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Child Development Service - Vera Hayward Centre | Southern
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Description
The Ratoka Whakawhanake Tamaiti (Child Development Service) at the Vera Hayward Centre provides therapy for tamariki who meet disability criteria. For example, we work with tamariki with Developmental Delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and chromosomal differences.
We also provide a NICU follow-up programme to tamariki who meet the criteria for this service.
We work primarily with children until they start school, when they are referred to other services to support them in school if needed. School age children are also sometimes eligible to access the service.
The following video provides more information about our service:
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Referral
We accept referrals for tamariki under 5 years of age who meet our criteria, from whānau (parents) and community service providers.
We provide some services for tamariki aged 5 - 16 years. Referrals for these children are via a paediatrician.
Please visit our website to find out more about referrals.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 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 — 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, French, German, Italian
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Travel Directions
We are located in the Fraser Building at 464 Castle St.
The following link shows you where we are:
Parking
There are four free parks located directly outside the Vera Hayward Centre. If these are full there is also metered parking on Castle St and Hanover St.
Contact Details
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 470 9377
Email
Website
Fraser Building
464 Castle Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Street Address
Fraser Building
464 Castle Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
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This page was last updated at 10:59AM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Child Development Service - Vera Hayward Centre | Southern.