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New Zealand Down Syndrome Association
Community Health Service
Description
The NZ Down Syndrome Association is a family/whānau driven organization.
VISION
People with Down syndrome are valued and equal members of their community, fulfilling their goals.
MISSION
To work alongside families, whānau and carers to support and empower people with Down syndrome to realise their potential and aspirations through all life stages and within all communities.
ESSENCE
Accept, understand, connect.
Primary aims:
- To inform and support families/whānau
- To promote and advocate for positive attitudes
- To promote the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome
- To review policies and lobby government, and other agencies
The NZDSA offers:
- new parent support - through trained support parents
- national coordinator
- regional groups - activities throughout thirteen centres in New Zealand including coffee mornings, family events, guest speakers and individual support and advocacy
- newsletter - a quarterly update of news, information and stories, sent to all members
- information packs - for schools, professionals, family and friends
- website www.nzdsa.org.nz
- freephone number 0800 NZDSAI - so parents and professionals can easily be linked to support parents or a central information number
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
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Services Provided
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, East Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
Website
Contact Details
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Phone
0800 693 724 or 0800 NZDSAI
Website
Phone: 0800 693 724 and press 3 for your closest group. To connect to your regional group you must dial the 0800 number from a landline.
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