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Disabilities Resource Centre Southland
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Description
Our service aims to provide an accurate information service to people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and the community. We also sell and hire adaptive equipment and daily living aids. The Centre is an assessment agency for the Total Mobility/Ridewise taxi scheme which enables people to obtain discounted taxi travel.
Staff
Linda Green: Manager
Dianna Browne: Customer Service/Shop Attendant
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Walk in, Make an appointment, Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Information and research services are free. Hire and buy prices on equipment vary and are offered at the best possible price for customers.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Please phone us on 0800 100 531 for all inquiries.
Public Holidays: Closed 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: Closed 23 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
After an operation, accident or illness it can be hard to locate the people, organisations and products that can help you. Contact DRC Southland and we'll help you find everything you need including advocacy. After an operation, accident or illness it can be hard to locate the people, organisations and products that can help you. Contact DRC Southland and we'll help you find everything you need including advocacy.
After an operation, accident or illness it can be hard to locate the people, organisations and products that can help you. Contact DRC Southland and we'll help you find everything you need including advocacy. After an operation, accident or illness it can be hard to locate the people, organisations and products that can help you. Contact DRC Southland and we'll help you find everything you need including advocacy.
After an operation, accident or illness it can be hard to locate the people, organisations and products that can help you. Contact DRC Southland and we'll help you find everything you need including advocacy.
DRC Southland has a range of Disability Equipment available at our Centre. We can also order in products to suit your needs. From larger items, such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower stools and bath boards, which are available to hire or buy at very competitive rates, to a vast range of smaller products which can be of valuable assistance in day-to-day living.
DRC Southland has a range of Disability Equipment available at our Centre. We can also order in products to suit your needs. From larger items, such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower stools and bath boards, which are available to hire or buy at very competitive rates, to a vast range of smaller products which can be of valuable assistance in day-to-day living.
- Aids and equipment
- Disability information and advisory services
- Transport
DRC Southland has a range of Disability Equipment available at our Centre. We can also order in products to suit your needs. From larger items, such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower stools and bath boards, which are available to hire or buy at very competitive rates, to a vast range of smaller products which can be of valuable assistance in day-to-day living.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.
Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.
Provision of equipment and aids to support daily tasks or communication. This might include wheelchairs, crutches, technology to help with communication, and medical alarms.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Parking
Off Street parking with a small car park out back for smaller cars.
Region
Southland
Website
Contact Details
60 Windsor Street, Invercargill
Southland
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Phone
(03) 214 5000 or 0800 100 531
Email
Website
60 Windsor Street
Windsor
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
60 Windsor Street
Windsor
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
PO Box 1091
Invercargill 9840
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This page was last updated at 11:58AM on December 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Disabilities Resource Centre Southland.