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Family services

Family services and organisations that help family/whānau navigate the practical, emotional, social, and cultural impacts of disability so families feel informed, connected, and empowered to make decisions that work for them.

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Family Support Services

Below is a list of services and organisations that offer various types of support to family/whanau raising disabled children or supporting a sibling or partner with a disability.

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Life Plus

Life Plus provides in-home and community support, including homecare, serious injury and complex care, and disability support. They also provide healthcare recruitment services, with a focus on person-centred, strengths-based support.

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Lifewise

Lifewise, part of the Methodist Church of New Zealand (Te Haahi Weteriana O Aotearoa) is an Auckland-based community social development organisation working in homelessness, housing, youth, disability, and community support. Its services aim to improve freedom, choice, and equity, with a strong focus on practical support and long-term wellbeing.

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Local Doctors

Local Doctors East Tāmaki is a low-cost GP clinic in South Auckland and part of the wider Local Doctors network operated by Tāmaki Health. Formelrly known as East Tamaki Healthcare.

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Mai Lighthouse

Mai Lighthouse supports individuals and whānau across Franklin and North Waikato through counselling, social work, parenting support and financial mentoring. It also provides medical transport, legal advice and assistance accessing government and community services, helping people improve their wellbeing and independence.

View Website 09 238 6233 Send Email
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Man Alive / Tāne Ora

Man Alive / Tāne Ora supports men, boys and families to build safer, healthier relationships. Their services include counselling, youth programmes, support groups, and living-without-violence programmes.

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Meals on Wheels

New Zealand Red Cross coordinates Meals on Wheels deliveries for people who are unable to prepare meals for themselves because of disability or ongoing health needs. Volunteers deliver weekday meals while also providing regular social contact and a wellbeing check. Access to the service is arranged through a GP or other health professional.

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