Community Health and Social Services in Waitaki
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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Fale Pasifika o Aoraki
Fale Pasifika O Aoraki provides support for Pacific people living in our region, from Ashburton to Oamaru right through the Mackenzie District.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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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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Cancer Society Otago and Southland
Working to improve community well-being by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer - any cancer, any question.
03 477 7447
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Shama
Shama supports ethnic people who have experienced family violence and or sexual violence or other complex issues.
07 8433810
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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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Brainwave Trust Aotearoa
Brainwave’s vision is Whakamana te i tamaiti.
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (09) 528 3981
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Alzheimers New Zealand
A dementia friendly New Zealand, Aotearoa, he aro nui ki te hunga mate wareware
0800 004 001
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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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People First New Zealand
We are a Disabled Persons Organisation (DPO) and a national self-advocacy organisation that is led and directed by people with learning (intellectual) disability.
0800 20 60 70 or (04) 381 3242
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Gore Counselling Centre
Providing general counselling, crisis sexual and family violence abuse counselling, and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services to Gore and surrounding communities in Eastern Southland
(03) 208 5366
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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
0800 472 637
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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.
0800 693 323
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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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Skylight Trust
Providing counselling and support services for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
0800 299 100
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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
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (03) 471 6156
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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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Anglican Family Care
Based in Otago for over 50 years, Anglican Family Care's main focus is supporting children, young people and their families.
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Victim Support
24/7 support services to people affected by crime, suicide and traumatic events.
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 0800 842 846
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Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis New Zealand aims to improve the life of every person affected by arthritis.
0800 663 463
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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
(09) 815 2338
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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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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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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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ParaFed Otago
Our aim is to provide sporting opportunities for all those with a physical disability.
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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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Complex Chronic Illness Support
Supporting people impacted by Complex Chronic Illness - empowering people towards wellness.
(07) 281 1481
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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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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.
0800 503 603
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Disabled Persons Assembly (NZ)
Disabled Persons Assembly is a pan-impairment disabled person’s organisation that works to realise an equitable society, where all disabled people can direct their own lives.
(04) 801 9100
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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.
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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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Stuttering Treatment And Research Trust (START)
START changes the lives of people who stutter
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 579 6775
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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. 0800 442 442
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Rare Disorders NZ
RDNZ offers a central starting point for patients and families affected by rare disorders, helping them to find essential information and support groups.
(04) 385 1119
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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.
0800 728 7878
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Paralympics New Zealand
Paralympics New Zealand is the official National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for New Zealand.
(09) 526 0760
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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