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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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MyCare

Mycare is a New Zealand platform that connects people needing in-home support with care workers. It covers services such as disability care, respite care, aged care, and injury support.

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Nōku te Ao: Like Minds

Nōku te Ao: Like Minds, presented by the Mental Health Foundation, is a long-running anti-stigma programme focused on ending prejudice and discrimination related to mental distress.

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Office of the Ombudsman

The Ombudsman helps people deal with central and local government agencies in New Zealand. It investigates administrative unfairness, supports access to official information, and handles complaints about government agencies.

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Oranga Tamariki

Oranga Tamariki is New Zealand’s Ministry for Children. It works with children, young people, whānau, caregivers, and communities where care, protection, youth justice, or support concerns arise.

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Sparx

SPARX is a free New Zealand online e-therapy tool for young people, designed to help with stress, anxiety, and depression using cognitive behavioural therapy skills in a game-based format. It supports young people to build resilience and manage difficult emotions, and can be used alongside other support.

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Tahatū Career Navigator

Tahatū provides information about occupations, qualifications, study pathways, skills and career planning. It is a general public career resource rather than a specialist disability employment provider, although disabled jobseekers can use its planning tools.

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