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Recreation

Ability Adventures New Zealand

Specialists in accessible NZ wide holidays and vacations for people with a disability and seniors - including slow walkers, wheelchair travellers, blind and vision impaired.Our small group designer tours are customised to individual requirements - all levels of adventure, interests and activities are catered for.

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Accessible Kiwi Tours - Opotiki

Provides wheelchair accessible tours NZ wide.

Physical Address

Thornton Park State Highway 35
Opotiki, 3122

Postal Address

PO Box 550
Opotiki, 3162
Tel: (07) 315 6988
Fax: (07) 315 5144

Adaptive Snow Sports NZ

DSNZ acts as a national advocate for Adaptive snowsports, supporting programmes at NZ's ski areas and seven active regional branches. Support includes recreational, and volunteer training, adaptive equipment and hosting fun and national events. These programmes help remove participation barriers and encourage people with physical or intellectual disabilities to get involved with snowsports. Now part of Snowsports NZ.

Physical Address

33- 35 Reece Crescent
Lake Wanaka, 9305

Postal Address

P O Box 395
Wanaka, 9343
Tel: (03) 443 4085
Fax: (03) 443 4084

Adventure New Zealand - Greymouth

Offers wheelchair tours and tours for disabilities. Specialises in designing tours to meet mobility needs. Has an extensive array of activities, accommodation and places to see that suit people with various mobility needs.

Physical Address

8 Whall Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 768 6649
Fax: (03) 768 9149
Freephone: (0508) 28 6877

Age Concern - Auckland

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.

Physical Address

57 Rosebank Road
Avondale
Auckland, 1026

Postal Address

PO Box 19542
Avondale
Auckland, 1026
Tel: (09) 820 0184
Fax: (09) 828 1660

Age Concern - Kaitaia & District

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.

Physical Address

101 Commerce Street
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

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

Age Concern - Mid-North

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.

Physical Address

Kingston House
123 Hone Heke Road
Kerikeri, 0230

Postal Address

PO Box 214
Kerikeri, 0245
Tel: (09) 407 4474
Fax: (09) 407 4458

Age Concern - North Shore

Promotes and advances welfare and interest of the older people. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the older person socially, emotionally and physically and advocates for adequate standards in both community and residential care.

Physical Address

177b Shakespeare Road
Milford
Auckland, 0620

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 489 4975
Fax: (09) 486 2928

Age Concern - Opotiki

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 245
Opotiki, 3122
Tel: (07) 315 8500

Age Concern - Rotorua

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.

Physical Address

1333 Eurera Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 1605
Rotorua, 3010
Tel: (07) 347 1539
Fax: (07) 347 1539

Age Concern Rodney

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.

Physical Address

Tamariki Avenue
Orewa, 0931

Postal Address

PO Box 12
Orewa
Hibiscus Coast, 0945
Tel: (09) 426 0916
Fax: (09) 426 0917

Ambury Park Centre For Riding Therapy - Mangere

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

Physical Address

66 Wellesley Rd
Mangere Bridge
Auckland, 2022

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

Level 2
166 Featherston Street
Wellington Central
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

P O Box 10020
The Terrace
Wellington, 6143
Tel: 0800 663463
Fax: (04) 472 7066
Freephone: 0800 663463

Arts Access Aotearoa - Wellington

Arts Access Aotearoa is a national organisation. We work in partnership with others to provide access to the arts for individuals and communities marginalised from the mainstream because of their circumstances. This includes people with intellectual and physical disabilities, youth, the elderly, mental health service users, disadvantaged migrants, refugees and prisoners.

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

Back Up NZ - Napier

Back-Up New Zealand is a national charity which has been created specifically to offer people with disabilities the same outdoor pursuit opportunities as able bodied people

Physical Address

Shop 4
73 Bridge Street
Ahuriri
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

Tel: 06 835 8886
Freephone: 0800 503 095

Blind Sport New Zealand - Newmarket

Blind Sport New Zealand is the NSO (National Sporting Organisation) for blind sport, headquartered in the "City of Sails", Auckland; New Zealand's largest city. It is recognised by Government and SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) as the governing body for blind sport. Blind Sport New Zealand is funded by the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind and SPARC. Blind Sport promotes opportunities for blind athletes to participate in National, International events and the Paralympics (Parallel Olympics). Blind Sport New Zealand was formed in 1991 to negotiate funding and opportunities in sport both in New Zealand and internationally, on behalf of visually impaired individuals and groups.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 99 802
NEWMARKET
Auckland, 1149
Tel: 09 275 1635

Brain Injury Association - Hawkes Bay

Provides education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.

Physical Address

605 Willowpark Road South
Akina
Hastings, 4122

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 878 6875
Fax: (06) 878 9786

Cardiac Club Southland Inc - Invercargill

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Carers Support Group - Whangarei

Provides a companion club for 50s and over.

Physical Address

Salvation Army Centre
Aubrey Street
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

P O Box 431
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 438 9305
Fax: (09) 430 8884

CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua

Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.

Physical Address

248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

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

CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua

Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.

Physical Address

248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North, 4414

Postal Address

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

CCS Disability Action - South Canterbury

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

Physical Address

2-4 Victoria Street
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

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

CCS Disability Action - Waikato

We work with, and support, all disabled people to have the same rights and range of life opportunities that every New Zealander might reasonably expect.

Physical Address

17 Claudelands Road
Hamilton East
Hamilton, 3214

Postal Address

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

CCS Disability Action - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua Office

Provides a range of services from our 3 offices baed in Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua. Our services include: access advice, carer support, individual and family / whanau support services, mobility parking scheme, and total mobility scheme..

Physical Address

201a Old Taupo Road
Utuhina
Rotorua, 3015

Postal Address

P O Box 286
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 347 6545
Fax: (07) 347 6316
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Ashburton

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

Physical Address

Mackenzie Centre
Mona Square
Allenton
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

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

CCS Disability Action - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Office

Provides a range of services from our 3 offices baed in Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua. Our services include: access advice, carer support, individual and family / whanau support services, mobility parking scheme, and total mobility scheme.

Physical Address

74 14th Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

P O Box 2148
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 578 0063
Fax: (07) 578 0061
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane Office

Provides a range of services from our 3 offices baed in Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua. Our services include: access advice, carer support, individual and family / whanau support services, mobility parking scheme, and total mobility scheme.

Physical Address

Total Health Building
252 The Strand
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

P O Box 125
Whakatane, 3158
Tel: (07) 308 7385
Fax: (07) 307 0229
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Gisborne

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

Physical Address

7 Ormond Road
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

P O Box 15
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 867 1249
Fax: (06) 867 1248
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Greymouth

CCS Disability Action West Coast supports children, young people and adults with disabilities throughout the region.

Physical Address

25 Albert Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 768 4600
Fax: (03) 768 4605

CCS Disability Action - Hokitika

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

Physical Address

Como House
51 Tancred Street
Hokitika, 7810

Postal Address

P O Box 3
Hokitika, 7842
Tel: (03) 755 5329
Fax: (03) 755 5329
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Invercargill

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

Physical Address

142 Don Street
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

YMCA
371 Queen St
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

P O Box 498
Masterton, 5840
Tel: (06) 378 2426
Fax: (06) 378 9250
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Napier

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

Physical Address

Cnr Station/Munroe Streets
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

P O Box 507
Napier, 4140
Tel: (06) 834 0499
Fax: (06) 834 1080

CCS Disability Action - Nelson/Marlborough branch

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

Physical Address

65 Trafalger Street
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

P O Box 586
Nelson, 7040
Tel: (03) 548 4479
Fax: (03) 546 7754
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

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.

Physical Address

McKendrick House
112 Vivian Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

P O Box 324
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 758 5423
Fax: (06) 758 9592
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Northland

Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes, living skills programmes for head injured people, residential & respite care services, training for caregivers and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

291 Kamo Road
Kensington
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

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

CCS Disability Action - Royal Oak

Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, early childhood intervention services, recreation and leisure activities, vocational training services, therapy pool, holiday cottage, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

Royal Oak Centre
14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

85-87 Princes Street
Hawera, 4610

Postal Address

P O Box 687
Hawera, 4640
Tel: (06) 278 7212
Fax: (06) 278 7121

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.

Physical Address

316 Thames Highway
Oamaru, 9400

Postal Address

P O Box 468
Oamaru, 9444
Tel: (03) 437 9005
Fax: (03) 437 9021
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

Central Otago Riding for the Disabled - Central Otago

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

Physical Address

State Highway 8
Alexandra, 9391

Postal Address

P O Box 398
Alexandra, 9340
Tel: (03) 447 3010

Cholmondeley Children's Home - Canterbury

Short term residential home with a school caring for over 500 children in crisis per year. These children could be victims of physical and sexual abuse, family financial stress, parental alcohol problems and marital difficulties.

Physical Address

6 Cholmondeley Lane
Governor's Bay
RD 1
Lyttelton, 8971

Postal Address

P O Box 12 276
Beckenham
Christchurch, 8242
Tel: (03) 329 9832
Fax: (03) 329 9781

Creative Abilities & Associates Ltd - Auckland

To empower people with special needs in a knowledgeable and resourceful way by providing an individual needs based service.

Physical Address

14 Silverfield Estate
Wairau Valley
North Shore City, 0627

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 444 0608
Fax: (09) 444 6545

Creative Abilities & Associates Ltd.

Creative Abilities and Associates Ltd is an organisation which supports people with physical and other needs to participate in community life. Support is provided to help people move into and live in the community in a flatting or other living situation, find recreational activities, budget, liaise with local and government agencies, resolve issues, etc. Other services include leisure centre activities, gym; massage centre, community outings, art centre and work projects.

Physical Address

14 Silverfield Estate
Wairau Valley
Auckland, 0627

Postal Address

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

Daycare Centre for the Elderly and Disabled Trust - Taupo

Physical Address

Waiora House Spa Road
Taupo, 3330

Postal Address

P O Box 595
Taupo, 3351
Tel: (07) 378 4683
Fax: (07) 378 0953

Deaf Society of Canterbury Inc - Canterbury

Core Hours: 10.00am - 2.00pm Monday - Friday. Is a social, recreational and sporting activities club for the deaf community and provide the support services for 13 deaf member groups. Bar and kitchen facilities are available with a hall for hire and a lounge room for meetings etc. open for social evenings every Friday night at 7pm onwards.

Physical Address

232A Armagh St
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

PO Box 13 025
Christchurch, 8141
Tel: (03) 379 8251
Fax: (03) 379 2919

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.

Physical Address

514 Great King Street
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 6174
Dunedin, 9059
Tel: (03) 477 4117
Fax: (03) 477 4397
Freephone: (0800) 229 2255

Disability Resource Centre Auckland Inc - Auckland

A free information and advisory service for everyone – people with disabilities, their families/whanau, support workers, health professionals, support organisations and seniors. Shop displaying a range of product and equipment to make daily living easier - giving you choice and independence (view on site or online). Chinese disability information and advisory service (Cantonese and Mandarin). Barrier Free assessment service; information on accessible home design. Mobility equipment for hire; accessible conference and kitchen facilities for hire.

Physical Address

14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

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

Disabled Skiing Canterbury Inc - Canterbury

Provides a ski programme for people with disabilities and provides transport, instruction and a helper for each skier.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 13429
Chrsichurch, 8141
Tel: (03) 365 8348
Fax: (03) 365 8342

Disabled Snow Sports New Zealand - Auckland

Provision of ski trips and ski buddies for people with Disabilities. Provision of a recreation programme for people with disabilities and organised ski trips and instruction and helpers.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Newmarket
Auckland, 1149
Tel: 03 443 4085
Fax: 03 443 4085

Disabled Snow Sports New Zealand - Christchurch

Provision of ski and snow board trips and ski buddies for people with Disabilities. Provision of a recreation programme for people with disabilities and organised ski trips and instruction and helpers and rehabilitation through skiing and snow boarding.

Physical Address

Helwich Street
Christchurch, 8140

Postal Address

PO Box 2417
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 443 4085
Fax: (03) 443 4084

Driving Miss Daisy

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

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

EBOP Riding for the Disabled - Whakatane

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

Physical Address

Awatapu Drive
Kopeopeo
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 308 6963
Fax: (07) 308 9502

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 9923
Marion Square
Wellington, 6141
Tel: (04) 385 8505
Fax: (04) 385 8535
Freephone: (0800) 32 1789

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.

Physical Address

PO Box 14065
Five Cross Roads
Hamilton, 3252

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 855 9350
Freephone: (0800) 38 0517

Goodwood Park

Goodwood Park is a residential service for people experiencing mental illness. The service supports the person and their family and whanau towards recovery, independence and integration into community life. Services include individual management plans which are goal focused, clinical support, workforce training, access to community, social and recreational activities, community residential support, as well as respite care and support for the carer.

Physical Address

221 Riverhead Road
Kumeu
Auckland, 0892

Postal Address

RD2
Kumeu
Auckland,
Tel: (09) 412 7373
Fax: (09) 412 8377

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.

Physical Address

48 Teasdale Street
Te Awamutu, 3800

Postal Address

PO Box 143
Te Awamutu, 3840
Tel: (07) 871 6410
Fax: (07) 871 6703

Greenways Trust

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

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

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

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

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

Greymouth Activity Centre - Greymouth

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

Physical Address

14-18 Richmond Quay
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 768 7263

Halberg Trust - Auckland

Linking young people with disabilities to sport and active leisure within their communities.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 11487
Ellerslie Central
Auckland, 1542
Tel: (09) 579 9931
Fax: (09) 579 9936

Hawkes Bay Special Olympics - Hawkes Bay

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

Physical Address

PO Box 585
Hastings, 4156

Postal Address

PO Box 585
Hastings, 4156
Tel: (06) 878 1778
Fax: (06) 878 4479

Hohepa - Canterbury

Provides a community environment for young people and adults in need of special care (with an intellectual disability). Also day placements - vocational/training and day activities in workshops, school farms, and tutorial kitchen.

Physical Address

23 Barrington Street
Somerfield
Christchurch, 8024

Postal Address

PO Box 28101
Beckenham
Christchurch, 8242
Tel: (03) 332 3179
Fax: (03) 332 7066

Home Support North - Northland

Home based support services. Provides housework, attendant and personal care, ACC home help, meal preparation and shopping.

Physical Address

19 Homestead Road
Kerikeri, 0230

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 401 6657
Fax: (09) 402 6659

Homebuilders Family Services

We offer: 1.Family Support including relationships & parenting; youth counselling and work with children experiencing difficulties 2.Living Well On Your Income courses, SKIP & Bag of Tricks Parenting courses 3.Help Desk and advocacy 4.Strengthening Families 5.Disability Information Service (Wednesdays 9-12) Generic disability information Special Edition Social/Support Group for local young adults with all types of disabilities – meets once a month, usually on Friday evenings or Saturdays ASD Parent Support Group – for parents who have child/ren with ASD - meets once a quarter, dates set to suit as many parents as possible Extraordinary Mothers Inc – support group for parents who have children with disabilities – meets once a quarter, dates set to suit as many parents as possible. Arthritis Clinics – 45 minute one-to-one information clinics with an Arthritis Educator from Arthritis NZ. All our services are free. Open Mon-Fri 9 -12 but leave a message anytime.

Physical Address

5 Hexham Street
Warkworth, 0910

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

152 Bath Street
Levin, 5510

Postal Address

PO Box 582
Levin, 5540
Tel: (06) 368 1095
Fax: (06) 368 2230

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

IDEA Services (IHC) - Otago Branch

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

Physical Address

42 King Edward Street
South Dunedin
Dunedin, 9012

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Ashburton

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

Physical Address

21 Main South Road
Hampstead
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Auckland

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

Physical Address

Level 1, 3 Margot Street
Epsom
Auckland, 1051

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Auckland Timata Hou

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

Physical Address

Level 1
3055 Great North Road
New Lynn
Auckland, 0600

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Balclutha

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

Physical Address

13 High Street
Balclutha, 9230

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Counties Manukau

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

Physical Address

109 Edinburgh Street
Franklin District
Pukekohe, 2120

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Eastern Bay of Plenty

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

Physical Address

61a Alexander Avenue
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Gisborne

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

Physical Address

50 Childers Road
Te Hapara
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Gore

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

Physical Address

PO Box 254
Gore, 9740

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Greymouth

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

Physical Address

131 Tainui Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Hamilton

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

Physical Address

2 Von Tempsky Street
Hamilton East
Hamilton, 3216

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Hastings

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

Physical Address

104 Lyndon Road West
Hastings, 4122

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - King Country

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

Physical Address

2 Von Tempsky Street
Hamilton East
Hamilton, 3216

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Manawatu/Rangitikei

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

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Marlborough

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

Physical Address

182 Weld Street
Witherlea
Blenheim, 7201

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Matamata

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

Physical Address

51 Station Road
Matamata, 3400

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Mid Bay of Plenty

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

Physical Address

325 Maunganui Road
Mount Maunganui, 3116

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Nelson

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

Physical Address

10 Church Street
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - New Plymouth

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

Physical Address

17 Constance Street
Waiwhakaiho
New Plymouth, 4312

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - North Shore

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

Physical Address

1st Floor
48 Enterprise Street
Birkenhead
Auckland, 0626

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Oamaru

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

Physical Address

14 Sandringham Street
Oamaru North
Oamaru, 9400

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Rangiora

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

Physical Address

17 Durham Street
Rangiora, 7400

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Rotorua

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

Physical Address

13 Ti Street
Victoria
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - South Canterbury

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

Physical Address

6-12 Cains Terrace
Parkside
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - South East / Cornwall

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

Physical Address

33 Lambie Drive
Manukau
Auckland, 2104

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Southland

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

Physical Address

162 Dee Street (Level One)
Invercargill, 9840

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Tauranga

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

Physical Address

26 Fourth Avenue
Tauranga, 3110

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Thames Valley

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

Physical Address

112 Normanby Road
Paeroa, 3600

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Wairarapa

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

Physical Address

46 Bently Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Waitakere Ignite

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

Physical Address

184 Lincoln Road
Henderson
Auckland, 0610

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Wellington/Hutt Valley

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

Physical Address

7-11 Britannia Street
Petone
Lower Hutt, 5012

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - West/Central

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

Physical Address

3047 Great North Road
New lynn
Waitakere, Auckland, 0600

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Westport

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

Physical Address

149 Derby Street
Westport, 7825

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Whanganui

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

Physical Address

46 Alma Road
Gonville
Whanganui, 4501

Postal Address

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

IDEA Services - Whangarei

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

Physical Address

14-20 Clyde Street
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

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

Inangahua Childrens Trust - Reefton

This was formerly NZCCS, providing a range of direct client services.

Physical Address

17 Mace Street
Reefton, 7830

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 732 8525
Fax: (03) 732 8098

Janet McVeagh Recreation

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust

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

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

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

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

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

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

Physical Address

115 Tokatoka Road
Dargaville, 0592

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Private Bag 93008
New Lynn
Auckland, 0640
Tel: (09) 927 4859
Fax: (09) 827 9819

Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust

A charitable organisation which aims to teach people of all ages and abilities the skills to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe with people they know and don't know. Through our workshops; learn assertive communication skills, maintaining boundaries, preventing and dealing with bullying or abusive behaviour. We run 6 types of workshops nationally - Parent and Child (ages 4-7), Kidpower (ages 7-12), Teenpower (for teenagers), Fullpower (for women), Healthy Relationships interactive resource programme for teachers, allied health professionals and parents of all ages who work with people who have intellectual disabilities to teach positive social interaction to stop bullying, and Non violent Crisis Intervention for all health professionals, security personnel, or anyone dealing with the public.

Physical Address

205 George Harvey Road
Upper Moutere
Nelson, 7173

Postal Address

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

Kiwi Fishing Club For The Blind - Otara

Activities are confined to the summer months due to weather conditions and the availability of charter boats. Six trips a season is aimed for but final numbers are dependent on availability of funds.

Physical Address

69 Preston Road
Clover Park
Auckland, 2023

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 274 8218

KiwiAble - Christchurch

Provides information on sport, leisure and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. Encourages people with disabilities to take advantage of the recreation and leisure opportunities in Christchurch. It also administers the KiwiAble Leisure Card - scheme offering discounted recreation opportunities and co-produces the Recreation Directory to people with disabilities.

Physical Address

163-173 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

PO Box 237
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 941 8210
Fax: (03) 941 8267

Koru Care Charitable Trust - Auckland

Providing overseas excursions for terminally ill children.

Physical Address

105 Great South Road
Manurewa
Auckland, 2102

Postal Address

PO Box 53047
Auckland airport
Auckland, 2150
Tel: (09) 575 7442
Fax: (09) 575 7306

LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti

LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti Aim: Living Independence for Everyone. Among the services we provide is a comprehensive range of equipment to foster independence. Our clients receive personalised assistance from our staff who offer valuable information along with their wide knowledge of equipment. Our exceptional service includes demonstrations of products, home visits, and delivery. Staff will also research and order in a variety of products not readily available to meet our client’s individual needs. Services Provided: *Disability Resource Centre provides disability and health information and has a range of aids and equipment for hire and purchase. Equipment available: • Daily Living Aids • Bathroom & Toilet Safety • Mobility Aids including canes, walking frames, wheelchairs, power chairs and mobility scooters. • Continence Products *Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) is a holistic assessment service for people under 65yrs to identify a person’s resources, abilities and goals, providing support in conjunction with the disabled person to achieve their desired outcomes. *Hearing Therapy Services provide FREE hearing tests to people aged 16 yrs and over and supports them with choices and outcomes. Opening Hours: 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday.

Physical Address

326 Kahutia Street
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

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

LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre- Rotorua

LIFE Unlimited Disability Resource Centre – Rotorua Aims to ‘bring independence home’. We provide a free information and advisory service, in a caring, positive environment. LIFE Unlimited welcomes all enquiries. LIFE Unlimited has equipment to help maintain daily living independence displayed in the showroom. All equipment is available for purchase. If we do not have the information or product immediately available we will research it for you. The Disability Resource Centre has an equipment hire service available. Please make sure you ring to book in equipment first. Opening Hours: 9-3pm Monday to Friday.

Physical Address

1452A Hinemoa Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

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

LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Wanganui

Physical Address

Gonville Medical Centre
44 Abbot Street
Gonville
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

P O Box 1274
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 357 8708
Fax: (06) 357 8708
Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

LIFEWISE Homecare Services

LIFEWISE HomeCare provides home based support services to clients within the metropolitan Auckland area. These services include assistance with personal cares, social activities and household management. When a referral is received from Taikura Trust we work with you to develop an individualised plan of care to meet your needs. This referral may be for traditional home based support services or for Indiviudalised Funding.

Physical Address

Gordon House
227 Mt Eden Road
Mt Eden
Auckland, 1024

Postal Address

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

Mental Illness Survivors Team (MIST)

M.I.S.T Provides a support group and drop-in centre for people aged 18 years and over that have used mental health services. We are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm. Closed Statutory Holidays.

Physical Address

315 Wicksteed Street
Whanganui, 4500

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 347 2994
Fax: (06) 347 2994

Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre

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

Physical Address

16 Green Street
Mosgiel, 9024

Postal Address

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

Napier Group Riding For The Disabled Association Inc

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

Physical Address

Papakura Domain
61 Sandy Road
RD 3
Napier, 4183

Postal Address

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

New Zealand Blind Lawn Bowling Association - Auckland

Lawn bowling for all people with vision impairment.

Physical Address

19 Lush Avenue
St Johns
Auckland, 1072

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 521 1349

New Zealand Council for Sailing For Blind & Vision Impaired

Provision of boating and sailing experiences for blind and vision impaired New Zealanders.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 46182
Herne Bay
Auckland, 1147
Tel: (09) 479 3349
Fax: (09) 479 3375

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Waikato

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

Physical Address

35 Taitua Rd
RD9
Hamilton, 3289

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 846 7223

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Palmerston North

The NZDSA offers: new parent support through trained support parents, national co-ordinator, regional groups, activities throughout thirteen centres in New Zealand, including coffee mornings, family events, guest speakers and individual support and advocacy

Physical Address

39 Dittmer Drive
Awapuni
Palmerston North, 4412

Postal Address

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

North Shore Centres for Mutual Aid (CMA)

We welcome over 65's at our centres, which are located on the North Shore and in the Hisbiscus Coast regions, and offer companionship, games, crafts, fun activities, gentle exercise and refreshments. Our Mission Statement is - "To provide companionship and activities to seniors who are isolated in the community".

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

NZ Williams Syndrome Association - Auckland

Welcome to the New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association NZWSA is a registered charity. It is a voluntary non-profit organization run by parents. The New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association (NZWSA) offers help and support for families with a child or adult diagnosed with Williams Syndrome.

Physical Address

10 Golf Road
Titirangi
Auckland, 0600

Postal Address

Tel: 09 8275 240

Oceanview Retreat - Wanganui

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

Physical Address

83 Karaka St
Castlecliff
Wanganui, 4501

Postal Address

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

Options in Community Living - Manawatu

Works with people with intellectual disabilities to develop lifestyle options, recreation and leisure, work experience/continuing education, information advocacy and support, supported living service.

Physical Address

Westside Chambers
182-184 The Square
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

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

ParaFed Auckland

Incorporates ParaFed Wheelchair Sports. Provides opportunities and encourages all people with physical disabilities to participate in sport, recreation and life skill programmes.

Physical Address

30 Bairds Road
Otara
South Auckland, 2023

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 270 2503
Fax: (09) 270 2505

ParaFed - Christchurch

Sport and recreation for people with disabilities within the Canterbury region.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 385 4449
Fax: (03) 385 4425

ParaFed Christchurch

Sport and recreation for people with disabilities within the Canterbury region.

Physical Address

Burwood Hospital
Burwood Road
Christchurch, 8061

Postal Address

PO Box 35080
Christchurch, 8640
Tel: (03) 385 4449
Fax: (03) 385 4425

ParaFed Eastland

Promotes welfare and sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.

Physical Address

C/- 35 Massey Road
Mangapapa
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 867 0757
Fax: (06) 867 0757

ParaFed Hamilton

Promotes welfare, sporting and recreational opportunities for disabled persons in Hamilton/Waikato. Also operates under the name of Parafed Waikato.

Physical Address

P O Box 14067
Enderley
Hamilton, 3252

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 829 5705
Fax: (07) 847 0778

ParaFed Manawatu

Promotes welfare and sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.

Physical Address

P O Box 1557
Palmerston North, 4440

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 358 3300
Fax: (06) 355 5980

ParaFed Northland

Promotes welfare and sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 5046
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 438 8631
Fax: (09) 438 9468

ParaFed Otago

Sport and recreation for people with disabilities within the Otago region. All ages welcome for friendship, support and sporting activities. Contact Bill Lean on (03) 472 8663.

Physical Address

Postal Address

P.O Box 5828
Dunedin, 9058
Tel: (03) 472 8663

ParaFed Wellington

Provide or facilitate sporting, recreation or active leisure opportunities for people with physical disabilities.

Physical Address

4 Marina View Paremata
Mana
Wellington, 5247

Postal Address

P O Box 54 003
Mana
Wellington, 5247
Tel: (04) 233 0226
Fax: (04) 233 0226

Paralympics New Zealand

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

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

Parent and Family Resource Centre Inc - Auckland

A small vigorous community based resource centre for the families and whanau of disabled children and young people.

Physical Address

92a Princes Street
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1062

Postal Address

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

Parkinsons New Zealand - Wellington

For members: Information on Parkinsons, regular up-to date information through our national magazine, responsible reporting of recent research and international experiences, books and audio-visual material, local meetings and education programmes, activities such as exercise classes and speech therapy, advice on health and welfare assistance available, home visits from a Field Officer. For non-members. e.g. health professionals and the general public: We work closely with other neurological organisations, and in some remote areas, Field Officer services are supplied by the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Physical Address

Apex House, Room 202
Cnr Queens Drive & Laings Rd
Lower Hutt
Wellington, 5010

Postal Address

PO Box 30-082
Lower Hutt
Wellington, 5040
Tel: (04) 920 2857
Fax: (04) 920 2858

PatientsLikeMe

An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: none

PatientsLikeMe

An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.

Physical Address

Postal Address

Tel: none

Progressive Freedom Ltd - Hamilton

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

Physical Address

P O Box 9088
Hamilton Central
Hamilton, 3240

Postal Address

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

Radio Reading Service NZ Radio F/T Print Disabled - National Service

The Radio Reading Service broadcast to the Horowhenua on station 2XA -1602 kHz AM carried nationwide on national Domestic short wave as well over station ZLXA which runs on 3935 kHz. This is not for profit and is a volunteer broadcast station for persons who cannot see, hold, understand or access everyday published information such as newspapers and magazines.

Physical Address

Kent & Little Building
29 Queen Street
Levin, 5510

Postal Address

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

Recreate Auckland

Recreate Auckland is a charitable trust established to provide age appropriate recreational opportunities that enhance the social, emotional and physical development of children and young people that have disabilities, while also providing support and respite for their parents and families

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 13654
Onehunga
Auckland, 1643

RESCARE Homes Trust - Auckland

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

Physical Address

7 Rebecca Rise
Weymouth
Auckland, 2103

Postal Address

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

Respiratory Relief Society of Canterbury

Exercise and support group for people with asthma, emphysema and other lung diseases.

Physical Address

Aldred Hall
Nancy Avenue
Mairehau
Christchurch, 8013

Postal Address

PO Box 21051
Edgeware
Christchurch, 8143
Tel: (03) 348 7896
Fax: (03) 348 7713

Riding for the Disabled - Cambridge

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Central King Country

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

Physical Address

Island Reserve
Honikiwi Road
RD 3
Otorohanga, 3973

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 873 8679

Riding for the Disabled - Christchurch

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

Physical Address

Canterbury Park
61 Wigram Road
Halswell
Christchurch, 8025

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Eastern Suburbs of Auckland

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

Physical Address

St Heliers Bay Pony Club
Kepa Road
Orakei
Auckland, 1071

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Gisborne

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

Physical Address

20 Main Road
Makaraka
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Greenhithe

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

Physical Address

Wainoni Park North Churchouse Road
Greenhithe
Auckland, 0632

Postal Address

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

Riding For The Disabled - Hastings

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

Physical Address

699E Murdoch Road
Akina
Hastings, 4122

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Hastings

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

Physical Address

699 Murdoch Road East
Akina
Hastings, 4122

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Hawera

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

Physical Address

16 Glasgow Street
Hawera, 4610

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 278 5190

Riding for the Disabled - Henderson

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

Physical Address

Henderson Valley Road
Henderson
Auckland, 0612

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Hutt Valley

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Kaitaia

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

Physical Address

Church Road
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Manawatu

RDA aim to provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation. This branch also incorporates Palmerston North.

Physical Address

248 Awahuri Road
RD 5
Feilding, 4775

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Marlborough

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

Physical Address

Churchward Park
Taylor Pass Road
RD 2
Blenheim, 7272

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Mid Canterbury Group

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

Physical Address

Mount Somers
RD 1
Ashburton, 7771

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 303 9799

Riding for the Disabled - Motueka

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

Physical Address

College Street
RD 1
Motueka, 7196

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - National Office

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

Physical Address

Unit 1 Harcourts Centre Discovery Drive
Whitby
Porirua, 5024

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Richmond

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

Physical Address

169 Champion Road
Richmond
Nelson, 7020

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Rotorua

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

Physical Address

32 Lee Road
Hannahs Bay
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - South Auckland

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - South Waikato

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

Physical Address

14 Elizabeth Drive
Tokoroa, 3420

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 886 7607

Riding for the Disabled - Southland

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Takaka

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

Physical Address

Rototai Road
Kotinga
Takaka, 7110

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Taupo

To provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation. Also disadvantaged children, the elderly and educational purposes.

Physical Address

164 Poihipi Road
Taupo, 3378

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Tauranga

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

Physical Address

44 Ngapeke Road, RD 5
Welcome Bay
Tauranga, 3175

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Wairarapa

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 106
Masterton, 5840
Tel: (06) 378 6503
Fax: (06) 378 6503

Riding for the Disabled - Wairarapa Group

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

Physical Address

Johnston Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Wanganui

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

Physical Address

Cnr Purnell and London St
Springvale
Wanganui, 4501

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Whakatane

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

Physical Address

Awatapu Drive
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Whakatane

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

Physical Address

Awatapu Drive
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

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

Riding for the Disabled - Whakatu

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

Physical Address

Andrews Farm
Tantragee Road
The Brook
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

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

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Christchurch

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

Physical Address

96 Bristol Street
Saint Albans
Christchurch, 8014

Postal Address

PO Box 1696
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 375 4300
Fax: (03) 355 9151
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Dunedin

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

Physical Address

Cnr Hillside Road & Law Street
Caversham
Dunedin, 9012

Postal Address

PO Box 2237
South Dunedin
Dunedin, 9044
Tel: (03) 466 4230
Fax: (03) 455 4319
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Eastern BOP District

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

Physical Address

18 Toroa Street
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 308 6453
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Gisborne

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

Physical Address

39 Grey Street
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 581
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 867 5529
Fax: (06) 867 9324
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Greymouth

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

Physical Address

127 Bright Street
Cobden
Greymouth, 7802

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 768 5693
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Invercargill

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

Physical Address

173 Queens Drive
Richmond
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

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

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Napier

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 10
Napier, 4140
Tel: (07) 839 2266
Fax: (07) 839 5588
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Nelson

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

Physical Address

430 Main Road
Stoke
Nelson, 7011

Postal Address

PO Box 2246
Stoke
Nelson, 7041
Tel: (03) 547 6616
Fax: (03) 547 6615
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - New Plymouth

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

Physical Address

131 Vivian Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 178
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 759 1169
Fax: (06) 757 9370
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Palmerston North

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

Physical Address

43 Walding Street
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

PO Box 310
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 350 2540
Fax: (06) 356 1790
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Rotorua

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

Physical Address

Community House
1115 Haupapa Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

Tel: (07) 348 7218
Fax: (07) 347 2007
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Tauranga

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

Physical Address

73 Sixteenth Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 15114
Tauranga, 3144
Tel: (07) 578 2376
Fax: (07) 578 8359
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Timaru

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

Physical Address

63 Grey Road
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 684 4259
Fax: (03) 355 9151
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Waikato Locality Office

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 854
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 839 2266
Fax: (07) 839 5588
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Wanganui

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

Physical Address

102 Peat Street
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

Tel: (06) 347 8401
Fax: (06) 345 9028
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Wellington

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

Physical Address

121 Adelaide Road
Newtown
Wellington, 6021

Postal Address

PO Box 27177
Marion Square
Wellington, 6141
Tel: (04) 380 2148
Fax: (04) 389 5254
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Plunket Society - Wellington

Offers practical advice on parenting issues and support for parents of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, car seat rental scheme, play groups, parent support and education groups, home visiting service, mobile bus and screening surveillance - health and development.

Physical Address

Plunket Area Office
4 Market Grove
Lower Hutt, 5010

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 570 2775
Fax: (04) 589 4775

Ruapehu Adaptive Programme

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

Physical Address

Turoa and Whakapa skifields
Mt Ruapehu
National Park, 3989

Postal Address

Sailability - Auckland

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

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

Sailability Hawkes Bay Trust

Making sailing accessible to all regardless of ability.

Physical Address

Napier Sailing Club
West Quay
Ahuriri
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

PO Box 5143
Greenmeadows
Napier, 4145

Salisbury School - Nelson

Provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week programme to enhance the educational and social learning opportunities for girls with special needs. While they are with us, we will help them with any behavioural or emotional difficulties, build up their self esteem, to be aware and considerate of others and get them learning again. This is done within a caring and supportive environment. Salisbury School is a national residential special school.

Physical Address

67 Salisbury Road
Richmond
Nelson, 7020

Postal Address

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

Sommerville Disability Support Service

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

Physical Address

45 Campbell Street
Wanganui, 4571

Postal Address

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

Southern Ika Swimming - Invercargill

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

Physical Address

58 Lauder Crescent
Heidelberg
Invercargill, 9812

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

109 Huxley Street
Sydenham
Christchurch, 8023

Postal Address

PO Box 21010
Edgeware
Christchurch, 8143
Tel: (03) 332 0733

Specialised Charter Services - Christchurch

Offers escorted tours and holidays for people with disabilities throughout NZ and overseas providing care and support by professional staff.

Physical Address

PO Box 32074
Linwood
Christchurch, 8147

Postal Address

PO Box 32074
Linwood
Christchurch, 8147
Tel: (03) 326 6802
Fax: (03) 326 6802

Sport Bay of Plenty - Bay of Plenty

To increase opportunities for people with disabilities in sport, fitness and leisure, provides positive images of people with disabilities participating in sport, fitness and leisure, and ensures students with disabilities are included in physical education.

Physical Address

271 Cameron Road
Greerton
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 13355
Tauranga Central
Tauranga, 3141
Tel: (07) 578 0016
Fax: (07) 571 8463

Sport Otago

To provide leadership and expertise to the sport and recreation industry so that Otago people can live healthy, active lives. The Halberg Sport Opportunity Advisor at Sport Otago can assist teachers, parents, and other excercise leaders with ideas for inclusion and integration, help identify activities which are suitable for all abilities, and provide funding advice to help children with a disability to access a range of sport and physical activity options. Sport Opportunity Advisor - Bridget Meyer

Physical Address

184 High Street
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 969
Dunedin, 9054
Tel: (03) 474 6350
Fax: (03) 474 6415

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.

Physical Address

7 Ellerslie Racecourse Drive
Remuera
Auckland, 1051

Postal Address

PO Box 17500
Greenlane
Auckland, 1546
Tel: (09) 523 3500
Fax: (09) 523 3510

Stewart Centre - Hamilton

Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum

Physical Address

Postal Address

PO Box 600
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton, 3240
Tel: (07) 839 4010
Fax: (07) 839 3130

Stewart Centre - Hastings

The Stewart Centre @ EIT provides quality rehabilitation for people with brain injuries in Hawke’s Bay.

Physical Address

Tower Building (EIT)
501 Gloucester Street
Taradale, 4112

Postal Address

Private Bag 1201
Taradale, 4142
Tel: (06) 9748000 5432
Fax: (06) 974 8910

Stewart Centre - South Auckland

Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum

Physical Address

101 Carruth Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

Tel: (09) 278 1759
Fax: (09) 278 1549

Stewart Centre - Tauranga

Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum

Physical Address

Hiller Centre
Gloucester Road
Mount Maunganui, 3116

Postal Address

PO Box 10092
Bayfair
Mount Maunganui, 3152
Tel: (07) 572 1414
Fax: (07) 572 1691

SUPPORTLINK Presbyterian Support Service Southland

Trains, supports and co-ordinates volunteers to meet elderly people in their homes. Volunteers provide company and can assist with some simple tasks like collecting shopping.

Physical Address

Unit 29 Gorge Rd Retail Centre,
159 Gorge Road
Queenstown, 9300

Postal Address

159 Gorge Road
Queenstown, 9300
Tel: (03) 442 4408
Fax: (03) 442 4685

Synergistics Wellness Centre - Tauranga

n conjunction with ACC a FREE Home Based exercise programme for people living in the community aged 80 – 100+ Provides gym rehabilitation with supervised training sessions for head and spinal injuries, stroke patients, amputees and able bodied.  All levels of fitness and abilities. Fully wheelchair accessible. Neurological Physiotherapists who use physiotherapy and exercise to treat people with strokes, brain tumours, brain injuries and spinal injuries.

Physical Address

14B Hocking Street
Tauranga, 3116

Postal Address

PO Box 14386
Tauranga,
Tel: (07) 572 3031
Fax: (07) 572 3031

Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre

We link people to community supports. The centre specializes in helping people to get their questions answered so that they can made informed decisions to improve their quality of life. This is a free information and advisory service available to everyone; people with a disability, family and whanau, support workers and support organisations. We have equipment available for purchase and hire. Secondhand equipment can also be sold through us. If there is something that you need but we don't stock it we will try to source it. Barrier Free assessment service is available, information on accessible homes. We have information on accessible motels, hotels and activities. We can put you in contact with over 50 support groups and link you to their support network. We have an accessible meeting room and kitchen for hire. This is set up with digital projector and a Front Row 2 Go system hearing system. The Centre is open 9-5 Monday to Friday. Creative Space is an accessible art group that operates on Fridays from 10-3. Please call the Centre if you would like to attend.

Physical Address

28 Young Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 5015
New Plymouth, 4343
Tel: (06) 759 0019
Fax: (06) 759 0029
Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

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

Touch Compass

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

Physical Address

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

Postal Address

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

Turning Point Trust

Recovery services for people with mental health and/or addiction issues. Providing day activities, career support, vocational services and peer support and advocacy.

Physical Address

Historic Village on 17th
Seventeenth Avenue West
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 9217
Greerton
Tauranga, 3142
Tel: (07) 578 6934
Fax: (07) 578 6943

UCAN Tours NZ - Canterbury

UCAN Tours NZ arranges wheelchair tours, accessible holidays and vacations, individual or group itinerary planning and travel packages with accessible accommodation, transport and attractions for people with disabilities.

Physical Address

8 Campbell St
Sumner
Christchurch, 8081

Postal Address

Tel: (03) 326 7881
Fax: (03) 326 7881

Visionary Living

Supported Independent Living (SIL) services work with you to assist you to achieve the best possible level of independence in all aspects of your life. The SIL model gives you a range of options that are comprehensive and flexible and assist you to lead a sustainable and independent lifestyle in the community.

SIL services in Auckland are delivered by four contracted SIL providers. Referral to the services is made through the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination agency, Taikura Trust (Ph 09 278 6314).

Our Visionary Living service is managed by Latoa Halatau, who has over 25 years of social work experience. We work with people of all ethnicities and disabilities who are aged between 16 and 65 years who live in the greater Auckland area. Some areas of assistance include finding appropriate accommodation, managing your home and financial affairs, travelling safely, training, and social and recreational activities.

Physical Address

59 Pine Street
Mt Eden
Auckland, 1041

Postal Address

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

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.

Physical Address

6 Trafalga St
Lower Hutt
Wellington, 5010

Postal Address

Tel: (04) 976 6597

Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated

Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated operates a number of community-based services, with the aim to assist adults with intellectual and/or psychiatric disabilities by poviding appropriate learning programmes,activities and support.

Physical Address

Postal Address

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

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

Youth Network - Ohope

Provides people between the ages of 15-25 years who have a disability to chat online, phone, email or just to have contact with other youth with similar interests/abilities. This is a network for youth to make friends, chat talk about similar experiences and have a voice on decisions being made about youth with disabilities.

Physical Address

8 Eruini Street
Ohope
Whakatane, 3121

Postal Address

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