Weka - Disability Information

A2B Mobility Transport

Accessible Taxi Service

Abano Rehabilitation - Auckland

Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.

Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.

With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.

Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.

Abano Rehabilitation - Northland Community

Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.

Health Partners was established in 1996 as a specialist provider of assessment and case management services for a range of rehabilitation brands. Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.

With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.

Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.

Abano Rehabilitation - Northland Residential

Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.

Health Partners was established in 1996 as a specialist provider of assessment and case management services for a range of rehabilitation brands. Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.

With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.

Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.

ABI Rehabilitation Services

Cavit ABI Rehabilitation is contracted by ACC and MOH to provide specialist post-acute intensive rehabilitation to people with an acquired brain injury, including concussion and stroke. Those attending are provided with residential (in-patient), community or out-patient services, which aim to support the person through their recovery and facilitate return to function and participation.

Abilities Inc - New Lynn

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

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.

Ability2Travel - Dunedin

Offers hassle free travel and has formed an alliance with STA Travel in order to provide customers with the best service and most competitive rates available.

Able Tours Enable - Christchurch

Provides recreation for intellectually challenged clients. Tours are advertised for a set date/time/period (from 1 to 10 or more days) and advertised by brochure through client list and IHC newsletter and day base services. Also organises tours for overseas tourists arriving into the country and can make up tours to suit groups or individual needs.

AbPost and Pack Disabled Distributors Inc - Wellington

Commercial mailout facility that offers employment opportunities for PWD in an open employment situation.

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.

Access Ability - Hawera

Needs Assessment Service for people with long term physical, intellectual, sensory and age related disabilities.

Access Ability - New Plymouth

Needs Assesssment Service Coordination.

Access Ability - Taranaki

Assessment and service coordination for people with disabilities across whole life, excluding people with only a mental health diagnosis.

Access Ability - Wanganui

Provides comprehensive needs assessments and service coordination services.

Access Ability 16+ years Auckland - Auckland

The purpose or thinking of the time was to support disabled people and their families/whanau to pursue meaningful lives and to recognise that the NASC process would have a far-reaching impact on their ability to do that. Both Lorna and Jan were working within provider organisations at the time, CCS Bay of Plenty, and Community Living Trust. A nominal capital was raised, together with the donation of personal resources, including two foundation Board Members, Kaye Taylor and Peter McRae. During this time, the Access Ability Board was very much a working Board, with the ongoing development of the company and the preparation of proposals being undertaken by Jan and Lorna, together with financial and accounting input from Kaye. Community Living Trust also allowed Access Ability to contract a portion of Jan’s time to act as Managing Director during these formative years.

Access Ability Limited

Needs Assessment and Coordination Service for any person with a physical, sensory, intellectual or neurological disability that will require ongoing support longer than six months.

Access Ability Limited - Auckland

The Regional Intellectual Disability Care Agency (RIDCA) is a service contracted to Access Ability by the Ministry of Health. Under the RIDCA contract, Access Ability provide individualised and specialised responses to people with an intellectual disability aged 17-65 who have high and complex needs, including people under compulsory care orders. These responses include a comprehensive assessment of need, care coordination, intensive service coordination, links to supported accommodation services and secure services, and a 24 hour telephone response.

There are 2 ways to access the RIDCA service. Firstly, referrals are received directly from Youth and District courts in the Auckland and Northland regions. Secondly, referrals are received from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agencies (NASCs) in the Auckland and Northland regions. These organisations are the Taikura Trust in Papatoetoe, Auckland and North Able in Whangarei. Once a referral is received, eligibility to the RIDCA service will be determined.

Access Ability Limited - Northland

The Regional Intellectual Disability Care Agency (RIDCA) is a service contracted to Access Ability by the Ministry of Health. Under the RIDCA contract, Access Ability provide individualised and specialised responses to people with an intellectual disability aged 17-65 who have high and complex needs, including people under compulsory care orders. These responses include a comprehensive assessment of need, care coordination, intensive service coordination, links to supported accommodation services and secure services, and a 24 hour telephone response.

There are 2 ways to access the RIDCA service. Firstly, referrals are received directly from Youth and District courts in the Auckland and Northland regions. Secondly, referrals are received from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agencies (NASCs) in the Auckland and Northland regions. These organisations are the Taikura Trust in Papatoetoe, Auckland and North Able in Whangarei. Once a referral is received, eligibility to the RIDCA service will be determined.

Access Home Health

Access Home Health aims to provide services that restore, maintain or promote health, and to facilitate self-care in a client­ specific way. We operate a range of nursing and homehealth services around the country and around the clock. Our services, including nursing services, home care and domestic assistance, are backed up by a range of quality systems. These ensure that risk is minimised and individual, tailored and appropriate care is provided in line with the Health and Disability Act and industry-standards.

Access Homehealth - Ashburton

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

Access Homehealth - Central Regional Office

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

Access Homehealth - Christchurch

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

Access Homehealth - Greymouth

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

Access Homehealth - Hamilton

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

Access Homehealth - Invercargill

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

Access Homehealth - Levin

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

Access Homehealth - Midland Regional Office

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

Access Homehealth - Nelson

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

Access Homehealth - New Plymouth

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

Access Homehealth - Northern Regional Office

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

Access Homehealth - Rotorua

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

Access Homehealth - Timaru

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

Access Homehealth - Wairarapa

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

Access Homehealth - Wanganui

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

Access Homehealth - Wellington

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

Acorn House

Acorn House is a non profit organisation set up to support parents who have a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and who want to use Photographic Learning And Communication Strategies (P.L.A.C.S.) with their child.

Acoustic Neuroma Association of NZ Inc - Taumaranui

To provide support for patients (and their families) who have experienced an acoustic neuroma or other problems affecting the eighth cranial nerve.

Adaptive Technology Solutions Ltd - Wellington

Specializes in the assessment and training of people with disabilities who are likely to benefit from using adaptive technology in order to communicate.

ADHD Parent Support Group - Gisborne

Aim to improve the quality of life for children with ADHD by empowering and supporting their parents, provide parents and relevant services with information and resources eg books and videos on ADHD, provide monthly newsletters, organize monthly meeting with guest speakers, home visits, telephone support line, networking with services, increasing awareness and understanding of ADHD

ADHD Support Group

Monthly meetings for parents/caregivers of children & adolescents with ADHD. Access to library, information, support and advocacy through the Co-ordinator of the Family Network (supporting families who have a child with special needs).

Adult Cerebral Palsy Society Inc - National Office

To provide accommodation on a short stay or semi-permanent basis for adult cerebral palsied and other disabled. To encourage and assist with progress into the community.

Adult Literacy Palmerston North - Palmerston North

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

Adult Reading Assistance (ARAS) - Christchurch

Provides free tuition in basic literacy skills, numeracy, basic word processing to adults. Training of volunteers to work with adults on a 1 to 1 or in a group situation. Liaison between literacy providers in the Christchurch area.

Advanced Interpreting Management Services (AIMS)

Advanced Interpreting Management Services (AIMS) provides a high quality booking service to cover your interpreting requirement. Online bookings are available.

Booking staff have in-depth knowledge of the interpreting process, and can give expert advice to you on the best service options available

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.

Age Concern - Palmerston North

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

Agoraphobia Support Group - Tauranga

Aims to provide support and assistance for persons in New Zealand suffering from Agoraphobia and encourage the formation of local support groups. Also provides a communications network for New Zealand Groups.

Agoraphobic Support Group - Canterbury

Aims to provide support and assistance for persons in Canterbury suffering from Agoraphobia and panic attacks, through monthly open meetings, newsletters, social group and library resources.

Agoraphobics Support Group - Manawatu

Provides friendship and support for people with Agoraphobia.

Alcohol & Other Drugs Service

Alcohol and other Drugs assessment and intervention. This may be provided in the service and or result in the person being referred onto appropriate agencies, e.g. for medical detoxification or rehabilitation if required.

Altogether Austim - National Office

Altogether Autism is a national information and advisory service for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, whanau and the wider community. LIFE Unlimited operate this Ministry of Health funded service in partnership with Parent to Parent, New Zealand

Alzheimer's Society Otago Inc.

Provides support, advice and information to families affected by dementia, through home visits education courses and literature, care support groups and access to resources and services. Raise awareness in the community through dispalys and public speaking. Contact - Manager Julie Butler.

Alzheimers New Zealand - New Plymouth

Alzheimers Taranaki supports people with dementia, their carers and families, through advocacy, raising public awareness and providing information.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Ashburton

Provide support and information to people with Alzheimers 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 Alzheimers disease.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Blenheim

Provide 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. Day centre provides support for clients and their carers

Alzheimers New Zealand - Christchurch

Provide support and information to people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public, the medical and helping professions about the problems associated with dementia. To stimulate research and improve management of Dementia. To raise government and community awareness and encourage action by highlighting the needs of dementia sufferers and their relatives in New Zealand.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Gisborne

Provide 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.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Hastings

Provide 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 encourage research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease making life better for people affected by dementia.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Invercagill

Support and information on dementia, people who have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia, their carers, families and the general public.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Kaitaia

The Alzheimers Society provides a range of services including extensive information and resources, home visits, seminars, support groups and day centre programmes.

The Alzheimers Society Northland covers the region with services operating out of Whangarei and the Kaipara, Kerikeri and Kaitaia. They also employ Community Support Workers focussed on being responsive to the needs of Maori.

Alzheimers New Zealand - National Office

Alzheimers New Zealand at a national level represents people with dementia, their carers and families, through advocacy, raising public awareness, providing information and fundraising.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Nelson

Mobile phone: 027 626 6428. Provide 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.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Pakuranga

Provides a range of services for people with a diagnosis of Dementia. Open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Rotorua

Provide education, information and support to all people with dementia and related disorders. To educate and inform the general public about the problems associated with dementia and the management of Alzheimers disease making life better for all people affected by dementia.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Royal Oak

Provide 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.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Taupo

Provide 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.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Tauranga

Office open 9am - midday Monday - Friday. Provides support and information to people with Alzheimer's Disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public about problems associated with dementia, and to carry out research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Timaru

Provides 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.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Waikato

Alzheimers New Zealand Waikato provides: Information on Alzheimer's disease & related dementias; Telephone support; Family education sessions; Home visits; Advice about community support; The ALZWELL service (a Waikato District Health Board contract to support people living in the community); Support groups for carers in 10 areas around the Waikato; Training for residential care facility staff and in-home carers.

Alzheimers New Zealand - Whangarei

Provide support and information to people with memory loss, 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 and memory loss. Provides rural mobile daycare service.

Alzheimers Society - Wellington

Provide 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 encourage research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease making life better for people affected by dementia.

Alzheimers Society Eastern Bay Of Plenty INC

Provide 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 encourage research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease making life better for people affected by dementia. Contact: Heather Balcombe Office Administrator

Alzheimers Society Inc - Napier

Provide 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.

Alzheimers Society Wanganui

Provides information, education, advocacy and support for people with dementia and their families in the Whanganui, Rangitikei, and Waimarino region, through home visits and at our center.

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.

Amputee Society - Auckland

The primary objective of the Federation is to support and promote the welfare of all amputees. This includes offering peer support and encouragement when the going gets tough, and providing information and advice to help amputees achieve the quality lifestyle to which they aspire.

Anxiety Disorders Unit - Canterbury

Specialist assessment and treatment centre for adults suffering from primary Anxiety Disorders. Referrals in writing accepted from Health Professionals. A waiting list does exist and will be advised on contact with the unit.

ANZMES (Associated New Zealand Myalgic Encephalopathy Society Inc) - North Shore

Provides information to caregivers and sufferers of Me/CFS and also to the medical profession. Distributes information, fosters regional support groups and promotes lectures and seminars regarding the illness. Promotes research into the causes and treatment of the illness.

Apert Network - Auckland

The Apert Network was set up in 1993 for families with members who have Apert Syndrome. The purpose of the Network is to provide information and encouragement to such families and, where possible, provide an age match for the child. Also available to handle enquiries about other craniofacial conditions, and will try to assist with information and other contacts.

Arachnoiditis Sufferers Action & Monitoring Society (ASAMS) NZ inc - National

Provides support and information.

Arahura Charitable Trust - Auckland

Aims to improve the quality of life for people experiencing mental health challenges. Provides community based support to adults who have come through hospital based services and from private referrals.

Argo Trust - Wellington

A trust set up by five families which provides supported accommodation for people with disabilities.

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.

Arthritis New Zealand - (Otago Division)

Lupus support group - meeting held several times a year. Living with Arthritis Seminar - workshops held twice a year at the Octagonal room, 1st floor Dunedin Public Hospital (advertised in the community newspaper).

Arthritis New Zealand - Bay of Plenty

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

Arthritis New Zealand - Christchurch

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.

Arthritis New Zealand - City & Manukau

Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research.

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.

Arthritis New Zealand - Gisborne/East Coast

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.

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.

Arthritis New Zealand - Marlborough

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.

Arthritis New Zealand - Masterton

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.

Arthritis New Zealand - Nelson

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 immersion therapy and exercise.

Arthritis New Zealand - Timaru

Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research. Also offers field consultation, support group meetings, seminars and living a healthy life courses.

Arthritis New Zealand - Waikato

•Information and Education •Direct Support (Arthritis Educators) •Public Awareness •Advocacy •Funding of Research

Arthritis New Zealand - Waitakere & North Shore

Arthritis New Zealand provides information, education and support to people affected by arthritis. Arthritis Educators provide individual and group education and advice. They produce a number of information pamphlets which along with the arthritis educator service is free to access. See the Arthritis website for full details on the services provided by Arthritis New Zealand including information seminars, arthritis clinics, exercise and hydrotherapy classes, and support groups.

Arthritis New Zealand - Waitakere & North Shore

Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research.

Arthritis New Zealand - Wanganui

Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritic conditions through programmes in health, education and research, as well as providing access to advice and information, support group meetings, local seminars and clinics run by the Arthritis Educator.

Arthritis New Zealand - Wellington

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

Arthritis New Zealand - West Coast Service Centre

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 immersion exercises.

Arthritis New Zealand - Whangarei

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.

Arthritis Southland

The Invercargill office is now closed. Please call 0800 663 463 to connect to the Christchurch service.

Arthritis Support Group

Local run arthritis support servcie for local people.

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.

Asbestos Disease Association of NZ

Provides information on asbestos and action to be taken.

Ashley Cottage

Ashely Cottage provides respite care for people aged 16 years and over with physical and intellectual disability in a cottage fully serviced with attendant care. Offer short term residential stay during which individually tailored personal development courses are offered.

Ashley Cottage - Kumeu

Respite and courses in self development, through short term residential care for 16-65 year old people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

Asperger's Syndrome New Zealand

Advocacy and Self-Advocacy of, by and for people with Asperger's Syndrome and related higher-functioning conditions on the ADD Spectrum. Information, publications, newsletters, resources, membership and an opportunity to seek quality representation in all groups and organisations that affect people with Autism.

Aspire Canterbury Disability Information Service

A generic information and referral service providing information on a wide range of disability and related health issues. Provides an efficient accessible national disability information system. The centres share a computer database, and a network through a national committee dedicated to enhancing the quality of service. Federation members provide information as a core service to people, their caregivers, health professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, architects and builders, voluntary and statutory agencies, students and the general public.

Assembly of People with Disabilities - National Office

National advocacy and information role and the voice of people with disabilities to the government and other relevant bodies. International Fax: (04) 801 9565

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Auckland

Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for visually impaired are maintained and improved.

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Head Office

Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for vision impaired are maintained and improved.

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Otago

Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for people who are blind or vision impaired are maintained and improved.

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Taranaki

Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for vision impaired are maintained and improved.

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand - Timaru

Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for people who are blind or vision impaired are maintained and improved.

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc - Canterbury

Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for visually impaired are maintained and improved.

Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand Inc - Canterbury

Advocates to government departments, local bodies etc to ensure that services for visually impaired are maintained and improved.

Asthma & Respiratory HB Services Trust - Napier

Our services are available to the whole community. Asthma Hawke's Bay is a non-profit organisation offering free education, information and services to anyone with asthma or other respiratory conditions (COPD/ CORD or emphysema for example). We cover the Hawke's Bay district– the coastal area from Wairoa to Porangahau on the southern coast including Napier, Hastings, Waipawa and Waipukurau. This also includes the Chatham Islands

Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand Inc - Head Office

Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma and other respiratory conditions.

Asthma Clinic Middlemore Hospital - Auckland

Optimises asthma control with appropriate prescription of medications, teaches self management skills to people with asthma through education, provision of information and support.

Asthma Society - Blenheim

Information, education and support for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.

Asthma Society - Canterbury

Promotes the well-being of people with asthma and related conditions through education and support services, and resources. Hours Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4.00pm

Asthma Society - Dunedin

Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma. Also offers weekly exercise program, community field officer, pamphlets, and kids camp.

Asthma Society - Gisborne/East Coast

Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.

Asthma Society - Mt Eden

Information, education, and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.

Asthma Society - Nelson

To assist people with asthma and related conditions through improved management education and support.

Asthma Society - Oamaru

Asthma Society - Rotorua

Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Asthma & Respiratory Foundation encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma

Asthma Society - South Canterbury

Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.

Asthma Society - Taranaki

The societies can help you with information and resources to help you manage your health. Asthma Societies often provide specialist services such as spirometry (lung function testing), and COPD support groups. Their friendly staff focus on respiratory matters soley, so they have excellent specialised knowledge and experience.

Asthma Society - Wairarapa

Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.

Asthma Society - Whangarei

Information, education and support for people with asthma and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes, treatment and management of asthma.

Atareira - Wellington

Atareira (formerly known as Schizophrenia Fellowship Wgtn) is a Wellington based Mental Health organization. We are the local branch of Supporting Families in Mental Illness NZ and we enjoy a close relationship with other branches across the country.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Auckland

Our association is a community based, non-profit organisation with charitable status, formed to help all those involved with ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Timaru

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Timaru

Support and educate families involved with ADHD and take a pro-active role in promoting public awareness of this disorder.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Support (ADHD) - Tauranga

ADHD.org.nz was set up to provide people with a means of sourcing information concerning Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in New Zealand though much of the information is universal. This was done so that parents could make educated decisions concerning your child's future.

Auckland DHB - Mobility Solutions

Mobility Solutions provide wheelchair and seating assessment services to people who have long-term complex needs and are not covered by ACC. We see people of any age but they must reside in the greater Auckland area.

Our referral forms can be found on our website. Anyone can send us a referral. Once this is received our therapists check you are eligible for our service then prioritise against set criteria. People are seen on a 'most urgent first basis' and we encourage people to contact us if their situation changes so that we can reprioritise their referral.

Our team consists of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, a Therapy Assistant, Wheelchair Technicians and Administration Support.

Please see our website for more information about our processes.

Mobility Solutions is based at Rehab Plus - 54 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier. We see clients either at our clinic on-site, or in their own home, school or workplace.

Auckland DHB - Rehab Plus

Rehab Plus provides rehabilitation services to adults aged 16-64 years living in the Auckland/North Health region. Services are available to those who have been admitted to hospital following an illness, accident or injury (such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, other neurological condition, amputation, multiple trauma, complex orthopaedic/medical problems), who would benefit from short term rehabilitation and who meet other specified criteria.

People attending Rehab Plus are helped to return to their maximum potential using individual programmes to achieve their goals. Services available include inpatient rehabilitation and nursing care, outpatient rehabilitation, and wheelchair/seating assessment.

Auckland Disability Law

A free community legal service in the Auckland region. Provides legal information, advice and assistance related to disability

Auckland Post Polio Support Group

Auckland Post Polio Support Group (Inc.) Helps with support for people with Poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) has been eradicated from nearly every country in the world since the development of the Salk (1955) and Sabin (1961) vaccines. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has targeted the year 2009 for the complete eradication of acute poliomyelitis.

Autism New Zealand - Hawkes Bay

Offers support and information for Autistic children, their families and the professionals who work with them. And promotion of Autism to increase the awareness and understanding of the condition in the wider community.

Autism New Zealand - Northland

Autism New Zealand provides support, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome and related disorders.

Autism New Zealand's key activities include raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders, providing support, information and advice. This includes gathering and distributing the latest information and research relating to autism spectrum and related disorders. Autism New Zealand does this by maintaining contact with overseas associations. They will arrange seminars and conferences and provide training courses for parents and professionals. They will also liaise with other agencies on behalf of individuals, parents and other family.

Autism New Zealand resources and maintains a library service and information can be accessed by contacting their Information Officer. This person is based at their national office in Christchurch. They also produce a quarterly newsletter and have a website that provides full details on services available and contact people in each of the regions. Autism New Zealand has branches in Auckland (covers from Pokeno to Warkworth) and Northland with details provided below.

Autism New Zealand Inc - Auckland

Autism New Zealand provides support, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome and related disorders.

Autism New Zealand's key activities include raising awareness of autism spectrum disorders, providing support, information and advice. This includes gathering and distributing the latest information and research relating to autism spectrum and related disorders. Autism New Zealand does this by maintaining contact with overseas associations. They will arrange seminars and conferences and provide training courses for parents and professionals. They will also liaise with other agencies on behalf of individuals, parents and other family.

Autism New Zealand resources and maintains a library service and information can be accessed by contacting their Information Officer. This person is based at their national office in Christchurch. They also produce a quarterly newsletter and have a website that provides full details on services available and contact people in each of the regions. Autism New Zealand has branches in Auckland (covers from Pokeno to Warkworth) and Northland with details provided below.

Autism New Zealand Inc - Canterbury

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

Autism New Zealand Inc - Gisborne

Our Mission: is to improve the quality of life for people with autism, Asperger syndrome, those with associated conditions, their family/whanau and those who support them. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of every month 2pm

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.

Autism New Zealand Inc - Nelson/Marlborough

The branch covers Nelson, Tasman, the Bays and Marlborough. We are a group of parents, who work on a voluntary basis, offering support and information to other families who have someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism New Zealand Inc - Southland Branch

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.

Autism New Zealand Inc - Taranaki

The branch covers Taranaki. We offer information, education and support to parents, caregivers, relatives, friends, teachers, health professional and any other person interested in and concerned for children, adolescents, adults and their families living with ASD.

Avalon Incorporated - Tauranga

Avalon Incorporated is a creative and enterprising facility where people who experience disability can reach their potential and goals through training and personal development, employment and meaningful day activity.

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

Balance - Whanganui

Balance Whanganui is a peer run mental health charitable trust that makes a difference in the lives of those affected by mood disorders and other forms of mental illness.

Balance NZ Bipolar and Depression Network - National

Balance NZ is a charitable trust that makes a difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues with a focus on mood disorders. If this is your first visit you may like to have a look through the menus to get a feel for what the site and the network can offer you.

Bipolar and Manic Depression Society - Christchurch

Balance NZ is a charitable trust that makes a difference in the lives of those affected by mental health issues with a focus on mood disorders. If this is your first visit you may like to have a look through the menus to get a feel for what the site and the network can offer you.

Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ - Manurewa

We are a national network dedicated to the education of students who are blind or have low vision. We are organised under a Board of Trustees with a school management and education team to take good care of the everyday needs of students. The school provides a wide variety of educational services for these students of all ages - from preschool to tertiary and those moving into the workforce. We provide assistance options with vision and additional impairments including Braille and other special reading formats.

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.

Brain Injury Association - Canterbury

Brain Injury New Zealand (BIANZ) represents the regional Brain Injury Associations around New Zealand. These regional associations provide education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.

Brain Injury Association - Central Districts

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

Brain Injury Association - Nelson

The Brain Injury Association of New Zealand Inc (BIANZ) represents the regional Brain Injury Associations around New Zealand. These regional associations provide education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.

Brain Injury Association - Wellington

The regional Brain Injury Associations, through the liaison service, provide a range of practical assistance: Information and education for people with brain injury and their families so they can better understand the implications of the injury

Burwood Academy of Independent Living - Canterbury

The Burwood Academy is a research and learning organisation committed to improving the lives of New Zealanders living with permanent disability as a result of serious injury or illness. It is also committed to advancing the principles of the Independent Living movement.

Cairnfield House - Northland

Residential care for young disabled people in aged care.

Canterbury Down Syndrome Association Inc

A support group of parents of children with Down Syndrome.

Canterbury Parents of Deaf Children

Parent support and advocacy group. Services include: Newsletter, Tertiary scholarship, social outings, camps, home visiting, parent support. Monthly meetings.

Cardiac Club Southland Inc - Invercargill

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

Carlson School for Cerebral Palsy - Epsom

Our school has 10 classes (year 1-13), plus a parent and baby group and a preschool class. We provide specialised programmes in classrooms with a high teacher/pupil ratio and therapy involvement in all classes.Also we Provide a toy library for special needs children and children from the local community Tel: (09) 624 3308 for the Toy Library

Cavit ABI Rehabilitation - Porirua

Provides neuro-rehabilitation for people with moderate to severe brain injury.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

CCS Disability Action - Christchurch

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 and offers community development.

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.

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.

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.

CCS Disability Action - Wellington

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 for people with restricted mobility. Also disability awareness programmes for school age upwards.

Centre 401 Trust - Hamilton

Peer support, self help, supported employment advocacy, peer facilitation and grassroots initiatives for past and present users of mental health services.

Champion Centre (Christchurch Early Intervention Trust) - Christchurch

Offers a range of assessment, monitoring and Early Intervention services children with specila needs from birth to school age. It aims to teach families/whanau how to help their child develop the skills that will allow them to take their place in their local school and community. For children with developmental delays and a wide range of special needs such as Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disoder, cerebral palsy, brain damage, developmental dyspraxi and multiple disabilities.

Child Adolescent & Family Mental Health Service - Palmerston North

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

Child Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services - Horowhenua

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

chiropract,physiotherapy,massage,acupuncture

A chiropractic, physiotherapy,massage and acupuncture service.

Christchurch Kidney Society Inc

Patient Support Group - Monday - Friday. 10am - 1.00pm at the kidney information centre.

Citizen Advocacy Auckland Inc

Promotes one to one relationships between a volunteer and a person with an intellectual disability for the purposes of friendship, practical assistance and advocacy.

Clinical Psychology Centre - Dunedin

Assessment and therapy for problems of normal living (eg depression, stress) provided by graduate clinical psychology students undertaking training at the centre.

Cloud 9 ASD Support Group - New Plymouth

High functioning Autism/Aspergers Syndrome and related conditions.

Cloud 9 Childrens Foundation - Wellington

A support oganisation that works on both the national and regional level in New Zealand to help out children and teenagers who have Asperger's Syndrome. Also aims to assist those who help people with Asperger's Syndrome such as the person's family and carers, teachers and professionals.

Comcare Charitable Trust - Christchurch

Comcare Trust provides community services for adults with a diagnosed mental illness in Canterbury, These include housing services (finding flats, emergency housing, assistance in retaining existing housing), Community Support Services (short term or long term depending on need), Community Integration Service, the Jobconnect supported employment service, the ActiveLinks recreation service and the Warmline telephone peer support service.

Community Living Trust - Hamilton

Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.

Community Living Trust - Rotorua

Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.

Community Living Trust - Tauranga

Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.

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.

Community Mental Health Team and Alcohol and Drug Service - Eastern Bay of Plenty

Provides community support for those with a long term psychiatric disability. Also services and supports clients with acute problems with alcohol and drug issues.

Community Neurobehavioural Service

Psychological service for people who have an acquired Brain Injury and experience emotional and/or behavioural difficulties relating to that injury. Services include: assessment, psychological therapy, behaviour management (working in clinic or home setting). Available for those under the age of 64 years. Available to those who live in the Auckland/Northland region. Free service.

Community of Refuge Trust - Auckland

CORT is a provider of supported and unsupported affordable accommodation for people experiencing mental ill health.

Conductive Education Waikato Trust - Hamilton

Hungarian trained conductors and specialised teachers provide rehabilitation programmes for children with motor disorders such as Cerebral Palsy. Aims to improve all areas of development including physical, cognitive, communication and self care skills.

Conductive Education Wellington Trust - Wellington

Integrated education programmes for young children with motor disorders.

Connect Supporting Recovery Inc.

Connect Supporting Recovery, formerly Action for Mental Health Society (AMHS), offers a wide range of services to people experiencing mental health issues including attaining goals in employment and accommodation.

COPD - Porirua

COPD/Emphysema Support Group - Dunedin

Provides members with useful information on different aspects of living with a respiratory condition. Provides mutual support and encouragement.

Coromandel Independent Living Trust

Provides needs assessment and service co-ordination for people with disabilities. Information and advice given to general public. We especially encourage those with health and disability issues, benefit & employment matters. We also co-ordinate the following services: mobility van, vocational support services, volunteer driver programme, heartland services & adult community education.

Counties Manukau DHB - Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit

The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit provides inpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents with spinal cord injury living in the Upper North Island. Rehabilitation programmes are designed around the person's own goals and the team supports the person to gain maximum independence before going home. Assessment for equipment, counselling, ongoing support and outpatient services are also available.

Counties Manukau Homecare

Counties Manukau Home Care provides a range of home care services to support older and disabled people who wish to continue living at home and in their own communities. Cover extends from Mangere (excluding Otahuhu) to Mercer and across to both coasts.

Craniofacial Support Group - Auckland

Support group for those with craniofacial (upper and mid face) deformities and their families.

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.

CreativeWORKS Employment Service - Christchurch

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

Cri-Du-Chat - Howick

Provides support to parents of children with Cri-Du-Chat.

Crohn's Colitis Support Group - West Coast/Buller

Offers support and companionship to people who have Crohn's or related inflammatory bowel disease.

Crohn's Colitis Support Group - Auckland

Offers support and companionship to people who have Crohn's or related inflammatory bowel disease

Crohn's Colitis Support Group - Christchurch

To advance the knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease for patients and others. To provide support, exchange ideas and share coping strategies.

Crohn's Colitis Support Group - Invercargill

Provides support and information for patients with Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis.

Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Auckland

Provides caring support for people with CF and their families, offering education, information and parent contact providing emotional and practical support.

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.

Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Christchurch

Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for welfare needs and tertiary education where needed. Provides a resource centre (books, brochures videos) and a communications centre (magazines, newsletters).

Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Invercargill

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

Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Otago

Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed. Provides a resource centre (books, brochures videos) and a communications centre (magazines, newsletters).

Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - South Canterbury

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

Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Waikato

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

Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Whangarei

Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed. Care for people with CF in the Northland area is provided at Whangarei Hospital, Bay of Islands Hospital and Kaitaia Hospital according to location of patient.

Dayspring Trust - Auckland

Provides a drop in centre for mothers and children, the elderly, and people with mental health problems. The centre is open five days a week and offers daily programmes and speakers on a wide range of subjects and provides free transport. A supported landlaord service and community support work service for women 18-65 with mental health challenges. A strong focus on Maternal Mental Health.

Deaf Aotearoa [South Island]

They are here to work with Deaf New Zealanders to make sure they can access the information and services they need to live independently, take part in our vibrant Deaf communities and to follow their dreams. Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ) is a not-for-profit organisation which promotes Deaf culture, New Zealand Sign Language and the interests of the Deaf community. We have Deaf and hearing staff who care deeply about Deaf culture, Deaf values and who always go the extra mile for our Deaf members

Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand

Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand (formerly The Deaf Association of NZ) is a Deaf-led, not-for-profit organisation formed more than 30-years ago by D/deaf New Zealanders. The organisation focuses on promoting Awareness of, Access to and Advancement of NZSL – to help strengthen the rights of Deaf people and give them the confidence to be an active part of society.

Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand- Otago

Needs assessment service co-ordination for all deaf people, NZSL and interpreting services. After hours emergency contact for NZSL interpreter is through the police voice/TTY (03) 478 0969.

Deaf Association of NZ - Bay of Plenty

Provides an interpreting service, needs assessments, service coordination equipment, and information to deaf and hearing people.

Deaf Association of NZ - Christchurch

Hours 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Provide an interpreting service to Deaf people who predominantly use NZ Sign Language as their preferred mode of communication. Provide service co-ordination and needs assessment for Deaf People.

Deaf Association of NZ - Dunedin

An interpreting and service co-ordination service for Deaf and hearing impaired.

Deaf Association of NZ - Hawkes Bay

Provides interpreting needs assessment, service coordination, equipment and advocacy and information services for deaf adults who usually identify as culturally deaf and use NZ sign language and hearing people and organisations wishing to learn about the deaf community.

Deaf Association of NZ - Northland

Provides an interpreting service, needs assessments, service coordination equipment, and information to deaf and hearing impaired people.

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.

Deaf Association of NZ - Taranaki

An interpreting and service co-ordination service for Deaf and hearing impaired

Deaf Association of NZ - Waikato Branch

Needs assessment and service coordination. Sign language interpreting services for the deaf and hearing-impaired people (specifically profoundly or severely deaf); and distribution of assistive listening devices.

Deaf Association of NZ - Wellington

Provides Needs/Service coordination, interpreting and employment consultancy.

Deaf Blind New Zealand - Canterbury

Deaf Blind New Zealand - National Office

Consumer group - advocate and support group for Deafblind people in NZ.

Deaf Children Association - Otago

Supports families with a deaf or hearing impaired child through parent-to-parent support, advise, advocacy, newsletters, information on equipment, subsidies, family activities, camps, seminars, training programmes, etc. Liasin and support of professionals involved with deaf children.

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.

Depressive Disorders Support Group - Waikato

A support group for those with Manic Depression, Depression or Related Disorders and their families. Educational workshops and information provided