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Abano Rehabilitation - Auckland
Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.
Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.
With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.
Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.
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Abano Rehabilitation - Northland Community
Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.
Health Partners was established in 1996 as a specialist provider of assessment and case management services for a range of rehabilitation brands. Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.
With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.
Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.
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Abano Rehabilitation - Northland Residential
Abano Rehabilitation is part of the Abano Healthcare Group. Abano Rehabilitation consists of three service delivery areas or brands.
Health Partners was established in 1996 as a specialist provider of assessment and case management services for a range of rehabilitation brands. Health Partners provide objective and timely assessment reports to inform the development of rehabilitation intervention, monitor progress and demonstrate rehabilitation outcome.
With over 15 years' experience, Burtons provides community based rehabilitation programs with specific expertise in traumatic brain injury, vocational rehabilitation and chronic pain. Interventions that Burtons deliver focus on the reduction of the impact of an injury on an individual's independence and function to maximise productivity.
Ranworth Healthcare has been operating since the mid 1990's and is New Zealand's largest residential rehabilitation provider. Ranworth specialises in delivering residential services to individuals with traumatic brain injury and other complex injuries. Interventions that Ranworth deliver focus on helping clients increase their independence, improve their quality of life and facilitating community integration where possible.
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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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AbPost and Pack Disabled Distributors Inc - Wellington
Commercial mailout facility that offers employment opportunities for PWD in an open employment situation.
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Achievement House - Cambridge
To provide sheltered work, training and job placement for disabled personnel through employment network agencies e.g. supported employment agencies.
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Active Intervention Management Ltd (AIM)
Injury/Disability Management and prevention. Active Intervention Management is a group of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists that provide a mobile service throughout Northland and Rodney to ensure an individual is assisted to maintain maximum quality of life following an injury or if living with a disability. AIMs expertise lies in assisting to manage discomfort, pain and injury in the workplace.
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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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Arthritis Support Group
Local run arthritis support servcie for local people.
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ASENZ (Association For Supported Employment in New Zealand) - National Office
Mobile 0274 574 744 National umbrella group for supported employment providers/consumers.
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Auckland Protected Employment Trust
Provides employment or community participation programmes for adults with disabilities.
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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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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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Burn Support Charitable Trust Inc - Papatoetoe
Provides burn injured persons and their families with support and assistance, during and after hospitalisation, and to help them to return to a normal and satisfactory lives within their community.
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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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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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Carers Society Otago
Carers Society provides a range of information and support services for people who look after a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, or chronic condition. Community Worker - Susan Easterbrook.
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Centre 401 Trust - Hamilton
Peer support, self help, supported employment advocacy, peer facilitation and grassroots initiatives for past and present users of mental health services.
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chiropract,physiotherapy,massage,acupuncture
A chiropractic, physiotherapy,massage and acupuncture service.
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Citizens Advice Bureau Gore & Districts
citizens advice bureau
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Comcare Charitable Trust - Christchurch
Comcare Trust provides community services for adults with a diagnosed mental illness in Canterbury, These include housing services (finding flats, emergency housing, assistance in retaining existing housing), Community Support Services (short term or long term depending on need), Community Integration Service, the Jobconnect supported employment service, the ActiveLinks recreation service and the Warmline telephone peer support service.
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Community Living Trust - Hamilton
Supports people with an intellectual disability and those with very similar needs to lead ordinary quality lifestyles in the community, to keep healthy and safe and to become as independent as possible. The range of services provided include family support, behaviour support, physical therapy, day services, supported employment, supported living and residential services.
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Community Mental Health - Gore
Multi Disciplinary Team of Health Porfessionals
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Connect Supporting Recovery Inc.
Connect Supporting Recovery, formerly Action for Mental Health Society (AMHS), offers a wide range of services to people experiencing mental health issues including attaining goals in employment and accommodation.
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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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CreativeWORKS Employment Service - Christchurch
Supports job seekers with a mental health diagnosis to find and maintain paid employment in Christchurch.This is a free service for both job seekers and employers.
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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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Disability Training Services H.B. Trust Board - Napier
We are a person centred organisation who promote independence. We support people to become independent in all areas of their lives. We achieve this by; •Supporting people to participate in community activities. •Supporting people to increase their skills and make a contribution to their community. •People have information to make their own choices. •Link people with other services to provide the best possible support for •Improve potential for vocational outcome •Positive working relationships are maintained with key personal in relevant organisations The individualised program is based on the client’s personal plan.
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Disabled Citizens Society Inc - Auckland
Provides a sheltered workshop for people with disabilities including a lunchbar, workshop department and general parking assembly department.
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Disabled Citizens Society Inc - Dunedin
Provides business services for people with disabilities including a lunchbar, workshop department and general packing assembly department, joinery, pallet making, engineering, foodpacking and signwriting/promotional services.
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Dyspraxia Support
Support and information for those with dyspraxia and families living with dyspraxia
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EBAT Charitable Trust (Pou Whakaaro) - Whakatane
Provides day support programmes and vocational training.
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Elevator
A recruitment consultancy that specialises in helping disabled people achieve their highest career goals and aspirations.
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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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Employment Connections
Help and advice for all employment issues
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Employment Resources Southland
The organization exsists to serve the interests of the community of Invercargill
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Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO Trust) - Auckland
The EEO Trust provides information and tools on EEO and raises awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. We assist employers to introduce and manage proven EEO thinking and practices as well as building understanding of the business benefits of versatile and inclusive workplaces.
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Geneva Care
Geneva Care is one of New Zealand's most trusted and qualified homecare service providers. We've been supporting New Zealanders in their homes for more than ten years. Geneva's services are available nationwide and you can be sure that you will receive professional, knowledgeable and compassionate help from your very first contact.
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Goodwood Park
Goodwood Park is a residential service for people experiencing mental illness. The service supports the person and their family and whanau towards recovery, independence and integration into community life. Services include individual management plans which are goal focused, clinical support, workforce training, access to community, social and recreational activities, community residential support, as well as respite care and support for the carer.
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Gracelands Group of Services - Te Awamutu
Gracelands core business is to support disabled and disadvantaged people to maximise their individual potential through accessing mainstream and other employment opportunities. Gracelands is able to provide a service to any person who has life altering impairment, illness or injury or who would benefit from practical support to engage in the wider community and work environments.
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Greenways Trust
Greenways Trust provides residential (housing) support for people with intellectual disability including day programmes and community participation.
A business depot operates from a central property in the main business area with a variety of contracts including all aspects of firewood, kindling, manuka sawdust, lawnmowing, horticulture and furniture making.
This business employs disabled along with able bodied making for a dynamic and diversifed work environment.
A community participation programme sits alongside this focusing on individual needs of our clients including swimming, sport and hobbies, interaction with other community organisations, meals on wheels delivery and craftwork.
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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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Hauora Whanui
Community residential support for intellectually disabled people.
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Helen Anderson Trust Vocational Service
Client hours: 9.00am - 3.00pm. The Trust was established in 1993, after identifying needs within the Christchurch area for the training of intellectually disabled persons. The trust has an open referral policy. Referrals will be accepted from any source. Criteria: client must have an intellectual disability. The trust provides support programmes enhancing community participation and inclusion.
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Hohepa - Canterbury
Provides a community environment for young people and adults in need of special care (with an intellectual disability). Also day placements - vocational/training and day activities in workshops, school farms, and tutorial kitchen.
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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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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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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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Job Connections - Balmoral
Provides a full range of employment services, vocational planning, career counselling, CV preparation, work trials, interview skills and job placement for people with disabilities.
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Job Connections - Manukau
Provides a full range of employment services, vocational planning, career counselling, CV preparation, work trials, interview skills and job placement for people with disabilities.
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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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Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust
Kaurilands Skills is a rural based program for adults with intellecutal disabilites. Kaurilands Skills Centre is set on 45 hectares.
The core aims of the Trust are to provide a holistic program encompassing work, leisure, spiritual and family/whanau involvement. Provide a secure, friendly and happy environment with an open home policy.
Kaurilands Trust provides meaningful weekday activities where each participant contributes to other successes of the centre and gains a sense of achievement.
Kaurilands Trust assists residents to participate in sports and recreational pursuits of their choice and encourage residents to participate within the local community through volunteer work and joining local clubs.
Work and Life skills are all part of the week day activities at Kauilands. The core aim of this programme, in line with the Ministry of Social Developement's directive, is to encourage each resident to achieve where possible, their personal goals and aspirations for a normal life. This might be paid employment, special activities or both.
All of Kaurilands Skills Centre Trust residents have at least 5 hours paid employment per week and are involved in many individual personal activities.
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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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LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Wanganui
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Life Without Barriers
Provides quality support that assists people in realising their full potential
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Matea Trust
Matea Trust is a registered private charitable trust which provides a residential service and support for men with intellectual disabilies, ages range from 26 to 57 years.
We provide living conditions as close to family living as possible. The Trust also offers carer support.
The Trust provides employment opportuntiies for men with intellectual disabilities through our vocational service. Two supervisors support the team in their working day in the production of firewood. As well as our residents attending this service, we also have day clients who come from the local area. The residential home and vocational service is situated on a lifestyle block in the rural community of Dairy Flat.
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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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Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre
Equipment for sale. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays.
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Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson's Canterbury Inc - Christchurch
Provides information, education, advice, advocacy and support to people with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, and to their families and health professionals.
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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 - 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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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 - 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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Northable - NASC - Kaikohe
NASC is a gateway to access disability support services for people under 65 years. The Ministry of Health contracts NorthAble to provide this service which is free to access. The first step is an assessment of a person's needs and identifies future goals and outcomes requird for the person to remain safely in the community. The assessor meets with the person and requested support people. The Needs Assessment report is prepared with and signed off by the person being assessed.
The Service Coordinator then develops a support plan with the person and authorises a package of disability services to meet their needs, taking into account resource constraints. Examples of disability support services could include household and personal support and assistance, community support, carer support subsidy, respite, supported living and residential support services.
A package of services may also include referrals to other agencies and professionals – for example, for assessment of equipment needs, rehabilitation support, day activity programmes, and personal therapies.
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Northcare Trust - Whangarei
Delivering a quality service designed to promote quality of life for individuals who experience mental health problems. They provide services and facilities to promote the improvement of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing with the aim of enhancing independence and self esteem.
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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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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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Options West Coast - Greymouth
Options is a voccational service for people aged 16 - 65 who are not case managed. The aim of the service is to support clients into voccational, educational or natural supports in the community.
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Options West Coast - Westport
Options is a voccational service for people aged 16 - 65 who are not case managed. The aim of the service is to support clients into voccational, educational or natural supports in the community.
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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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Phoenix Incorporated - Manawatu
Employment support services for people with disabilities in the Manawatu. Includes school transition, psychiatric disabilities, intellectual and physical/sensory disabilities.
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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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Rett Syndrome Association - Wellington
Rett New Zealand is an informal support group providing advice for families and therapists dealing with the complex symptoms of Rett Syndrome. We strive to share the love, acceptance and understanding of other families facing the same daily problems.
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Richmond Fellowship Adult Services - Christchurch
The Richmond Fellowship is an international organisation specialising in community based treatment for people who suffer psychiatric or emotional ill health. Throughout New Zealand the Fellowship has regional treatment/support facilities and is continuing to develop needs-based services in close co-operation with Regional Health Authorities and formal mental health providers. Most Fellowship staff are health professionals with considerable experience in their field and are able to respond to a wide range of psychological disfunction.
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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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RIW Health Ltd - Lower Hutt
A private outpatient rehabilitation and work capacity assessment service.
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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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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 disABILITY Enterprises Ltd.
A provider of "Disability Employment Services", utilising real work in a real work setting. Our staff are involved with the recycling of paper, glass, plastics, computers, bale wrap and wood, and the production and sale of outdoor furniture, pallets, firewood and kindling.
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Spectrum Care Trust - Onehunga
Spectrum Care provides a range of services across the greater Auckland and Waikato areas for people with an intellectual disability, high needs / dual diagnosis or multiple disability through the provision of the following services: Residential support in a Spectrum Care house for people with high and complex needs; Support for people living in the community in their own home; Respite in the family home; Respite in a Spectrum Care home for children aged 0 – 5 years; Vocational and day activities at our ‘Aspirations’ Centres; Cultural support for families; and Behaviour Support services. Further information is available on our website, or please contact our office
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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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Step Ahead - Christchurch
Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday, plus some weekend and evening activities. Step Ahead is an independent community based rehabilitation programme primarily for people who experience schizophrenia or affective disorders. Wide range of activities provided, determined by desires of members. Members need to be relatively independent and motivated, and maybe involved in the running of the programme, on its Trust Board or as Activity Coordinators. Step Ahead currently provides activity based services in Richmond, Riccarton, Kaipoi, Amberley, Oxford and Ashburton. The Vocational Agency assists members to return to work or study and provides opportunities for paid employment. Membership costs $10.00 per year.
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Te Awamutu Gracelands Trust
Provides a comprehensive work related support service that offers a variety of employment options and life skills with appropriate support. It caters for people with any disability or life altering injury or illness. Services included - supported employment in mainstream jobs/work in corporative commercial operations within the community/day activity centre/new horizons programme for people with "profound needs"/formalised vocational assessment/recreation programme.
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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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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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VCT Employment (T/A Workstar) - Nelson
A specialist agency working with local employers to place people with disabilities into the mainstream workforce and to provide job training and on-going support in the workplace.
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Wairarapa STARS Trust - Masterton
Assist and empower people with disabilities to find paid employment
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Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated
Wellington After-Care Association Incorporated operates a number of community-based services, with the aim to assist adults with intellectual and/or psychiatric disabilities by poviding appropriate learning programmes,activities and support.
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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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Workbridge - Albany
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Auckland Central
Also Known As: Division: Auckland Central Type: Branch HFA Region: Northern Regional Council: Auckland Annual Renewal Date: 01/01 (dd/mm) Last Updated: 02/12/97 Services: Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Auckland South
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Blenheim
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Gisborne
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Greymouth
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Ministry of Social Development. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Hamilton
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Hawkes Bay
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Hornby
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Invercargill
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Nelson
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - New Plymouth
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Palmerston North
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Rotorua
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Tauranga
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Timaru
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Wanganui
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Wellington
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workbridge - Whangarei
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
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Workforce Auckland Inc
Seeks employment for people with disabilities, provides on-site training and support for employees and employers.
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Workmates Supported Employment Agency (Focus Trust Inc) - Porirua
National umbrella group for supported employment providers/consumers. Workmates provides employment services to people with a disability in the Porirua and Kapiti Coast regions. Service is provided at no cost to the service user and the employer and are committed to employment placement in the open market that pays minimum wage or above and individual client services that assists with employment retention.
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