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Autism New Zealand Hawkes Bay Branch
Address: C/- Autism NZ National Office, PO Box 12599, Thorndon, Wellington 6144
Phone: 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476) or (04) 470 7616
Email: info@autismnz.org.nz
The Hawkes Bay Branch is currently in recess so we do not have a local office up and running in the area. However there are some local services available, please see below for more information.
We offer at various times of the year parent education programmes known as help and Earlybird please check our Training Programmes page on our website for dates or alternatively you can contact our National Programme Manager Pat Gluck for further information on these programmes pat.gluck@autismnz.org.nz.
Adult Social Group
For ages 18+ if you are interested in attending please contact Gabby Hogg at gabbyhogg@hotmail.com or phone us on 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476).
Bay Autism Support Group
Run a youth group for teenagers if you would like more information on this support group please contact Jo Bromley on (06) 843 5737 or email jo.b@slingshot.co.nz.
Holiday Programme
We also run a holiday programme if you wish to receive any information on this please contact us on info@autismnz.org.nz.
Please click on the headings below to be view other support services available in the area:
Other Support Organisations
Parent to Parent NZ Inc
Contact with volunteer Support Parents with a similar personal experience, who understand the challenges, frustrations and special joy that come from parenting a child with special needs.
Tel: 0508 236 236
Website: www.parent2parent.org.nz
CCS Disability Action Napier
CCS Disability Action supports and works with disabled people and their families to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights, choices and opportunities as all others living in New Zealand.
Freephone: 0800 227 2255
Tel: (06) 834 0499
Fax: (06) 834 1080
Physical Address: Cnr Station & Munroe Streets, Napier
Postal Address: PO Box 507, Napier 4140
Email: thb@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
IDEA Services (formerly IHC) - Hastings
Assist people with an intellectual disability to represent their interests and establish themselves in the community. Also keeps people informed about issues, lobby's the Government on rights issues, supports families in accessing rights.
Tel: (06) 870 7880
Fax: (06) 870 6373
Physical Address: 104 Lyndon Road West, Hastings 4122
Postal Address: PO Box 1120, Hastings 4156
Email: hawkes.bay@ihc.org.nz
Information 4 Disability - Napier
The Trust liaises closely with many community groups for information interchange whilst producing disability articles and leaflets.
Tel: (06) 835 0781
Fax: (06) 835 0421
Physical Address: 62 Raffles Street, Napier South, Napier 4110
Postal Address: PO Box 506 Napier 4140
Email: dithb@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.info4disability.org.nz
Disability Resource Centre (H.B.) Trust - Hastings
Offers coordinated home support, supported employment for people with disabilities and community participation day based services
Tel: (06) 873 8210
Fax: (06) 873 8212
Physical Address: 204 Nelson Street South, Stortford Lodge, Hastings 4120
Postal Address: PO Box 2348, Hastings 4153
Email: administration@drchb.org.nz
Tautoko Services Napier
(You need a referral from a NACS to access these services). Assess children and adults who have an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour
* Develop and individual support plan
* Advise and assist in service planning and development
Tel: (06) 835 5496
Fax: (06) 835 5496
Physical Address: 1 Milton Road, Napier 4110
Postal Address: PO Box 1131, Napier 4140
Needs Assessment
Options Hawkes Bay
Needs assessment and service coordination agency.
Freephone: (0800) 33 9449
Tel: (06) 870 7485
Fax: (06) 870 7481
Physical Address: Cnr McLeod Street and Omahu Road, Camberley, Hastings 4120
Postal Address: Private Bag 9014, Hastings 4156
Email: options@hawkesbaydhb.govt.nz
Education
Group Special Education - Hastings
Provides a service for students and children with special educational and developmental needs from birth to 21 years of age. Our professional staff includes; Advisors on Deaf Children, Early Intervention Teachers, Psychologists, Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Teachers and Special Education Advisors.
Freephone: (0508) 75 7575
Tel: (06) 870 9750
Fax: (06) 870 9789
Physical Address: Cnr Warren Street & Lyndon Road, Hastings 4122
Postal Address: PO Box 1248, Hastings 4156
SPELD - Hastings
Individual tutoring for children and adults with specific learning disabilities by registered and qualified teachers.
Tel: (06) 878 1256
Fax: (06) 878 1254
Physical Address: 304 Fitzroy Ave, Hastings 4122
Postal Address: PO Box 2008, Stortford Lodge, Hastings 4153
Website: www.speld.org.nz
After School Care
Rainbow Umbrella Charitable Trust
Rainbow Umbrella Charitable Trust is an after school care programme who primarily provides programmes for children and young people with disabilities (mainly autistic).
Tel: 06 844 7750 (evenings)
Mobile Call/Text: 021 0221 8225
Email: rainbowafcare@xtra.co.nz
Venue Address: 23 Ranfurly Street, Tamatea, Napier
Website: www.rainbowumbrella.co.nz/index.html
Employment
Workbridge - Hawkes Bay
Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level.
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858
Tel: (06) 974 5610
Fax: (06) 835 8995
Physical Address: 25 Bower St, Napier 4110
Postal Address: PO Box 1043, Napier 4140
Email: napier@workbridge.co.nz
Website: www.workbridge.co.nz
Advocacy
Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service - Napier
Advocacy support to people who have a complaint about a health or disability provider. Education to both consumer and health provider re code of rights.
Freephone: (0800) 42 3638
Tel: (06) 835 1640
Fax: (06) 835 1641
Physical Address: 1 Milton Road, Bluff Hill. Napier 4110
Postal Address: PO Box 819, Napier 4140
Email: lgrant@hdc.org.nz
Website: www.hdc.org.nz
Personal Advocacy Trust - Hawkes Bay
We provide advocates for people with an intellectual disability after their parents have died, who speak with and for the person to ensure the best possible life for them.
Tel: (06) 843 7770
Physical Address: 23 Alamein Crescent, Onekawa, Napier 4110
Email: pdwootz@xtra.co.nz
Sport/Recreation Activities
Sailability Hawkes Bay Trust
Making sailing accessible to all regardless of their ability.
Tel: (06) 836 5584
Physical Address: Napier Sailing Club, West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110
Postal Address: PO Box 5143, Greenmeadows, Napier 4145
Email: sailabilityhb@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.sportsground.co.nz/sailabilityhb
Riding For The Disabled - Hastings
To provide horse-riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled persons whose physical and mental health is likely to benefit from such participation.
Tel: (06) 876 9498
Fax: (06) 876 9498
Physical Address: 699E Murdoch Road, Akina, Hastings 4122
Postal Address: PO Box 526, Hastings 4156
Email: hastingssrda@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.rdahastings.org.nz
Hawkes Bay Special Olympics - Hawkes Bay
Offers year round sports training and competition programmes to any person who is intellectually disabled regardless of their age or disability. This organisation is totally made up of volunteers.
Tel: (06) 878 1778
Fax: (06) 878 4479
Postal Address: PO Box 585, Hastings 4156
Email: mmb@lowccorp.co.nz
Ruapehu Adaptive Programme
Ski and snowboard instruction and facilities for people with physical and intellectual impairments. The Ruapehu Adaptive Programme operates from both Turoa and Whakapapa skifields. For Turoa contact adaptive.turoa@mtruapehu.com or (06) 385 8456. For Whakapapa contact adaptive.whakapapa@mtruapehu.com or (07) 892 4000.
Tel: (06) 385 8456
Physical Address: Turoa and Whakapa skifields, Mt Ruapehu, National Park 3989
Email: adaptive.turoa@mtruapehu.com
Website: www.mtruapehu.com/winter/adaptive-learning-centre/
Napier Group Riding For The Disabled Association Inc
A non-profit organisation providing therapeutic and recreational riding for disabled persons.
Tel: (06) 834 0556
Fax: (06) 834 0571
Physical Address: Papakura Domain, 61 Sandy Road, RD 3, Napier 4183
Postal Address: PO Box 5152, Greenmeadows, Napier 4145
Email: napierrda@xtra.co.nz
Other Services
Disability Training Services H.B. Trust Board - Napier
We are a person centred organisation who promote independence. We support people to become independent in all areas of their lives. We achieve this by;
•Supporting people to participate in community activities.
•Supporting people to increase their skills and make a contribution to their community. •People have information to make their own choices.
•Link people with other services to provide the best possible support for
•Improve potential for vocational outcome
•Positive working relationships are maintained with key personal in relevant organisations The individualised program is based on the client’s personal plan.
Tel: (06) 843 5998
Fax: (06) 843 5373
Physical Address: 87 Austin St, Onekawa, Napier 4110
Postal Address: P O Box 3193, Napier 4142
Email: manager@dtsnapier.org.nz
Challenge Trust
Supports people affected by or susceptible to mental illness, mental impairment, intellectual disability, physical disability, eating disorders and addictions to reach their full potential. Our services address all the elements of wellness including clinical, physical, economic, environmental, spiritual and emotional health. Supports available include residential and community based recovery and living support services spanning regions throughout the North Island.
Tel: (09) 265 0255
Fax: (09) 265 2740
Email: office@challenge.co.nz
Website: www.challenge.co.nz
Driving Miss Daisy
We provide a caring, safe and reliable driving service. The point of difference over other transport providers is the physical accompaniment assistance offered. For example, if required, we will attend doctor’s appointments with the client and transmit relevant information back to family members, assist with shopping or ensure children safely attend sports practices or music lessons. Special needs are catered for including assisting with a walker or wheelchair.
Freephone: 0800 94 8432
Tel: (06) 877 0072
Fax: (06) 877 0073
Postal Address: P O Box 8489, Havelock North 4157
Email: admin@drivingmissdaisy.co.nz
Website: www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz
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