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Support Net Disability Support Services | Bay of Plenty | Hauora a Toi | Te Whatu Ora
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Description
Support Net is a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Service (NASC) for people with disabilities or older people with health and disability related needs.
Support services for people with age related concerns, and people with disabilities (of all ages) in the Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty and Support Services for younger people (first referred under age 65) who have long term disabilities in Te Whatu Ora Lakes region, are accessed through Support Net.
NASC is the first step for a person to get Government-funded support services.
Support Net provides NASC services for two funding organisations:
1. Whaikaha - for people with long term impairment/disability needs who meet the Ministry of Health eligibility criteria and are aged under 65 years. We provide these services in the Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty and Te Whatu Ora Lakes areas.
2. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand - for people (of all ages) with long-term chronic health needs or who are aged over the age of 65 years and have long term disability or age-related health needs. We provide these services in the Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty area.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Referral, Anyone can access, Walk in, Home visit provider
Referral Expectations
Anyone can be referred to Support Net for this free service. Self-referrals, family referrals and doctor referrals are most common.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Government funding of health and disability services means that eligible people may receive free inpatient and outpatient public hospital services, subsidies on prescription items and a range of support services for people with disabilities in the community.
Check to see if you are eligible for publicly funded health and disability services here.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
Services Provided
A needs assessment is the first step in identifying what help you need to manage as independently as possible. We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for an assessment. You are welcome to have a support person present at the assessment.
A needs assessment is the first step in identifying what help you need to manage as independently as possible. We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for an assessment. You are welcome to have a support person present at the assessment.
- Needs assessment and service coordination (NASC)
- Disability information and advisory services
A needs assessment is the first step in identifying what help you need to manage as independently as possible. We will contact you to arrange a suitable time for an assessment. You are welcome to have a support person present at the assessment.
- Support Net Referral Form (PDF, 321.1 KB)
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Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter
Region
Bay of Plenty, Lakes
Contact Details
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This page was last updated at 1:44PM on April 4, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Support Net Disability Support Services | Bay of Plenty | Hauora a Toi | Te Whatu Ora.