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Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society
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Description
The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society aims to empower people with multiple sclerosis and allied neurological diseases and their support networks, by providing them with professional support, education, information and advocacy, to participate actively in the community in ways that are meaningful to them. We offer numerous opportunities to interact and meet with other society members, all held on a regular basis.
This free and confidential service can be accessed for all aspects of a person's life that affect their MS or is being affected by their MS and can also be accessed by their support networks to enable them to better support the person with MS.
Staff
MS Otago employs a community connector who works with people across all of Otago.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
You can make contact with our community connector, Katie Burns either by phone or email
027 889 9035
info@msotago.org.nz
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Anyone can access
Mobile community provider
Home visit provider
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Services free of charge
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), 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 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Open 24 Dec (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 9 Jan. Closed 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Educational support, Individual assistance, Referrals to counselling services
Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme, Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Educational support, Individual assistance, Referrals to counselling services
- Disability information and advisory services
- Carer support
- Employment and support
- Conducting assessment of needs i.e. acceptance criteria for the Total Mobility Scheme
- Referrals for rehabilitation; occupational therapists, physiotherapists
- Educational support
- Individual assistance
- Referrals to counselling services
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
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.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago
Website
Contact Details
Dunedin Community House, 43 Princes Street, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 455 5894
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Mobile
027 889 9035
Email
Website
The office for Otago MS Society is in Dunedin Community House, 43 Princes Street, Central Dunedin
Monthly groups are held across the region in Dunedin, Mosgiel, South Otago, North Otago and Central Otago. Home visits can be made by appointment.
Monthly radio shows on: oar.org.nz - under MS Momentum
On-site training for allied healthcare and public talks for groups available on request.
facebook.com/OtagoMSS/
43 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Street Address
43 Princes Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
43 Princes Street
Central Dunedin
Dunedin 9016
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This page was last updated at 9:56AM on December 17, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Provision of social and group activities in the community.
Provision of social and group activities in the community.