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Access 2000 (Hearing Association) - Manawatu

Promotes accessibility for deaf and hearing impaired people in public places. Access 2000 has no head office as it is under the umbrella of the National Foundation of the Deaf.

PO Box 1274
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 357 8708
Fax: (06) 357 8710

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

Accessable

Accessable has a focus within the community to offer both the public and private health sectors, services that enhance independent lifestyles and equipment management.

For people with a disability, accessable funds the provision of equipment, housing alterations and vehicle modifications on behalf of the Ministry of Health. In the provision of equipment accessable also has the ability to ensure that technical support is available

Physical Address

18A Frost Road
Mount Roskill
Auckland, 1041

Postal Address

P O Box 27 804
Mount Roskill
Auckland, 1440
Tel: (09) 620 1700
Fax: (09) 620 1702
Freephone: (0508) 00 1002

Action for Mental Health (north Shore/ Rodney) Society Inc (AMHS) - Takapuna

(Accomodation for Mental Health Society Inc) AMHS offers a range of services to people with experience of mental illness. Supported accommodation, community support and supported employment.

Physical Address

1 Nile Road
Milford
North Shore City, 0620

Postal Address

PO Box 31 803
Milford
North Shore City, 0741
Tel: (09) 410 0604
Fax: (09) 410 0602

Adult Cerebral Palsy Society Inc - National Office

To provide accommodation on a short stay or semi-permanent basis for adult cerebral palsied and other disabled. To encourage and assist with progress into the community.

Physical Address

14 Bristol Street
Saint Albans
Christchurch, 8014

Postal Address

PO Box 8754
Riccarton
Christchurch, 8440
Tel: (03) 355 9462
Fax: (03) 355 9468

Age Concern - Ashburton

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.

Physical Address

206 Cameron Street
Ashburton, 7700

Postal Address

PO Box 200
Ashburton, 7700
Tel: (03) 308 6817
Fax: (03) 307 1459

Age concern - Kapiti Coast

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.

Physical Address

Community Services Suite
Coastlands
Paraparaumu, 5032

Postal Address

Po Box 217
paraparaumu, 5032
Tel: (04) 298 8879
Fax: (04) 298 6033

Age Concern - Mt Maunganui

Provides a minibus services for elderly residents of Mt Maunganui and Papamoa. A regular weekly programme of visits is followed to destinations such as supermarket, hospital, banks, bowling green, craft and care. Voluntary donations cover running and some capital costs.

Physical Address

2 Concord Avenue
Mt Maunganui, 3116

Postal Address

PO Box 4011
Mt Maunganui, 3116
Tel: (07) 575 6545

Age Concern - Nelson

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.

Physical Address

67 Trafalgar Street
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

PO Box 431
Nelson, 7010
Tel: (03) 546 7682
Fax: (03) 546 7067

Age Concern - Otago

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.

Physical Address

26 Bath Street
Dunedin, 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 5355
Dunedin, 9016
Tel: (04) 477 1040
Fax: (04) 477 1040

Age Concern - Papatoetoe

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organise seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.

Physical Address

91 Cambridge Tce
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2025

Postal Address

PO Box 200185
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 2025
Tel: (09) 279 4331
Fax: (09) 279 4334

Age Concern - Taupo

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organises seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.

Physical Address

Wairoa House
Spa Road
Taupo, 3330

Postal Address

P O Box 595
Taupo, 3330
Tel: (07) 378 9712
Fax: (07) 378 9717

Age Concern - Wellington

Promotes quality of life, rights and well being of older people. Local age concern councils around NZ providing information and services for older people in their community. Provides Accredited Visiting services, elder abuse neglect, education/awareness prevention ageing issues, and a range of other services and activities.

Physical Address

Anvil House, Level 1, Suite 4, 138 140 Wakefield Street
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 11108
Wellington, 6011
Tel: (04) 499 6646
Fax: (04) 499 6645

Age Concern - Whangarei

Promotes and advances welfare and interests of the elderly. Provides information of services and assistance available and organise seminars. Initiates projects to enhance the lives of the elderly socially, emotionally and physically and ensures adequate standards in both community and residential care.

16 Manse Street
Whangarei, 0112
Tel: (09) 438 8043
Fax: (09) 438 8043

Age Concern Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service - Wanganui

Coordinating services to protect the elderly in promoting their rights. Provides training for providers to care to over 65s on abuse neglect rights and public awareness. Covers Patea, Ohakune, Taihape, Hunterville, Marton and Wanganui. This organisation is a service of Age Concern.

Physical Address

Age Concern Office
164 St Hill St
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

PO Box 703
Wanganui, 4540
Tel: (06) 345 1799
Fax: (03) 347 2334

Age Concern New Zealand Inc - Wellington - National Office

Promotes quality of life, rights and well being of older people. Local age concern councils around NZ providing information and services for older people in their community. Provides Accredited Visiting services, elder abuse neglect, education/awareness prevention ageing issues, and a range of other services and activities.

Physical Address

4th Floor West Block Education House 178-182 Willis Street
Wellington, 6011

Postal Address

PO Box 10688
Wellington, 6011
Tel: (04) 801 9338
Fax: (04) 801 9336

Agoraphobia Support Group - Tauranga

Aims to provide support and assistance for persons in New Zealand suffering from Agoraphobia and encourage the formation of local support groups. Also provides a communications network for New Zealand Groups.

28 Margaret Road
Tauranga, 3110
Tel: (07) 576 3216

Agoraphobic Support Group - Canterbury

Aims to provide support and assistance for persons in Canterbury suffering from Agoraphobia and panic attacks, through monthly open meetings, newsletters, social group and library resources.

Physical Address

2nd Floor Securities House 221 Gloucester Street
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

P O Box 15 099
Aranui
Christchurch, 8011
Tel: (03) 374 9893
Fax: (03) 365 5345

Agoraphobics Support Group - Manawatu

Provides friendship and support for people with Agoraphobia.

21 Chatsworth Street
Palmerston North, 4412
Tel: (06) 358 4828

Amputee Society - Wellington/Paraparaumu/Wairarapa

Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.

18 St James Court
Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu, 5032
Tel: (04) 297 0297
Fax: (04) 297 0284

Amputee Society - Christchurch

Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.

Physical Address

170 Hazeldeann Road
Sydenham
Christchurch, 8023

Postal Address

PO Box 7424
Christchurch, 8240
Tel: (03) 381 1873

Amputee Society - Hawkes Bay/East Coast

Support for amputees and families.

94 Vigor Brown Street
Napier, 4110
Tel: (06) 833 6202

Amputee Society - Nelson/ Marborough

Provides support and information to Amputees and their families.

C/- 25 Arthur Baker Place
Blenheim, 7201
Tel: (03) 578 2596

Amputee Society - Taranaki

Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting. Also support new amputees and help with their rehabilitation. Also provides counselling and advocacy when needed. (The email address below is for the Taranaki Disabilities Resource Centre Trust which takes messages on behalf of the Amputee Society).

334 Carrington Street
New Plymouth, 4310
Tel: (06) 7567123

Amputee Society of Manawatu

Offers help and support for Amputees and their support networks. Gives information to Amputees about entitlement of artificial limbs and promotes home and hospital visiting.

8 Severn Terrace
Palmerston North, 4414
Tel: (06) 354 7332

Argo Trust - Wellington

A trust set up by five families which provides supported accommodation for people with disabilities.

95 Aro Street
Aro Valley
Wellington, 6021
Tel: (04) 385 6769
Fax: (04) 385 8025

Ashley Cottage - Kumeu

Respite and courses in self development, through short term residential care for 16-65 year old people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

Physical Address

321 Tawa Road
RD 1
Kumeu, 0891

Postal Address

P O Box 318
Kumeu, 0841
Tel: (09) 412 9401
Fax: (09) 412 9406

Barrier Free NZ Trust - Wellington

Brain Injury Association - Hastings

Bupa

Bupa is a global health and care provider for rest homes, elderly care, residential care, dementia care, retirement villages, aged care,eldercare, personal medical alarms...

72 Rose Street,
Cashmere
Christchurch, 8024
Tel: (0800) 60 8099
Freephone: (027) 290 1142

Burn Support Charitable Trust Inc - Papatoetoe

Provides burn injured persons and their families with support and assistance, during and after hospitalisation, and to help them to return to a normal and satisfactory lives within their community.

92 Wallace Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland, 1011
Tel: (09) 279 9459

Burwood Academy of Independent Living - Canterbury

The Burwood Academy is a research and learning organisation committed to improving the lives of New Zealanders living with permanent disability as a result of serious injury or illness. It is also committed to advancing the principles of the Independent Living movement.

Physical Address

255 Mairehau Road
Burwood
Christchurch, 8083

Postal Address

Private Bag 4708
Christchurch, 8140
Tel: (03) 383 6881
Fax: (03) 383 7500

Canterbury Home Care Charitable Trust

The home offers accommodation, care and services to young adults fro 18 years of age whose primary disability is physical limitation and who wish to participate in the daily running of the home and would benefit from placement in the home. They must also wish to participate in community activities. Long term placement is offered to suitable applicants after a trial period. Short stay clients are welcome - depending on availability of room. Applicants for placement are considered for referral -from: self, agency or medical specialist. The area is covered by the Canterbury Region.

Berrywood
23 Newbridge Place
Christchurch, 8041
Tel: (03) 358 1138
Fax: (03) 358 1109

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 - Manawatu/Horowhenua

Provides a range of services to individuals/families with disabilities including: social work, supported living, vocational and recreational support, home to home respite care service in rural Manawatu and Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers Also provides Access Audits (Barrier Free) and Mobility Parking scheme. Covers Manawatu, Horowhenua, Dannevirke and South Hawkes Bay.

Physical Address

248 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North, 4414

Postal Address

P O Box 143
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 357 2119
Fax: (06) 357 2118

CCS Disability Action - Otago

Provides a range of direct client services including: social work, early childhood education, recreation and leisure, adult training services, advocacy and self advocacy programmes, computer assessment, Disability Awareness Training and Relief Care. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

PO Box 6174
Dunedin, 9059
Tel: (03) 477 4114
Fax: (03) 477 4397
Freephone: (0800) 229 2255

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 - Bay of Plenty

Provides a range of services including: community support, vocational support, disability awareness and access information

Physical Address

74 14th Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga, 3112

Postal Address

P O Box 2148
Tauranga, 3140
Tel: (07) 578 0063
Fax: (07) 578 0061
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Christchurch

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 and offers community development.

Physical Address

224 Lichfield Street
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

P O Box 8066
Riccarton
Christchurch, 8440
Tel: (03) 365 5661
Fax: (03) 372 9507

CCS Disability Action - Gisborne

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

Physical Address

7 Ormond Road
Gisborne, 4010

Postal Address

P O Box 15
Gisborne, 4040
Tel: (06) 867 1249
Fax: (06) 867 1248
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Greymouth

CCS Disability Action West Coast supports children, young people and adults with disabilities throughout the region.

25 Albert Street
Greymouth, 7805
Tel: (03) 768 4600
Fax: (03) 768 4605

CCS Disability Action - Hokitika

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

Como House,51 Tancred Street
Hokitika, 7810

Postal Address

P O Box 3
Hokitika, 7842
Tel: (03) 789 6833
Fax: (03) 789 6834

CCS Disability Action - Invercargill

Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, recreation and leisure opportunities and advocacy and self advocacy programmes, support for people living in the community with flatting, ongoing education, training and employment. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

142 Don Street
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

P O Box 492
Invercargill, 9840
Tel: (03) 218 9696
Fax: (03) 218 9689
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Masterton

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. Supported independent living services, vocational services, accessible holiday home situated at Riversdale Beach available for clients and general public.

Physical Address

371 Queen St
Masterton, 5810

Postal Address

P O Box 498
Masterton, 5840
Tel: (06) 378 2426
Fax: (06) 378 9250
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Napier

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

Physical Address

Cnr Station/Munroe Streets
Napier, 4110

Postal Address

P O Box 507
Napier, 4140
Tel: (06) 834 0499
Fax: (06) 834 1080

CCS Disability Action - Nelson/Marlborough branch

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

Physical Address

65 Trafalger Street
Nelson, 7010

Postal Address

P O Box 586
Nelson, 7040
Tel: (03) 548 4479
Fax: (03) 546 7754
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - North Taranaki Inc

Hours of business 8.30 - 4.30pmMonday to Friday inclusive. Manages a range of direct client services including: early childhood centre, early intervention service, advocacy and self advocacy programmes. Operates the Mobility Parking Permit scheme and total mobility taxi voucher scheme.

Physical Address

McKendrick House, 112 Vivian Street
New Plymouth, 4310

Postal Address

P O Box 324
New Plymouth, 4340
Tel: (06) 758 5423
Fax: (06) 758 9592
Freephone: (0800) 227 2255

CCS Disability Action - Northland

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, living skills programmes for head injured people, residential & respite care services, training for caregivers and computer services. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

291 Kamo Road
Kensington
Whangarei, 0112

Postal Address

P O Box 8035
Kensington
Whangarei, 0145
Tel: (09) 437 1899
Fax: (09) 437 0209

CCS Disability Action - South & Central Taranaki

Hours of business 10am to 1 pm Monday to Friday. 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 and library for schools. It also offers a parking scheme called Mobility Parking.

Physical Address

85-87 Princes Street
Hawera, 4610

Postal Address

P O Box 687
Hawera, 4640
Tel: (06) 278 7212
Fax: (06) 278 7121

CCS Disability Action - Waitaki

Provides a range of direct client services including: social worker services, recreation and leisure programmes, adult training services, advocacy accommodation and transport assistance. Disability Support services includes; community support, supported living, vocational support, information, advocacy and awareness education.

Physical Address

316 Thames Highway
Oamaru, 9400

Postal Address

P O Box 468
Oamaru, 9444
Tel: (03) 437 3760
Fax: (03) 437 3761

Challenge Trust - Auckland

Provides a range of residential and community support services for clients with complex and enduring mental health problems.

Physical Address

13b Ronwood Avenue
Manukau City
Manukau, 2104

Postal Address

P O Box 76 664
Manukau, 2241
Tel: (09) 262 3234
Fax: (09) 262 3238

Comcare Charitable Trust - Christchurch

Comcare Trust provides community services for adults with a diagnosed mental illness in Canterbury, These include housing services (finding flats, emergency housing, assistance in retaining existing housing), Community Support Services (short term or long term depending on need), Community Integration Service, the Jobconnect supported employment service, the ActiveLinks recreation service and the Warmline telephone peer support service.

Physical Address

251 Lichfield Street
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

P O Box 22 004
High Street
Christchurch, 8142
Tel: (03) 377 7020
Fax: (03) 961 0794

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

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

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

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

Enable New Zealand - Palmerston North

Enable New Zealand delivers a range of services for disabled people, their families, health professional and disability support organisations. We manage a range of contracted services for the Ministry of Health, District Health Boards and ACC:

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Physical Address

69 Malden Street
Milson
Palmerston North, 4414

Postal Address

PO Box 4547
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North, 4442
Tel: (06) 353 5800
Freephone: (0800) 36 2253

Epilepsy New Zealand - Rotorua

Provides information, education, advocacy and support to anyone affected by epilepsy, this includes home visits, school education sessions, professional development to health professional and raising awareness to the wider community.

Physical Address

1115 Haupapa Street
Rotorua, 3010

Postal Address

PO Box 1775
Rotorua, 3040
Tel: (07) 346 3912
Fax: (07) 346 3912
Freephone: (0800) 20 2122

Freeling - Holt House - North Shore

Owned and operated by a charitable trust for 18 years. Provides 32 single bedrooms with ensuite, each room opens into own garden, courtyard, bush views, garden setting, smoke detectors and sprinkler in each room, 24 hour care, 24 hour registered nurse on call, long term and respite care, rest home facilities and specialise in care for the younger physically disabled adult, therapy available at residents choice to maintain functional abiliities.

Physical Address

9a Mawson Ave
Torbay
North Shore City, 0630

Postal Address

PO Box 35790
Browns Bay
Auckland, 0753
Tel: (09) 478 5016
Fax: (09) 478 5015

Greenways Trust - Northland

Community residential support for intellectually disabled people.

Physical Address

Waihue Road
RD 2
Dargaville, 0372

Postal Address

PO Box 5
Dargaville, 0340
Tel: (09) 439 8955
Fax: (09) 439 8955

Hauora Whanui

Community residential support for intellectually disabled people.

Physical Address

2 Vogel Street
Kawakawa
Northland, 0210

Postal Address

PO Box 141
Kawakawa, 0243
Tel: (09) 404 0241
Fax: (09) 404 1276

Healthcare NZ - Palmerston North

Providers of ACC services, personal care, mental health and home management. (ACC nursing services)

Physical Address

29 Princess Street
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

PO Box 1912
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 354 8998
Fax: (06) 357 6722
Freephone: (0800) 27 5174

Hohepa Homes Trust - Auckland

Training, craft activities and residential care for people with an intellectual disability. Residential and Day program training in enhanced independence and life skills.

Physical Address

52 Atkinson Road
Titirangi
Waitakere, 0604

Postal Address

52 Atkinson Road
Titirangi
Waitakere, 0604
Tel: (09) 817 3761
Fax: (09) 817 3765

Home Help/ Personal Care Professionals - Palmerston North

Offers home help to people with disabilities including: home management, personal care shopping and gardening.

37 Cambridge Street
Palmerston North, 4414
Tel: (06) 354 6465
Fax: (06) 355 0253

jigsaw whanganui

Social work support to families to provide safe care and nurture to their children

Physical Address

236 Victoria Ave
Whanganui, 4500

Postal Address

PO Box 4295
Whanganui, 4541
Tel: (06) 345 1636
Fax: (06) 345 3727

Kapiti Welcome Trust

Residential social/vocational services for people with impairments.

31 Bluegum Road
Paraparaumu Beach
Paraparaumu, 5032
Tel: (04) 905 3100
Fax: (04) 905 3200

Katikati Community Resources Centre

Information and advisory service with an extensive health and social services directory, office, hall for rental, wheelchair access and hearing loop for hearing impaired. All conference facilities 30 health professionals, social service providers and non profit support groups use the centre on a regular basis. And school holdiday programmes also.

Beach Road
Katikati, 3129
Tel: (07) 549 0399
Fax: (07) 549 0397

Kelston Deaf Education Centre - Auckland

Provides schooling for pre-school to post secondary deaf students, Residential student accommodation, Training for parents and professionals. A range of specialist services to support deaf students and families.

Private Bag 93008
New Lynn
Auckland, 0640
Tel: (09) 927 4859
Fax: (09) 827 9819

Laura Fergusson Trust (Auckland) Inc - Greenlane

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

224 Great South Road
Greenlane
Auckland, 1130
Tel: (09) 123456 7856
Fax: (09) 568 9789
Freephone: (45) 334 4576

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 Unlimited Hearing Therapy Services - Wanganui

Physical Address

Gonville Medical Centre
44 Abbot Street
Gonville
Wanganui, 4500

Postal Address

P O Box 1274
Palmerston North, 4440
Tel: (06) 357 8708
Fax: (06) 357 8708
Freephone: (0800) 00 8011

MASH Trust - Manawatu/Horowhenua

Supported Housing for people with disability support needs such as mental illness, physical/intellectual disability.

Physical Address

602-606 Main Street
Palmerston North, 4410

Postal Address

P O Box 157
Palmerston North, 4410
Tel: (06) 355 7200
Fax: (06) 355 7201

Mental Health Inc (Schizophrenia Fellowship) - Marlborough

Provides help and supports families affected by the illness, provides resource material which assists the wider community in understanding the illness and acts as an advocate for persons with schizophrenia and related disorders, and their families/carers. Also provides accommodation emergency/temporary, respite, supported and high level accommodation for intensive rehabilitation. Support for independence

Community Centre
25 Albert Street
Blenheim, 7315
Tel: (03) 577 5491
Fax: (03) 572 2824

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

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

Mosgiel Elderly Care Trust - Otago

Provides daycare for housebound elderly and social relief to those providing 24-hour care.

171 Gordan Road
Mosgiel, 9024
Tel: (03) 489 0075
Fax: (03) 489 2223

Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson's Canterbury Inc - Christchurch

Provides information, education, advice, advocacy and support to people with multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, and to their families and health professionals.

Physical Address

314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch, 8011

Postal Address

PO Box 32135
Linwood
Christchurch, 8147
Tel: (03) 366 2857
Fax: (03) 379 5939

Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand Inc - Wellington

Information, education and support for people with MS and their support networks. Encourages research into the causes and treatment of MS, and assists those with MS to achieve their full potential.

PO Box 15024
Miramar
Wellington, 6243
Tel: (04) 388 8127
Fax: (04) 388 9296
Freephone: (0800) 67 5463

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 - 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 - 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 - 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

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Waikato

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Southland

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association - Taranaki

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

Northcare Trust - Whangarei

Nurse Maude Association - Timaru

NZ AIDS Foundation - National Office

Physical Address

31-35 Hargreaves Street
Ponsonby
Auckland, 1011

Postal Address

P O Box 6663 Wellesley Street
Auclkand, 1141
Tel: (09) 303 3124
Fax: (09) 309 3149
Freephone: (0800) 80 2437

NZ Paraplegic & Physically Disabled Foundation - Christchurch

Oceanview Retreat - Wanganui

Provide respite care for adults with intellectual impairment or dementia related illness.

83 Karaka St
Castlecliff
Wanganui, 4501
Tel: (06) 344 3100
Fax: (06) 344 3100

PACT Group - (Patients and Community Trust) - Invercargill & Gore

Provides a range of supported accomodation options for people with mental health disabilites.

Physical Address

41 Leet Street
Invercargill, 9810

Postal Address

P O Box 280
Invercargill, 9840
Tel: (03) 214 1873
Fax: (03) 218 1025

Parkinsons New Zealand - Timaru

Field officer information and support group and home liase with medical personnel also provides wheelchairs, exercise sessions, gym and hydrotherapy.

Physical Address

82 Sophia Street
Timaru, 7910

Postal Address

P O Box 983
Timaru, 7940
Tel: (03) 684 9788
Fax: (03) 688 9972

Parkinsons New Zealand - Wellington

For members: Information on Parkinsons, regular up-to date information through our national magazine, responsible reporting of recent research and international experiences, books and audio-visual material, local meetings and education programmes, activities such as exercise classes and speech therapy, advice on health and welfare assistance available, home visits from a Field Officer. For non-members. e.g. health professionals and the general public: We work closely with other neurological organisations, and in some remote areas, Field Officer services are supplied by the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Physical Address

Apex House, Room 202
Cnr Queens Drive & Laings Rd
Lower Hutt
Wellington, 5010

Postal Address

PO Box 30-082
Lower Hutt
Wellington, 5040
Tel: (04) 920 2857
Fax: (04) 920 2858

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

Pathways Trust - Wellington

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

P O Box 7443
Newton
Wellington, 6242
Tel: (04) 385 1684
Fax: (04) 385 1683

Q-Nique (formerly Step Ahead Together Inc) - Lower Hutt

Provides residential services inclusive of respite, transitional and support for individuals within their own environments primary community focus for people with mental health concerns. Provision of NZQA education, training and employment services to all people, Youthbridge and rehabilitation programes, inclusive of alternative individualised learning programmes.

Physical Address

20 Raroa Road
Lower Hutt
Wellington, 5010

Postal Address

PO Box 31187
Lower Hutt, 5040
Tel: (04) 570 2320
Fax: (04) 570 2321

Ranfurly Care - Epsom

Provides a residential home for people with an intellectual disability. Also has an activity centre.

52-56 Ranfurly Road
Epsom
Auckland, 1023
Tel: (09) 630 3010
Fax: (09) 630 3010

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Napier

Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.

PO Box 10
Napier, 4140
Tel: (07) 839 2266
Fax: (07) 839 5588
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Rotorua

Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.

Community House
1115 Haupapa Street
Rotorua, 3010
Tel: (07) 348 7218
Fax: (07) 347 2007
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - Timaru

Promotes the well being and independence of visually impaired people. Provides the support needed for them to achieve personal independence and fulfilment.

63 Grey Road
Timaru, 7910
Tel: (03) 684 4259
Fax: (03) 355 9151
Freephone: (0800) 24 3333

Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Auckland

The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation is a charitable organisation. It was established to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.

43 Maygrove Drive
Orewa, 0931
Tel: (09) 426 0040
Fax: (09) 426 0072

Ryder-Cheshire Foundation - Manawatu

The Ryder-Cheshire Foundation Manawatu is a charitable organisation located at 112 - 116 Te Awe Awe Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North. It was established in 1979 to develop a positive support structure for people with a physical disability. It is an independent and charitable organisation whose single and dedicated purpose is to ensure people with physical disabilities live as full and active lives as possible. Whether physically disabled from birth, by accident or illness adults coming under the care of the Foundation are provided with accommodation, care and support to develop skills, gain confidence and a sufficient level of independence to reach their full potential and enjoy a quality of life.

114 Te Awe Awe Street
Hokowhitu
Palmerston North, 4410
Tel: (06) 357 1557
Fax: (06) 357 9321

SuitAble Homes Community Housing - Wellington

Was formerly Community Housing. Aims to help people with long term physical disabilities access appropriate modified housing, for example people who have become disabled from an accident or illness, or perhaps they live in a house which no longer meets their disability needs. This service is free and helps people whether they are looking for rent, buy or to modify their own home by linking them with all the professionals who need to be involved in the modification process.

Physical Address

28 Grey Street
Wellington, 6140

Postal Address

P O Box 2628
6011
Wellington, 6140
Tel: (04) 460 1800
Fax: (04) 472 3319
Freephone: (0800) 80 1601

Te Roopu Waiora Trust

Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: •Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations •Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities •Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua •Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.

Physical Address

Nikau House,19 Charles Street
Papatoetoe
Manukau, 2025

Postal Address

PO BOX 23420
Papatoetoe
Manukau, 2155

Te Roopu Waiora Trust

Te Roopu Waiora Trust is a disability support organisation serving the most disadvantaged sector in our community. Te Roopu Waiora seeks to ‘Enable through Empowerment’ by: •Creating a supportive environment for whanau to identify their own disability resource needs and aspirations •Providing health and disability information, advice, advocacy and support to whanau with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities •Engaging with community groups, agencies, providers, Iwi and Maori communities to increase the awareness of disability issues and improve engagement with whanau haua •Assisting whanau with disabilities to evaluate responsiveness, accessibility, quality throughout service provision in the community. Provision of tailor-made information regarding disability services and supports. Contact us with your enquiries, or come to one of our monthly information hui. We have a range of information packs and disability service contacts to assist whanau to make informed decisions and/or to improve their access to services. Providers and agencies are also welcome to participate at our monthly hui.

Physical Address

Nikau House,19 Charles Street
Papatoetoe
Manukau, 2025

Postal Address

PO BOX 23420
Papatoetoe
Manukau, 2155

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

W.A.L.S.H Community Support Services - Henderson

Offers support to people with mental illness, support to enable people to live independently in accommodation of their choice in West Auckland.

Physical Address

8 Hickory Ave
Henderson
Auckland, 0612

Postal Address

PO Box 21865
Henderson
0650
Tel: (09) 837 5240
Fax: (09) 836 6341

Whaiora Home Care Services & ACC Home Based Rehabilitation Service

Promotes support options that will enhance a persons quality of life and create an environment that will enable community participation and maximum independence.

Physical Address

12 Otara Road
Otara, 2023

Postal Address

PO Box 200081
Papatoetoe, 2156
Tel: (09) 271 1544
Fax: (09) 271 1545

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

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