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Mana Whaikaha

Community Health Service

Today

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Mana Whaikaha is a disability support system which has been co -designed with disabled people and whānau, and others in the disability sector.

Available to people in the MidCentral region, we use an Enabling Good Lives approach and offer you and your whānau more choice and control over your supports.

Through this approach our Kaitūhono/Connectors work alongside disabled people and whānau in their homes, schools and communities to build an aspirational good life plan, by connecting with the right people and resources.

Through Enable New Zealand we can also assist you to obtain equipment to help with your daily activities.

Staff

Our Staff consists of Kaitūhono/Connectors who are allies for disabled people, tangata whaikaha Māori and whānau as they build relationships and achieve ordinary life outcomes.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us, Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Description

Support funding through Mana Whaikaha is available to those who are eligible. 

Check eligibility for disability funding
Check the guidelines for the capability building fund

Please contact us if you have more questions, or if you find it easier to discuss over the phone.

Hours

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Disability support services

Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC), Disability information and advisory services

  • Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC)
  • Disability information and advisory services
Information, education & support

Find a Disability Support Service Find equipment to support your disability

Advocacy

Self advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you. Sometimes disabled people need advocacy support - this is usually a family member or friend, but you can also choose to access a service that provides advocacy.

Self advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you. Sometimes disabled people need advocacy support - this is usually a family member or friend, but you can also choose to access a service that provides advocacy.

Kaitūhono/Connectors

Kaitūhono/Connectors work alongside disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori and whānau to help build an aspirational Good Life plan, connect with community and prepare for the future.

Kaitūhono/Connectors work alongside disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori and whānau to help build an aspirational Good Life plan, connect with community and prepare for the future.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Support to make decisions, A longer appointment time, Quiet, low sensory environment

Region

MidCentral

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

After Hours | On-Call Connector: 027 236 6145

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585 Main Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410

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Street Address

585 Main Street
Palmerston North
Manawatu-Wanganui 4410

Postal Address

PO BOX 4547
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North 4442

This page was last updated at 11:14AM on August 29, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Mana Whaikaha.