Community Health and Social Services
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
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Fetal Alcohol Advocacy Southland
We provide support, advocacy and education to parents or caregivers of a child with, or suspected to have, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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The Louise Nicholas Trust
Working together to eliminate sexual violence in Aotearoa
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson’s Southland
MS & Parkinson's Southland provides information, education, home visits and support for people with MS, Parkinson's or Huntington's, their caregivers and their families
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (03) 218 3975
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Whānau Awhina Women's Refuge
At Whānau Awhina Women's Refuge we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. (07) 308 5531
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Epilepsy Association of New Zealand
Information and support – for people who have epilepsy and their families/whānau.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 37 45 37 (EPILEPSY)
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60PLUS Support & Counselling
Our focus is on 60PLUS Senior Citizens whom we believe are extremely under-resourced.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Te Puna O Te Aroha Māori Women's Refuge
Te Puna O Te Aroha is a Refuge for Māori women and their families dealing with domestic violence.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. (09) 437 2127
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HELP Auckland
24-hour emergency response for survivors of rape or sexual abuse, recent or historic. Counselling support, community education and training for professionals.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 24/7 HELPline 0800 623 1700
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Brain Injury Association Otago
Providing support, advocacy, information and education in order to promote quality life for people affected by brain injury
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (03) 471 6156
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Community Networks/LINK
Community Networks Wanaka is your local resource hub for social wellbeing services
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 443 7799
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South Taranaki Whanau Centre
Offering information and guidance for our clients on their journey, including survivors of sexual harm or rape and Family Harm.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (06) 278 3260
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Taranaki Women’s Refuge
At Taranaki Women’s Refuge we provide the support and information you will need when you are dealing with domestic violence in your life.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. (06) 769 5553
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Asian Network Inc. (TANI)
TANI supports Asian New Zealanders to enjoy optimal quality of life and wellbeing and to develop strong and healthy Asian communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 815 2338
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Te Arawa Whānau Ora ki Mangakino
Our Mangakino Paeārahi can assist you in achieving your goals by completing a Whānau Ora plan.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 027 593 4498 or (07) 8828 523
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Sahaayta
Sahaayta’s vision is to enhance the status, health and wellbeing of South Asians through holistic and culturally appropriate services.
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. (09) 280 4064
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Gut Cancer Foundation
The Gut Cancer Foundation (GCF) is dedicated to improving the outcomes for patients with gastro-intestinal cancer.
0800 112 775
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Acorn Neurodiversity
Providing multidisciplinary services for neurodivergent and developmentally disabled children and youth
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Tupoho - Iwi and Community Social Services Trust
We are an Iwi organisation supporting individuals and whānau in Whanganui.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (06) 345 2042
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Women's Refuge Whanganui - Te Piringa Puna Wāhine
Women’s Refuge Whanganui, honouring women, children and whānau to live a life of dignity, integrity and encouragement towards positive change
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (06) 344 2204
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Shine
Shine is a leading New Zealand provider of specialist domestic violence help and support services.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0508 744 633
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Caring Families Aotearoa
Caring Families Aotearoa supports families who open their homes and hearts to tamariki (children) and rangitahi (young people) in need of care and protection.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 693 323
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Kapiti Women's Centre Refuge Service
At Kapiti Women's Refuge, we provide the support and information you need when you’re dealing with violence in your life.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (04) 902 6222
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Happiness House
Assisting those in need by encouraging healthy and empowering life choices
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (03) 442 6531
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Te Ārai Roa Manaaki
Our work is directed towards supporting people who are impacted by interpersonal violence (whether currently or in the past).
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (09) 372 9220
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Anglican Trust for Women and Children
ATWC’s integrated Family, Early Education and Social Work services and programmes help to protect, nurture and provide opportunities for children, young people
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (09) 276 3729
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Pinnacle - Taranaki Extended Care Team
The extended care team work closely with General Practice to support their patients in the community.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (06) 759 4364
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AvaNiu Pasifika
Avaniu Pasifika can support Pasifika families with health, education and social services.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 282 8913
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Ngāti Ranginui Iwi
Ngāti Ranginui Iwi work to deliver better health, social and educational outcomes for our whānau.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (07) 571 0934
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Fale Pasifika o Aoraki
Fale Pasifika O Aoraki provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Oamaru right through the Mackenzie District.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Complex Chronic Illness Support
Supporting people impacted by Complex Chronic Illness - empowering people towards wellness.
(07) 281 1481
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Otago Youth Wellness Trust
We help strengthen what is working well in the lives of rangatahi, whilst addressing the issues that may be impacting their lives.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 474 9547
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Family Works South Canterbury
Family Works provides a range of services that help people work through challenging issues and become stronger.
(03) 688 5029
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ASK - A Safe Kapiti
ASK recognises the importance of "early intervention" as a means to prevent children and young people drifting into crime at an older age.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 502 066
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Tokoroa Council of Social Services (TCOSS)
The Tokoroa Council of Social Services is a non-profit NGO passionate about helping, empowering and supporting families within our community
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 0800 482 677
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Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) - Rotorua
Free and confidential advice, information and advocacy for everyone
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (07) 348 3936 or 0800 367 222
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Te Korowai Roopu Tautoko
Providing social services to the Taupō and Tūrangi areas
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Kōkiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge
Kōkiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge provides support, education and information to wahine and tamariki affected by whānau violence and abuse.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. (04) 566 5025
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Te Whare Oranga Wairua - Māori Women's Refuge
Our Kaupapa is to empower and support whānau-ora (wellness) for those who choose to live free from violence and abuse in all its forms.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 378 5204