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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.

Auckland Parents of Deaf Children

Auckland Parents of Deaf Children is a parent-led organisation and network supporting deaf and hard of hearing children, young people, and their whānau. It provides advice, events, connection, and family support across Auckland.

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Barnardos

Barnardos Aotearoa is a national children’s charity providing social services, early learning, and advocacy for tamariki and whānau. It supports children and families facing tough times and works across prevention, support, and early childhood education.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand provides mentoring for young people through one-to-one, long-term relationships with carefully screened adult mentors. It operates through regional branches across the country.

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Big Buddy

Big Buddy connects boys who do not have a dad in their life with carefully screened volunteer mentors. It also runs group programmes for teenage boys.

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Brainwave Trust Aotearoa

Brainwave Trust Aotearoa shares evidence-based knowledge about brain development in early childhood and adolescence. It provides education, resources, and training to help the people around pēpi, tamariki, and taiohi support healthy development and wellbeing.

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Bud’s Support

Bud's Support is a South Auckland disability support service offering one-to-one support, respite care, outings, group activities, and community participation.

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