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                Access Homehealth - Hamilton

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

                Physical Address

                Level 3 169 London Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 4
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 1859
                Fax: (07) 839 7318
                Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

                Achievement House - Cambridge

                To provide sheltered work, training and job placement for disabled personnel through employment network agencies e.g. supported employment agencies.

                Physical Address

                13 Wilson Street
                Cambridge, 3434

                Postal Address

                PO Box 231
                Cambridge, 3450
                Tel: (07) 827 7441
                Fax: (07) 827 7441

                Acoustic Neuroma Association of NZ Inc - Taumaranui

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

                Physical Address

                118 Lairdvale Road
                Taumaranui, 3920

                Postal Address

                PO Box 222
                Taumaranui, 3946
                Tel: (07) 896 7452
                Fax: (07) 896 7453

                Age Concern - Hamilton

                Provides services, information, advice and support to older people, their families and care givers. Direct services include Elder abuse and neglect prevention, home visiting and shopping services, fieldwork, education linked to positive ageing and training for residential care staff. Provide regular learning oppurtunities for older people with workshops and seminars. All services are free and confidential to older people

                Celebrating Age Centre
                30 Victoria Street
                Hamilton, 3204
                Tel: (07) 838 2266
                Fax: (07) 838 2268

                Altogether Austim - National Office

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

                Physical Address

                20 Palmerston Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 146
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 4744
                Freephone: (0800) 27 3463

                Alzheimers New Zealand - Hamilton

                Provide support and information to people with Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and their support networks. To educate and inform the general public about the problems associated with dementia, and to carry out research into the causes, treatment and management of Alzheimer's disease.

                Physical Address

                1 Mill Lane
                Hamilton, 3210

                Postal Address

                P O Box 5720
                Hamilton, 3242
                Tel: (07) 839 2427
                Fax: (07) 839 2429

                Arthritis New Zealand - Waikato

                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.

                Physical Address

                750 Victoria Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 9109
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 3219
                Fax: (07) 839 1209
                Freephone: (0800) 66 3463

                Artificial Limb Centre - Waikato

                Manufacture and maintenance of artificial limbs.

                Physical Address

                222 Pembroke Street
                Hamilton Lake
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 1418
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 838 3269
                Fax: (07) 838 3271
                Freephone: (0508) 83 8838

                Asthma and Respiratory Services - Waikato

                Provides FREE information, education and support for people with Asthma and other breathing conditions

                Physical Address

                105B Grandview Road
                Hamilton, 3200

                Postal Address

                P O Box 7013
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3247
                Tel: (07) 846 4431
                Fax: (07) 846 4435

                Autism New Zealand Inc - Waikato

                Breast Cancer Support - Matamata

                Cancer Society of NZ - Hamilton

                Aims to reduce the number of people who develop or die from cancer and to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families.

                Physical Address

                Cnr Grey & Beale Streets
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                P O Box 134
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 838 2027
                Fax: (07) 838 2028
                Freephone: (0800) 22 7744

                Care NZ - Hamilton

                Provides alcohol and drug outpatient assessment and counselling service. Also referral treatment as appropriate.

                Physical Address

                6 Hill Street
                Hamilton Lake
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 9173
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 0389
                Fax: (07) 839 6150

                Career Moves - Hamilton

                Supported employment provider/transition from school to work.

                London Business Centre, Level 2
                55 London Street
                Hamilton City, 3204
                Tel: (07) 839 7367
                Fax: (07) 839 1668

                CCS Disability Action Waikato Inc - Waikato Branch

                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.

                Physical Address

                306 Tristam Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 1183
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 838 0199
                Fax: (07) 838 3250

                Child Cancer Foundation Inc - Hamilton

                To foster the care and support of all children with cancer, their families and health professionals involved in their treatment.

                P O Box 9503
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 855 6541
                Fax: (07) 855 6545
                Freephone: (0800) 42 4453

                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.

                Physical Address

                180 Collingwood Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 292
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 3700
                Fax: (07) 834 3701

                Conductive Education Waikato Trust - Hamilton

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

                Physical Address

                Anson Avenue
                Fairfield
                Hamilton, 3214

                Postal Address

                P O Box 21 217
                Flagstaff
                Hamilton, 3249
                Tel: (07) 855 7013
                Fax: (07) 855 7014

                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.

                Physical Address

                Tiki House
                45 Tiki Road
                Coromandel, 3506

                Postal Address

                P O Box 25
                Coromandel, 3543
                Tel: (07) 866 8358
                Fax: (07) 866 8358

                Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand Inc - Waikato

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

                13 Mews Place
                Forest Lake
                Hamilton, 3200
                Tel: (07) 849 5758

                Deaf Association of NZ - Waikato Branch

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

                Physical Address

                292 Cambridge Road
                Hillcrest
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                P O Box 24 023
                Abels
                Hamilton, 3253
                Tel: (07) 856 2064
                Fax: (07) 856 2047

                Depressive Disorders Support Group - Waikato

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

                Physical Address

                C/- Centre 401 Trust
                306 Tristram Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1183
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 838 0199
                Fax: (07) 838 3250

                Diabetes Waikato

                Voluntary organisation set up to provide support, help and information to individuals and families who have diabetes.

                Physical Address

                533 Grey Street
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO Box 4086
                Hamilton, 3247
                Tel: (07) 838 0127
                Fax: (07) 838 0807

                Disability Support Link

                Provides an information, assessment and service co-ordination service for people with disabilities the Waikato, Thames Valley and Peninsula and King Country. People with disabilities are able to access needs assessments, service co-ordination and information about disability support services through Disability Support Link.

                Physical Address

                Level 2, BDO House Building
                Cnr Rostrevor & Harwood Streets
                Hamilton Central
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 9201
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 1441
                Fax: (07) 839 1225
                Freephone: (0800) 55 3399

                Enable New Zealand - Hamilton

                Enable New Zealand is a multi-service centre for people with disabilities, their families, health professional and disability support organisations. Principally we manage health funding to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. Aligned with this, we provide access to quality information, supply, modify and maintain equipment.

                23 West Street
                Frankton
                Hamilton, 3204
                Tel: (07) 848 0170

                Epilepsy New Zealand - National Support Centre

                Provides information and support for people with epilepsy, their families and support network, also providing the public with information about epilepsy.

                Physical Address

                Suite 4a, Reid House
                114 Alexandra Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1074
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 3556
                Fax: (07) 834 3553
                Freephone: (0800) 20 2122

                Epilepsy New Zealand - Hamilton

                Information and support for people with epilepsy, their families and support network, also providing the public with information about epilepsy.

                Physical Address

                Vialou House
                6 Vialou Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 683
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 838 1433
                Fax: (07) 838 3440
                Freephone: (0800) 20 2122

                Fetal Alcohol Support Trust - Hamilton

                Provides education, advocacy and support for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder sufferers and their families.

                Physical Address

                2 Simon Place
                Nawton
                Hamilton, 3200

                Postal Address

                2 Simon Place
                Nawton
                Hamilton, 3200
                Tel: (07) 847 6752
                Fax: (07) 847 6762
                Freephone: (0800) 00 6752

                Fragile X Trust NZ - National Office

                Provides parent support, educational and social activities.

                14 Clothier Road
                RD 5
                Hamilton, 3285
                Tel: (07) 825 9958
                Fax: (07) 825 9968

                Gastric Reflux Support Network NZ - National Office

                Provides parents/guardians with information; and encourage them to access relevant services that are available in their own communities.A fact sheet can be obtain through website including information on medication, specialists, natural options, practical ideas to use at home and the positives of breast-feeding and reflux. South Island branch can be contacted on (03) 347 8504.

                PO Box 14065
                Five Cross Roads
                Hamilton, 3252
                Tel: (07) 855 9350
                Freephone: (0800) 38 0517

                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.

                Physical Address

                48 Teasdale Street
                Te Awamutu, 3800

                Postal Address

                PO Box 143
                Te Awamutu, 3840
                Tel: (07) 871 6410
                Fax: (07) 871 6703

                Group Special Education - Waikato

                Provides a service for students and children with special educational and developmental needs from birth to 21 years of age. Our professional staff includes; Advisors on Deaf Children, Early intervention Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Special Education Advisors.

                Physical Address

                Dey Street
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO Box 774
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 856 0940
                Fax: (07) 856 0949

                Head Injury Society of NZ - National Office

                To enable each person with head injuries to reach their full potential and to achieve an optimum quality of life. Ensures provision of support to the person their families and friends through the development of national policy for the promotion of rehabilitation, education, support and research.

                Physical Address

                487 Angelsea Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1168
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 1182
                Freephone: (0508) 44 4357

                Hearing Association - Hamilton

                A voluntary organisation promoting and advancing the interests and well being of all people affected by acquired hearing loss. Through rehabilitation of persons who are hearing impaired to ensure their well being and independence, education of the government and community on the needs of the hearing impaired and education on the prevention of hearing loss.

                Physical Address

                40 Wellington Street
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO Box 4399
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3247
                Tel: (07) 856 2008
                Fax: (07) 856 2097

                Hearing Association - Matamata

                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

                8 Meura Street
                Matamata, 3400

                Postal Address

                PO Box 293
                Matamata, 3440
                Tel: (07) 888 6414
                Fax: (07) 888 6463

                Hearing Association - Paeroa

                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.

                5 Olga Street
                Paeroa, 3600
                Tel: (07) 862 7124
                Fax: (07) 862 8669

                Hearing Association - Piako

                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 speech-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss. Help use hearing aids to greater effect and minor repairs.

                C/- 1614B Te Aroha Gordon Road
                Paeroa, 3600
                Tel: (07) 884 9664

                Hearing Association - Te Awamutu

                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 speech-reading tuition and communication skills and represents the largest number of persons affected by hearing loss. Help use hearing aids to greater effect and minor repairs.

                Physical Address

                477 Alexandra Street
                Te Awamutu, 3800

                Postal Address

                PO Box 577
                Te Awamutu, 3840
                Tel: (07) 871 3649
                Fax: (07) 871 3640

                IDEA Services - Hamilton

                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

                2 Von Tempsky Street
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO Box 750
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 4802
                Fax: (07) 838 1123

                IDEA Services - King Country

                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

                2 Von Tempsky Street
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO Box 750
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 7200
                Fax: (07) 834 7225

                IDEA Services - Matamata

                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

                51 Station Road
                Matamata, 3400

                Postal Address

                PO Box 750
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 888 5178
                Fax: (07) 888 5482

                IDEA Services - Thames Valley

                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

                112 Normanby Road
                Paeroa, 3600

                Postal Address

                PO Box 285
                Paeroa, 3640
                Tel: (07) 862 8078
                Fax: (06) 862 8229

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Hamilton

                Offers a free information and advisory service, extensive collection of books, brochures and pamphlets. Large display of special equipment which can be purchased and a fleet of wheelchairs for hire and other equipment. Service Brokerage is administered by the Centre. Publications include Disability Welfare Manual and Hamilton Community Services Directory. Also services under 65 NASC's in the Gisborne and Lower Hutt areas, National Hearing Therapy Services, National Independant Youth Benefit Services plus many others.

                Physical Address

                20 Palmerston Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 146
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 5506
                Fax: (07) 834 9982
                Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Hamilton

                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

                20 Palmerston Street
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3024

                Postal Address

                PO Box 146
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 5506
                Fax: (07) 839 9982

                LIFE Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Te Awamutu

                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.

                477 Alexander Road
                Te Awamutu, 3800
                Tel: (07) 871 3649
                Fax: (07) 871 3640
                Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

                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
                Tel: (07) 828 9712
                Fax: (07) 828 9324

                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
                Tel: (07) 839 5506

                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
                Tel: (07) 834 4740
                Fax: (07) 834 9982

                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
                Tel: (07) 839 5506
                Fax: (07) 834 9982

                National Heart Foundation of NZ - Hamilton

                As a branch committee the main function is to fundraise and to support the initiatives of the national body and includes CPR training - health education and rehabilitation.

                Physical Address

                705a Grey Street
                Claudelands
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO Box 19155
                Hamilton, 3244
                Tel: (07) 852 5145
                Fax: (07) 852 5147

                Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Hamilton

                Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider. Education to both consumer and health provider re code of rights.

                Physical Address

                2nd Floor Clayton House
                109 Anglesea Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 1256
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 3960
                Fax: (07) 834 3961
                Freephone: (0800) 50 0050

                Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Thames

                Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider.

                Physical Address

                541 Pollen Street
                Thames, 3500

                Postal Address

                PO Box 551
                Thames, 3540
                Tel: (07) 868 5318
                Fax: (07) 868 8761
                Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

                Neurological Foundation of New Zealand - Waikato

                Raises funds for research into neurological disorders.

                P O Box 9290
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 838 2169
                Fax: (07) 838 3322

                New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Waikato

                Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust

                Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust is a Kaupapa Māori service provider delivering a diverse range of Health, Disability and Iwi social services to the whānau of the Maniapoto rohe. The Trust provides quality free, accessbible and comprehensive health and disability community support services for tamariki through to Kaumātua. Our focus is Whānau Ora education & promotion, Māori disability support, Māori disability needs assessments, Diabetes health checks and education programs, smoking cessation, chronic disease management - disbetes specific, supported accommodation and community support for Mental Health tangata whaiora, Kaumātua health programs.

                Physical Address

                51 Taupiri Road
                Te Kuiti, 3910

                Postal Address

                PO BOX 337
                Te Kuiti, 3941
                Tel: (07) 878 0028
                Fax: (07) 878 5937

                NZ Association of Counselling - National

                Orthotic Centre (Midland) Ltd - Hamilton

                Manufacture and repair of custom footwear and orthosis.

                Physical Address

                43 Pembroke Street
                Hamilton Lake
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 4429
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3247
                Tel: (07) 834 1281
                Fax: (07) 834 1282

                ParaFed Hamilton

                Promotes welfare, sporting and recreational opportunities for disabled persons in Hamilton/Waikato. Also operates under the name of Parafed Waikato.

                P O Box 14067
                Enderley
                Hamilton, 3252
                Tel: (07) 829 5705
                Fax: (07) 847 0778

                Parent to Parent - National Office

                Parent to Parent is an information and support network for parents of children with a disability, health impairment or special need. Parents have the opportunity of being put in contact with a trained Support Parent whose child has the similar condition. Extensive information is available on different disabilities, and health impairments. Access to families covering over 3000+ different conditions.

                Physical Address

                25 Claudelands Road
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                P O Box 234
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 853 8491
                Fax: (07) 853 8491
                Freephone: (0508) 23 6236

                Parents of Vision Impaired - Hamilton

                Support group for parents of blind deaf/blind or vision impaired children.

                6 Vialou Street
                Hamilton, 3204
                Tel: (07) 838 3539
                Fax: (07) 838 3439
                Freephone: (0800) 31 2019

                Parkinsonism Society - Hamilton

                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).

                Physical Address

                487 Angelsea Street
                Enderley
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                P O Box 14 154
                Enderley
                Hamilton, 3252
                Tel: (07) 858 3038

                Pathways Trust - Hamilton

                Provides accommodation and home based support for people with psychiatric disabilities.

                P O Box 9168
                Hamilton Central
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 846 0512
                Fax: (07) 846 0516

                Personal Advocacy Trust - Thames & Coromandel

                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.

                7 Waiotahi Road
                Thames, 3500
                Tel: (06) 868 3287
                Fax: (06) 868 3287

                Personal Advocacy Trust - Waikato

                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.

                22 Mickelson Avenue
                Hamilton, 3210
                Tel: (07) 854 1344

                Phoenix Rehabilitation Unit - Hamilton

                Is a dedicated facility offering specialised assessment and rehabilitation following a brain injury. Provides holistic therapeutic programmes which aim to assist clients relearn the skills to ensure quality of life is achieved. Inpatient and outpatient facilities. Respite, long or short term.

                Physical Address

                138 Firth Street
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO Box 4061
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3247
                Tel: (07) 856 3528
                Fax: (07) 856 7284

                Post Polio Support Group - Hamilton

                Provides information and support to Post Polio survivors of Poliomylitis.

                201 Clarkin Road
                Fairfield
                Hamilton, 3210
                Tel: (07) 855 7395

                Progressive Freedom Ltd - Hamilton

                Provides recreational and leisure opportunities for children/youth/adults with disabilities.

                P O Box 9088
                Hamilton Central
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 2353
                Fax: (07) 834 2353
                Freephone: (0800) 77 6373

                Raukawa Trust Board Health Services

                The Board provides comprehensive health services to ngā uri o Raukawa, which encompass child, tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke, and Kaumatua services. These services promote healthy lifestyles through a range of activities and encourage active participation in ones own health. Improved access and the potential to build complementary services will be a critical pathway to improving the health status of Raukawa.

                Physical Address

                26 - 32 Campbell Street
                Tokoroa, 3420

                Postal Address

                Private Bag 8
                Tokoroa, 3444
                Tel: (07) 885 0260
                Fax: (07) 885 0261

                Riding for the Disabled - Cambridge

                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.

                PO Box 368
                Cambridge, 3450
                Tel: (07) 827 8788

                Riding for the Disabled - Central King Country

                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.

                Island Reserve
                Honikiwi Road
                RD 3
                Otorohanga, 3973
                Tel: (07) 873 8679

                Riding for the Disabled - South Waikato

                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.

                14 Elizabeth Drive
                Tokoroa, 3420
                Tel: (07) 886 7607

                Rosegrove House - Waihi

                Respite care. Experienced caregivers offer personalised help as required. Fully accessible.

                36 Reservoir Road
                Waihi, 3610
                Tel: (07) 863 7264
                Fax: (07) 863 7264

                Rostrevor House Inc - Tokoroa

                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.

                Level 1 Springfield Building
                47 Bridge Street
                Tokoroa, 3420
                Tel: (07) 886 4354
                Fax: (07) 886 4354

                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.

                Physical Address

                113 Rostrevor Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 9451
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 1939
                Fax: (07) 834 1946

                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.

                PO Box 854
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 2266
                Fax: (07) 839 5588
                Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

                Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Waikato

                The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation (Waikato), (RCF) is a charitable trust which owns and oversees the operation of four homes purpose-built for the needs of people with moderate to severe physical disabilities, situated in St Andrews, Hamilton. The homes allow residents to achieve high qualities of independence, care, companionship and accessibility within the local community.

                PO Box 291
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (027) 211 3004

                Schizophrenia Fellowship - Waikato

                Provides help and support for families affected by 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. 20 branches throughout NZ.

                28 Pembroke St
                Hamilton, 3204
                Tel: (07) 839 7069
                Fax: (07) 839 0175
                Freephone: (0800) 55 5434

                Sjogren's Syndrome - Cambridge

                Support group

                102 Browning St
                Cambridge, 3432
                Tel: (07) 827 7438

                Sjogren's Syndrome - Waihi

                Support Group

                14 Union St
                Waihi, 3610
                Tel: (07) 863 7921

                South Waikato Achievement Trust - Waikato

                Offering disability support services for people in a vocational and residential setting. Individual programmes to meet individual needs.

                Physical Address

                12 Thompson Street
                Tokoroa, 3420

                Postal Address

                PO Box 147
                Tokoroa, 3444
                Tel: (07) 886 8941
                Fax: (07) 886 5590

                Special Olympics - Waikato

                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. Mobile - 0274 436 228

                Physical Address

                WINTEC Avalon Campus
                Avalon Drive,
                Nawton
                Hamilton, 3200

                Postal Address

                Private Bag 3036
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 858 7528

                SPELD - Hamilton

                Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.

                Physical Address

                Caro Street
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 1110
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 834 3109
                Fax: (07) 855 3946

                Spina Bifida Family Support Network - Hamilton

                31 Smith Road
                RD 1
                Hamilton, 3281
                Tel: (07) 829 9658

                Spinal Cord Society NZ Inc - Matamata

                A non profit organisation of the spinal injured, their families, friends, dedicated scientists and physicians who are working toward an ultimate cure for spinal cord paralysis through improved treatment and research.

                428 Hinuera Road
                RD 2
                Matamata, 3472
                Tel: (07) 888 1728
                Fax: (07) 888 1776

                Stewart Centre - Hamilton

                Provides daytime social rehabilitation service catering for adults with brain injury at the moderate to severe end of the spectrum

                PO Box 600
                Waikato Mail Centre
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 4010
                Fax: (07) 839 3130

                Stroke Foundation - Hamilton

                Midland Region Field Officer Services provides a free community service of support, information, advocacy and care-giver education to the stroke affected communities. Community stroke related education is also offered. Field officer's phone number: (07) 850 6089 email address: midlandstroke.hamilton@xtra.co.nz

                5 Butler Place
                Fairfield
                Hamilton, 3214
                Tel: (07) 855 3008
                Fax: (07) 855 3004

                Stroke Foundation - Waitomo Counterstroke

                Midland Region Field Officer Services provides a free community service of support, information, advocacy and care-giver education to the stroke affected communities. Community stroke related education is also offered.

                C/- Community House
                2 Jennings Street
                Te Kuiti, 3910
                Tel: (07) 878 5276
                Fax: (07) 878 5276

                Taumarunui Disability Resource Group

                Health and disabilities information centre.

                Physical Address

                Puketapu House
                Miriama Street
                Taumarunui, 3920

                Postal Address

                PO Box 135
                Taumarunui, 3946
                Tel: (07) 895 8555
                Fax: (07) 895 8335

                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.

                Physical Address

                48 Teasdale St
                Te Awamutu, 3800

                Postal Address

                PO Box 413
                Te Awamutu, 3840
                Tel: (07) 871 6410
                Fax: (07) 871 6703

                Te Awamutu Residential Trust

                Residential service provision for people with an intellectual disability.

                Physical Address

                44 Rickit Road
                Te Awamutu, 3800

                Postal Address

                PO Box 259
                Te Awamutu, 3840
                Tel: (07) 871 8847
                Fax: (07) 871 8847

                Te Kohao Health Ltd

                Te Kohao Health is a well established provider of health and social services. It was established 14 years ago on Kirikiriroa Marae, Hamilton, in response to low income whanau/families’ inability to afford the costs of seeing a doctor. As a result of this, Te Kohao Health has focused on the provision of very low and no cost health and social services to high needs populations.

                Physical Address

                180 Dey Street
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3216

                Postal Address

                PO BOX 7107
                Hamilton East
                Hamilton, 3247
                Tel: (07) 856 5479
                Fax: (07) 856 5938

                Te Korowai Haoura O Hauraki

                A tribally based, Not-For-Profit Incorporated Society and a living example of the Treaty of Waitangi and Tino Rangatiratanga Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki serves all people within our rohe under a Kaupapa Maori philosophy in the busines of wellness management and support

                Physical Address

                210 Richmond Street
                Thames, 3500

                Postal Address

                PO BOX 605
                Thames, 3540
                Tel: (07) 868 5375
                Fax: (07) 868 5389

                The Hamilton Residential Trust

                Provides quality residential support for people who have an intellectual disability or associated disabilities.

                Physical Address

                Suite 2
                210 Colinwood St
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 4083
                Hamilton,
                Tel: (07) 839 0183
                Fax: (07) 839 0182

                Waikato Burn Support Charitable Trust

                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 and burn education in schools

                PO Box 5042
                Hamilton, 3242
                Tel: (07) 863 6377
                Fax: (07) 863 9597

                Wise Trust - Hamilton

                Provides accommodation and home based support for people with psychiatric disabilities.

                PO Box 307
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 839 1569
                Fax: (07) 834 0003

                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.

                Physical Address

                711 Victoria St
                Hamilton, 3204

                Postal Address

                PO Box 354
                Hamilton, 3240
                Tel: (07) 957 3700
                Fax: (07) 957 3709
                Freephone: (0508) 85 8858