Community Health and Social Services
These community organisations can provide information, guidance, advice, and resources and often specialise in an area of support.
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Natural Fertility New Zealand
NFNZ specialises in teaching women and couples about natural fertility and how it relates to the menstrual cycle.
0800 101 637
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TalkLink Trust
Welcome to The TalkLink Trust: Linking you to the right Assistive Technology
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Ostomy New Zealand
Visit our website for information and contact details of regional Ostomy support groups www.ostomy.org.nz
8:30 AM to 8:30 PM. 0508 678 669
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The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ works hard to improve respiratory health outcomes for the 700,000 Kiwis that have a respiratory condition.
(04) 499 4592 or 0800 100506
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Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust
We support those impacted by brain injury in Canterbury and the surrounding regions.
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Fertility NZ
Supporting New Zealanders with fertility issues - registered charity.
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. 0800 333 306
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Hohepa Homes
Hohepa is a disability service provider, catering for special needs children, and adults with an intellectual disability, where respect, personal development and caring go hand-in-hand.
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DEBRA New Zealand
DEBRA New Zealand is a registered charity for the support of people with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
(04) 389 7316
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Age Concern Tauranga
Age Concern Tauranga Incorporated is a not for profit organisation that works for the rights and wellbeing of older people
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. (07) 578 2631
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Autism New Zealand National Office
Provides education, support, training and advocacy for autistic people and the wider autism community, including family/whanau, schools, employers and professionals.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (0800) 288 476
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Seniorline
Seniorline is a national telephone service offering help for older people to navigate the health system.
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 0800 725 463
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Dyspraxia Support Group
A national support group to empower all people experiencing the impact of Developmental Dyspraxia.
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (03) 358 3249
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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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Firstport
Firstport is for anyone looking for information, advice, support or equipment relating to disability in New Zealand.
0800 171 981
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National Foundation for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
We are a coalition of professional and community groups passionate about improving the health, welfare and education of all New Zealanders with hearing loss.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 867 446 or (09) 307 2922
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HAE Australasia
HAE (hereditary angiodema) Australasia is a not-for-profit patient advocacy organisation dedicated to serving persons with hereditary angioedema, in both New Zealand and Australia.
(09) 473 8054 Olivia Willard
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Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand
We aim to ensure improved life expectancy and a better quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their families.
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 0800 651 122
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Acromegaly NZ
Acromegaly NZ is a not-for-profit organisation supporting and educating people affected by acromegaly, and their families.
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Blind Low Vision NZ (Formerly Blind Foundation)
We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading provider of vision rehabilitation, providing practical and emotional support for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
0800 24 33 33
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Fragile X New Zealand
Support and information about Fragile X syndrome and Fragile X-associated disorders for individuals, parents/whanau, and the wider community
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Tourette's Association of New Zealand (T.A.N.Z)
We are a nationwide support network and education service for parents of children with Tourette Syndrome and for adults who continue to live with Tourette's.
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Burns Support Charitable Trust Inc NZ
Burn Support Group offers individuals who have experienced burn injuries, and their families/whanau, emotional and practical support during recovery and beyond.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. (09) 2700640
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Macular Degeneration New Zealand (MDNZ)
1 in 7 people over 50 will get macular degeneration
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 0800 MACULA (0800 622852)
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Maternity Services Consumer Council
The Maternity Services Consumer Council (MSCC) is a consumer-based organisation made up of community groups with an interest in the provision of maternity services.
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. 022 421 6008
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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
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Multiple Sclerosis Auckland
Multiple Sclerosis Auckland provides a range of services to all people living with MS and their families, friends, and care providers.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (09) 845 5921
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Glaucoma New Zealand
Glaucoma New Zealand is a non-government funded charitable trust established in 2002 with a mission to eliminate blindness from glaucoma.
0800 GLAUCOMA (0800 452 826) or (09) 373 8779
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The New Zealand LAM Charitable Trust
The New Zealand LAM Charitable Trust offers support and information to women diagnosed with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).
(09) 376 4936
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New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (NZRDA)
Our vision is to Reach More Riders and Change More Lives.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (04) 234 6090
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Australasian CHARGE Syndrome Association
Provides support and information to families with a child who has CHARGE Syndrome.
+61 480 121 345
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Workbridge
At Workbridge, we link the right people to the right jobs.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (04) 913 6422 or 0508 858 858
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Kidney Health New Zealand
Kidney Health New Zealand provides funding for research into prevention, early detection and cure of kidney disease.
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 0800 KIDNEY or 0800 543 639
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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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Amputees Federation of NZ Inc
Advice and support for amputees and their families.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres (NZFDIC)
The Federation promotes and supports the local provision of generic disability information and referral services.
0800 693 342
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Heart Foundation
The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s heart charity, leading the fight against heart disease - our country’s single biggest killer.
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Health and Disability Commissioner
The main role of the Health and Disability Commissioner is to ensure that the rights of consumers are upheld.
0800 11 22 33
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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 Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand
The Hepatitis Foundation of New Zealand provides free support for New Zealanders living with chronic hepatitis B.
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 0800 33 20 10
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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