Community Health and Social Services
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
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Multiple Sclerosis - Rotorua & Districts
Supporting people affected by Multiple Sclerosis to lead independent, active and fulfilling lives
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 022 314 0212
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Waihopai Hauora Trust
Waihopai Hauora is a Social Service based in Invercargill.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 216 9074
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Kia Haumaru - Personal Safety Education
A network of trained and accredited Personal Safety Educators providing women, girls and persons of marginalised genders with the skills and strategies to keep safe.
(04) 213 9710
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Tauawhi Men's Centre
Tauawhi Men’s Centre is a drop-in centre for men, offering social work, non-violence programmes, counselling and advocacy support.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (06) 868 8278
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Stroke Aotearoa NZ
We are here to help and support people and their families/whanau affected by stroke.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 78 76 53
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Hospice Southland
Hospice Southland provides specialist palliative care to those with a life-limiting illness in Southland and the Wakatipu Basin, free of charge, and ideally in their
0800 211 308 or (03) 211 3081
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Takitimu House
We provide homeless men in Tauranga Moana immediate access to safe and warm transitional accommodation
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (07) 579 5322
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Communicare
Communicare is a not for profit that reaches out to seniors to provide inclusiveness by running groups around Auckland
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (09) 631 5968
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SHE (Support Heal Empower)
SHE (Support Heal Empower) is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting families to live violence free.
0800 733 843
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Tuhourangi Tribal Authority - Koroua & Kuia Community Activity Programme
A community day activity programme for koroua and kuia based in the ROTORUA area
027 291 3002
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Te Kauwhata Community House
The Te Kauwhata Community House was established to give support and information to the people of Te Kauwhata and surrounding districts.
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. (07) 826 4303
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Tautoko Tāne Waikato (Male Support Services Waikato)
Male Support Services Waikato, for males experiencing or recovering from sexual, physical, mental, emotional or domestic abuse
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (07) 858 4112
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
GRG provides caregiver support, information, education and advocacy services to full-time grandparents or whanau caregivers throughout New Zealand
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 472 637
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Rotorua Budget Advisory Service
Free, confidential and non-judgmental budget advice and BFC services
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (07) 346 3236
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Otago Community Hospice
Otago Community Hospice supports people with terminal illness to live and die well
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. (03) 473 6005 or 0800 473 6005
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Whanganui Safe and Free
Counselling and support centre for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, family, friends and whānau.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (06) 343 3416
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Hutt Valley and Hutt City Women’s Refuge
We support the needs of women and children throughout the wider Hutt Valley who are impacted by family violence
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (04) 569 1040
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Muaūpoko Tribal Authority
Here at Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, we are able to support you in a range of services.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (06) 36 733 11
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Te Ārai Roa Manaaki
Our work is directed towards supporting people who are impacted by interpersonal violence (whether currently or in the past).
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (09) 372 9220
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Man Alive
Dedicated to working with men, boys and families on the issues that affect their lives.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 826 367
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RAPHS - Extended Care Support Team
Provide support, advice and guidance to RAPHS practices and community organisations, through nursing, pharmacist and social work services.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (07) 349 3563
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Wairarapa Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand is a charity dedicated to people over 65, their friends, and whānau.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (06) 377 0066 or 0800 652 105
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Otautau and Districts Community Charitable Trust
Provision of integrated family support services for older persons, parents, and children through a one-stop shop
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. (03) 225 8069
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Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge
Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge provides Whanau services for wāhine and their tamariki affected by domestic violencein the Porirua district
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (04) 237 7027
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Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia friendly New Zealand, Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 004 001
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Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty
We care for the whole person, not just their physical needs but also their emotional, spiritual, and social needs too
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 307 2244
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Te Whare Aio - Māori Women's Refuge
Te Whare Aio is a Māori Women's Refuge for our wahine and tamariki in Auckland needing a safe space.
(09) 267 2475
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Turuki Health Care Social Services
Turuki Health Care is a charitable trust based in Mangere, South Auckland, providing services to the wider Counties Manukau catchment area.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 275 5788
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New Zealand Sikh Women's Association
We support South East Asian families experiencing the dynamics of domestic violence to lead productive and harmonious lives
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (09) 270 0798
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Te Whangai Trust
Te Whangai Trust is a Charitable Trust CC24389 providing work, life skills training and multi-agency advocacy for whanau to develop pathways to transition into education
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Family Works South Canterbury
Family Works provides a range of services that help people work through challenging issues and become stronger.
(03) 688 5029
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Tuu Oho Mai Services
Tuu Oho Mai is committed to working with whānau and families affected by family violence.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 834 3148
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The Road Forward
Support including peer counselling, peer support for adult survivors of sexual harm, historic or recent.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Multiples NZ
Multiples NZ is a nationwide parent-led support network supporting families in their journey from expecting to raising multiples.
0800 4TWINS ETC or 0800 489 467
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Fertility NZ
Supporting New Zealanders with fertility issues - registered charity.
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. 0800 333 306
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Multiple Sclerosis Auckland
Multiple Sclerosis Auckland provides a range of services to all people living with MS and their families, friends, and care providers.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 845 5921
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
Working alongside families, whānau and carers to support and empower people with Down syndrome to realise their potential and aspirations.
0800 693 724 or 0800 NZDSAI
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Age Concern Canterbury Inc
Age Concern believes older people should always be respected and never abused.
(03) 366 0903
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Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand
We provide an information, support and advocacy service for people with motor neurone disease (MND), their families and carers.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Disabled Persons Assembly (NZ)
Disabled Persons Assembly is a pan-impairment disabled person’s organisation that works to realise an equitable society, where all disabled people can direct their own lives.
(04) 801 9100