ParaFed Otago

Community Health Service

Today

Closed today.

Description

Our Vision:
Creating sporting opportunities that foster enjoyment and participation while empowering success.

Our Objectives:

To provide sport and recreational opportunities for those who have a physical disability within the region of Otago
To promote a healthy lifestyle through sport and recreation
To create awareness of disability sport/activity within the community
To develop junior sport programs
To coordinate with existing sport and recreational groups and clubs to assist with the integration of people with disabilities.

ParaFed Otago is the leading sport and recreation organisation in the region for those with a physical disability. We offer quality sport and recreational services, facilities, and equipment for people with physical disabilities (including visual and hearing impairments).

Our staff are based at Sport Otago and we work with a variety of individuals, families, clubs, schools, and organisations throughout the Otago region.

At ParaFed Otago we are passionate about creating opportunities that allow our members to participate in sport and recreation, whatever their skill level.

Staff

At ParaFed Otago, we have one full-time staff member titled as a Sports Development Officer. We also have a large pool of volunteers and an active committee.

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Membership is free for the first year and $40 for each year following.

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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 — 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

Advocacy

Advocacy on Disability Issues Advocacy on Disability Issues

Advocacy on Disability Issues

Disability Sport and Recreation

Pathway into Competitive Sports, Training Opportunities, Equipment Loans/Adaptive Equipment, Classification Advice, Junior Sports Clubs, Halberg Games, Awards Nominations, Funding Advice