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Community (Day) Programmes

Opportunities for disabled people to participate in group or social activities in the community.

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A Day Programme (often called a day service, day activity programme, or community participation service) is designed to support disabled people to live meaningful, connected lives during the day, usually on weekdays.

Programmes vary by provider and region but they share common features and principles aligned with Enabling Good Lives, Whāia Te Ao Mārama, and person-centred practice.

Who can attend a day service?

Participants may include people with:

  • Intellectual or learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory disabilities
  • Neurodiversity (e.g. autism)
  • Multiple or complex support needs

Spaces are limited and attendance can be full-time or part-time depending on individual needs, funding and availability.

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Lifekidz

LifeKidz provides after-school care, holiday programmes, and day programmes for children and young adults with special needs. Their service is focused on providing safe, supportive, child-centred experiences that help participants grow, belong, and enjoy meaningful activities.

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Maurice Paykel Centre

Maurice Paykel Centre provides day care support and services for adults with disability in Panmure, Auckland. Its programme includes life-skills learning, community integration, outings, exercise, and structured daily activities for adults with high and very high needs.

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Mount Tabor Trust

Mount Tabor Trust is a West Auckland L’Arche community where people with and without intellectual disabilities live and share life together. It provides residential and day support in a values-based community focused on belonging, relationships, contribution, and recognising each person’s gifts.

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New Dawn Partnership

New Dawn Partnership is a community participation day programme for youth and adults with complex needs, including people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Their values include respect, inclusion, empowerment, and helping people grow, thrive, and connect in their community.

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Proactive Healthcare / AIM

AIM is a Proactive Healthcare partner in Northland and Auckland that provides injury prevention, injury and illness management, pain management, and health and safety services in workplaces, homes, and communities. More broadly, Proactive Healthcare is a nationwide provider of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, occupational health, and related services that help people stay well, get well, and thrive.

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Ranfurly Care

Ranfurly Care Society provides residential care, respite, and activity-centre support for people with intellectual disabilities in Epsom. Its approach is personalised and community-focused, with support for wellbeing, training, advocacy, and participation in everyday life.

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Real World Living

Real World Living provides community day services, student transition support, outreach, and very high needs support for disabled people in Papakura, Auckland. Its services focus on life skills, community inclusion, supported transitions from school, and meaningful everyday participation.

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Rescare

Rescare Homes Trust supports adults with intellectual disabilities through residential and vocational services in Weymouth and Flat Bush. Its services include purpose-built homes, day services, and community-based vocational programmes designed to support fuller, more varied lives.

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Shore Trust

Shore Trust is a North Shore residential disability support provider for adults with intellectual disabilities. It provides 24/7 residential support and community participation services tailored to the needs, aspirations, and independence of the people it supports.

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Solway Vision

Solway Vision provides full-time, person-driven residential care for people with intellectual disabilities, mental health diagnosis, complex medical presentations, injury-related needs, and dual diagnosis. It supports people in calm, family-like community homes in the Franklin and wider Auckland/Waikato area.

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