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                Access 2000 (Hearing Association) - Manawatu

                Promotes accessibility for deaf and hearing impaired people in public places. Access 2000 has no head office as it is under the umbrella of the National Foundation of the Deaf.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1274
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 8708
                Fax: (06) 357 8710

                Access Homehealth - Central Regional Office

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

                Physical Address

                53 Princess Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

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

                Access Homehealth - Levin

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

                Physical Address

                96 Oxford Street
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

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

                Across Social Services - Manawatu

                This is community organisation, offering social services to the community, through counselling, social work, foster care and youth programmes. Child welfare is a focus of the work.

                Physical Address

                302 Church Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1140
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 356 7486
                Fax: (06) 357 4988

                Adult Literacy Palmerston North - Palmerston North

                One on one assistance and small group tuition with literacy, numeracy and computer skills.

                Physical Address

                Rear Courtyard Square Edge
                Jersey Lane
                Plamerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1831
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 359 2615
                Fax: (06) 359 2615

                Age Concern - Palmerston North

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

                Physical Address

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

                Postal Address

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

                Agoraphobics Support Group - Manawatu

                Provides friendship and support for people with Agoraphobia.

                Physical Address

                21 Chatsworth Street
                Palmerston North, 4412

                Postal Address

                Alzheimers New Zealand - Palmerston North

                Provide a day care centre, support and information to people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public about the problems associated with dementia, and to carry out research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease.

                Physical Address

                Marion Kennedy Centre
                642 Featherston Street
                Roslyn
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

                P O Box 527
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 9539
                Fax: (06) 357 9545
                Freephone: (0800) 00 4001

                Amputee Society of Manawatu

                Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.

                Physical Address

                9 Warren Street
                Foxton Beach, 4815

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 363 7633

                Arthritis New Zealand - Feilding

                Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research. Also offers field officer consultation, support group meetings and opportunities for hydrotherapy and exercise.

                Physical Address

                25 Taylor Street
                Feilding, 4702

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 323 1425

                Arthritis New Zealand - Manawatu

                Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research. Also offers arthritis educator consultation, support group meetings and opportunities for hydrotherapy and exercise. Also has specialist groups eg. Fibromyalgia and young people.

                Physical Address

                435 Church Street
                Palmesrton North, 4410

                Postal Address

                P O Box 1274
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 355 0435
                Fax: (06) 356 6512
                Freephone: (0800) 66 3463

                At Home Care Ltd

                At Home Care is a Local online community directory of information, services and products for older people. At Home Care Ltd is a comprehensive local community directory resource providing information on servcies, product information and relevant other information for older people in the Horowhenua, wider Tauranga and Taranaki regions for older people, their families and allied organisations

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P.O Box 5536
                Mount Maunganui, 3150
                Tel: (07) 574 9365

                Autism New Zealand Inc - Manawatu

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

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

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

                Best Care (Whakapai Hauora) Charitable Trust - Palmerston North

                We are the manawhenua health, disability support and social service arm of Tanenuiarangi Manawatu Incorporated, the mandated iwi authority for Rangitaane O Manawatu. On our website, you can find out about us, our services, where you can find us and how to contact us.

                Physical Address

                140-148 Maxwells Line
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 353 6385
                Fax: (06) 353 1883

                Brain Injury Association - Central Districts

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

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                PO Box 34
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 354 3540
                Fax: (06) 354 3540

                Cancer Society of NZ - Palmerston North

                Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.

                Physical Address

                135 Ruahine Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5170
                Palmerston North, 4441
                Tel: (06) 356 5355
                Fax: (06) 356 7804

                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

                Child Adolescent & Family Mental Health Service - Palmerston North

                Psychological and psychotherapeutic assessment and therapy for children and families with mental health problems.

                Physical Address

                Kauri House
                PN Hospital
                Ruahine Street
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

                P O Box 2056
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 350 8373
                Fax: (06) 350 8374

                Child Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services - Horowhenua

                Provides a psychiatric service for disturbed children and adolescents and family counselling service.

                Physical Address

                Ngaio House
                Horowhenua Hospital
                76 Liverpool Street
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 366 0122
                Fax: (06) 366 0123

                Child Cancer Foundation - Palmerston North

                To provide support to families of children who have or had cancer and families who have lost a child as a result of cancer.

                Physical Address

                Postal Address

                P O Box 4015
                Palmerston North, 4442
                Tel: (021) 89 1791

                Community Mental Health Services - Palmerston North

                Crisis, acute and short term and longer term assessment and treatment for clients with moderate to severe mental illness.

                Physical Address

                Palmerston North Hospital
                Gate 12, Community Village
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

                P O Box 11 036
                Manawatu Mail Centre
                Palmerston North, 4442
                Tel: (06) 350 8184
                Fax: (06) 350 8183
                Freephone: (0800) 65 3357

                Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Central Districts

                Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed.

                Physical Address

                Bredins Line
                Marton, 4710

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 327 7722
                Freephone: (0800) 651 122

                Deaf Association of NZ - Palmerston North

                Welfare and sign language interpreting services for the deaf and hearing-impaired people (specifically profoundly or severely deaf); and distribution of assistive listening devices.

                Physical Address

                74 The Square Level 1 Travel United House
                Palmerston north, 4410

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 357 5942
                Fax: (06) 357 5700

                Diabetes Lifestyle Centre - Palmerston North

                Provides a resource centre and educational centre for people with diabetes.

                Physical Address

                Palmerston North hospital
                Gate 9 Ruahine Street
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

                Private Bag 11036
                Palmerston North, 4442
                Tel: (06) 350 8114
                Fax: (06) 350 8128

                Diabetes Trust Manawatu Horowhenua Tararua - Palmerston North

                Voluntary organisation set up to provide support, help and information to individuals and families who have diabetes.

                Physical Address

                575 Main St
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

                PO Box 570
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 5992
                Fax: (06) 357 5993

                Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service

                We are a not for profit organisation, dedicated to the well being of older persons. Our vision is an inclusive society where older people / Kaumatua / Kuia are respected, valued,supported and empowered. We provide Elder Abuse & Neglect Training, are an accredited Visiting Service and a Community Support service.

                Physical Address

                273 Broadway Avenue
                Terrace End
                Palmerston North, 4441

                Postal Address

                Tel: 06 355 2832
                Fax: 06 355 1726

                Enable New Zealand - Palmerston North

                Enable New Zealand delivers a range of services for disabled people, their families, health professional and disability support organisations. We manage a range of contracted services for the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards and ACC Ministry of Health Equipment and Modification Services

                Physical Address

                69 Malden Street
                Milson
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

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

                Geneva Care

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

                Physical Address

                Level 2 139 Quay Street
                Auckland, 1010

                Postal Address

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

                Group Special Education - Palmerston North

                Provides a service for students and children with special educational and developmental needs from birth to 21 years of age. Our professional staff includes; Advisors on Deaf Children, Early Intervention Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Teachers and Special Education Advisors.

                Physical Address

                Cnr Fitzherbert Ave & Fergusson Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 758
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 358 3026
                Fax: (06) 358 9590

                Healthcare NZ - Palmerston North

                Providers of ACC services, personal care, mental health and home management. (ACC nursing services)

                Physical Address

                29 Princess Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1912
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 354 8998
                Fax: (06) 357 6722
                Freephone: (0800) 27 5174

                Hearing Association - Horowhenua

                Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired. Provides lip-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss.

                Physical Address

                104 Queen Street
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1069
                Levin, 5540
                Tel: (06) 368 2469
                Fax: (06) 368 2469

                Hearing Association - Palmerston North

                Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired.

                Physical Address

                435 Church Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1274
                Palmertson North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 8708
                Fax: (06) 357 8710

                Hearing Association - Southern Hawkes Bay

                Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired. Provides lip-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss.

                Physical Address

                19 McPhee Street
                Dannevirke, 4930

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 374 7137
                Fax: (06) 374 7137

                Home Help/ Personal Care Professionals - Palmerston North

                Offers home help to people with disabilities including: home management, personal care shopping and gardening.

                Physical Address

                37 Cambridge Street
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 354 6465
                Fax: (06) 355 0253

                Horowhenua Adult Literacy Scheme - Horowhenua

                Helps adults with reading, writing, spelling, form-filling and basic maths. Also provides basic education and computer skills for adults.

                Physical Address

                31 Kent Street
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

                PO Box 285
                Levin, 5540
                Tel: (06) 368 6064
                Fax: (06) 368 6063

                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

                I V Union - Manawatu

                Aims are to increase awareness of HIV/Aids and Hepatitis C, designed with the specific needs of Intravenous Drug Users in mind. Also promotes and educates about safe sex practises and non sharing of drug injecting equipment.

                Physical Address

                91 Grey St
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 772
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 1059
                Fax: (06) 357 1324
                Email:

                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

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Levin

                A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.

                Physical Address

                538 Queen Street
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 368 2469
                Fax: (06) 368 2469
                Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Palmerston North

                A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.

                Physical Address

                435 Church Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1274
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 8708
                Fax: (06) 357 8710
                Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

                MASH Trust - Manawatu/Horowhenua

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

                Physical Address

                602-606 Main Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

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

                ME/FM Support Group - Tararua

                Provides information and support to caregivers and sufferers of ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia

                Physical Address

                10 Ranfurly Street
                Dannevirke, 4930

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 374 6236

                Mental Health Services - Manawatu

                Provides a comprehensive service for mental health and people with an intellectual disability which are more accessible and responsive to client/consumer needs

                Physical Address

                Konini Centre
                MidCentral Health
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                Private Bag 11 036
                Palmerston North, 4410
                Tel: (06) 350 8351
                Fax: (06) 350 8253

                Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Manawatu

                In formation, education and support for people with MS and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential.

                Physical Address

                Carnation House
                51 Waldegrave Street
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 194
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 3188
                Fax: (06) 357 3072
                Freephone: (0800) 67 5463

                Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Palmerston North

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

                Physical Address

                Square Edge Building
                47 The Square
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

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

                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

                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

                Ostomy Society - Horowhenua

                Aims to help ostomates or potential ostomates and their families to attain a normal lifestyle through mutual aid and moral support as well as education in ostomy care. Publication: NZ Ostomate.

                Physical Address

                "Wainui"
                170 Arapaepae Road
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 368 6820

                Ostomy Society - Manawatu

                Aims to help ostomates or potential ostomates and their families to attain a normal lifestyle through mutual aid and moral support as well as education in ostomy care.

                Physical Address

                111 Summerhill Drive
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 357 1458

                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

                Parent to Parent - Manawatu

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

                Physical Address

                248 Broadway Avenue
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

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

                Parkinsons New Zealand - Palmerston North

                Support and information for families affected by Parkinsons disease

                Physical Address

                6 Cremorne Ave
                Hokowhitu
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 357 4423
                Fax: (06) 357 6242

                Personal Advocacy Trust - Manawatu/Dannevirke

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

                Physical Address

                Flat 1
                118a Botanical Road
                Takaro
                Palmerston North, 4412

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 359 2384

                Phoenix Incorporated - Manawatu

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

                Physical Address

                National Mutual Bldg
                Cnr Fitzherbert Ave
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

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

                Post Polio Support Group - Manawatu

                Support for survivors of polio.

                Physical Address

                89a Warwick Street
                Feilding, 4702

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 323 3321

                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

                Rangitane O Tamaki Nui A Rua Inc - Dannevirke

                Offers a confidential and free service to the whanau and community of Tamaki Nui A Rua. Services include an asthma clinic, well child clinics and information and assistance with a variety of health problems.

                Physical Address

                91-109 High Street
                Dannevirke, 4930

                Postal Address

                PO Box 62
                Dannevirke, 4942
                Tel: (06) 374 4306
                Fax: (06) 374 5209

                Rescare New Zealand - National

                Formerly NZ Psychopedic Hospital Parents Federation. Ensures that the rights and quality of life of hospitalised intellectually disabled are ensured whether living in the community or in a hospital setting, hostel, flat, or at home.

                Physical Address

                5 Gordon Place
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

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

                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

                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

                Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Manawatu

                The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation Manawatu is a charitable organisation located at 112 - 116 Te Awe Awe Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North. It was established in 1979 to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.

                Physical Address

                114 Te Awe Awe Street
                Hokowhitu
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 357 1557
                Fax: (06) 357 9321

                Schizophrenia Fellowship - Horowhenua

                Provides help and support families affected by the illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding the illness and acts as an advocate for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders, and their families/carers

                Physical Address

                12A Grey St
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 368 6204

                Schizophrenia Fellowship - Palmerston North

                Provides help and support families affected by mental illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding mental illness and acts as an advocate for persons with mental illness and their families/carers.

                Physical Address

                3rd Floor Ansett House
                16 Broadway Ave
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 5010
                Palmerston North, 4441
                Tel: (06) 355 8561
                Fax: (06) 355 8562

                Sensory Resource Centre - Palmerston North

                Provides education assessment and support for children with vision or hearing impairment.

                Physical Address

                Somerset School
                45 Somerset Crescent
                Palmerston North, 4412

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 356 1133
                Fax: (06) 356 1132

                Special Olympics - Horowhenua

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

                Physical Address

                26 Chester Street
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

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

                Special Olympics - Manawatu

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

                Physical Address

                14 Dunk Place
                Milson
                Palmerston North, 4414

                Postal Address

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

                SPELADD NZ Inc - Manawatu

                Individual assessment and tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Advocacy and assistance for those with Attention Deficit Disorders.

                Physical Address

                St Mark's Church
                117 College Street
                Awapuni
                Palmerston North, 4412

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1707
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North,
                Tel: (06) 359 0495
                Fax: (06) 359 2495

                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.

                Physical Address

                38 West Street
                West End
                Palmerston North, 4412

                Postal Address

                PO Box 34
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 354 6728
                Fax: (06) 354 3582

                Stroke Foundation - Levin

                Provides information, support and companionship to people who have suffered a stroke and their families. Assist people who have had a stroke with physio groups and speech therapy (communication) groups serving the stroke community and caregivers.

                Physical Address

                Room 10, Jack Allen Community House
                21 Durham Street
                Levin, 5510

                Postal Address

                Tel: (06) 368 9933

                Stroke Foundation - Palmerston North

                Stroke Clubs play a vital role in improving the lives of those affected by stroke in the community. Through varied and innovative activity programmes delivered by dedicated organisers and volunteers, the Stroke Clubs make a huge difference to the quality of life for local stroke people. At the same time, it offers carers a bit of much needed respite time knowing their loved ones are in a safe and comfortable environment. All the Stroke Clubs in the region are affiliated with the Stroke Foundation Central Region Inc. They are run by local volunteers. These are people with a heart for the community and often have a personal relation with Stroke.

                Physical Address

                Stroke Club,
                C/- CCS Disacility Action 248 Broadway Avenue
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 143
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 357 2119
                Fax: (06) 357 2218
                Freephone: Cell 021 962 376

                Tautoko Solutionz

                Counselling provided for those dealing with disability issues and an option for those who work in the disability sector. Consultancy focusing on service delivery, cultural and disability perspectives, working with whanau/family carers and developing behaviour management plans also provided. Bicultural practitioner.

                Physical Address

                The Grand Hotel, 1st Floor
                The Square
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

                PO Box 916
                Palmerston North Central
                Palmerston North, 4440
                Tel: (06) 356 9081

                Te Aroha Noa Community Services - Manawatu

                Is committed to the concept of caring for the whole person and promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual health of individuals, families/whanau and the community. Offers the following services: counselling, early childhood centre, life skills programme, and budgeting. Clothing shop operate from the corner of Highbury Ave and Coventry Streets. The community craft morning is held on a Wednesday morning once a fortnight at the Central Baptist Church Church Street.

                Physical Address

                12 Brentwood Ave
                Palmerston North, 4412

                Postal Address

                PO Box 7141
                Palmerston North, 4443
                Tel: (06) 358 2255
                Fax: (06) 358 5399

                Te Runanga O Raukawa

                Support service is for Maori particularly Kuia and Koroua requiring a range of disability support needs. Encourages quality of life and independence. Provides information and support in a manner consistent with tikanga Maori. This service is also available to other ethnic groups. Other sites at Levin, Shannon and Feilding, details on web site.

                Physical Address

                51 Main Street
                Otaki, 5512

                Postal Address

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

                Workbridge - Palmerston North

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

                Physical Address

                28 Queen St
                Palmerston North, 4410

                Postal Address

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