09 441 8989
Disability/Special Needs
Linking Hands Inc
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 431 8969
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 131 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto 0520
- Website www.linkinghands.co.nz
- Regions Served Kaipara
Linking Hands Inc offers transport from Maungaturoto, Mangawhai, Kaiwaka and Bream Bay to health related appointments. Their values are to serve others with honesty, integrity, confidentiality, courtesy and respect.Their service is free but koha/donation appreciated.
Midway in Northland Day Services (Minds Trust)
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 404 0402
- Address State Highway 1 81 Main Road Moerewa 0211
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
MindsTrust opens its doors to people with any disability (intellectual, physical, mental and brain injury). When people come in, they see their ability not their disability. Then they establish a plan to meet their needs. They are there through their activity sessions to help their clients find a meaningful place in the community.Monday to Friday 8.30am til 3pm Koha/donation is appreciated. No referral required.
National Foundation for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
(09) 307 2922
0800 867 446 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.nfd.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/NFDHOH
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The Foundation gives practical support to thousands of people around New Zealand, on every kind of hearing issue ‚ from how to get financial help for hearing aids to problems requiring diagnosis, letters and referrals. NFD also puts people in contact with and works alongside its member organisations, government departments, and agencies.
Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
(09) 430 0166
0800 555 050 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 21 Norfolk Street, Whangarei
- Website www.advocacy.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service (the Advocacy Service) offers free, independent and confidential advice and support to help you resolve issues with health and disability services.
New Zealand Down Syndrome Association 'NZDSA'
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0800 693 724
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.nzdsa.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North
NZDSA are a family/whānau driven organisation that inform, support, educate and empower families/whānau and people with Down syndrome. Their services include: • 24/7 support via their freephone number• Up-to-date information and support for families/whanau as well as other interested parties• Support for new parents through new parent information packs and face-to-face visits• Regional support groups, as well as connecting families directly• Promotion and advocacy for the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome
NorthAble Matapuna Hauora
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
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Telephone
(09) 430 0988
0508 637 200 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 40 John Street, Whangārei 0110
- Website www.northable.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North
NorthAble are Northlands largest disability and wellbeing support organisation. They provide equipment, information and disability support services in Northland.
Northland Down Syndrome Support Group Trust
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
021 081 43744
(09) 434 6723 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 111 Kara Road, RD 9 Whangarei
- Website www.northlanddssg.org
- Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/1567046853554694/
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
A diagnosis of Down syndrome - whether during pregnancy or birth - can be a shock. The Northland Down Syndrome Support Group Trust is available to chat if you have had a recent diagnosis. They are non-judgmental, supportive listeners and use a range of different media to keep in touch. The Facebook page is a good way for parents to connect with each other as well as being a valuable resource -up to date information on Down syndrome.
Northland Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 438 3945
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address Level 1, 37 Bank Street, Whangarei
- Website www.tiaho.org.nz/ms
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The Northland Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non-profit organisation that provides on-going support, information, education, advocacy and up to date knowledge of MS and its management for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their families.
Northpoint Services Trust
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
(09) 401 2522
0800 223 371 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 143 Broadway Kaikohe 0405
- Facebook www.facebook.com/Northpointtrust
- Regions Served Far North
Northpoint Services Trust is dedicated to enabling people with a diagnosed mental illness or disability to experience a better life; empowering them to live and participate, to the best of their ability, in the community whilst experiencing a mental illness or a disability. They support their tangata whaiora in their journey of Education, Participation and Inclusion. Northpoint is where tangata whaiora can be themselves, treated with respect and valued.
Parafed Northland
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
- Website www.parafednorthland.com
- Facebook www.facebook.com/ParafedNorth
Parafed Northland supports inclusive Sport, Active Recreation and Play opportunities for those living with a disability within Northland. Parafed Northland facilitate a variety of adaptive and inclusive programs and events, as well as loaning equipment. Parafed Northland work alongside sporting, community and disability organisations to ensure that sport and being active is accessible for all.
Parent to Parent Northland, Altogether Autism and Care Matters
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
027 808 3942
0508 236 236 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.parent2parent.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/parenttoparentnorthland
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Their aim is to ensure that parents and professionals supporting children and young people with a disability, significant health issues or autism, have the knowledge they need to best support and advocate for their tamariki. They do this through providing:• Individually tailored information; supporting parents and siblings to connect• Workshops Referral is by email or phone. They are committed to Enabling Good Life Principles. Email to receive regular information regarding up and coming events and workshops in Northland.
Parents of Deaf Children
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
(09) 437 6727
021 121 1867 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Parents of Deaf Children provide peer support and advice to anyone concerned about deafness or hearing impairment in children 0-18.
Riding for the Disabled Association
- Cost of Service Low Cost, Other
- Telephone 0800 469 732
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.rda.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Far North
At NZRDA, it’s their goal to make a positive difference in local communities across New Zealand. They offer specialised therapeutic horse riding through a range of tailored programmes for people living with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.
Riding for the Disabled Association - Bay of Islands
- Cost of Service Other
- Telephone (09) 405 9771
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Postal Address PO Box 809, Kerikeri, 0472
- Website www.rda.org.nz/volunteering/your-local-rda/bay-of-islands
- Regions Served Far North
At NZRDA, it’s their goal to make a positive difference in local communities across New Zealand. They offer specialised therapeutic horse riding through a range of tailored programmes for people living with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.
Riding for the Disabled Association - Kaitaia
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone (09) 408 4196
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 404 Church Road, Kaitaia 0482
- Website www.rda.org.nz/about-us/rda-groups/kaitaia
- Regions Served Far North
At NZRDA, it’s their goal to make a positive difference in local communities across New Zealand. They offer specialised therapeutic horse riding through a range of tailored programmes for people living with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.
Riding for the Disabled Association - Whāngarei
- Cost of Service Other
- Telephone (09) 438 7521
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 474 Maunu Road, Barge Showgrounds Whangarei 0179
- Website www.rdawhangarei.org.nz/
- Regions Served Whangārei
At NZRDA, it’s their goal to make a positive difference in local communities across New Zealand. They offer specialised therapeutic horse riding through a range of tailored programmes for people living with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.
Special Olympics Whangarei
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone 021 118 2422
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.specialolympics.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/Special-Olympics-Whangarei-905483739525142
- Regions Served Whangārei
Special Olympics Whangarei aim to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports. They offer athletics, 10 pin bowling, indoor bowls, football and swimming. A $40 membership fee covers everything for whole year.
Spectrum Care
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
- Telephone (09) 634 3790
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.spectrumcare.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/spectrumcare
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
At Spectrum Care, its no ordinary job. Many of their customers may be non-verbal, but they have plenty to say if you know how to listen. More than a few have substantial physical challenges to meet.The work of Spectrum Care is to help identify the unique potential in every one of the people they support, then lend a hand to help them realise it. No matter how complex someone’s challenges are, they are worthy & they are of immense value.
SPELD NZ
- Cost of Service Low Cost, Other
- Telephone 0800 773 536
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.speld.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/SPELDNZ
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
SPELD NZ is a not-for-profit organisation established in the 1970s to help children and adults struggling with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities. They provide:• Diagnostic assessment• One-on-one individualised tuition• Information and support• Training for parents, whanau, teachers, teacher aides, assessors and other interested professionals. Their methods are research based and proven to greatly enhance educational and cognitive ability.
Stroke Foundation of New Zealand (Northland)
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
[Whāngarei]
0800 459 954
(09) 475 0070
[Far North]
0800 566 383
(09) 475 0070 -
Email
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Address
[Whāngarei]
ALZ House, 148 Corks Road, Tikipunga, Whangarei 0112 - Website www.stroke.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/StrokeFoundationNZ
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand support and assist Stroke survivors and their families after a stroke.The Stroke Foundation provides free critical services to stroke survivors, and their family / whānau and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for recovery. They also work in stroke prevention, raising community awareness of the risk factors of stroke and save lives.