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Brain Injury Association - Hawkes Bay
Provides education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.
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CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.
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CCS Disability Action - Waikato
We work with, and support, all disabled people to have the same rights and range of life opportunities that every New Zealander might reasonably expect.
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CCS Disability Action - Ashburton
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker service, parent support group, youth group, home to home respite care, information, advocacy and support. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking Permit.
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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.
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Community Mental Health - Gore
Multi Disciplinary Team of Health Porfessionals
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Elder Family Matters
Elder Family Matters has assisted older people in the wider Wellington region (including Hutt Valley, Porirua Basin, Kapiti Coast, and Wairarapa) for 10 years so they can choose to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Elder Family Matters do this by: •assisting the elderly and disabled with the tasks of daily living: shopping, housework and cleaning, personal cares, laundry, meals, transport, social activities, appointments, home maintenance; •one-on-one support / companionship / outings for people in residential care; •respite care to enable primary carers to have a break. Full range of Carers including highly experienced carers, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. Services includes mobile care (short time and discrete services), personalised care (minimum of 2 hours), cleaning services (minimum 1 hour), dementia care, and 24 hours/7 days services.
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Family & Community Services
A service of the Ministry of Social Development
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Family Works Invercargill
conselling and social work support, foster care, grief groups, buddy programme, strentheing family services, grief groups for children 4 - 12 years and their parents adn caregivers
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Gore Counselling Centre
Offers a wide range of counselling, therapeutic and educational services including Alcohol and Drug counselling, Anger management, ACC counselling, Family Court counselling,Womans groups and Mens groups
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Gracelands Group of Services - Te Awamutu
Gracelands core business is to support disabled and disadvantaged people to maximise their individual potential through accessing mainstream and other employment opportunities. Gracelands is able to provide a service to any person who has life altering impairment, illness or injury or who would benefit from practical support to engage in the wider community and work environments.
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Hohepa Home School - Napier
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Hohepa Homes Trust - Auckland
Training, craft activities and residential care for people with an intellectual disability. Residential and Day program training in enhanced independence and life skills.
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Hohepa Trust Board - Main Office
Provides residential, vocational and educational care for intellectually disabled people founded on the principles and techniques of Dr Rudolf Steiner.
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Home Support North - Northland
Home based support services. Provides housework, attendant and personal care, ACC home help, meal preparation and shopping.
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Homebuilders Family Services
We offer: 1.Family Support including relationships & parenting; youth counselling and work with children experiencing difficulties 2.Living Well On Your Income courses, SKIP & Bag of Tricks Parenting courses 3.Help Desk and advocacy 4.Strengthening Families 5.Disability Information Service (Wednesdays 9-12) Generic disability information Special Edition Social/Support Group for local young adults with all types of disabilities – meets once a month, usually on Friday evenings or Saturdays ASD Parent Support Group – for parents who have child/ren with ASD - meets once a quarter, dates set to suit as many parents as possible Extraordinary Mothers Inc – support group for parents who have children with disabilities – meets once a quarter, dates set to suit as many parents as possible. Arthritis Clinics – 45 minute one-to-one information clinics with an Arthritis Educator from Arthritis NZ. All our services are free. Open Mon-Fri 9 -12 but leave a message anytime.
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Horowhenua Learning Centre - Levin
National Certificate in Work and Community Skills: One year course that provides a real, flexible and effective learning environment for this who require support with their learning. Supported Employment Service: Supporting people who identify as having a disability to find and retain employment. Transition Service: Provides a school to work/community participation service for ORRS funded students in their last year of schooling.
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Hutt Valley Disabled Resources Trust - Lower Hutt
A charitable Trust providing work training and sheltered employment for people with disabilities of the Hutt Valley region including Eastern Bays, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Petone, Wainuiomata, and Stokes Valley. Also provides training programmes for people with disabilities in Engineering light assembly, woodwork, packaging, horticulture, domestic sewing, living skills and run a disabled persons advice bureau.
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IDEA Services - Christchurch
Assists people with an intellectual disability to represent their interests and establish themselves in the community. Also keeps stakeholders informed about issues, services available, supports families in accessing rights.
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jigsaw whanganui
Social work support to families to provide safe care and nurture to their children
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Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust
A charitable organisation which aims to teach people of all ages and abilities the skills to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe with people they know and don't know. Through our workshops; learn assertive communication skills, maintaining boundaries, preventing and dealing with bullying or abusive behaviour. We run 6 types of workshops nationally - Parent and Child (ages 4-7), Kidpower (ages 7-12), Teenpower (for teenagers), Fullpower (for women), Healthy Relationships interactive resource programme for teachers, allied health professionals and parents of all ages who work with people who have intellectual disabilities to teach positive social interaction to stop bullying, and Non violent Crisis Intervention for all health professionals, security personnel, or anyone dealing with the public.
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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.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Waikato
Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland West
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Bay of Plenty
To inform and support families/whanau whose lives have been changed by Down syndrome To promote and advocate for positive attitudes To promote the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome To review policies and lobby government, and other agencies
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Palmerston North
The NZDSA offers: new parent support through trained support parents, national co-ordinator, regional groups, activities throughout thirteen centres in New Zealand, including coffee mornings, family events, guest speakers and individual support and advocacy
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Ngati Hine Health Trust Maiaorere Disability Support Services - Kawakawa
Our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their whanau and carers. We provide support that enables individuals to maintain their independence at home and in the community. This includes home based support and 24 hour residential support for whanau that reflects personal choice and interests. Support is tailored to meet an individual's specific needs including joining the gym, meeting new friends, and finding a home.
We have office bases in Kawakawa in the Mid North and Whangarei. Access to services is through a Needs Assessment agency. Contact us and we can arrange for someone to discuss your needs with you.
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Ngati Hine Health Trust Maiaorere Disability Support Services - Whangarei
Our aim is to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, their whanau and carers. We provide support that enables individuals to maintain their independence at home and in the community. This includes home based support and 24 hour residential support for whanau that reflects personal choice and interests. Support is tailored to meet an individual's specific needs including joining the gym, meeting new friends, and finding a home.
We have office bases in Kawakawa in the Mid North and Whangarei. Access to services is through a Needs Assessment agency. Contact us and we can arrange for someone to discuss your needs with you.
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North King Country Family Support
Home visit based social work family support.North King Country Family Support provides free social work practice that "Improves the quality of life for families" in the Otorohanga and Waitomo Districts service areas. The mission statement encompasses all families considered to have a need for help to address their issues. North King Country Family Support provides free social work practice that "Improves the quality of life for families" in the Otorohanga and Waitomo Districts service areas. The mission statement encompasses all families considered to have a need for help to address their issues. North King Country Family Support provides parenting and family advice, advocacy and referrals to other services as required, and a professional "Listening ear".
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NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development
A national Umbrella for the health and development of Adolescents in New Zealand with a voice to the government, support for staff working with adolescents, research and information
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Parent and Family Resource Centre Inc - Auckland
A small vigorous community based resource centre for the families and whanau of disabled children and young people.
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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Sommerville Disability Support Service
Sommerville DSS is an independent provider of supports for children and young adults with disabilities and their families throughout the Wanganui region.Services offered include Family Support and Information, Carer Coordination, Early Childhood, Abilities Centre, Life Skills, Community Participation Programme, Vocational Training, Youth Group, Computer Club, and Holiday Programme. Criterion based Parking Identification Permits and Total Mobility Vouchers providing transport assistance for people with disabilities are available from our office.
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Star Jam Charitable Trust - Main
Standing ovations. Disabled kids. Changing Lives. StarJam creates oppurtunities for young people with disabilities to experience personal achievement and to enhance their self belief through a variety of performance activities.
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Step Ahead - Christchurch
Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday, plus some weekend and evening activities. Step Ahead is an independent community based rehabilitation programme primarily for people who experience schizophrenia or affective disorders. Wide range of activities provided, determined by desires of members. Members need to be relatively independent and motivated, and maybe involved in the running of the programme, on its Trust Board or as Activity Coordinators. Step Ahead currently provides activity based services in Richmond, Riccarton, Kaipoi, Amberley, Oxford and Ashburton. The Vocational Agency assists members to return to work or study and provides opportunities for paid employment. Membership costs $10.00 per year.
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Stewart Centre - Gisborne
Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum
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Stewart Centre - Hamilton
Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum
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Stewart Centre - Hastings
The Stewart Centre @ EIT provides quality rehabilitation for people with brain injuries in Hawke’s Bay.
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Stewart Centre - Manawatu
Provides community-based rehabilitation service for adults with acquired brain injury. Programmes are client-based. Activities are strength and interest based across the spectrum from meaningful activity, education and return to work.
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Stokes Valley Community Centre - Stokes Valley
Provides 3 lounges for hire, kitchen facilities, foodbank, budget advice, advocacy, information centre and wheelchair access.
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Te Roopu Waiora Trust
Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: •Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations •Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities •Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua •Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.
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Te Roopu Waiora Trust
Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.
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Te Whare Ruruhau O Meri
Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri is a charitable agency under the guidance of te Pihopatanga o te Tai Tokerau. The policies of our agency encourage, empower and motivate the principles of Tika, Pono and Aroha. We use practical and clear forms of communication, intervention and administration. It is our objective to deliver a service with less intrusion, consultation and with the highest level of integrity.
Services povided include: Assistance with Grief and Loss, Domestic Violence, Relationships, Suicide, Depression, Sexual and Physical Abuse, Loneliness, Access and Custody, Service Coordination, Counselling, Youth Advocates, Youth Development and Kaupapa Maori Alternative Education Facility, Pastoral Care, Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Whanau, Nga Tikanga Maori, Nga Tikanga Tangihanga, Kuia and Kaumatua Services. For further information go to Counties Manukau Webhealth
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The Parkinsonism Society - Tauranga Inc
Regular magazines and newsletters keeping members up to date, regular meetings of our support groups, information and other educational literature and full use of our library, field officers support of individual needs, guest speakers and discussion on relevant topics, contact with others who understand, help and support to carers (ie family & friends). Exercise and speech classes. Contact: Joelene - Tauranga Ph:07 572 2950 or Lynette - Whakatane Ph:07 308 03422.
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Whanganui Disability Resource Centre
We offer a free Disability Information Service which is open to anybody and to any organisation, and a free Supported Employment Service which people may self refer to, or be referred to. This includes Transition support for students transitioning from school. We also provide an Equipment Loan Service and Sales of Aids and Equipment. We cover Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts and South Taranaki.
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