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.
P O Box 20 034
Glen Eden
Waitakere,
0641
Maori Disabilities & Resource Centre
To deliver holistic care and support services in the areas of health, welfare, education, employment, and justice, housing support and information. Our whaanau are involved in promoting health checks for our men and women of all ages.
Maaori Disabilities and Resource Centre are a team of skilled Maaori people committed to delivering a culturally appropriate service. The centre embodies a holistic philosophy and as such our approach to a healthier wellbeing incorporates the four cornerstones of health – whaanau, wairua, hinengaro, tinana.
Our services are targeted at Maaori specifically but are available to anyone who deems our services to be appropriate for them.
The whaanau staff are highly committed to this kaupapa.
Physical Address
506 Barbadoes Street
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8013 Postal Address
506 Barbadoes Street
Edgeware
Christchurch,
8013
Marlborough Street Child Care Centre - Wellington
Childcare centre with an emphasis on providing individual programmes for children with special needs.
Physical Address
11 Marlborough Street
Silverstream
Wellington,
5019 Postal Address
P O Box 48 085
Silverstream
Wellington,
5019
MASH Trust - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Supported Housing for people with disability support needs such as mental illness, physical/intellectual disability.
Physical Address
602-606 Main Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
P O Box 157
Palmerston North,
4410
Matua Whangai O Kirikiriroa Charitable Trust
Maatua Whangai is a Maori not-for-profit community-based social service provider.
The services Maatua Whangai provide are divided into three units: justice, health and youth.
Physical Address
126 Main Street
Huntly,
3700 Postal Address
PO BOX 120
Huntly,
3740
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.
P O Box 5078
Rotorua West
Rotorua,
3044
ME/CFS Group (Canterbury) Inc - Canterbury
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.
P O Box 29 256
Fendalton
Christchurch,
8540
ME/CFS Society - Gisborne
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.
6 Ayton Street
Mangapapa
Gisborne,
4010
ME/CFS Society - Hamilton
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
14 Breckons Avenue
Nawton
Hamilton,
3200
ME/CFS Society - Invercargill
Postal based information service for people with chronic fatigue syndromes, especially ME.
4 Montrose Street
Gladstone
Invercargill,
9810
ME/CFS Society - Timaru
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.
15 Kent Street
Timaru,
8601
ME/CFS Society - Waiuku
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.
71 Highland Place RD1
Waiuku
Auckland,
1025
ME/CFS Society - Wellington
Provides information to caregivers and sufferers of ME/CFS.
PO Box 14 541
Kilbirnie
Wellington,
6241
ME/CFS Society - Whangarei
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.
25 Headland Farm Park, RD 4
Whangarei,
0174
ME/FM Support Group - Tararua
Provides information and support to caregivers and sufferers of ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia
10 Ranfurly Street
Dannevirke,
4930
ME Information and Support (Otago & Southland) Inc
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.
Community House
283 Moray Place
Dunedin,
9015
Mental Health Education & Resource Centre - Christchurch
Provides daycare for housebound elderly and social relief to those providing 24hour care.
Physical Address
2nd Fl Securities House
221 Gloucester St
Christchurch,
8015 Postal Address
P O Box 13 167
Christchurch,
8015
Mental Health Foundation
Provides information, and advocacy for those with mental illnesses and their carers, families and employers. The Foundation has also developed useful tools including its new "Relax for Health" CD available for $10.00 plus postage and packing. The website is helpful for anyone interested in mental health issues, including a useful database of conditions & treatments ranging from alcohol problems to Tourette Disorder.
Physical Address
62-64 Valley Road
Dominion Road
Auckland,
1030 Postal Address
P O Box 10 051
Auckland,
1030
Mental Health Inc (Schizophrenia Fellowship) - Marlborough
Provides help and supports families affected by the illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding the illness and acts as an advocate for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders, and their families/carers. Also provides accommodation emergency/temporary, respite, supported and high level accommodation for intensive rehabilitation. Support for independence
Community Centre
25 Albert Street
Blenheim,
7315
Mental Health Services - Far North
A support group for individuals and families caring for a person(s) experiencing mental disability.
Physical Address
CHS
Kaitaia Hospital
Kaitaia,
0410 Postal Address
P O Box 256
Kaitaia,
0441
Mental Health Services - Manawatu
Provides a comprehensive service for mental health and people with an intellectual disability which are more accessible and responsive to client/consumer needs
Physical Address
Konini Centre
MidCentral Health
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
Private Bag 11 036
Palmerston North,
4410
Mental Health Services - Taranaki
Provides a comprehensive range of adult mental health services.
Physical Address
Taranaki Base Hospital
David Street
Westown
New Plymouth,
4310 Postal Address
Private Bag 2016
New Plymouth,
4342
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.
Physical Address
3rd Floor Queens Building
109 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin,
9016 Postal Address
P O Box 5021
Moray Place
Dunedin,
9058
Mental Illness Survivors Team (MIST)
M.I.S.T Provides a support group and drop-in centre for people aged 18 years and over that have used mental health services. We are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Closed Statutory Holidays.
315 Wicksteed Street
Whanganui,
4500
Miranda Smith Homecare - Auckland
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
Physical Address
1 Wallingford Street
Grey Lynn
Auckland,
1021 Postal Address
P O Box 74 127, Market Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland,
1543
Miranda Smith Homecare - Christchurch
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
Physical Address
20 Bealey Avenue
Merivale
Christchurch,
8014 Postal Address
PO Box 25-366, Victoria Street
Merivale
Christchurch,
8144
Miranda Smith Homecare - Wellington
Nationwide provider of quality home-based care for the elderly, disabled and convalescing. Our carefully chosen carers can assist with all personal care, shopping, companionship, meal preparation and light housekeeping. Once registered we have a 24 hour service available, providing help, support and advice at any time.
Physical Address
4 / 107 Mana Esplanade
Mana
Porirua,
5026 Postal Address
P O Box 1635
Wellington,
6140
Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre (MARC) Disability Information Centre - Mosgiel
Provides information for the public on a wide variety of topics including disabilities and disorders, equipment and products, employment, transport, building access, local services and health related issues.Has equipment for sale and customises equipment to individual requirements. Regular displays. Open 9.30am - 4.30pm
Physical Address
16 Green Street
Mosgiel,
9024 Postal Address
P O Box 372
Mosgiel,
9053
Mosgiel Elderly Care Trust - Otago
Provides daycare for housebound elderly and social relief to those providing 24-hour care.
171 Gordan Road
Mosgiel,
9024
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - Auckland
Provides information and support for people with MND, their carers, families and health professionals. Also involved in advocacy and awareness activities and encourages research on MND.
Physical Address
14 Erson Ave,
Royal Oak
Auckland,
1061 Postal Address
P O Box 24 036
Royal Oak
Auckland,
1345
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - Auckland
Provides information and support for people with MND, their carers, families and health professionals. Also involved in advocacy and awareness activities and encourages research on MND.
Physical Address
7a Taylor's Rd
Sandringham
Auckland,
1025 Postal Address
P O Box 16238
Sandringham
Auckland,
1351
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - Bay of Plenty
Provides information and support for people with MND, their carers, families and health professionals. Also involved in advocacy and awareness activities and encourages research on MND.
41 Vivian Drive
Omokoroa
Tauranga,
3114
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - Gore
Provides assistance to patients of MND their caregivers and families. Also provides information on Motor Neurone Disease and liaises with health professionals to increase awareness of MND.
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - National Office
Supports people living with MND through information, support, advocacy and awareness, includes people with MND, their families, carers and the health professionals who support them.
PO Box 2129
Wellington,
6140
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ Inc - Waipu
Provides information and support for people with MND, their carers, families and health professionals. Also involved in advocacy and awareness activities and encourages research on MND.
19 West End Avenue
Waipu,
0254
MS Waikato Trust - Waikato
Providing support, education and information services to people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and allied neurological conditions.
Physical Address
LIFE Unlimited Building
20 Palmerston Street
Hamilton,
3204 Postal Address
PO Box 146
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton,
3240
MS West Coast Inc. - Greymouth
Provides information, education and support for people with MS, Parkinson's, Motor Neurone, Huntingtons and other Neurological diseases and their support networks
Physical Address
ASB Building, Level 1
44 Mackay Street
Greymouth,
7805 Postal Address
P O Box 76
Greymouth,
7840
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.
Physical Address
314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 32135
Linwood
Christchurch,
8147
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Auckland
Information, education and support for people with MS, their families and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential.
Physical Address
7b Taylors Road
Sandringham
Auckland,
1025 Postal Address
P O Box 16 275
Sandringham
Auckland,
1351
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Gore
Provides assistance to patients of MND their caregivers and families. Also provides information on Motor Neurone Disease and liaises with health professionals to increase awareness of MND.
Physical Address
20 Ardwick St
Gore,
9710 Postal Address
PO Box 9840
Gore,
9710
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Hamilton
Provides support, service coordination, advocacy, education and information services
Physical Address
C/- Life Unlimited
20 Palmerston Street
Hamilton,
3204 Postal Address
PO Box 146
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton,
3240
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Manawatu
In formation, education and support for people with MS and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential.
Physical Address
Carnation House
51 Waldegrave Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 194
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
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.
Physical Address
Room 15
25 Alfred Street
Blenheim,
7201 Postal Address
PO Box 31
Blenheim,
7240
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - National Society
Information for people with MS and their support networks. People wishing more information about MS are asked to ring the information service or contact their local MS society.
Physical Address
Level 2
85 The Terrace
Wellington,
6011 Postal Address
PO Box 2627
Wellington,
6140
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.
PO Box 2158
Stoke
Nelson,
7041
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.
Physical Address
c/- 783 Mangorei Road
RD1
New Plymouth,
4371 Postal Address
PO Box 791
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth,
4340
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.
P.O Box 16 275
Sandringham
Auckland,
1351
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.
Physical Address
Community House
1115 Haupapa Street
Rotorua,
3010 Postal Address
PO Box 811
Rotorua,
3040
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Timaru
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.
Physical Address
Multiple Sclerosis Centre
10 King Street
Parkside
Timaru,
7910 Postal Address
P O Box 231
Timaru,
7940
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Wanganui
Information, education and support for people with MS and their support networks. Encourages research into the cause and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential. Also education and distribute information to the community and professional bodies.
Physical Address
Community House
53a Ridgeway Street
Wanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 102
Wanganui Mail Center
Wanganui,
4540
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.
PO Box 15024
Miramar
Wellington,
6243
Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Whangarei
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.
Physical Address
Room 4
71 Bank Street
Whangarei,
0112 Postal Address
PO Box 1555
Whangarei,
0140
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.
Physical Address
27 Kilmarnock Street
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8011 Postal Address
PO Box 80 025
Riccarton
Christchurch,
8440
Muscular Dystrophy Association - National Office
Provides information, support and advocacy to all people with neuromuscular conditions and their families.
Physical Address
7a Taylors Road
Sandringham
Auckland,
1025 Postal Address
PO Box 16 238
Sandringham
Auckland,
1351
Muscular Dystrophy Association - Wellington
Provides information, support, counselling, equipment, practical and
professional assistance to people affected by neuromuscular disorders.
49 Fitzherbert Street,
Petone
Lower Hutt,
5012
