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A Supported Life
A Supported Life provides programmes in life skills, residential support, and educational/vocational development for teenagers and adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability.
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Abilities Inc - New Lynn
Abilities is an Incorporated Society which was established in 1959 to employ people with disabilities in as near normal conditions as possible.
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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.
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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.
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Adult Literacy Palmerston North - Palmerston North
One on one assistance and small group tuition with literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
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Adult Reading & Learning Assistance - Wellington
Provides free basic education for over 10,000 people in NZ. Includes reading, writing, numeracy, communication skills and Maori literacy initiatives. ARLA helps adults with reading, writing, spelling, form-filling and basic maths. Also provides basic education for adults.
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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.
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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.
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Age Concern - Mid-North
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.
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Age Concern New Zealand Inc - Wellington - National Office
Promotes quality of life, rights and well being of older people. Local age concern councils around NZ providing information and services for older people in their community. Provides Accredited Visiting services, elder abuse neglect, education/awareness prevention ageing issues, and a range of other services and activities.
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Age Concern Rodney
Promotes and advances welfare and interests of older people. Provides information of services and assistance available. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of older people socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in the community.
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Allergy NZ [Southland]
Allergy New Zealand is a national membership-based, not-for-profit society whose primary role is to provide information, education, and support to the many thousands of New Zealanders living with allergies, including those at risk of anaphylaxis. We also represent their interests particularly to government, policy makers and the media, provide information and guidance to the health, education and food sectors, and support research.
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Alzheimers Society Inc/Chatham Club - 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.
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Amputee Federation of New Zealand
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. There are nine District Societies affiliated to the Federation, all of which work towards the goals set by the Federation. These include: · Providing immediate support to new amputees and their families as they experience the trauma of amputation. · Providing ongoing support for all amputees, including education and advice with regard to rehabilitation, social and physical networks etc. · Ensuring that amputees receive artificial limbs and aids, the best of their respective kinds, and adequate training in the use thereof. · Fostering positive links and liaising with health professionals, government departments, service agencies and key community groups, to promote the welfare and well-being of amputees.
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Arai Te Uru Whare Hauora - Dunedin
Integrated Maori health services. Advice and support on all issues relating to education and social services whanau wellbeing.
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Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis NZ offers an extensive information and education service. Our role is to share what we have learned so that you are better able to manage your condition. Not only does Arthritis NZ promote the awareness of arthritis across the country, we also advocate at national and local government levels for improved services for people affected by arthritis.
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Arthritis 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.
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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.
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Arthritis New Zealand - City & Manukau
Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Arthritis Support Group
Local run arthritis support servcie for local people.
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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.
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Ashley Cottage - Kumeu
Respite and courses in self development, through short term residential care for 16-65 year old people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
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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
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Asthma & Respiratory Management BOP - Tauranga
We aim to empower clients with acute and chronic breathing difficulties, as well as whanau and caregivers, to achieve increased participation and enjoyment of life through assessment, education and support.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Asthma Society - Oamaru
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Asthma Society Southland
There are many ways in which individuals, trusts and companies can support the work of Asthma New Zealand – The Lung Association and its alliance partners. One simple way is to become a member. Benefits include the subscription to O2 The NZ Journal of Respiratory Health. Some people like to volunteer their time and skills, others plan for a bequest. You can support the work of individual alliance partners or one of our national initiatives.
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Asthma Waikato
Individual advice for you and/or your family. At your place or ours. Asthma Centre at 45 Pembroke Street Hamilton. Asthma /COPD Support Groups in Hamilton and Thames. Asthma Links in South Waikato and Matamata. Health Professionals Training. Community Respiratory Rehabilitation programs (conditions apply)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Auckland Diabetes Centre
Our vision is one of a healthy population within the communities we are accountable for, who have access to quality healthcare when they need it. To achieve our vision ADHB has three key goals that guide all the decisions we make and the actions we take.
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Auckland Protected Employment Trust - Papatoetoe
Provides workshops throughout NZ which gives people with disabilities the opportunity to learn how to develop individual abilities, to discover confidence, self esteem and independence.
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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.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Bay of Plenty
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. For more information on the services we offer, related articles, fundraising and what is happening at your local branch please check out all the sections of our website.
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Autism New Zealand Inc - Canterbury
Autism New Zealand Inc. provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on Autism Spectrum disorders including Aspergers Syndrome. Our members include children, young adults and adults on the autism spectrum; their family/whanau; caregivers; and professionals who work within this field.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beneficiaries and Community Rights
Advocacy for beneficiaries and community groups
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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.
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Brain Injury Association - Auckland
The Brain Injury Association of New Zealand (BIANZ) is a nationwide organisation with sixteen regional offices, including Auckland and Northland. The national office is also based in Auckland on the North Shore. BIANZ provides information, education, support, and liaison with other agencies to people and their families dealing with a brain injury.
Brain injuries, also sometimes referred to as head injuries fall into two groups. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) can occur as a result of strokes, tumours and other medical problems including drug and alcohol abuse. A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when damage is caused to the brain by an external force such as in a car accident, assault or sporting accident. TBI's are commonly covered by ACC. The most common TBI is concussion. BIANZ employs Liaison Officers and Education Advisors.
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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.
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Brain Injury Association - Central Districts
Povides education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.
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Brain Injury Association - Hawkes Bay
Provides education, advocacy, support and information to any person with a brain injury and their families and carers.
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Brain Injury Association - National Office
Liaison Service 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 Support groups – check the times with your local association. Specialist support groups that cater specifically for the needs of men, women or spouses and carers. Assistance and advocacy support in liaising with ACC, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Development, Work & Income and other government or associated agencies. Information or assistance to obtain the appropriate professional help or service. Various social activities are run throughout the year, for example, picnics, pot luck dinners and games evenings. Through your regional association you may be able to access Outward Bound courses, camps and sponsored holiday accommodation.
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Brain Injury Association - Northland
The Brain Injury Association of New Zealand (BIANZ) is a nationwide organisation with sixteen regional offices, including Auckland and Northland. The national office is also based in Auckland on the North Shore. BIANZ provides information, education, support, and liaison with other agencies to people and their families dealing with a brain injury.
Brain injuries, also sometimes referred to as head injuries fall into two groups. An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) can occur as a result of strokes, tumours and other medical problems including drug and alcohol abuse. A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when damage is caused to the brain by an external force such as in a car accident, assault or sporting accident. TBI's are commonly covered by ACC. The most common TBI is concussion. BIANZ employs Liaison Officers and Education Advisors.
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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
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Brain Injury Association - Whanganui
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.
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Brittle Bone Association - Southland
Support Group
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Burwood Academy of Independent Living - Canterbury
The Burwood Academy is a research and learning organisation committed to improving the lives of New Zealanders living with permanent disability as a result of serious injury or illness. It is also committed to advancing the principles of the Independent Living movement.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Auckland
Offers research, information, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Christchurch
Offers direct patient and family support assistance, information about cancer, health promotion and education programmes and research assistance.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Dunedin
Offers research, information, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Greymouth
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Hamilton
Aims to reduce the number of people who develop or die from cancer and to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Hastings
Provides support to people affected by cancer from Wairoa to Takapau. It focuses its attention on research, health promotion and support services.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Invercargill
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer and continue to research projects. Offers support services to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Nelson
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - New Plymouth
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Northland
Offers research, health promotion and information support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Palmerston North
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Timaru
Offers research, health promotion and support services and advocacy relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Wellington
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Society of NZ - Whanganui
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Support Group - Alexandra
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
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Cancer Support Group - Fairlie
Support care.
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Canteen - Nelson
To support, develop and empower young persons suffering cancer or other life threatning blood disorders. 13 - 24 Years.
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Cardiac Club Southland Inc - Invercargill
Provides bi-monthly general meetings and both social and educational cardiac rehab programmes available.
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Care NZ - Hamilton
Provides alcohol and drug outpatient assessment and counselling service. Also referral treatment as appropriate.
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Care NZ - Wellington
Provides outpatient counselling for persons with addiction problems.
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Career Moves - Hamilton
Supported employment provider/transition from school to work.
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Career Services - Wellington
Career Services is New Zealand's leading provider of career information, advice and guidance. Career Services is dedicated to creating a climate where all people living in New Zealand can access the best careers information, advice and guidance to achieve their life goals. This means promoting the importance of career planning throughout each person's lifetime. Career Services is a Crown Entity.
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Caring For Carers Inc - Canterbury
Caring for Carers seeks to support unwaged carers by providing acknowledgement, education and advocacy.
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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
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CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.
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CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.
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CCS Disability Action - 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.
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CCS Disability Action - Waikato
We work with, and support, all disabled people to have the same rights and range of life opportunities that every New Zealander might reasonably expect.
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CCS Disability Action - 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..
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CCS Disability Action - Ashburton
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker service, parent support group, youth group, home to home respite care, information, advocacy and support. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking Permit.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CCS Disability Action - Gisborne
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programme, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Greymouth
CCS Disability Action West Coast supports children, young people and adults with disabilities throughout the region.
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CCS Disability Action - Hokitika
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Invercargill
Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, recreation and leisure opportunities and advocacy and self advocacy programmes, support for people living in the community with flatting, ongoing education, training and employment. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Masterton
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking. Supported independent living services, vocational services, accessible holiday home situated at Riversdale Beach available for clients and general public.
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CCS Disability Action - Napier
Provides a range of direct client service including: field officer, social worker services, early intervention services, recreation and leisure, advocacy and self advocacy programmes. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Nelson/Marlborough branch
Provides a range of direct client service including: field officer, social worker services, early intervention services, recreation and leisure, advocacy and self advocacy programmes. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking
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CCS Disability Action - North Taranaki
Hours of business 8.30 - 4.30pmMonday to Friday inclusive. Manages a range of direct client services including: early childhood centre, early intervention service, advocacy and self advocacy programmes. Operates the Mobility Parking Permit scheme and total mobility taxi voucher scheme.
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CCS Disability Action - Northland
Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes, living skills programmes for head injured people, residential & respite care services, training for caregivers and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - 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.
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CCS Disability Action - South & Central Taranaki
Hours of business 10am to 1 pm Monday to Friday. Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services and library for schools. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.
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CCS Disability Action - Waitaki
Providing a range of services including disability information to people with disabilities, their families and Whanau. Jean Paterson or Barbara Cunningham.
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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.
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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.
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Child Cancer Foundation
Support Group for Children and their Families coping with cancer
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Child Cancer Foundation Inc - Auckland
Provides support and guidance to parents and families with children who have cancer. Scholarships available for educational assistance.
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Child Cancer Foundation Inc - Hamilton
To foster the care and support of all children with cancer, their families and health professionals involved in their treatment.
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chiropract,physiotherapy,massage,acupuncture
A chiropractic, physiotherapy,massage and acupuncture service.
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Citizens Advice Bureau
Advice on all sorts!
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Citizens Advice Bureau Gore & Districts
citizens advice bureau
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Community Mental Health - Gore
Multi Disciplinary Team of Health Porfessionals
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Conductive Education (Southern) Charitable Trust
Conductive Education in New Zealand is supported by a national body, The New Zealand Foundation for Conductive Education, which was formed in September 1993 by the groups providing Conductive Education around the country. The purposes of the Foundation are: • To promote and raise the profile of Conductive Education • To promote cooperation between the groups providing Conductive Education • To advocate for those involved with Conductive Education • To network with the disability community • To facilitate research into Conductive Education • To promote standards for Conductive Education in New Zealand Accordingly the Foundation has produced this website as a basic introduction to Conductive Education in New Zealand. It is not intended as the only source of information on Conductive Education, rather it tries to answer some common questions in simple terms. Each centre is entitled to be a member of the Foundation. At each annual meeting six trustees are elected to form the Board for the ensuring twelve months. The Board has a governance role and meets on four or five occasions each year. The Board employs a National Co-ordinator on a part time basis to carry out the day-to-day administrative tasks of the Foundation and to promote Conductive Education nationally.
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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.
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Conductive Education Wellington Trust - Wellington
Integrated education programmes for young children with motor disorders.
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Coromandel Independent Living Trust
Provides needs assessment and service co-ordination for people with disabilities. Information and advice given to general public. We especially encourage those with health and disability issues, benefit & employment matters. We also co-ordinate the following services: mobility van, vocational support services, volunteer driver programme, heartland services & adult community education.
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Cot Death Society Trust
Support and Information re Cot Deaths
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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
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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.
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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.
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Deaf Association of NZ - Auckland
Welfare and sign language interpreting services for the deaf and hearing-impaired people (specifically profoundly or severely deaf); and distribution of assistive listening devices. REFERRAL PROCEDURE: Contact by phone or in person Auckland office during normal working hours Tel: 09 820 5038 Fax: 09 820 5039 TTY: 09 820 5036
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Deaf Association of NZ - Bay of Plenty
Provides an interpreting service, needs assessments, service coordination equipment, and information to deaf and hearing people.
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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.
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Deaf Association of NZ - Dunedin
An interpreting and service co-ordination service for Deaf and hearing impaired.
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Deaf Association of NZ - Northland
Provides an interpreting service, needs assessments, service coordination equipment, and information to deaf and hearing impaired people.
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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.
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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.
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Deaf Association of NZ - Wellington
Provides Needs/Service coordination, interpreting and employment consultancy.
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Diabetes NZ Hawkes Bay Inc
Our Administration Officer is available on site, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am - 2pm. Phone messages to her or our Field Officer are responded to promptly
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Disability Awareness Education - CCS disability action
Offers a variety of interactive workshops facilitated by disabled people looking at disability in a positive and ordinary way. The workshops range from 1-4 hours covering disability models, communication/etiquette, language/terminology, and access.
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Disability Consultancy Services - Ohope
Can provide hands on management and governance practice specifically in the fields of disability and education. Officially these consultants have retired but are willing to do one off cases.
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Dyspraxia Support
Support and information for those with dyspraxia and families living with dyspraxia
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Dyspraxia Support Group of NZ - Christchurch
A voluntary parent initiated support group for families and caregivers of children with Developmental Dyspraxia meet monthly in Christchurch. Aims to offer information, support and resources to members to increase general awareness and understanding of Dyspraxia in the community. Publish a newsletter "Connections" every term. "Funlink" is a playgroup in Christchurch for school aged Dyspraxic children (once a fortnight on Saturday afternoon). Book about Dyspraxia available from above address $22.50.Funteen group for teenagers also in Christchurch.
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EBAT Charitable Trust (Pou Whakaaro) - Whakatane
Provides day support programmes and vocational training.
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Elder Family Matters
Elder Family Matters has assisted older people in the wider Wellington region (including Hutt Valley, Porirua Basin, Kapiti Coast, and Wairarapa) for 10 years so they can choose to continue living in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Elder Family Matters do this by: •assisting the elderly and disabled with the tasks of daily living: shopping, housework and cleaning, personal cares, laundry, meals, transport, social activities, appointments, home maintenance; •one-on-one support / companionship / outings for people in residential care; •respite care to enable primary carers to have a break. Full range of Carers including highly experienced carers, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. Services includes mobile care (short time and discrete services), personalised care (minimum of 2 hours), cleaning services (minimum 1 hour), dementia care, and 24 hours/7 days services.
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Emerge Supported Employment Trust
Provides a supported employment service for people with disabilities. Also provides an individualised and comprehensive range of services which includes: referral and career planning, job search, job placement, ongoing support and a transition from school to work service for students leaving secondary/tertiary training.
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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
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Endometriosis New Zealand
Support Line offers information and support to girls and women with endometriosis.
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Family Works Invercargill
conselling and social work support, foster care, grief groups, buddy programme, strentheing family services, grief groups for children 4 - 12 years and their parents adn caregivers
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Fragile X Trust NZ - National Office
Provides parent support, educational and social activities.
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Gastric Reflux Support Network NZ - National Office
Provides parents/guardians with information; and encourage them to access relevant services that are available in their own communities.A fact sheet can be obtain through website including information on medication, specialists, natural options, practical ideas to use at home and the positives of breast-feeding and reflux. South Island branch can be contacted on (03) 347 8504.
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Gore Counselling Centre
Offers a wide range of counselling, therapeutic and educational services including Alcohol and Drug counselling, Anger management, ACC counselling, Family Court counselling,Womans groups and Mens groups
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Grey Power Southland
Support, advice and advocacy for senior citizens
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Greymouth Activity Centre - Greymouth
Provides vocational, educational, physical and recreational activities for people who have psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities.
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Group Special Education - Bay Of Plenty West
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.
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Group Special Education - Blenheim
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.
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Group Special Education - Christchurch
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.
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Group Special Education - Dunedin
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - Gisborne
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.
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Group Special Education - Greymouth
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - Hastings
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.
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Group Special Education - Hutt/Wairarapa
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - Kaitaia
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.
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Group Special Education - Manukau
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.
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Group Special Education - National Office
Provides services for the benefit of people with learning difficulties. This is done in a flexible and innovative way that builds on relationships with clients, their families and other organisations in their lives. SES takes its social responsibilities seriously and is continually developing services to meet the need of clients.
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Group Special Education - Nelson/Marlborough/Westlakes
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.
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Group Special Education - North Shore
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, Occcupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - North Shore
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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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.
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Group Special Education - Porirua
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - Southland
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - Tai Tokerau
Provides support for families and pre-school through to tertiary facilities with children who have disabilities, or severe behaviour or severe communication difficulties.
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Group Special Education - Waikato
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - Wellington
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, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.
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Group Special Education - West Auckland Area
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.
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Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand - Christchurch
Provides support and educational materials to those with Haemophilla, Von Willebrand disorder and other bleeding disorders.
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Hauora Whanui
Community residential support for intellectually disabled people.
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Head Injury Society of NZ - Canterbury
To enable each person with head injuries to reach their full potential and achieve an optimum quality of life. Ensures provision of support to the person, their families and friends through support group meetings, living skill programmes, field officer services, social activity programmes and a library of resource material on head injury.
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Head Injury Society of NZ - National Office
To enable each person with head injuries to reach their full potential and to achieve an optimum quality of life. Ensures provision of support to the person their families and friends through the development of national policy for the promotion of rehabilitation, education, support and research.
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Head Injury Support Group - Ashburton
To provide a mutual support network to people who have head injuries and their families.
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Head Injury Support Group - Nelson
To provide a mutual support network to people who have brain injuries and their families.
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Hohepa Home School - Napier
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Hohepa Trust Board - Main Office
Provides residential, vocational and educational care for intellectually disabled people founded on the principles and techniques of Dr Rudolf Steiner.
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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.
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Hutt Valley Disabled Resources Trust - Lower Hutt
A charitable Trust providing work training and sheltered employment for people with disabilities of the Hutt Valley region including Eastern Bays, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Petone, Wainuiomata, and Stokes Valley. Also provides training programmes for people with disabilities in Engineering light assembly, woodwork, packaging, horticulture, domestic sewing, living skills and run a disabled persons advice bureau.
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IDSS (Intellectual Disability Support Services) - Nelson
A divsion of Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and provides residential support, day services and respite care for people with an intellectual disability.
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Integrated Neurological Rehabilitation Foundation - Auckland
An education system for adults with motor disorders, including people with strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Head Injury & other Neurological Conditions.
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IRIS
Operate conductive education programme, mobility rehabilitation for adults and social activities advocacy & information on Cerebral Palsy. Home based supported services, community nursing and community living-supported.
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jigsaw whanganui
Social work support to families to provide safe care and nurture to their children
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Katikati Community Resources Centre
Information and advisory service with an extensive health and social services directory, office, hall for rental, wheelchair access and hearing loop for hearing impaired. All conference facilities 30 health professionals, social service providers and non profit support groups use the centre on a regular basis. And school holdiday programmes also.
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Kelston Deaf Education Centre - Auckland
Provides schooling for pre-school to post secondary deaf students, Residential student accommodation, Training for parents and professionals. A range of specialist services to support deaf students and families.
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Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower Trust
A charitable organisation which aims to teach people of all ages and abilities the skills to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe with people they know and don't know. Through our workshops; learn assertive communication skills, maintaining boundaries, preventing and dealing with bullying or abusive behaviour. We run 6 types of workshops nationally - Parent and Child (ages 4-7), Kidpower (ages 7-12), Teenpower (for teenagers), Fullpower (for women), Healthy Relationships interactive resource programme for teachers, allied health professionals and parents of all ages who work with people who have intellectual disabilities to teach positive social interaction to stop bullying, and Non violent Crisis Intervention for all health professionals, security personnel, or anyone dealing with the public.
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KIDS Foundation/Immune Deficiencies Foundation (IDFNZ) - Auckland
Provides support, education and advocacy for children and their families affected by primary immune deficiencies & bowel/liver transplants.
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Kimi Ora School for Students with Physical Disabilities - Wellington
A school for students 5 - 21 who live in the greater Wellington who have a physical disability. Therapies, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy provided on site. Primarily for students with very high needs as identified by the ORS scheme.
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Kiwi Kids With Allergies
Support and information for Kids and their families with Allergies
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LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti
LIFE Unlimited - Tairawhiti Aim: Living Independence for Everyone. Among the services we provide is a comprehensive range of equipment to foster independence. Our clients receive personalised assistance from our staff who offer valuable information along with their wide knowledge of equipment. Our exceptional service includes demonstrations of products, home visits, and delivery. Staff will also research and order in a variety of products not readily available to meet our client’s individual needs. Services Provided: *Disability Resource Centre provides disability and health information and has a range of aids and equipment for hire and purchase. Equipment available: • Daily Living Aids • Bathroom & Toilet Safety • Mobility Aids including canes, walking frames, wheelchairs, power chairs and mobility scooters. • Continence Products *Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) is a holistic assessment service for people under 65yrs to identify a person’s resources, abilities and goals, providing support in conjunction with the disabled person to achieve their desired outcomes. *Hearing Therapy Services provide FREE hearing tests to people aged 16 yrs and over and supports them with choices and outcomes. Opening Hours: 8.30-5pm Monday to Friday.
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LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Wanganui
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Makaton New Zealand/Aotearoa
Is a unique language programme offering structured, multi modal approach for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills. Devised for children and adults with a variety of communication and learning disabilities. Uses speech & signs (from NZSL) and/or symbols.
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Marlborough Street Child Care Centre - Wellington
Childcare centre with an emphasis on providing individual programmes for children with special needs.
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ME Information and Support Service
Information and support for people with ME/CFS, their families and carers. Newsletter, Library, advocacy work, monthly support group meetings. Co-ordinator: Heather Wilson Telephone Support - Mark Clark 487 7766.
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ME/CFS Charitable Trust
Provides information to caregivers and sufferers of ME/CFS and also to the medical profession. Distributes information, fosters regional support groups and promotes lectures and seminars regarding the illness. Promotes research into the causes and treatment of the illness.
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Mental Health Education & Resource Centre - Christchurch
Provides daycare for housebound elderly and social relief to those providing 24hour care.
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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
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Mental Health Support Trust - Otago
Information, education and support for people affected by mental illness, especially Te Mate Aronganui Pourua (Bipolar Disorder), their families, whanau, friends, support workers, doctors and nurses, and anyone else who cares about their recovery.
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MS Waikato Trust - Waikato
Providing support, education and information services to people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and allied neurological conditions.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Hamilton
Provides support, service coordination, advocacy, education and information services
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Marlborough Region
Information, education and support for people with MS, Parkinsons, Huntingtons and Motor Neurone and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Nelson
Provides assistance to people who have MS, Parkinsons, Huntingtons and Motor Neurone diseases, their caregivers and families.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - New Plymouth
Information, 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.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - North Shore
To provide support, information, education to people with MS their families/whanau, carers and friends. To educate the general public and health professionals about the particular needs of people with MS.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Rotorua & Districts
Information, 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. Cellphone (027 627 7621. We provide services to any persons with MS and also any other allied or neurological condition, should there not be a support organiztion or society in their region. i.e Huntingtons, Chorea etc.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Wellington
Information, 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.
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Multiple Sclerosis Southland - Rural Office
Support and Information for rural Multiple Sclerosis clients and their families
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Muscular Dystrophy Association -Christchurch
Provides advocacy, information, education, social and practical support for people, and their families affected with MD and other neurological conditions, and also to other relevant parties. MDA also provides camps for both young people, families and adults.
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National Deaf Association (Inc) - National Office
TTY: 09 820 5036 Assessment co-ordination training and support, language interpreting services for the deaf and hearing-impaired people (specifically profoundly or severely deaf); and distribution of assistive listening devices.
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National Heart Foundation of NZ - Hamilton
As a branch committee the main function is to fundraise and to support the initiatives of the national body and includes CPR training - health education and rehabilitation.
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National Heart Foundation of NZ - Wanganui
As a branch committee the main function is to fundraise and to support the initiatives of our National body and includes CPR training - health education and rehabilitation.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Gisborne
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Hamilton
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider. Education to both consumer and health provider re code of rights.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Porirua
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Thames
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
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Neurological Foundation of New Zealand - Invercargill
Reduce the level of suffering and premature death from diseases and disorders of the brain and the nervous system through supporting medical research and promoting public education. There are about 8 sub groups throughout NZ, however The Neurological Foundation prefers people to contact their head office and then they will refer people to the different groups.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Waikato
Provides support to parents of children with Down Syndrome and promote awareness about Down Syndrome and works to develop the potential of the person with Down Syndrome.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland
The Auckland Down Syndrome Association Inc. provides support to the parents of children and young adults with Down syndrome.
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Auckland West
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Bay of Plenty
To inform and support families/whanau whose lives have been changed by Down syndrome To promote and advocate for positive attitudes To promote the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome To review policies and lobby government, and other agencies
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Palmerston North
The NZDSA offers: new parent support through trained support parents, national co-ordinator, regional groups, activities throughout thirteen centres in New Zealand, including coffee mornings, family events, guest speakers and individual support and advocacy
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New Zealand Red Cross
Branches and groups may choose to do any of the following activities: •Deliver services to vulnerable people in their community. Services are tailored to community needs and so there's wide variation in what branches and groups do around the country •Fundraise for their own services and other New Zealand Red Cross programmes at home and overseas •Raise awareness about the work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and international humanitarian law
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New Zealand Rehabilitation Association - Wellington
The New Zealand Rehabilitation Association (NZRA), Inc. is a non-profit organisation, and NZ Registered Charity, for anyone interested in rehabilitation services in New Zealand. Many of our members are health professionals working in different areas of rehabilitation in New Zealand, but we also have members who are: people who use health and disability services and their family members, health and disability advocates, employees within health funding agencies (such as ACC and the Ministry of Health), as well as researchers and academics.
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NorthAble - Kaikohe
Our aim is to link you, the enquirer to needed information and services, and ultimately be your 'First Stop for Disability Information and Service'. NorthAble can provide disability related information or point you in the right direction in regards to disabilities, advocacy, recreation, education, training, funding, equipment, access to services, disability organisations, support groups, and relevant government agencies. We are 'mobile' and will travel throughout Northland if your organisation or community would like a disability information presentation or an equipment display.
At NorthAble – Whangarei office and our recently established office in Kaikohe we have public access computers available where people can access the Weka (What Everybody Keeps Asking - about disability information) website. We also have free access to the 'Fundview' database so that we can assist you to source funding options.
If you or your community would benefit from a better understanding of disability, and access to information and services, please contact us.
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NZ Aotearoa Adolescent Health and Development
A national Umbrella for the health and development of Adolescents in New Zealand with a voice to the government, support for staff working with adolescents, research and information
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group - Canterbury
Christchurch OCD support group. Every couple of months a small group of like minded people get together to spent some time together. Activities we have participated in include Archery, Ten Pin Bowling, Movies, Mini Golf, Climbing Wall, Picnics and Walks. It’s not so much the actual events but the sharing of our friendship that to me is the most important part.
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Options in Community Living - Manawatu
Works with people with intellectual disabilities to develop lifestyle options, recreation and leisure, work experience/continuing education, information advocacy and support, supported living service.
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Ostomy Society - Blenheim/Marlborough
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.
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Ostomy Society - Hastings
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ostomy Society - Otago
Support post and pre-operative, help and information, social functions, home and hospital visits, national and international contacts and affiliations. Heather - (03) 488 2939 Barrie - (03) 455 1940 Dawson (030 488 1149
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Ostomy Society - Southland
Southland Ostomy society provides resources and a support group for ostomates - people whose body wastes are removed through the abdomen after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery.
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Ostomy Society - Wairarapa
Aims to help ostomates or potential ostomates and their families attain a normal lifestyle through mutual aid and practical advice, provides education in ostomy care and assist in the restoration of a balanced mental and emotional state. The service supplements the primary care given by the DHB stomal therapists.
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Ostomy Society - Wanganui
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.
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Ostomy Society - Wellington
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
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Otago University Disability Group - Dunedin
Provides support and advocates on behalf of students with disabilities and works toward a barrier free environment at Otago University.
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Parent and Family Resource Centre Inc - Auckland
A small vigorous community based resource centre for the families and whanau of disabled children and young people.
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Parent To Parent - Rotorua
Provides monthly newsletter, workshops/seminars, monthly coffee mornings/evenings, support parent training, advocacy, updated information and mutual support
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Parkinsonism Society (Auckland) Inc
Parkinsons Auckland provides education, information, Field Officers and support for all people with Parkinson's, their caregivers, friends and families. They offer members information on Parkinson's, regular up-to date information through their quarterlyl magazine, responsible reporting of recent research and international experiences, books and audio-visual material, local meetings and education programmes Advice on health and welfare assistance available, and home visits from a Field Officer. In addition, they can provide information and educational services to non-members. e.g. health professionals and the general public.
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Parkinsonism Society of Otago
We educate and support families, sufferers, and health professionals in all areas of Parkinson's. We provide home visits if required, support groups and exercise classes. Meetings are held on the first Sunday each month at 17D McBride Street, South Dunedin. Field Officer - Paula Ryan(03) 455 9435. Treasurer - Ron Ramsay (03) 454 3712.
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Parkinsons New Zealand - Northland
Parkinsons New Zealand provides education, information, Field Officers and support for all people with Parkinson's, their caregivers, friends and families. There are 18 Regional Divisions supported by a National Office in Wellington. They offer members information on Parkinsons, regular up-to date information through their national magazine, responsible reporting of recent research and international experiences, books and audio-visual material, local meetings and education programmes, advice on health and welfare assistance available, and home visits from a Field Officer. In addition, they can provide information and educational services to non-members. e.g. health professionals and the general public. Parkinsons New Zealand works closely with other neurological organisations, and in some remote areas, Field Officer services are supplied by the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Visit www.tiaho.org.nz to find out what services Parkinsonism Society Northland provides.
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Parkinsons Society Northland Division Inc.
Parkinson's New Zealand provides: Education, Information and Support for all people with Parkinson's their caregivers, friends and families. Founded in 1983, The Parkinsonism Society of New Zealand (Parkinson’s New Zealand) is a community based, non-profit organisation, registered with the Charities Commission and reliant on funding from grants, bequests and donations. We have 20 divisions supported by a National Office in Wellington
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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PatientsLikeMe
An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.
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Paul Hunter Centre Incorporated - Waipukurau
Provides teaching of daily living and pre-employment skills, vocational training, employment placement and employment support.
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People First - Christchurch
People First is a self-advocacy organisation with PF groups throughout the country and links to international advocacy groups. PF provides self-advocacy training and is a Disability Information and Advisory Service. Many PF members participate in national and local governemnt advisory and consultion groups.
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People First Inc - Wellington
Disability Information and Advisory Service for people with learning (intellectual) disability.
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Q-Nique (formerly Step Ahead Together Inc) - Lower Hutt
Provides residential services inclusive of respite, transitional and support for individuals within their own environments primary community focus for people with mental health concerns. Provision of NZQA education, training and employment services to all people, Youthbridge and rehabilitation programes, inclusive of alternative individualised learning programmes.
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Raeburn House
Raeburn House is a community development organisation promoting mental health and community wellbeing.
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Ready Willing & Able - Petone
Provides business advice and support to people with a disability or significant health limitation who wish to become self employed. The New Zealand company backed by over 30 years of experience in business, consulting and IT
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Riding for the Disabled - Tauranga
Equestrian therapy for people with disabilities and people who are socially disadvantaged.
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Ripple Trust - Auckland
Supporting disabled people in various areas, including self-esteem, help with issues, self-advocacy etc. Providing disability awareness training to organisations. Providing advice to government departments on disability issues. Identifying gaps in existing services Investigating the issues of disabled refugees.
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Rostrevor House Inc - Waikato
Rostrevor House strive to cultivate a bias free environment which serves to provide and encourage emotional and social wellbeing, foster healing toward mental wellness and promote education and vocational opportunities.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Christchurch
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Dunedin
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Eastern BOP District
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Gisborne
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Greymouth
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Guide Dog Services
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment. Provides Guide Dog Services.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Invercargill
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Napier
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - National Office
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Nelson
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - New Plymouth
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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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.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Rotorua
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Tauranga
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Timaru
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Waikato Locality Office
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Wanganui
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Wellington
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
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Royal NZ Plunket Society - Wellington
Offers practical advice on parenting issues and support for parents of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, car seat rental scheme, play groups, parent support and education groups, home visiting service, mobile bus and screening surveillance - health and development.
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Salisbury School - Nelson
Provides a 24 hour, 7 day a week programme to enhance the educational and social learning opportunities for girls with special needs. While they are with us, we will help them with any behavioural or emotional difficulties, build up their self esteem, to be aware and considerate of others and get them learning again. This is done within a caring and supportive environment. Salisbury School is a national residential special school.
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Schizophrenia - Rotorua
Provides help and support for families, whanau and carers of those affected by mental illness. Resource material. Field worker visits, and general publicity in the community to promote better understanding and tolerance for those affected by mental health problems. Information, education, support, advocacy - free and confidential.
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Schizophrenia Fellowship Auckland - Grey Lynn
Provides information, education, advocacy and support to individuals, families and whanau. Encourages positive attitudes towards mental illness and recovery particularly schizophrenia.
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Sensory Resource Centre - Palmerston North
Provides education assessment and support for children with vision or hearing impairment.
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Sommerville Disability Support Service
Sommerville DSS is an independent provider of supports for children and young adults with disabilities and their families throughout the Wanganui region.Services offered include Family Support and Information, Carer Coordination, Early Childhood, Abilities Centre, Life Skills, Community Participation Programme, Vocational Training, Youth Group, Computer Club, and Holiday Programme. Criterion based Parking Identification Permits and Total Mobility Vouchers providing transport assistance for people with disabilities are available from our office.
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Southland Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc
We provide care,Support and education for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and other allied progressive neurological disorders.
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Special Needs Library for Therapeutic & Educational Toys - Christchurch
Tues-Thur 10am - 4.30pm Sat 10.00am - 12.00pm Provides on loan educational and therapeutic toy units and equipment to those with special needs.
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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.
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SPELD - Eastern Bay of Plenty (Whakatane)
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Auckland
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Testing by educational psychologists.
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SPELD - Blenheim
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Canterbury
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Also holds teacher training courses. These courses are NZQA accredited and SPELD Canterbury is NZQA registered to hold these courses. Assessments by SPELD assessors, counselling/support to families. Hours 10.00am - 3.45pm
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SPELD - Eastern Bay of Plenty (Tauranga)
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Gisborne
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Hamilton
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Hastings
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Mana
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Manukau City
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - New Plymouth
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Rotorua
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Contact : Phillipa Norman
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SPELD - Southland
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Wairarapa
Offers help for children and adults with specific learning disabilities to attain literacy skills in reading, writing, spelling, and maths co-ordination and communication.
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SPELD - Wellington
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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SPELD - Western Bay of Plenty (Tauranga)
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
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Stewart Centre - Hamilton
Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum
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Stroke Foundation (Hastings - Havelock North - CHB)
Provides information, advocacy and support to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers.
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Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre
We link people to community supports. The centre specializes in helping people to get their questions answered so that they can made informed decisions to improve their quality of life. This is a free information and advisory service available to everyone; people with a disability, family and whanau, support workers and support organisations. We have equipment available for purchase and hire. Secondhand equipment can also be sold through us. If there is something that you need but we don't stock it we will try to source it. Barrier Free assessment service is available, information on accessible homes. We have information on accessible motels, hotels and activities. We can put you in contact with over 50 support groups and link you to their support network. We have an accessible meeting room and kitchen for hire. This is set up with digital projector and a Front Row 2 Go system hearing system. The Centre is open 9-5 Monday to Friday. Creative Space is an accessible art group that operates on Fridays from 10-3. Please call the Centre if you would like to attend.
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Te Puni Kokiri (National Office)
Ministry of Maori Development providing information about Maori Health statistics.
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Te Roopu Waiora Trust
Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.
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Te Roopu Waiora Trust
Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: •Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations •Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities •Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua •Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.
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Te Whare Ruruhau O Meri
Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri is a charitable agency under the guidance of te Pihopatanga o te Tai Tokerau. The policies of our agency encourage, empower and motivate the principles of Tika, Pono and Aroha. We use practical and clear forms of communication, intervention and administration. It is our objective to deliver a service with less intrusion, consultation and with the highest level of integrity.
Services povided include: Assistance with Grief and Loss, Domestic Violence, Relationships, Suicide, Depression, Sexual and Physical Abuse, Loneliness, Access and Custody, Service Coordination, Counselling, Youth Advocates, Youth Development and Kaupapa Maori Alternative Education Facility, Pastoral Care, Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Whanau, Nga Tikanga Maori, Nga Tikanga Tangihanga, Kuia and Kaumatua Services. For further information go to Counties Manukau Webhealth
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The Parkinsonism Society - Tauranga Inc
Regular magazines and newsletters keeping members up to date, regular meetings of our support groups, information and other educational literature and full use of our library, field officers support of individual needs, guest speakers and discussion on relevant topics, contact with others who understand, help and support to carers (ie family & friends). Exercise and speech classes. Contact: Joelene - Tauranga Ph:07 572 2950 or Lynette - Whakatane Ph:07 308 03422.
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Tupoho Iwi and Community Social Services Trust
We are a kaupapa Maori organisation mandated by local Iwi to provide support services to whanau, individuals and the wider community. Our services include budgeting advice, money management and education programmes, social work support which includes specialist counselling, respite care, parenting and one to one counselling for domestic or non domestic related issues. Our services are free, available to all and we operate Monday to Friday 9-4pm.
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Turning Point Trust
Recovery services for people with mental health and/or addiction issues. Providing day activities, career support, vocational services and peer support and advocacy.
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Tuwharetoa Health Charitable Trust
Ourvisionis to improve the health of all who reside in the rohe (area) of Ngati Tuwharetoa. We provide a range of services which include Mental Health, High Needs, Health Education and Promotion, Smoking Cessation and Maori Health. Our services cater for all ages from Tamariki (children) to Kaumatua (seniors). The services which we provide are 'free of charge'. We are also a non-profit organisation, working to provide the best services possible.
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Unitec Institute of Technology - Auckland
Provides tertiary education. Services are available for students with disabilities.
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Van Asch Deaf Education Centre
A resource centre and provider of specialist teaching services for deaf and hearing impaired children and young people serving the lower half of the North Island and the South Island.
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Waitaha Learning Centre - Christchurch
A special education school providing inclusive education for the intellectually handicapped, disabled and students with special needs. Caters for students with multiple profound disabilities and those who are medically fragile. We are a school of inclusive practices - education as appropriate in the least restrictive environments. A state special school for students aged 5-21 years. Waitaha is an accredited fund holder for verified special needs students.
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Wellington Early Intervention Trust
Offers coordinated services for pre-school children with special needs and their families. Children see a range of therapists weekly on a one to one basis and individual development programme is devised from this for the family to work on at home. Assistance with transition to school and inclusion within the community and liaison with associated agenices.
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Whanganui Disability Resource Centre
We offer a free Disability Information Service which is open to anybody and to any organisation, and a free Supported Employment Service which people may self refer to, or be referred to. This includes Transition support for students transitioning from school. We also provide an Equipment Loan Service and Sales of Aids and Equipment. We cover Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts and South Taranaki.
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Wilson Centre
The Wilson Centre for children is a child disability service of Waitemata DHB. The Wilson Centre provides family-centred rehabilitation services for children aged 0-16 years (or while still at school) with neurological or orthopaedic problems. Rehabilitation programmes are tailored to meet the individual needs of the child or young person, and may include inpatient, day patient or outpatient options. Rehabilitation programmes may involve nurses, occupational therapists, speech language therapists, play specialists, social workers, clinical neuropsychologists, and a Maori Liaison Advisor. Facilities include gardens, purpose built playground, hydrotherapy pool, rehabilitation school classroom, and parent accommodation.
The Wilson Centre also offers free respite services for families of children aged 0-16 years with high support needs. Children are cared for in a safe, professional and fun environment while families take time out to recharge their batteries. Planned stays may include day stays, overnight weekdays, weekends and school holidays. 24 hour care is provided by nurses and healthcare assistants.
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