Community Health and Social Services in Central Lakes
These community organisations can provide information, guidance, advice, and resources and often specialise in an area of support.
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The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ
Our aim is to prevent meningitis by ensuring families have accurate information, early diagnosis and quick treatment
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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
(03) 471 6156
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New Zealand Nutrition Foundation
New Zealand Nutrition Foundation is a non-profit organisation that works with partner organisations to help Kiwis eat well no matter what their circumstances.
(09) 489 3417
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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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Parents Centres New Zealand Inc.
Parents Centre is a national organisation that works with parents to support and equip them with the knowledge and skills to be the best parents
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (04) 233 2022
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Vaccination Healthline
Vaccination advice for COVID, flu, MMR (measles) and Boostrix (whooping cough)
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 28 29 26
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Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand aims to improve the life of every person affected by arthritis.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 663 463
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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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Age Concern Otago Inc
Age Concern believes older people should always be treated with respect and dignity.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (03) 477 1040
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SafeMan SafeFamily
SMSF works to help men break the cycle of violence through a process of recovery which is life-changing, life-long and transferable.
0800 7233 4357
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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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People First New Zealand
We are a Disabled Peoples Organisation (DPO) and a national self-advocacy organisation that is run by and for people with learning (intellectual) disability.
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 20 60 70 or (04) 381 3242
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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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Healthvision
Healthvision is a leading healthcare provider specialising in homecare, community nursing, allied health, rehabilitation, and health & wellbeing services across New Zealand.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0508 733 377
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Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Otago Multiple Sclerosis Society is a charitable organisation that provides support to those living with MS and related neurological conditions and their support networks
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (03) 455 5894
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Seating to Go
A specialised wheelchair, seating and postural management service
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 109 433
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Skylight Trust
Providing counselling and support services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 299 100
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Firstport
Home of disability information and advice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 362 253
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Continence New Zealand
Continence NZ is a multi-disciplinary body that actively facilitates continence promotion throughout New Zealand.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. National Continence Helpline: 0800 650 659
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Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust
Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust was established in 2010
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Live Kidney Donation Helpline
A 'front door' for people enquiring about being a live kidney donor.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 LIVE DONOR (0800 5483 3666)
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Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia friendly New Zealand, Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 004 001
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Kenzie's Gift
Kenzie’s Gift supports the mental health of tamariki (children) and mātātahi (young people) affected by serious illness or grief.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Otago Community Hospice
Otago Community Hospice supports people with terminal illness to live and die well
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. (03) 473 6005 or 0800 473 6005
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Disability Connect
Disability Connect is a voice for people with disabilities and their families
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (09) 636 0351
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Breast Cancer Support
Have you experienced a diagnosis of breast cancer, recently or in the past, and would like to speak with women who understand, know ‘how it
8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. 0800 273 222
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Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning helps you, the important people in your life and your health care team plan for your end-of-life care.
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Stroke Aotearoa NZ
Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand is the national charity dedicated to stroke.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 78 76 53
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SPELD NZ
Detailed diagnostic assessment, specialised one-on-one tuition and support for children and adults with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities.
0800 773 536
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Kia Haumaru - Personal Safety Education
A network of trained and accredited Personal Safety Educators providing women, girls and persons of marginalised genders with the skills and strategies to keep safe.
(04) 213 9710
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Allergy New Zealand
Allergies affect 30-40% of the population in New Zealand.
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (09) 623 3912 or 0800 34 0800
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Complex Chronic Illness Support
Supporting people impacted by Complex Chronic Illness - empowering people towards wellness.
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. 0800 224 787
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Parent to Parent
Parent to Parent is a nationwide charity that supports families caring for children with disabilities or health impairments.
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. 0508 236 236
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Family Works Otago
Family Works supports children, young people and their families to feel valued and grow in a safe and strong community.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Anglican Family Care
Based in Otago for over 50 years, Anglican Family Care's main focus is supporting children, young people and their families.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Shama
Shama supports ethnic people who have experienced family violence and or sexual violence or other complex issues.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 07 8433810
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ
GRG provides caregiver support, information, education and advocacy services to full-time grandparents or whanau caregivers throughout New Zealand
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 0800 472 637
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Livingwell Disability Resource Centre
We are here for people with disability, older people, their whanau and the Otago community.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (03) 471 6152 or 0800 115 891
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Lung Foundation New Zealand
Lung Foundation NZ is an independent non-government organisation dedicated to promoting healthy lungs and early detection of lung disease
021 959 450