Find further information on a wide range of topics.
- Funding
- Government Departments
- Equipment and Modification Services
- Children
- Older People
- Consumer-led Organisations
- Education
- Vocation
- Social and Recreation
- Rights and Responsibilities
Funding
ACC
New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme.
Accessable
Manages Ministry of Health funding for equipment, housing modifications and vehicle modifications for disabled people living in Auckland and Northland.
Disability Funding
Information about how to access Ministry of Health funding for disabled people in New Zealand.
https://www.disabilityfunding.co.nz
Enable New Zealand
Manages Ministry of Health funding for equipment, housing modifications or vehicle modifications for disabled people living in the rest of New Zealand (south of the Bombay Hills).
Community Matters
Funding for community groups, voluntary groups and in some cases, individuals, includes Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) and Lottery Grants Board.
Government Departments
ACC
New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme.
Charities Services
Registers and monitors charitable organizations in New Zealand.
Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki is the Ministry for Children.
https://www.orangatamariki.govt.nz
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education.
Ministry of Health - Disability Services
Disability Services information from the Ministry of Health
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/disability-services
Health & Disability Commissioner
Health & Disability Commissioner...
Ministry of Social Development
Provides social services to New Zealanders.
Office for Disability Issues
Responsible for ensuring government keeps faith with the New Zealand Disability Strategy.
Te Puni Kokiri
The Ministry of Maori Development provides policy and advice to government on matters related to Maori.
Work and Income
Assists job seekers and pays income support on behalf of the Government.
Health and Disability Information
Arthritis New Zealand
For information and education to enable people to better manage their arthritis.
Cancer Society - Auckland and Northland
Support for cancer patients and their families; prevention of the onset of cancer and to carry out research into cancer.
https://auckland-northland.cancernz.org.nz
Autism New Zealand
Support and resources for people with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Carers NZ
An online information resource for Carers of all ages.
CCS Disability Action
Provides support and services for people with physical disabilities; and advocates for the rights of disabled people.
https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Counties Manukau Health
Your online connection to Health and Social Services in the Counties Manukau DHB region.
https://www.countiesmanukau.health.nz
Deaf Aotearoa
Deaf Aotearoa is committed to providing quality services to all Deaf people in New Zealand.
Diabetes NZ Auckland Branch
Supporting people affected by Diabetes.
https://diabetesauckland.org.nz
Dyspraxia Support Group
Information and support for people with Developmental Dyspraxia and their families.
Healthpoint
Healthpoint is a tool that allows doctors, patients and caregivers to access local information about what to expect prior to, during and following a referral to secondary/tertiary medical healthcare services.
IHC Services
IHC advocates for the rights, inclusion and welfare of all people with intellectual disabilities.
Mental Health Foundation of NZ
Access to quality information and resources on mental health and well being.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz
Motor Neurone Disease Association of NZ (MND New Zealand)
Offers support and information to family/whanau and carers of people affected with MND.
National Foundation for the Deaf
Supports deaf or hearing impaired children and adults throughout NZ.
New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres
Promotes and supports the local provision of generic disability information and referral services through independent community Centres nationwide.
RDNZ
Provides support networks, resources and information for people with rare disorders and their families.
SPELD New Zealand
Supports people with specific learning disabilities.
Blind & Low Vision NZ
Provides vision-related habilitation and rehabilitation services to people who are blind, Deafblind or vision impaired.
Stroke Foundation NZ
Provides information and support to people with a stroke, their family/whanau and caregivers.
Children
Barnardos NZ
Provides a range of care, education and support services for children and their families.
Carers NZ
An online information resource for Carers of all ages.
CCS Disability Action
Support for families with infants, toddlers and preschool children with developmental needs to achieve milestones and inclusion in the community.
https://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Child Cancer Foundation
To promote services of excellence and consistency to children with cancer and their families.
https://www.childcancer.org.nz
Children's Commissioner
The Children's Commissioner speaks out on behalf of all children to ensure their rights are respected and upheld.
Cystic Fibrosis NZ
Providing information and support to people with CF and their families.
National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Provides support, information and networking opportunities for parents of deaf children; assistance for deaf children and advocacy on behalf of parents and deaf children.
Parent To Parent
Provides support and information network for parents of children with special needs
Skylight
Provides support to children, young people and their families when faced with change, loss and grief, whatever the cause.
Spectrum Care
Provides support, education and respite services to families of children and young people with intellectual disabilities.
https://www.spectrumcare.org.nz
Taikura Trust
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agency for disabled people aged 0 to 65 years living in the Auckland region.
Variety - The Children's Charity
Variety's "Kids on the Move" programme provides assistance to children with physical restrictions. Variety's Sunshine Coaches transports thousands of New Zealand children to schooling, therapy and community outings.
Older People
Age Concern
Promotes health and wellbeing of older people and positive ageing for everyone else.
Alzheimers New Zealand
Provides support, information and services on alzheimers and dementia.
Carers NZ
An online information resource for Carers of all ages.
Eldernet
Online information about services available to older people.
Grey Power
To support and protect the wellbeing of older people in New Zealand.
Seniorline
Seniorline provides information mainly for people over the age of 65 who are considering a move into care.
Stroke Foundation NZ
Provides information and support to people with a stroke, their family/whanau and caregivers.
Consumer-led Organisations
Blind Citizens NZ
Advocates on behalf of vision impaired and blind people integrating into the community; provider of blind and disability-specific services.
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) is an umbrella organisation representing people with disabilities, the organisations involved in advocacy on their behalf, and service providers.
Tiaho Trust
Tiaho Trust is a disabled consumer-led organisation (for disabled - by disabled) which provides support to DIAS providers for the effective provision of disability information in the Northland region.
People First NZ
An organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities.
Education
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education funds Special Education services for children and young people with disabilities to participate and achieve in schools.
Auckland University of Technology
The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers Disability Support Services to disabled students and Deaf students.
Kelston Deaf Education Centre
Provides services for deaf and hearing impaired children, their families and professionals throughout Auckland, Northland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.
Manukau Institute of Technology
Offers a range of services for disabled students to enjoy the full benefits of studying.
Massey University
Massey University is committed to providing education that is accessible to students with disabilities.
NorthTec
The Disability Service offers a range of support options for students with impairment.
Unitec
Students have Disability Support Services to support them during their study.
University of Auckland
Offers extensive resources, excellent student facilities and personalised support to help you succeed
Vocation
Attainable Trust
Provides employment and work skills training for up to 50 people from metropolitan Auckland.
https://attainabletrust.org.nz
Careers New Zealand
Advice and information service for making career choices.
Kaleidoscope
Vocational rehabilitation programme dedicated to supporting disabled people towards employment they enjoy.
hhttp://www.kaleidoscope.org.nz
Workbridge
Helps Kiwis with disabilities or health conditions connect with employers, free of charge.
Social and Recreation
Auckland Deaf Society
The Auckland Deaf Society provides sporting and recreational activities for the Deaf.
http://www.auckland-deaf.org.nz
Blind Sport
Blind Sport promotes opportunities for blind athletes to participate in National, International events and the Paralympics (Parallel Olympics).
Deaf Sports New Zealand
Offers outdoor pursuit opportunities to people with disabilities.
Halberg Foundation
The Halberg Foundation is committed to ensuring that people with a disability can participate in inclusive sport and active leisure within their community.
Paralympics New Zealand
Paralympics New Zealand is the recognised National Sporting Organisation for people with disabilities; which supports and encourages sporting opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in all levels, from club level, regional and national competition through to international competition.
Recreate NZ
Recreate NZ provides holistic recreational opportunities that enhance the social, emotional and physical development of young people with disabilities while also providing support and respite for their parents and families.
Sailability Auckland
Sailability Auckland provides opportunities for physically disabled young people and adults to learn to sail, or just to experience being on a sailing boat.
https://sailabilityauckland.org.nz
StarJam
Creates opportunities for young people with disabilities to participate in the performing arts.
Rights and Responsibilities
The Health and Disability Commissioner
An independent agency that promotes and protects the rights of people who use health and disability services.
Human Rights Commission
Supporting human rights towards a fair and just society for the people of New Zealand.
Last updated on 01/12/19. Information may have changed since last update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if information requires updating.