Community Health and Social Services in Canterbury
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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Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand
Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand Inc provides an advocacy, funding, information and liaison service to people with Cerebral Palsy and their wider circle.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 503 603
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Cleft New Zealand Inc
Cleft New Zealand is the ‘come-to’ place for everyone touched by the condition of cleft.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 4 CLEFT (0800 425 338)
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Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand
We provide an information, support and advocacy service for people with motor neurone disease (MND), their families and carers.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services promotes a holistic approach by offering counselling, social work support, group courses for children and adults, as well as budgeting / advocacy,
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (03) 379 0012
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Barnardos
Barnardos New Zealand is a national children's charity.
0800 227 627 or 0800 BARNARDOS
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Talking Trouble Aotearoa NZ
Addressing the speech, language and communication needs of children, youth and adults involved with justice, care and protection, mental health and behaviour services
(09) 889 8738
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Multiples NZ
Multiples NZ is a nationwide parent-led support network supporting families in their journey from expecting to raising multiples.
0800 4TWINS ETC or 0800 489 467
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IHC New Zealand
IHC will advocate for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities and support them to live satisfying lives in the community.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust
The Personal Advocacy Trust provides a range of safeguarding services and supports for people with care and support needs.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 728 7878
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Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand
MDANZ is a registered charity that aims to provide New Zealanders living with neuromuscular conditions personal support and specialist information.
0800 800 337 or (09) 815 0247
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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
Working alongside families, whānau and carers to support and empower people with Down syndrome to realise their potential and aspirations.
0800 693 724 or 0800 NZDSAI
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Crohn's and Colitis New Zealand
We support, advocate for and empower people affected by IBD, as well as those involved in the treatment, mitigation and prevention of the disease.
0800 ASK IBD or 0800 275 489