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Abilities Inc - New Lynn

Abilities is an Incorporated Society which was established in 1959 to employ people with disabilities in as near normal conditions as possible.

32-34 View Road
Glenfield
Auckland, 1310
Tel: (0800) 86 4384
Freephone: (0800) 86 4384

Ability2Travel - Dunedin

Offers hassle free travel and has formed an alliance with STA Travel in order to provide customers with the best service and most competitive rates available.

141 Highcliff Road
Andersons Bay
Dunedin, 9001
Tel: (03) 454 5288
Fax: (03) 454 2097

Access Ability (Otago, Southland) - Dunedin

Needs Assessment and Coordination Service.

Physical Address

Level 1, 10 George Street
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 966
Dunedin, 9054
Tel: (03) 477 6211
Fax: (03) 477 6251
Freephone: (0800) 22 1700

Access Ability - Hawera

Needs Assessment Service for people with long term physical, intellectual, sensory and age related disabilities.

Physical Address

276 High Street
Hawera, 4610

Postal Address

PO Box 14
Hawera, 4640
Tel: (06) 278 1001
Fax: (06) 278 1022
Freephone: (0800) 75 8700

Access Ability 16+ years Auckland - Auckland

Needs Assessment Service.

Physical Address

601 Great South Road
Papatoetoe
Manakau, 2025

Postal Address

PO Box 23725
Hunters Corner
Manakau, 2155
Tel: (09) 262 5370

Access Homehealth - Ashburton

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

Physical Address

18 Kermode Street
Hampstead
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

PO Box 594
Ashburton, 7740
Tel: (03) 308 7857
Fax: (03) 308 0233
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

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
Tel: (06) 350 7330
Fax: (06) 952 3715
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Christchurch

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

Physical Address

29A Bryon Street
Sydenham
Christchurch, 8023

Postal Address

PO Box 7362
Sydenham
Christchurch, 8240
Tel: (03) 366 0400
Fax: (03) 366 0344
Freephone: (0800) 16 1444

Access Homehealth - Greymouth

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

Physical Address

114 High Street
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

PO Box 205
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 9997
Fax: (03) 768 9944
Freephone: (0800) 16 1444

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

Access Homehealth - Invercargill

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

Physical Address

Level 3/Menzies Building
3 Esk Street West
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

PO Box 1666
Invercargill, 9840
Tel: (03) 214 2273
Fax: (03) 214 6157
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

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
Tel: (06) 368 8803
Fax: (06) 368 8809
Freephone: (0800) 80 0447

Access Homehealth - Midland Regional Office

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

Physical Address

270 Maunganui Road
Mount Maunganui, 3116

Postal Address

PO Box 5186
Mount Maunganui, 3150
Tel: (07) 574 3991
Fax: (07) 574 3992
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Nelson

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

Physical Address

20 Oxford Street
Richmond
Nelson, 7020

Postal Address

PO Box 3840
Richmond
Nelson, 7050
Tel: (03) 544 7600
Fax: (03) 544 7616
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - New Plymouth

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

Physical Address

Dean House
11 Young Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 856
Taranaki Mail Centre
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 759 1677
Fax: (06) 759 1698
Freephone: (0800) 56 6566

Access Homehealth - Northern Regional Office

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

Physical Address

21 Okara Drive
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 1642
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 4794
Fax: (09) 438 8492
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Rotorua

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

Physical Address

1310 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

1310 Pukuatua Street
Rotorua, 3010
Tel: (027) 313 5618
Fax: (07) 348 6397
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Timaru

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

Physical Address

39 North Street
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 714
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 688 6082
Fax: (03) 688 6256
Freephone: (0800) 16 1444

Access Homehealth - Wairarapa

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

Office 3, Totara Business Villaget
407 Queen Street
Masterton, 5810
Tel: (0800) 80 0447
Fax: (06) 378 9546
Freephone: (0800) 80 0447

Access Homehealth - Wanganui

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

188 Wicksteed Street
Wanganui, 4500
Tel: (06) 348 8402
Fax: (06) 348 9408
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

Access Homehealth - Wellington

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

Physical Address

Level 6, 186 Willis Street
Thorndon
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 12657
Thorndon
Wellington, 6144
Tel: (04) 473 4886
Fax: (04) 890 5269
Freephone: (0800) 28 4663

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
Tel: (06) 355 2832
Fax: (06) 355 1726

Assembly of People with Disabilities - National Office

National advocacy and information role and the voice of people with disabilities to the government and other relevant bodies. International Fax: (04) 801 9565

Physical Address

Level 4 173 Victoria Street
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

P O Box 27 524
Marion Square
Wellington, 6141
Tel: (04) 801 9100
Fax: (04) 801 9565

Back Up NZ - Napier

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
Tel: (06) 357 2119
Fax: (06) 357 2118
Freephone: (0800) 22 7225

CCS Disability Action - South Canterbury

Provides a range of direct client services including: field officer, social worker services, early childhood services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

26 North Street
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 585
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 684 7151
Fax: (03) 684 6355

CCS Disability Action - Ashburton

Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker service, parent support group, youth group, home to home respite care, information, advocacy and support. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking Permit.

Mackenzie Centre
Mona Square
Ashburton, 7700
Tel: (03) 308 4456
Fax: (03) 307 2579

CCS Disability Action - Royal Oak

Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, early childhood intervention services, recreation and leisure activities, vocational training services, therapy pool, holiday cottage, advocacy and self advocacy programmes and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

Royal Oak Centre 14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

PO Box 24 327
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1345
Tel: (09) 625 9378
Fax: (09) 625 6177
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action Waikato Inc - Waikato Branch

Disabilities Information & Awareness Service - Sth & Mid Canterbury

Provides free generic information and referral service on all disabilities and health related issues e.g. physical, sensory, mental health, age related and intellectual. Some services include: South Canterbury Health & Disability Organisations Directory and Database - these are available to anyone and special reports can be printed, referral to appropriate services, Fundveiw database - funding information for groups or individuals. Free access to national libraries for clients- books, videos etc. Contacts throughout NZ, coordinator to speak at meetings.Wheelchair/portal ramp for loan.

Physical Address

27 Strathallan St
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 585
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 687 7580
Fax: (03) 688 9972
Freephone: (0800) 50 0896

Disability Consultancy Services - Ohope

Can provide hands on management and governance practice specifically in the fields of disability and education. Officially these consultants have retired but are willing to do one off cases.

18a White Horse Drive
Ohope, 7020
Tel: (07) 308 4561

Disability Information and Equipment Centre - Wellington

Provides information and resources for people with disabilities. Also provides equipment hire and purchase.

5 Britannia Street
Petone
Wellington, 5012
Tel: (04) 586 9788
Fax: (04) 586 9799
Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

Disability Information Service - Christchurch

A generic information and referral service providing information on a wide range of disability and related health issues. Provides an efficient accessible national disability information system. The centres share a computer database, and a network through a national committee dedicated to enhancing the quality of service. Federation members provide information as a core service to people, their caregivers, health professionals, manufacturers and suppliers, architects and builders, voluntary and statutory agencies, students and the general public.

Physical Address

314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

P O Box 32 074
Christchurch, 8147
Tel: (03) 366 6189
Fax: (03) 379 5939
Freephone: (0800) 347 2424

Disability Information Service - Greymouth

General disability information, referals and advice

25 Albert St
Greymouth, 7805
Tel: (03) 768 4600
Fax: (03) 768 4605
Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

Disability Information Service Inc - Dunedin

Offers a specialist information referral service for people with disabilities and their caregivers, health professionals community and other support agencies from Dunedin and Otago. Publishes a quarterly DIGEST magazine, and Otago directory of Disability and Health Related Services.

301 Moray Place
Dunedin, 9016
Tel: (03) 471 6152
Fax: (03) 471 6159
Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

Disability Information Waitakere Network (DIWN) - Auckland

Disability Information Service

PO Box 21931
Henderson
0650
Tel: (09) 836 1609
Fax: (09) 836 1609

Disability Resource Centre (H.B.) Trust - Hastings

Offers coordinated home support, supported employment for people with disabilities and community participation day based services

Physical Address

204 Nelson Street South
Stortford Lodge
Hastings, 4120

Postal Address

PO Box 2348
Hastings, 4153
Tel: (06) 873 8210
Fax: (06) 873 8212

Disability Resource Centre Auckland Inc - Auckland

A free information and advisory service for everyone – people with disabilities, their families/whanau, support workers, health professionals, support organisations and seniors. Shop displaying a range of product and equipment to make daily living easier - giving you choice and independence (view on site or online). Chinese disability information and advisory service (Cantonese and Mandarin). Barrier Free assessment service; information on accessible home design. Mobility equipment for hire; accessible conference and kitchen facilities for hire.

Physical Address

14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1061

Postal Address

P O Box 24 042
Royal Oak
Auckland, 1345
Tel: (09) 625 8069
Fax: (09) 624 1633
Freephone: (0800) 62 5100

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

Disability Support Services - Whangarei

Disability Information Service

P O Box 742
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 4100
Fax: (09) 430 4128

Disability Training Services H.B. Trust Board - Napier

Offers 3 services for people with disabilities; community living skills training centre, day care activity centre and a pre employment training centre. NZQA registered, ISO9001 Certified.

Physical Address

87 Austin St
Onekawa
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

P O Box 3193
Napier, 4142
Tel: (06) 843 5998
Fax: (06) 843 5373

DRC Home Support Service - Southland

Provides home support services including domestic assistance, personal care and overnight care/sleepovers. Most care provided by DRC Home Support is funded by either the Ministry of health or ACC. However there is also a private paying option available.

Physical Address

137 Spey St
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

P O Box 109
Invercargill, 9840
Tel: (03) 214 5000
Fax: (3) 218 1694
Freephone: (0800) 10 0531

Family Information Service - Auckland

Provides families/whanau in New Zealand region with information about children's medical conditions and disabilities and with contact details of parent and community support groups. The focus is on information which looks at health care from the family's point of view and which supplements the information provided by health professionals.

Physical Address

Level 3, Starship Childrens Hospital, Park Road
Grafton
Auckland, 1023

Postal Address

Private Bag 92024
Victoria Street west
Auckland, 1142
Tel: (09) 307 4955
Fax: (09) 307 4979

Huakina Homecare

Homecare provides Health Service needs to people within Te Puaha Ki Manuka from Mangere to Mercer and Coast to Coast. We provide services to Maori and Non-Maori clientele in a way that respects their needs, dignity, independence, culture, self esteem and ultimately their quality of life Services we provide: Personal Care/Attendant Care Transportation Service to appointments and hospital at the request of the client Household management tasks Meal preparation Korero and befriending for the client and Social Support Advocacy Service – Liaison and Social Support with agencies and Health Professionals For people between the ages of 0 to 100+. Inclusive of people with severe physical and multiple disabilities

Physical Address

15 - 17 Roulston Street
Pukekohe, 2120

Postal Address

PO BOX 319
Pukekohe, 2340
Tel: (09) 238 0266
Fax: (09) 238 0259

Kokiri Marae Maori Disability Support Services - Wellington

Ensure Maori with disabilities and Kuia & Koroua have an improved quality of life and independence by facilitating access to disability support services

22 Barnes Street
Seaview
Wellington, 5010
Tel: (04) 939 4636
Fax: (04) 939 4640

Laura Fergusson Trust - Auckland

To assist disabled persons in the solution of their residential problems and their rehabilitation to the community. Residential care and rehabilitiation services.

Physical Address

224 Great South Road
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1062

Postal Address

PO Box 17045
Greenlane
Auckland, 1546
Tel: (09) 524 0537
Fax: (09) 529 0123

Laura Fergusson Trust - Canterbury

Provide residential with rehabilitation support services to people who are physically disabled and/or brain injured. Offer short term carer support and respite care.

279 Ilam Road
Burnside
Christchurch, 8053
Tel: (03) 351 6047
Fax: (03) 351 1804

Laura Fergusson Trust - Naenae

To assist disabled persons in the solution of their residential problems and their rehabilitation to the community. Also provides 19 hostel units - full board and 5 self contained flats onsite daycare.

18 Hamerton Street
Naenae
Lower Hutt, 5011
Tel: (04) 567 6024
Fax: (04) 567 4754

Life Links - Canterbury

Contracted to MOH/DHB to provide Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination for people with physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric, alcohol and drug disabilities.

Physical Address

205 Salisbury Street
Christchurch, 8013

Postal Address

PO Box 2379
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 365 9593
Fax: (03) 365 5244
Freephone: (0800) 86 6877

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

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
Tel: (09) 522 8604
Fax: (09) 360 7136

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
Tel: (03) 337 9250
Fax: (03) 374 5798
Freephone: (0800) 11 2070

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
Tel: (04) 475 8875
Fax: (04) 233 9882

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
Tel: (03) 489 0740
Fax: (03) 489 0741
Freephone: (0800) 24 0500

National Advocacy Trust - New Plymouth

Health and disability advocacy.

Physical Address

(disability access from Lemon Street)
62 Gover Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

P O Box 5106
Westown
New Plymouth, 4343
Tel: (06) 759 2111
Fax: (06) 759 2112
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Gisborne

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

Physical Address

79b Childers Road
Te Hapara
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 299
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 868 3590
Fax: (06) 868 3591
Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

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 - Masterton

This is an independent confidential free service provided under the Health and Disability Commissioner (1994) Act.

Physical Address

Room 218, Gawith Burridge Building
122 Queen Street
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

P.O. Box 2116
Kuripuni
Masterton, 5842
Tel: (06) 370 8870
Fax: (06) 370 1346
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Napier

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

1 Milton Road
Bluff Hill
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

PO Box 819
Napier, 4140
Tel: (06) 835 1640
Fax: (06) 835 1641
Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

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
Tel: (06) 353 7236
Fax: (06) 353 7232
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Porirua

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

Room 2/7 Pember House
16 Hagley Street
Porirua, 5022
Tel: (04) 237 0418

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Rotorua

An independent confidential free service provided under the Health and Disability Commissioner (1994) Act.

Physical Address

Room 1
1199 Amohia Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

P O Box 5013
Rotorua West
Rotorua, 3044
Tel: (07) 349 0182
Fax: (07) 349 0183

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Tauranga

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

Physical Address

Compass Community Village
Seventeenth Avenue West
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

PO Box 841
Seventh Avenue
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 577 1715
Fax: (07) 577 1712
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

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

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Turangi

To provide free and independent advocacy to Health & Disability consumers.

40 Herekiekie Street
Turangi, 3334
Tel: (07) 386 5207
Fax: (07) 386 5208
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Wellington

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

PO Box 7481
Newtown
Wellington, 6242
Tel: (04) 389 2502
Fax: (04) 389 3502
Freephone: (0800) 55 5050

Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Whakatane

To promote and protect the rights of Health and Disability Consumers

Physical Address

141-143 King Street
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

PO Box 835
Whakatane, 3158
Tel: (07) 307 0646
Fax: (07) 307 2963
Freephone: (0800) 42 3638

Needs Assessment & Service Co-Ordination Service (NASC) - Kaitaia

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

Kaitaia Hospital
Redan Road
Kaitaia, 0410

Postal Address

P O Box 256
Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 408 9180
Fax: (09) 408 9251

Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for Older People - Otago

Needs Assessment Service

Physical Address

Ground floor - Fraser Building
Dunedin Hospital,201 Great King Street
Roslyn
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

Private Bag 1921
Dunedin, 9054
Tel: (03) 470 9111
Fax: (03) 474 7026

Needs Assessment & Service Coordination for Older People's Health (Invercargill) - Main

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

Southland Hospital
104 Kew Rd
Kew
Invercargill, 9812

Postal Address

P O Box 828
Incercargill, 9840
Tel: (03) 218194 9872
Fax: (03) 214 7237

Needs Assessment Coordination (Greenlane Hospital) - Main

Needs Assesment Coordination

Physical Address

2nd Floor Building 13
Greenlane Hospital
Auckland, 1030

Postal Address

Private Bag 92 024
Victoria Street West
Auckland, 1142
Tel: (09) 630 9943
Fax: (09) 623 6461

Needs Assessment Coordination (Middlemore Hospital) - South

Needs Assessment Service

Physical Address

Room 539 AT & R Block
Middlemore Hospital,100 Hospital Road
Papatoetoe
Otahuhu, 2025

Postal Address

Private Bag 93 311
Otahuhu
Auckland, 1640
Tel: (09) 2760040 2638
Fax: (09) 276 0041

Needs Assessment Service Waitemata

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

North Shore Hospital
124 Shakespeare Road,
Westlake
Takapuna, 0622

Postal Address

Private Bag 93 503
Takapuna
North Shore City, 0740
Tel: (09) 422 7171
Fax: (09) 886 8342

Needs Assessment Service West Coast DHB (Greymouth) - Main

Needs Assessment Service for over 65

Physical Address

Greymouth Hospital
71 Water Walk Road
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

P O Box 387
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 0499
Fax: (03) 768 2699

New Zealand Continence Association - Auckland

New Zealand Rehabilitation Association - Wellington

North Shore Centre for Mutual Aid (CMA)

NorthAble

Full information and referral service with independent Needs Assessment and Service Coordination, Community Participation incorporating Vocational Support. Full time Information/Liasion and Maori Liasion services available. Networking with all local support services and government departments. Assessing agency for Total Mobility Taxi scheme. Equipment sales and hire.

40 John Street
Whangarei, 0110
Tel: (09) 430 0988
Fax: (09) 438 9468
Freephone: (0508) 63 7200

Nurse Maude Association - Head Office

Nurse Maude Association - Timaru

Older Persons Health Canterbury DHB - Ashburton

Needs Assessment Service for people over 65 years

Physical Address

Ashburton Hospital
28 Elizabeth St
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

Private Bag 801
Ashburton, 7740
Tel: (03) 307 8495
Fax: (03) 307 8460

Older Persons Health Princess Margaret Hospital

Needs Assessment Service 65+

Physical Address

Older Persons Health
Princess Margaret Hospital
95 Cashmere Road
Christchurch, 8122

Postal Address

P O Box 800
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch Boxes, 8140
Tel: (03) 337 7765
Fax: (03) 337 7923

Options Hawkes Bay - Hawkes Bay

Needs assessment and service coordination agency.

Physical Address

Cnr McLeod Street and Omahu Road
Camberley
Hastings, 4120

Postal Address

Private Bag 9014
Hastings, 4156
Tel: (06) 870 7485
Fax: (06) 870 7481
Freephone: (0800) 33 9449

PatientsLikeMe

An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.

Tel: none

PatientsLikeMe

An international website that allows registered users to answer simple questions to create a shared health profile to see how you’re doing over time and to learn from other perople with the same condition.

Tel: none

Riding for the Disabled - Whakatane

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.

Physical Address

Awatapu Drive
Whakatane, 3120

Postal Address

PO Box 2123
Whakatane, 3159
Tel: (07) 308 6963
Fax: (07) 308 9502

Taikura Trust - Auckland

Needs Assessment Service

19 Charles St
Papatoetoe, 2025
Tel: (09) 278 6314
Fax: (09) 278 6315

Tairawhiti Needs Assessment and Service Coordination

Needs Assessment Service 65+

Physical Address

Gisborne Hospital
421 Ormond Rd
Gisborne, 4040

Postal Address

PO Box 7001
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 869 0570
Fax: (06) 869 0531

Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre Trust - New Plymouth

Provides generic disability information which is up to date on a wide range of health and disability issues including accommodation, support groups, education, equipment community organisations, building access, transport and travel, legislation and awareness/simulation workshops. Also offers the following services: wheelchair/scooter/ramp hire, hall hire, secretarial services, typing, photocopying, faxing, bus passes, accounting services fro affiliated groups and Barrier Free Advisory.

Physical Address

28 Young St
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 5015
New Plymouth, 4343
Tel: (06) 759 0019
Fax: (06) 759 0029
Freephone: (0800) 69 3342

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 Ara Toiora Disability Health & Support Service - Wanganui

Te Ara Toiora service support individuals and their whanau to increase their abilities towards independence. Iwi initiative working under the umbrella of Te Oranganui Iwi Health Authority.

Physical Address

39 Drews Ave
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

PO Box 611
Wanganui,
Tel: (06) 348 0476
Fax: (06) 348 7990

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
Tel: (06) 368 8678
Fax: (06) 368 8679
Freephone: (0800) 36 4113

The Family Network - Dunedin

For parents and families of people with a disability/special needs, professionals interested in the health and education and welfare of people with special needs and their families. Access to library, information, support and advocacy through the Co-ordinator of the Family Network and access to all Family Network resources and activities.

44 Dundas St
Dunedin, 9016
Tel: (03) 479 8064
Fax: (03) 479 2162

The New Zealand Home Health Association Inc - Wellington

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
Tel: (06) 355 8251
Fax: (06) 355 8250

Tui Ora Ltd - New Plymouth

Tui Ora is an integrated health service organisation committed to enhancing health and wellbeing. Tui Ora is a Maori Development organisation that umbrellas 25 Maori Service providers throughout the Taranaki region. Services include Maori disabilities advocate, protection against elder abuse , home based rehabilitation, Acc assessors, community based nursing, informal whanau/family carers, traditional Maori healing.

Physical Address

Maru Wehi Hauora
36 Maratahu Street
Westown
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 8119
New Plymouth Central
New Plymouth, 4342
Tel: (06) 759 4064
Fax: (06) 759 1799

Vaka Tautua Ltd - Auckland

Vaka Tautua is the National Pacific Disability Information, Advice & Support Service, with offices in Auckland Wellington & Christchurch. It is the only national Pacific non government organisation, established as a provider of: Pacific disability, mental health, and older people’s services. Vaka Tautua also provide shared management services to Pacific Information Advocacy & Support Services Trust (PIASS), Malologa Trust, and other NGO’s. Vaka Tautua is accredited with Telarc SAI (QHNZ) against the new EQUip4 Standards

Physical Address

15 Sultan Street
Ellerslie
Auckland, 1640

Postal Address

P O Box 11 202
Elerslie
Auckland, 1542
Tel: (09) 589 1922
Fax: (09) 589 1923
Freephone: 0800 825 282

Waiheke Island Health Trust

Needs Assessment Service

5 Belgium St
Waiheke Island, 1081
Tel: (09) 372 8893
Fax: (09) 372 6787

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
Tel: (06) 347 1176
Fax: (06) 347 6623
Freephone: (0800) 78 9654

Workbridge - Auckland Central

Also Known As: Division: Auckland Central Type: Branch HFA Region: Northern Regional Council: Auckland Annual Renewal Date: 01/01 (dd/mm) Last Updated: 02/12/97 Services: Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

71 Symonds St
Newton
Auckland, 1010

Postal Address

PO Box 68846
Auckland, 1145
Tel: (09) 302 2836
Fax: (09) 302 1209
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Auckland South

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

9-11 Ronwood Ave
Manukau City
Auckland, 2104

Postal Address

PO Box 97083
Manukau City
2241
Tel: (09) 263 6665
Fax: (09) 263 6260
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Blenheim

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

Level 1 NZI House St
Market St
Blenheim, 7201

Postal Address

PO Box 414
Blenheim,
Tel: (03) 984 3510
Fax: (03) 984 3519
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Christchurch

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

Cnr Durham & Armagh St
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

PO Box 643
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 377 2188
Fax: (03) 377 2176
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Dunedin

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

Level 6, John Wickliffe House
Princes St
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 249
Dunedin, 9016
Tel: (03) 477 0877
Fax: (03) 479 2736
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Gisborne

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

254 Gladstone Rd
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

PO Box 1147
Gisborne,
Tel: (06) 867 9970
Fax: (06) 867 8961
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Greymouth

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Ministry of Social Development. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

26 Mackay St
Greymouth, 7805

Postal Address

PO Box 30
Greymouth, 7840
Tel: (03) 768 0225
Fax: (03) 768 0226
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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

Workbridge - Hawkes Bay

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

25 Bower St
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

PO Box 1043
Napier, 4140
Tel: (06) 974 5610
Fax: (06) 835 8995
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Hornby

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

11 Goulding Avenue
Hornby
Christchurch, 8042

Postal Address

PO Box 16504
Christchurch, 8441
Tel: (03) 962 8369
Fax: (03) 962 8366
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Invercargill

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

48 Kelvin St
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

PO Box 22
Invercargill,
Tel: (03) 214 0227
Fax: (03) 214 0250
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Nelson

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

241 Hardy St
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

PO Box 861
Nelson, 7040
Tel: (03) 546 7560
Fax: (03) 546 7850
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - New Plymouth

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

23 Ariki St
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

PO Box 4046
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 759 9260
Fax: (06) 759 9265
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

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
Tel: (06) 352 0351
Fax: (06) 352 0358
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Rotorua

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

1296 Pukuatua St
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 1408
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 343 1800
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Timaru

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

21 Beswick St
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

PO Box 142
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 684 8119
Fax: (03) 688 4408
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Wanganui

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

373 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

PO Box 7062
Wanganui, 4541
Tel: (06) 348 0352
Fax: (06) 348 0360
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Wellington

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

Gen-i Tower
Cnr Custom House & Waring Taylor St
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 2560
Wellington, 6140
Tel: (04) 913 6422
Fax: (04) 913 6432
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Workbridge - Whangarei

Workbridge is a government funded agency established in 1990 to promote equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level. Workbridge also administers funding on behalf of Work and Income. This funding can be used to help with additional costs relating directly to a person's disability when entering training, a job or self employment.

Physical Address

4 Vinery Lane
Whangarei, 0110

Postal Address

PO Box 1480
Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 2120
Fax: (09) 430 2176
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858

Yes Ability Achievement Centre - North Shore

Provides a disability information service for the North Shore through co-operaton with all other agencies and the North Shore Community.

Physical Address

3 William Laurie Place
Albany
North Shore, 0632

Postal Address

PO Box 83
Albany Village
North Shore City, 0755
Tel: (09) 414 5360
Fax: (09) 414 5361
Freephone: (0800) 93 7937

Youth Network - Ohope

Provides people between the ages of 15-25 years who have a disability to chat online, phone, email or just to have contact with other youth with similar interests/abilities. This is a network for youth to make friends, chat talk about similar experiences and have a voice on decisions being made about youth with disabilities.

8 Eruini Street
Ohope
Whakatane, 3121
Tel: (07) 312 5674
Fax: (07) 312 4174