Autism New Zealand Northland


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 Northland Branch is currently in recess so we do not have a local office up and running in the area. Support and information is available to you from our National Office by calling us on our help line 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476) or you can email us at info@autismnz.org.nz. 
We also 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.

 

Directory of Information & Services in the area:

Please click on the headings below to be view other support services available in the area:



Diagnosis

How to get a Diagnosis through the Public System:

Child - Contact your local GP for a referral to a developmental Paediatrician or Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Services.
Adult - Contact your local GP for a referral to Adult Mental Health Services.

Private Diagnosis:

Kathleen B orr Psychologist Ltd (there may be a waiting list).
Diagnosis of ASD, Counselling, Behavioural Assessment & Intervention, Psychology
Email: kath@psychologist.co.nz
Telephone: 07 839 0005
Fax: 07 839 0069
Physical Address: 130 Rostrevor Street, Cnr Tristram Street, Hamilton  3204
Postal Address: PO Box 19273, Hamilton  3244

 

Needs Assessment

NorthAble (formerly Northland Disabilities Resource Centre) provide NASC to people aged under 65 years:
NASC is a gateway to access disability support services for people under 65 years. The Ministry of Health contracts NorthAble to provide this service which is free to access. The first step is an assessment of a person's needs and identifies future goals and outcomes required for the person to remain safely in the community. The assessor meets with the person and requested support people. The Needs Assessment report is prepared with and signed off by the person being assessed.
The Service Coordinator then develops a support plan with the person and authorises a package of disability services to meet their needs, taking into account resource constraints. Examples of disability support services could include household and personal support and assistance, community support, carer support subsidy, respite, supported living and residential support services.

NorthAble Whangarei
Physical Address: 40 John St, Whangarei, 0110
Tel: 09 430 0988
Fax: 09 438 9468
Freephone: 0508 637 200
Website: www.northable.org.nz

NorthAble - Kaikohe
Physical Address: 8b Dickeson St, Library Square, Kaikohe, 0405
Postal Address: PO Box 173, Kaikohe, Northland, 0440
Tel: (09) 401 0942
Fax: (09) 401 0942
Freephone: (0508) 63 7200
Website: www.northable.org.nz


Northland DHB provide NASC for people aged 65 years and older:
The NASC service undertakes an assessment of people aged 65 and over who have an age-related disability, to determine their current and ongoing needs and to establish the most appropriate long term supports. These supports may range from informal supports such as family and friends, or formal supports such as cleaning service and personal cares or residential care. Access to subsidised supports must be via a NASC agency.
Anyone can refer to the NASC service but client consent is required.

Northland DHB - NASC - Whangarei
Physical Address: Whangarei Area Hospital, Gate 4 Hospital Road, Community Assessment and Rehabilitation Service, Whangarei, 0110
Postal Address: Private Bag 9742, Whangarei, 0148
Tel: (09) 430 4131
Fax: (09) 430 4128
Freephone: (0800) 88 8890
Website: www.northlanddhb.org.nz

Northland DHB - NASC - Kaitaia
Physical Address: Kaitaia Hospital, Community Services Building, Redan Road, Kaitaia, 0410
Postal Address: PO Box 256, Kaitaia, 0441
Tel: (09) 430 4131
Fax: (09) 430 4128
Freephone: (0800) 88 8890
Website: www.northlanddhb.org.nz
Northland DHB - NASC - Hokianga
Physical Address: Hokianga Health, Parnell Street, Rawene, Hokianga, 0473
Tel: (09) 405 7709
Fax: (09) 405 7329
Website: www.northlanddhb.org.nz

Northland DHB - NASC - Dargaville
Physical Address: Dargaville Hospital, Community Services Building, Awakino Road, Dargaville, 0310
Postal Address: PO Box 742, Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 4131
Fax: (09) 430 4128
Freephone: (0800) 88 8890
Website: www.northlanddhb.org.nz

Northland DHB - NASC - Bay of Islands
Physical Address: Bay of Islands Hospital, Community Services Building, Hospital Road, Kawakawa, 0210
Postal Address: PO Box 290, Kawakawa, 0243
Tel: (09) 430 4131
Fax: (09) 430 4128|
Freephone: (0800) 88 8890
Website: www.northlanddhb.org.nz

 

Other Support Organisations

CCS Disability Action Northland Branch
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.
Physical Address: 291 Kamo Road, Whangarei
Postal Address: PO Box 8035, Kensington, Whangarei 0145
Tel: (09) 437 1899
Call free: 0800 227 2255
Fax: (09) 437 0209
Email: northland@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz

IDEA Services Northland Office (Includes Kaitaia)
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.
Physical Address: 14-20 Clyde Street, Whangarei
Postal Address: PO Box 688, Whangarei 0140
Tel: (09) 470 2000
Fax: (09) 470 2001
Email: northland@idea.org.nz

Parent to Parent Northland
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.
Physical Address: 291 Kamo Road, Whangarei
Postal Address: PO Box 4295, Kamo 0141
Tel: (09) 437 3337
Freephone: 0508 236 236
Email: northland@parent2parent.org.nz
Website: www.parent2parent.org.nz

Tiaho Trust
Tiaho Trust works alongside other providers in the disability area to provide practical, culturally appropriate, quality services aimed at improving the wellbeing of disabled people within Northland.
Physical Address: Ground Floor, Tai Tokerau Maori Trust Board Building, 3-5 Hunt Street, Whangarei Central, Whangarei, 0110
Postal Address: PO Box 374, CBD, Whangarei, 0140
Phone: (09) 430 3406
Website: www.tiaho.org.nz/

 

Advocacy

Nationwide Health & Disabilities Advocacy Services
Physical Address: 23 Norfolk Street, Whangarei
Phone: (09) 4300 166
Freephone: 0800 278 77678
Email: mtaffs@hdc.org.nz
Call Centre Freephone: 0800 555 050

Catherine Ross is the Health & Disability Advocate for the Kaitaia region, her contact details are:
Postal Address: PO Box 424, Kaitaia 0441
Phone: (09) 408 0006
Freephone: 0800 555 050
Fax: (09) 408 0756
Email: cross@hdc.org.nz

 

Employment

Workbridge - Whangarei
Workbridge provides a professional employment placement service for people with all types of disabilities and injuries - no matter what the disability or skill level.
Physical Address: 4 Vinery Lane, Whangarei, 0110
Postal Address: PO Box 1480, Whangarei, 0140
Tel: (09) 430 2120
Fax: (09) 430 2176
Freephone: (0508) 85 8858
Email: whangarei@workbridge.co.nz
Website: www.workbridge.co.nz

 

Sport/Recreation Activities

StarJam  Whangarei
StarJam has a Whangarei hip hop dance workshop. They meet once a week on Thursday evenings. 
Freephone: 0800 4 STARJAM (0800 478 275)
Email: info@starjam.org
Website: www.starjam.org/default.htm

Halberg Trust
The Halberg Trust aims to support all children with a disability if they want to be involved in active leisure or recreation of their choice, alongside their peers in an inclusive environment.
Phone: 0800 HALBERG
Website: www.halberg.co.nz

Riding for the Disabled - Kaitaia
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.
Physical Address: Church Road, Kaitaia, 0410
Postal Address: PO Box 103, Kaitaia, 0441
Ph: (09) 408 0898

Special Olympics - Far North
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.
Physical Address: 3 Te Maire Avenue, Kaitaia, 0410
Tel: (09) 408 1857
Website: www.specialolympics.org.nz

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