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Many Government Ministries and agencies are involved in Disability. Want to know who does what - check it out here.

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General Information on Government agencies

The New Zealand Government has supports in place for New Zealand Citizens and Residents.

The Disability system in New Zealand is complex and involves a disabled person and their family/whanau being able to navigate different agencies and departments to access support related to their well-being. We have included links to the most common Government Ministries or agencies that you may deal with here.

 

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Health NZ – Waitematā | Auckland

Health New Zealand – Waitematā | Auckland - formerly Waitematā District Health Board - provides hospital and health services across North and West Auckland.

View Website 09 486 1491
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Healthline

Healthline is a free 24/7 health advice and information service in Aotearoa New Zealand. People can call if they are worried about their own health or someone else’s, need advice about what to do next, cannot get to a GP, or need medicine advice. Healthline also offers a callback option, interpreter support, communication disability support through NZ Relay, and a Māori pathway that connects callers with a Māori clinician from 8am to 8pm.

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Healthy Families

Healthy Families NZ is a large-scale prevention initiative that works with local leadership and communities to create healthier food, activity, wellbeing, and social environments. It takes a systems-change approach.

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Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission provides information, support, and complaint pathways on discrimination and other human rights issues in Aotearoa New Zealand. Its work includes disability rights, racism, equality, and dignity-based advocacy.

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Mana Mokopuna – Children and Young People’s Commission

Mana Mokopuna – Children and Young People’s Commission advocates for the rights, wellbeing, and interests of children and young people in Aotearoa.

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Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity focused on mental health promotion, advocacy, education, and reducing discrimination. It provides public campaigns, information, wellbeing resources, and support-finding tools.

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