Community Health and Social Services in Lakes
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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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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Age Concern Taupo
We support older adults by providing support, information and services.
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (07) 378 9712
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Dementia Lakes
The team at Dementia Lakes is here to assist people cope with the impacts of dementia.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Rotorua: (07) 349 0053 Taupo/Turangi: (07) 377 4330
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Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga / National Network of Family Violence Services
We provide support to family violence prevention and intervention services - we do NOT provide services and programmes directly to clients but can refer people
027 214 4403 (for referrals)
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Family & Financial Solutions Trust
Providing a holistic individualized mentoring program for families with complex financial, housing, employment and health issues.
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 376 8166
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Manaaki Ora Trust
Manaaki Ora Trust is a kaupapa Māori health, social services and education provider
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (across multiple locations). 0800 348 2400
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Multiple Sclerosis - Rotorua & Districts
Supporting people affected by Multiple Sclerosis to lead independent, active and fulfilling lives
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 022 314 0212
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Diabetes NZ Waiariki
Information and support for people with diabetes living in the Lakes and Bay of Plenty areas
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 343 9950
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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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Tuhourangi Tribal Authority - Koroua & Kuia Community Activity Programme
A community day activity programme for koroua and kuia based in the ROTORUA area
027 291 3002
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Pinnacle - Lakes Extended Care Team
The extended care team work together with general practice to support patient care in the community
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 376 0060
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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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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
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Mangakino Orangatanga
Mangakino Orangatanga is a forum to identify and address Māori health issues in Mangakino
027 593 4498
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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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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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Carers New Zealand
Carers NZ is a national not-for-profit organisation providing information, advice, learning and support for older people, families with health and disability needs, individuals managing their
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Taupo Family Centre Inc.
Trauma Responsive Specialist Support/Counselling Services transforming lives and weaving services including a holistic wraparound approach for whanau and families affected by sexual harm
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (07) 376 8222
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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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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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Awhi Mai Stroke Trust
Awhi Mai Stroke Trust supports our wider Māori stroke survivor whānau across Te Waiariki, Mataatua and Te Arawa.
027 349 1464
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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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Te Whanau Tokotokorangi Trust
Residential care and day service programmes for people who have intellectual disabilities
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (07) 349 3228
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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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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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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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Age Concern Rotorua
We support older kiwis to have a healthy lifestyle, full of opportunities and protection from harm
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (07) 347 1539
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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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Aotearoa Drug Information Outreach
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO REDUCE THE HARM ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTING DRUG USE & MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF BLOOD-BORNE DISEASES
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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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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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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Taumarunui Police Family Harm Team
Ruapehu Community Support Trust/Whakakotahitanga is a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations.
(07) 895 8119
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Taupo Women's Refuge - Awhina Society Trust
We work together with women to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of their children
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. (07) 377 1055
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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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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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Rotorua Budget Advisory Service
Free, confidential and non-judgmental budget advice and BFC services
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (07) 346 3236
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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