Inc : Wanganui Branch
Provides and facilitates support and care for children with heart conditions and their families. Have a Family Support worker. Contact Lynne Beavan on (06) 344 6489 or 021 848 741
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Hohepa Home School - Napier
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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.
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Hohepa Trust Board - Main Office
Provides residential, vocational and educational care for intellectually disabled people founded on the principles and techniques of Dr Rudolf Steiner.
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Hokianga Health - Northland
Home based support services.
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Home Help/ Personal Care Professionals - Palmerston North
Offers home help to people with disabilities including: home management, personal care shopping and gardening.
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Home Support North - Northland
Home based support services. Provides housework, attendant and personal care, ACC home help, meal preparation and shopping.
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Horowhenua Learning Centre - Levin
National Certificate in Work and Community Skills: One year course that provides a real, flexible and effective learning environment for this who require support with their learning. Supported Employment Service: Supporting people who identify as having a disability to find and retain employment. Transition Service: Provides a school to work/community participation service for ORRS funded students in their last year of schooling.
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Howick Baptist Home Care Services
Providing a range of services to support people to live in their community.
Area covered: Howick, Pakuranga, Beachlands, Maraetai, Bucklands Beach to east side Panmure Bridge to Coast, South Auckland.
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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.
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IDEA Services (IHC) - Otago Branch
Formerly IHC. (Intellectual Disability Empowerment Association IDEA). Residential Services, Vocational Services, Recreation, Child and Family Support, Volunteer Buddy Programme.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.`
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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jigsaw whanganui
Social work support to families to provide safe care and nurture to their children
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Kelston Deaf Education Centre - Auckland
Provides schooling for pre-school to post secondary deaf students, Residential student accommodation, Training for parents and professionals. A range of specialist services to support deaf students and families.
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Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust
A charitable organisation which aims to teach people of all ages and abilities the skills to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe with people they know and don't know. Through our workshops; learn assertive communication skills, maintaining boundaries, preventing and dealing with bullying or abusive behaviour. We run 6 types of workshops nationally - Parent and Child (ages 4-7), Kidpower (ages 7-12), Teenpower (for teenagers), Fullpower (for women), Healthy Relationships interactive resource programme for teachers, allied health professionals and parents of all ages who work with people who have intellectual disabilities to teach positive social interaction to stop bullying, and Non violent Crisis Intervention for all health professionals, security personnel, or anyone dealing with the public.
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Kokiri Marae Maori Disability Support Services - Wellington
Ensure Maori with disabilities and Kuia & Koroua have an improved quality of life and independence by facilitating access to disability support services
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Laura Fergusson Trust - Naenae
To assist disabled persons in the solution of their residential problems and their rehabilitation to the community. Also provides 19 hostel units - full board and 5 self contained flats onsite daycare.
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LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti
LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti Aim: Living Independence for Everyone. Among the services we provide is a comprehensive range of equipment to foster independence. Our clients receive personalised assistance from our staff who offer valuable information along with their wide knowledge of equipment. Our exceptional service includes demonstrations of products, home visits, and delivery. Staff will also research and order in a variety of products not readily available to meet our client’s individual needs. Services Provided: *Disability Resource Centre provides disability and health information and has a range of aids and equipment for hire and purchase. Equipment available: • Daily Living Aids • Bathroom & Toilet Safety • Mobility Aids including canes, walking frames, wheelchairs, power chairs and mobility scooters. • Continence Products *Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) is a holistic assessment service for people under 65yrs to identify a person’s resources, abilities and goals, providing support in conjunction with the disabled person to achieve their desired outcomes. *Hearing Therapy Services provide FREE hearing tests to people aged 16 yrs and over and supports them with choices and outcomes. Opening Hours: 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday.
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LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre - Tauranga
LIFE Unlimited – Tauranga. Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE). LIFE Unlimited is a national health and disability service provider. This organisation is a not-for- profit charitable trust and has a wide range of services and products on offer. The Tauranga Disability Resource Centre has a free information and advisory service with a range of brochures available. The retail area has the following: • Equipment information • Equipment support • Equipment sales • There is a working Bidet to view • Mobility Scooter sales and hire • Incontinence products • Hire Equipment available. Other services include: Manawanui Individualised Funding Support, Total Mobility Assessor agency, Free Hearing Therapist, Board Room Hire, Community Talks, and Fundview website access. Opening Hours: DRC Hours: 9-2.30pm Monday to Friday. Other Services: 9-3pm.
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LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre- Rotorua
LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre – Rotorua Aims to ‘bring independence home’. We provide a free information and advisory service, in a caring, positive environment. LIFE Unlimited welcomes all enquiries. LIFE Unlimited has equipment to help maintain daily living independence displayed in the showroom. All equipment is available for purchase. If we do not have the information or product immediately available we will research it for you. The Disability Resource Centre has an equipment hire service available. Please make sure you ring to book in equipment first. Opening Hours: 9-3pm Monday to Friday.
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LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Wanganui
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Lifetime Homes New Zealand
We specialise in the designing and building of new homes and renovating existing homes to help the elderly and disabled people of all ages. We are devoted to creating unique, safe and accessible homes for those in need and to encourage people to better plan for their changing needs as they age. We do this by building unique environments where people can live independently and age in place.
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LIFEWISE Homecare Services
LIFEWISE HomeCare provides home based support services to clients within the metropolitan Auckland area. These services include assistance with personal cares, social activities and household management. When a referral is received from Taikura Trust we work with you to develop an individualised plan of care to meet your needs. This referral may be for traditional home based support services or for Indiviudalised Funding.
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ME Information and Support Service
Information and support for people with ME/CFS, their families and carers. Newsletter, Library, advocacy work, monthly support group meetings. Co-ordinator: Heather Wilson Telephone Support - Mark Clark 487 7766.
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Meals On Wheels - Age Concern Otago
Volunteer drivers deliver hospital based meals to confined older people weekdays, including public holidays.
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Mobility Dogs
Provide information and resources for Mobility Dogs
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Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre
Equipment for sale. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays.
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Multiple Sclerosis Southland - Rural Office
Support and Information for rural Multiple Sclerosis clients and their families
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Waikato
Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland
The Auckland Down Syndrome Association Inc. provides support to the parents of children and young adults with Down syndrome.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland West
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Bay of Plenty
To inform and support families/whanau whose lives have been changed by Down syndrome To promote and advocate for positive attitudes To promote the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome To review policies and lobby government, and other agencies
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Palmerston North
The NZDSA offers: new parent support through trained support parents, national co-ordinator, regional groups, activities throughout thirteen centres in New Zealand, including coffee mornings, family events, guest speakers and individual support and advocacy
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NZ AIDS Foundation - National Office
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NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development
A national Umbrella for the health and development of Adolescents in New Zealand with a voice to the government, support for staff working with adolescents, research and information
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NZCare Group
NZCare Group, a division of Healthcare New Zealand Ltd, is committed to giving people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to be supported with dignity and respect. To help achieve this we provide a variety of supported living, residential and respite services to people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. We also provide services such as Kaupapa Māori services, specialist physical disability services and transdisciplinary services.
For respite services in the Auckland area priority is given to people aged between 16 and 30 years with autism/intellectual disability or a physical disability. Out of home respite services for people with intellectual disability and Autism are available in Henderson, New Lynn and Weymouth, and a further respite service in Flat Bush will be opened in late June 2007.
Referrals for Auckland respite services are achieved by contacting the NASC agency Taikura Trust who will complete a needs assessment, allocate respite days and then place a referral to NZCare. More information about NZCare and its services can be found on the website listed below.
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Options in Community Living - Manawatu
Works with people with intellectual disabilities to develop lifestyle options, recreation and leisure, work experience/continuing education, information advocacy and support, supported living service.
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Options West Coast - Greymouth
Options is a voccational service for people aged 16 - 65 who are not case managed. The aim of the service is to support clients into voccational, educational or natural supports in the community.
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Options West Coast - Westport
Options is a voccational service for people aged 16 - 65 who are not case managed. The aim of the service is to support clients into voccational, educational or natural supports in the community.
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Pacfic Island Home Care Services Trust
Pacific Island Home Care Trust provides home based support services to people wishing to continue living at home and in their communities.
Area covered: Pacific Island Service South Auckland area, Otara, Mangere, Mangere Bridge, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Manurewa, small area of Papakura.
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Parkinsons New Zealand - Timaru
Field officer information and support group and home liase with medical personnel also provides wheelchairs, exercise sessions, gym and hydrotherapy.
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Parkinsons Society Northland Division Inc.
Parkinson's New Zealand provides: Education, Information and Support for all people with Parkinson's their caregivers, friends and families. Founded in 1983, The Parkinsonism Society of New Zealand (Parkinson’s New Zealand) is a community based, non-profit organisation, registered with the Charities Commission and reliant on funding from grants, bequests and donations. We have 20 divisions supported by a National Office in Wellington
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Pasifika Integrated Homecare Services Trust
Pasifika Integrated Homecare Services provides home based support services to people wishing to live at home in their communities.
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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Pedestrians On Wheels
A group for mobility scooter users, coordinated by Horizons Regional Council Roadsafe Coordinator Whanganui. Meets every third Wednesday of the month, excluding January, at The Brick House for lunch at 11.30am. Sometimes have a guest speaker. Have a Scooter Skills day once a year and members can attend a scooter day in Palmerston North once a year to meet up with other scooter groups from around the region. Contact: Glenda Leitao Ph 0508 800800 extn. 4195
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Phoenix Rehabilitation Unit - Hamilton
Is a dedicated facility offering specialised assessment and rehabilitation following a brain injury. Provides holistic therapeutic programmes which aim to assist clients relearn the skills to ensure quality of life is achieved. Inpatient and outpatient facilities. Respite, long or short term.
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Q-Nique (formerly Step Ahead Together Inc) - Lower Hutt
Provides residential services inclusive of respite, transitional and support for individuals within their own environments primary community focus for people with mental health concerns. Provision of NZQA education, training and employment services to all people, Youthbridge and rehabilitation programes, inclusive of alternative individualised learning programmes.
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Renaissance Consulting Ltd - Auckland
Is a supported independent living service offering support to people with disabilities to live an independent life of their choice in a range of living situations/environments. Works closely with the disabled person, their family/whanau to tailor an independent living plan that suits the needs of the individual which takes into consideration all aspects of the persons life.
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Renaissance Group
Renaissance Group was developed with the aim of providing support to people with disabilities to enable them to live as independently as possible.
The service is available throughout the Auckland region and has at its core a philosophy of empowerment and inclusiveness. They employ Team Leaders, Lead Support Workers and Supported Living Facilitators to work with people to develop and implement supported independent living plans so that people can achieve their lifestyle goals.
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RESCARE Homes Trust - Auckland
Rescare Homes Trust owns and operates two lifestyle communities for people who have an intellectual disability. The communities are located in Manukau City.
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Rescare New Zealand - National
Formerly NZ Psychopedic Hospital Parents Federation. Ensures that the rights and quality of life of hospitalised intellectually disabled are ensured whether living in the community or in a hospital setting, hostel, flat, or at home.
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Richmond New Zealand Auckland
Richmond New Zealand provides a wide range of services for adults and young people with mental health issues and behavioural challenges. Services include community-based programmes, multi-systemic therapy, deaf mental health, services for people with behavioural challenges and Autistic Spectrum Disorders,Regional Intellectual Disability Services (RIDSAS) and CreativeWORKS. Community based programmes aim to support people to live as autonomously as possible in their own homes or in staffed facilities.
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Riding for the Disabled - Tauranga
Equestrian therapy for people with disabilities and people who are socially disadvantaged.
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Rodney Health Trust
Rodney North Harbour Health Trust aims to provide a range of services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. The service is available from the Harbour Bridge to Whangarei and all areas between.
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Rodney Health Trust - North Harbour
Rodney North Harbour Health Trust aims to provide a range of services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. The service is available from the Harbour Bridge to Whangarei and all areas between.
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Rodney Health Trust - Orewa
Rodney North Harbour Health Trust aims to provide a range of services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. The service is available from the Harbour Bridge to Whangarei and all areas between.
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Rostrevor House Inc - Tokoroa
Rostrevor House strive to cultivate a bias free environment which serves to provide and encourage emotional and social wellbeing, foster healing toward mental wellness and promote education and vocational opportunities.
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Rostrevor House Inc - Waikato
Rostrevor House strive to cultivate a bias free environment which serves to provide and encourage emotional and social wellbeing, foster healing toward mental wellness and promote education and vocational opportunities.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - National Office
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Auckland
The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation is a charitable organisation. It was established to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.
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Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Manawatu
The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation Manawatu is a charitable organisation located at 112 - 116 Te Awe Awe Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North. It was established in 1979 to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.
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Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Waikato
The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation (Waikato), (RCF) is a charitable trust which owns and oversees the operation of four homes purpose-built for the needs of people with moderate to severe physical disabilities, situated in St Andrews, Hamilton. The homes allow residents to achieve high qualities of independence, care, companionship and accessibility within the local community.
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Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Wellington
The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation is a charitable organisation. It was established to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.
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Salisbury School - Nelson
Provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week programme to enhance the educational and social learning opportunities for girls with special needs. While they are with us, we will help them with any behavioural or emotional difficulties, build up their self esteem, to be aware and considerate of others and get them learning again. This is done within a caring and supportive environment. Salisbury School is a national residential special school.
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Salvation Army Homecare
Homecare provides personal care and home help to enable people to maintain their independence at home. The service is available to disabled and older people in the North Shore, Waitakere City, East Coast Bays and Rodney District. An assessment by a referral agency is required. Phone the Auckland office for more information.
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Sommerville Disability Support Service
Sommerville DSS is an independent provider of supports for children and young adults with disabilities and their families throughout the Wanganui region.Services offered include Family Support and Information, Carer Coordination, Early Childhood, Abilities Centre, Life Skills, Community Participation Programme, Vocational Training, Youth Group, Computer Club, and Holiday Programme. Criterion based Parking Identification Permits and Total Mobility Vouchers providing transport assistance for people with disabilities are available from our office.
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South Waikato Achievement Trust - Waikato
Offering disability support services for people in a vocational and residential setting. Individual programmes to meet individual needs.
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Southern Ika Swimming - Invercargill
Helps people with disabilities (eg.stroke, arthritis) learn to swim. To gain general confidence with own capabilities in water.
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Special Needs Library for Therapeutic & Educational Toys - Christchurch
Tues-Thur 10am - 4.30pm Sat 10.00am - 12.00pm Provides on loan educational and therapeutic toy units and equipment to those with special needs.
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Spectrum Care Trust - Onehunga
Spectrum Care provides a range of services across the greater Auckland and Waikato areas for people with an intellectual disability, high needs / dual diagnosis or multiple disability through the provision of the following services: Residential support in a Spectrum Care house for people with high and complex needs; Support for people living in the community in their own home; Respite in the family home; Respite in a Spectrum Care home for children aged 0 – 5 years; Vocational and day activities at our ‘Aspirations’ Centres; Cultural support for families; and Behaviour Support services. Further information is available on our website, or please contact our office
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Star Jam Charitable Trust - Main
Standing ovations. Disabled kids. Changing Lives. StarJam creates oppurtunities for young people with disabilities to experience personal achievement and to enhance their self belief through a variety of performance activities.
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Step Ahead - Christchurch
Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday, plus some weekend and evening activities. Step Ahead is an independent community based rehabilitation programme primarily for people who experience schizophrenia or affective disorders. Wide range of activities provided, determined by desires of members. Members need to be relatively independent and motivated, and maybe involved in the running of the programme, on its Trust Board or as Activity Coordinators. Step Ahead currently provides activity based services in Richmond, Riccarton, Kaipoi, Amberley, Oxford and Ashburton. The Vocational Agency assists members to return to work or study and provides opportunities for paid employment. Membership costs $10.00 per year.
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Stewart Centre - Hamilton
Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum
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Stewart Centre - Manawatu
Provides community-based rehabilitation service for adults with acquired brain injury. Programmes are client-based. Activities are strength and interest based across the spectrum from meaningful activity, education and return to work.
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Stokes Valley Community Centre - Stokes Valley
Provides 3 lounges for hire, kitchen facilities, foodbank, budget advice, advocacy, information centre and wheelchair access.
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SUPPORTLINK Presbyterian Support Service Southland
Trains, supports and co-ordinates volunteers to meet elderly people in their homes. Volunteers provide company and can assist with some simple tasks like collecting shopping.
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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.
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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.
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Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust
The Trust operates a range of community and residential social services in four locations in West Auckland and South Auckland.
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The New Zealand Home Health Association Inc
National Association of New Zealand home support agencies, provides advice and support, promotes quality in the delivery of home and community services.
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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.
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The Salvation Army- Senior Services
co-ordinates a volunteer network to support senior citizens in their own homes.
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TLC- top Level Care
Private care provider in the Southern Lakes. Carers are scheduled to visit people in their own home or holiday accommodation to meet clients personal needs.
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Tupoho Iwi and Community Social Services Trust
We are a kaupapa Maori organisation mandated by local Iwi to provide support services to whanau, individuals and the wider community. Our services include budgeting advice, money management and education programmes, social work support which includes specialist counselling, respite care, parenting and one to one counselling for domestic or non domestic related issues. Our services are free, available to all and we operate Monday to Friday 9-4pm.
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Waiheke Island Health Trust
Waiheke Health Trust provides a range of services to support people living at home in their community.
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Waitemata DHB - NASC
Waitemata DHB NASC aims to support a person to stay as independent as possible in their own home and community. The NASC service will work with a person to assess, plan and coordinate their support services. These include support with personal cares, household management, support for carers to take time out, day programmes and access to rest homes and private hospitals. NASC can also advise a person on services which are income or asset-tested and have entry criteria. The NASC service is available to people aged 65 years and over who live in the Waitemata District Health Board (North Shore, Waitakere and Rodney) area.
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Waiwhetu Community Friendship Centre - Lower Hutt
Provides daily craft classes, and creche, 8 weeks 3 terms during the year, Monday morning ladies bowls, play groups Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am - 11.30am, Thursday 10.00am clothes sale and drop-in centre and Wednesday 11.45am - 2pm cards and bowls.
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Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated
Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated operates a number of community-based services, with the aim to assist adults with intellectual and/or psychiatric disabilities by poviding appropriate learning programmes,activities and support.
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Whaiora Home Care Services
'Promoting the indepedence, safety and inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life at home and in the communities they live in.'
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Whaiora Home Care Services & ACC Home Based Rehabilitation Service
Promotes support options that will enhance a persons quality of life and create an environment that will enable community participation and maximum independence.
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Whanganui Community Living Trust
Community based support services for people with psychiatric disabilities
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Whanganui Disability Resource Centre
We offer a free Disability Information Service which is open to anybody and to any organisation, and a free Supported Employment Service which people may self refer to, or be referred to. This includes Transition support for students transitioning from school. We also provide an Equipment Loan Service and Sales of Aids and Equipment. We cover Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts and South Taranaki.
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