Community Health and Social Services
These community organisations can provide information, guidance, advice, and resources and often specialise in an area of support.
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ŌCASA - Ōtepoti Communities Against Sexual Abuse
Call our support line for information, support, advocacy and counselling following recent or historic sexual harm.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Support line: (03) 474 1592
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Dementia Waikato
A Charitable Trust whose NZ Registered Health Professionals provide support and information for people and their family/whanau affected by dementia
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (07) 929 4042
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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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ELEVATE Christian Disability Trust
For over 40 years we have been empowering people with disabilities to live to their full potential.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (09) 636 4763
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Dyspraxia Support Group
A national support group to empower all people experiencing the impact of Developmental Dyspraxia.
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (03) 358 3249
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Tourette's Association of New Zealand (T.A.N.Z)
We are a nationwide support network and education service for parents of children with Tourette Syndrome and for adults who continue to live with Tourette's.
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Seniorline
Seniorline is a national telephone service offering help for older people to navigate the health system.
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 0800 725 463
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Stuttering Treatment And Research Trust (START)
START changes the lives of people who stutter
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 579 6775
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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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Kidney Health New Zealand
Kidney Health New Zealand provides funding for research into prevention, early detection and cure of kidney disease.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 0800 KIDNEY or 0800 543 639
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New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (NZRDA)
Our vision is to Reach More Riders and Change More Lives.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (04) 234 6090
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Gastric Reflux Support Network
We are committed to provide support and information to families caring for infants and children with gastric reflux and associated conditions throughout NZ.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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National Foundation for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
We are a coalition of professional and community groups passionate about improving the health, welfare and education of all New Zealanders with hearing loss.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 867 446 or (09) 307 2922
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Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand
MDANZ is a registered charity that aims to provide New Zealanders living with neuromuscular conditions personal support and specialist information.
0800 800 337 or (09) 815 0247
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Macular Degeneration New Zealand (MDNZ)
1 in 7 people over 50 will get macular degeneration
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 MACULA (0800 622852)
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Fragile X New Zealand
Support and information about Fragile X syndrome and Fragile X-associated disorders for individuals, parents/whanau, and the wider community
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Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand
We support, advocate for and empower people affected by IBD, as well as those involved in the treatment, mitigation and prevention of the disease.
0800 ASK IBD or 0800 275 489
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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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Autism New Zealand National Office
Provides education, support, training and advocacy for autistic people and the wider autism community, including family/whanau, schools, employers and professionals.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (0800) 288 476
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Ostomy New Zealand
Visit our website for information and contact details of regional Ostomy support groups www.ostomy.org.nz
8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. 0508 678 669
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TalkLink Trust
Welcome to The TalkLink Trust: Linking you to the right Assistive Technology
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Glaucoma New Zealand
Glaucoma New Zealand is a non-government funded charitable trust established in 2002 with a mission to eliminate blindness from glaucoma.
0800 GLAUCOMA (0800 452 826) or (09) 373 8779
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Pregnancy Help
Pregnancy Help provides support and information to pregnant or recently pregnant women, partners, their families/whanau, caregivers and grandparents.
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Hohepa Homes
Hohepa is a disability service provider, catering for special needs children, and adults with an intellectual disability, where respect, personal development and caring go hand-in-hand.
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Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust
We support those impacted by brain injury in Canterbury and the surrounding regions.
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Burns Support Charitable Trust Inc NZ
Burn Support Group offers individuals who have experienced burn injuries, and their families/whanau, emotional and practical support during recovery and beyond.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. (09) 2700640
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Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s heart charity, leading the fight against heart disease - our country’s single biggest killer.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Workbridge
At Workbridge, we link the right people to the right jobs.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (04) 913 6422 or 0508 858 858
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IHC New Zealand
IHC will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 442 442
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Guillain Barré Syndrome Support Group New Zealand Trust
Our role is to supply information to patients and their families about GBS and to offer support.
8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
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Age Concern Tauranga
Age Concern Tauranga Incorporated is a not for profit organisation that works for the rights and wellbeing of older people
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. (07) 578 2631
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Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand
We aim to ensure improved life expectancy and a better quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families.
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 0800 651 122
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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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The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ works hard to improve respiratory health outcomes for the 700,000 Kiwis that have a respiratory condition.
(04) 499 4592 or 0800 100506
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The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand
The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand provides free support for New Zealanders living with chronic hepatitis B.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 33 20 10