Access 2000 (Hearing Association) - Manawatu
Promotes accessibility for deaf and hearing impaired people in public places. Access 2000 has no head office as it is under the umbrella of the National Foundation of the Deaf.
PO Box 1274
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Access Homehealth - Central Regional Office
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
Physical Address
53 Princess Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 4260
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North,
4442
Access Homehealth - Levin
Nationwide provider of urban and rural homecare services which include home help, personal care, home nursing and meal preparation.
96 Oxford Street
Levin,
5510
Across Social Services - Manawatu
This is community organisation, offering social services to the community, through counselling, social work, foster care and youth programmes. Child welfare is a focus of the work.
Physical Address
302 Church Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1140
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Adult Literacy Palmerston North - Palmerston North
One on one assistance and small group tuition with literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
Physical Address
Rear Courtyard Square Edge
Jersey Lane
Plamerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1831
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Age Concern - Palmerston North
Elder abuse and neglect prevention service, accredited visiting service, advocacy and support, elder abuse and neglect prevention education and training.
Physical Address
Shop 13, Broadtop Shopping Centre
Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
PO Box 5063
Palmerston North,
4441
Agoraphobics Support Group - Manawatu
Provides friendship and support for people with Agoraphobia.
21 Chatsworth Street
Palmerston North,
4412
Alzheimers New Zealand - Palmerston North
Provide a day care centre, support and information to people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public about the problems associated with dementia, and to carry out research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease.
Physical Address
Marion Kennedy Centre
642 Featherston Street
Roslyn
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
P O Box 527
Palmerston North,
4440
Amputee Society of Manawatu
Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.
8 Severn Terrace
Palmerston North,
4414
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.
25 Taylor Street
Feilding,
4702
Arthritis New Zealand - Manawatu
Offers a range of services for people affected by arthritis through its programmes in health, welfare, education and research. Also offers arthritis educator consultation, support group meetings and opportunities for hydrotherapy and exercise. Also has specialist groups eg. Fibromyalgia and young people.
Physical Address
435 Church Street
Palmesrton North,
4410 Postal Address
P O Box 1274
Palmerston North,
4440
Autism New Zealand Inc - Manawatu
Best Care (Whakapai Hauora) Charitable Trust - Palmerston North
Brain Injury Association - Horowhenua
Brain Injury Association - Palmerston North
Cancer Society of NZ - Palmerston North
Offers research, health promotion and support services relating to cancer.
Physical Address
135 Ruahine Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
P O Box 5170
Palmerston North,
4441
CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.
Physical Address
248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston north,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 143
Palmerston North,
4440
CCS Disability Action - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.
Physical Address
248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
P O Box 143
Palmerston North,
4440
Child Adolescent & Family Mental Health Service - Palmerston North
Psychological and psychotherapeutic assessment and therapy for children and families with mental health problems.
Physical Address
Kauri House PN Hospital
Ruahine Street
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
P O Box 2056
Palmerston North,
4440
Child Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services - Horowhenua
Provides a psychiatric service for disturbed children and adolescents and family counselling service.
Horowhenua Hospital Liverpool St
Levin,
5510
Child Cancer Foundation - Palmerston North
To provide support to families of children who have or had cancer and families who have lost a child as a result of cancer.
P O Box 4015
Palmerston North,
4442
Community Mental Health Services - Palmerston North
Crisis, acute and short term and longer term assessment and treatment for clients with moderate to severe mental illness.
Physical Address
Palmerston North Hospital
Gate 12, Community Village
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
P O Box 11 036
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North,
4442
Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Palmerston North
Provides caring support for those with CF and their families, also provides funding for physiotherapy, housekeeping and tertiary education where needed.
61 Roy Street
Palmerston North,
4410
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.
74 The Square Level 1 Travel United House
Palmerston north,
4410
Diabetes Lifestyle Centre - Palmerston North
Provides a resource centre and educational centre for people with diabetes.
75 Heretaunga Street
Palmerston North,
4414
Diabetes Manawatu - Palmerston North
Voluntary organisation set up to provide support, help and information to individuals and families who have diabetes.
Physical Address
575 Main St
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
PO Box 104
Palmerston North,
4440
Diabetes NZ Wanganui (Inc)
Support service for people with diabetes and their families.
PO Box 7113
Wanganui,
4541
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:
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Physical Address
69 Malden Street
Milson
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
PO Box 4547
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North,
4442
Epilepsy New Zealand - Manawatu/Horowhenua
Provides support and information for people with epilepsy including their family, whanau, friends and support networks. Provides information and education to organisations and community groups.
Physical Address
51 Waldergrave Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 2058
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Group Special Education - Palmerston North
Provides a service for students and children with special educational and developmental needs from birth to 21 years of age. Our professional staff includes; Advisors on Deaf Children, Early Intervention Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Teachers and Special Education Advisors.
Physical Address
Cnr Fitzherbert Ave & Fergusson Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 758
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Healthcare NZ - Palmerston North
Providers of ACC services, personal care, mental health and home management. (ACC nursing services)
Physical Address
29 Princess Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1912
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Hearing Association - Horowhenua
Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired. Provides lip-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss.
Physical Address
104 Queen Street
Levin,
5510 Postal Address
PO Box 1069
Levin,
5540
Hearing Association - Palmerston North
Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired.
Physical Address
435 Church Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1274
Palmertson North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Hearing Association - Southern Hawkes Bay
Deals with the education, rehabilitation and special needs of persons over 16 years of age who experience degrees of hearing loss. Continually seeks ways of improving the social, vocational and educational conditions of the hearing impaired. Provides lip-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss.
19 McPhee Street
Dannevirke,
4930
Home Help/ Personal Care Professionals - Palmerston North
Offers home help to people with disabilities including: home management, personal care shopping and gardening.
37 Cambridge Street
Palmerston North,
4414
Horowhenua Adult Literacy Scheme - Horowhenua
Helps adults with reading, writing, spelling, form-filling and basic maths. Also provides basic education and computer skills for adults.
Physical Address
31 Kent Street
Levin,
5510 Postal Address
PO Box 285
Levin,
5540
Horowhenua Learning Centre - Levin
National Certificate in Work and Community Skills: One year course that provides a real, flexible and effective learning environment for this who require support with their learning. Supported Employment Service: Supporting people who identify as having a disability to find and retain employment. Transition Service: Provides a school to work/community participation service for ORRS funded students in their last year of schooling.
Physical Address
152 Bath Street
Levin,
5510 Postal Address
PO Box 582
Levin,
5540
I V Union - Manawatu
Aims are to increase awareness of HIV/Aids and Hepatitis C, designed with the specific needs of Intravenous Drug Users in mind. Also promotes and educates about safe sex practises and non sharing of drug injecting equipment.
Physical Address
91 Grey St
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 772
Palmerston North,
4440
IDEA Services - Manawatu/Rangitikei
Formerly IHC. (Intellectual Disability Empowerment Association IDEA). Assists people with an intellectual disability to represent their interests and establish themselves in the community. Also keeps people informed about issues, lobbys the Government on right issues, supports families in accessing rights.
Physical Address
198 Cuba Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1307
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
jigsaw whanganui
Social work support to families to provide safe care and nurture to their children
Physical Address
236 Victoria Ave
Whanganui,
4500 Postal Address
PO Box 4295
Whanganui,
4541
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Levin
A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.
538 Queen Street
Levin,
5510
LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Palmerston North
A FREE service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment. Hearing therapists provide hearing tests, needs assessments, teach communication skills, hearing aid and tinnitus management and advice on assistive devices (e.g. telephones, TV) and promote community education and awareness.
Physical Address
435 Church Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1274
Palmerston North,
4440
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
ME/FM Support Group - Tararua
Provides information and support to caregivers and sufferers of ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia
10 Ranfurly Street
Dannevirke,
4930
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
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
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Palmerston North
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.
Physical Address
Square Edge Building
47 The Square
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
P O Box 1004
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Palmerston North
Options in Community Living - Manawatu
Works with people with intellectual disabilities to develop lifestyle options, recreation and leisure, work experience/continuing education, information advocacy and support, supported living service.
Physical Address
Westside Chambers
182-184 The Square
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1443
Palmerston North
Palmerston North,
4440
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.
"Wainui"
170 Arapaepae Road
Levin,
5510
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.
111 Summerhill Drive
Palmerston North,
4410
ParaFed Manawatu
Promotes welfare and sporting opportunities for disabled persons in NZ.
P O Box 1557
Palmerston North,
4440
Parent to Parent - Manawatu
Parent to Parent is an information and support network for parents of children with special needs. Support is provided voluntary by trained support parents who have a child with the same or similar needs.
Physical Address
AXA Bldg, 1st Floor
Fitzherbert Avenue
Palmerston North,
4440 Postal Address
PO Box 5010
Terrece End
Palmerston North,
4441
Parkinsons New Zealand - Palmerston North
Support and information for families affected by Parkinsons disease
6 Cremorne Ave
Hokowhitu
Palmerston North,
4410
Personal Advocacy Trust - Manawatu/Dannevirke
We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.
126B Benmore Avenue
Palmerston North,
4412
Phoenix Incorporated - Manawatu
Employment support services for people with disabilities in the Manawatu. Includes school transition, psychiatric disabilities, intellectual and physical/sensory disabilities.
Physical Address
National Mutual Bldg
Cnr Fitzherbert Ave
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
P O Box 1905
Palmerston North,
4441
Post Polio Support Group - Manawatu
Support for survivors of polio.
89a Warwick Street
Feilding,
4702
Radio Reading Service NZ Radio F/T Print Disabled - National Service
The Radio Reading Service broadcast to the Horowhenua on station 2XA -1602 kHz AM carried nationwide on national Domestic short wave as well over station ZLXA which runs on 3935 kHz. This is not for profit and is a volunteer broadcast station for persons who cannot see, hold, understand or access everyday published information such as newspapers and magazines.
Physical Address
Kent & Little Building
29 Queen Street
Levin,
5510 Postal Address
PO Box 360
Levin,
5540
Rangitane O Tamaki Nui A Rua Inc - Dannevirke
Offers a confidential and free service to the whanau and community of Tamaki Nui A Rua. Services include an asthma clinic, well child clinics and information and assistance with a variety of health problems.
Physical Address
91-109 High Street
Dannevirke,
4930 Postal Address
PO Box 62
Dannevirke,
4942
Rescare New Zealand - National
Formerly NZ Psychopedic Hospital Parents Federation. Ensures that the rights and quality of life of hospitalised intellectually disabled are ensured whether living in the community or in a hospital setting, hostel, flat, or at home.
Physical Address
5 Gordon Place
Levin,
5510 Postal Address
PO Box 77
Levin,
5540
Riding for the Disabled - Manawatu
RDA aim to provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation. This branch also incorporates Palmerston North.
Physical Address
248 Awahuri Road
RD 5
Feilding,
4775 Postal Address
PO Box 488
Feilding,
4740
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Palmerston North
Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.
Physical Address
43 Walding Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 310
Palmerston North,
4440
Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Manawatu
The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation Manawatu is a charitable organisation located at 112 - 116 Te Awe Awe Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North. It was established in 1979 to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.
114 Te Awe Awe Street
Hokowhitu
Palmerston North,
4410
Schizophrenia Fellowship - Horowhenua
Provides help and support families affected by the illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding the illness and acts as an advocate for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders, and their families/carers
Schizophrenia Fellowship - Palmerston North
Provides help and support families affected by mental illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding mental illness and acts as an advocate for persons with mental illness and their families/carers.
Physical Address
3rd Floor Ansett House
16 Broadway Ave
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 5010
Palmerston North,
4441
Sensory Resource Centre - Palmerston North
Provides education assessment and support for children with vision or hearing impairment.
Somerset School
45 Somerset Crescent
Palmerston North,
4412
Special Olympics - Horowhenua
Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.
Physical Address
26 Chester Street
Levin,
5510 Postal Address
PO Box 628
Levin,
5540
Special Olympics - Manawatu
Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.
Physical Address
14 Dunk Place
Milson
Palmerston North,
4414 Postal Address
14 Dunk Place
Milson
Palmerston North,
4414
SPELADD NZ Inc - Manawatu
Individual assessment and tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers. Advocacy and assistance for those with Attention Deficit Disorders.
Physical Address
St Mark's Church
117 College Street
Awapuni
Palmerston North,
4412 Postal Address
PO Box 1707
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
Stewart Centre - Manawatu
Provides community-based rehabilitation service for adults with acquired brain injury. Programmes are client-based. Activities are strength and interest based across the spectrum from meaningful activity, education and return to work.
Physical Address
38 West Street
West End
Palmerston North,
4412 Postal Address
PO Box 34
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Stroke Foundation - Levin
Provides information, support and companionship to people who have suffered a stroke and their families. Assist people who have had a stroke with physio groups and speech therapy (communication) groups serving the stroke community and caregivers.
Room 10, Jack Allen Community House
21 Durham Street
Levin,
5510
Stroke Foundation - Palmerston North
Provides information, support and companionship to people who have suffered a stroke and their support networks. Assists people who have had a stroke to regain their confidence and encourages speech skills. Assists spouses and care givers to have a better understanding of a stroke and also to give them support.
Physical Address
C/- CCS
248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 143
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Tautoko Solutionz
Counselling provided for those dealing with disability issues and an option for those who work in the disability sector. Consultancy focusing on service delivery, cultural and disability perspectives, working with whanau/family carers and developing behaviour management plans also provided. Bicultural practitioner.
Physical Address
The Grand Hotel, 1st Floor
The Square
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 916
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North,
4440
Te Aroha Noa Community Services - Manawatu
Is committed to the concept of caring for the whole person and promoting the physical, emotional and spiritual health of individuals, families/whanau and the community. Offers the following services: counselling, early childhood centre, life skills programme, and budgeting. Clothing shop operate from the corner of Highbury Ave and Coventry Streets. The community craft morning is held on a Wednesday morning once a fortnight at the Central Baptist Church Church Street.
Physical Address
12 Brentwood Ave
Palmerston North,
4412 Postal Address
PO Box 7141
Palmerston North,
4443
Te Runanga O Raukawa - Horowhenua
support service is for Maori particularly Kuia and Koroua requiring a range of disability support needs. Encourages quality of life and independence. Provides information and support in a manner consistent with tikanga Maori. This service is also available to other ethnic groups.
Physical Address
3 Keepa St
Levin,
5510 Postal Address
PO Box 568
Levin,
5540
TLC (Temuramatauranga) - Manawatu
Aims to provide home support services for clients who choose to remain independent in their own homes. Offers general home cleaning duties ie. laundry, vacuuming, bathroom. Personal care - assisting with personal needs, meal preparation. TLC is a contracted Maori provider of Home Support Services.
Physical Address
597 Main Street
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 1801
Palmerston North,
4440
Whanganui Disability Resources 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.
28 Churton St
Wanganui,
4500
Workbridge - Palmerston North
Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.
Physical Address
28 Queen St
Palmerston North,
4410 Postal Address
PO Box 4453
Palmerston North,
4442
