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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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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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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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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The New Zealand LAM Charitable Trust
The New Zealand LAM Charitable Trust offers support and information to women diagnosed with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).
(09) 376 4936
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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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The Associated New Zealand ME Society (ANZMES)
Provides support and information for sufferers of Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
(03) 471 6203
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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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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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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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Women's Health Action Trust
Women’s Health Action is a women’s health promotion, information and consumer advisory service.
(09) 520 5295
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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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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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Acromegaly NZ
Acromegaly NZ is a not-for-profit organisation supporting and educating people affected by acromegaly, and their families.
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Australasian CHARGE Syndrome Association
Provides support and information to families with a child who has CHARGE Syndrome.
+61 480 121 345
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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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Huntington's Disease Association (Auckland) Inc.
The Huntington’s Disease Association (Auckland) Incorporated was formed in the early 80’s to provide support and for those living with Huntington’s Disease in Auckland.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 0800 43 28 25 or (0800 HDAUCK)
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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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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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Rare Disorders NZ
RDNZ offers a central starting point for patients and families affected by rare disorders, helping them to find essential information and support groups.
(04) 385 1119
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Health and Disability Commissioner
The main role of the Health and Disability Commissioner is to ensure that the rights of consumers are upheld.
0800 11 22 33
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Natural Fertility New Zealand
NFNZ specialises in teaching women and couples about natural fertility and how it relates to the menstrual cycle.
0800 101 637
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Blind Low Vision NZ (Formerly Blind Foundation)
We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading provider of vision rehabilitation, providing practical and emotional support for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
0800 24 33 33
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand
Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand Inc provides an advocacy, funding, information and liaison service to people with Cerebral Palsy and their wider circle.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 503 603
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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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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
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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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HAE Australasia
HAE (hereditary angiodema) Australasia is a not-for-profit patient advocacy organisation dedicated to serving persons with hereditary angioedema, in both New Zealand and Australia.
(09) 473 8054 Olivia Willard
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Altogether Autism
Altogether Autism is a free, nationwide autism spectrum information and advisory service for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families/whanau and professionals.
0800 273 463
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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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Firstport
Firstport is for anyone looking for information, advice, support or equipment relating to disability in New Zealand.
0800 171 981
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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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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.