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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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IHC Friendship Programme

IHC’s Friendship Programme matches people with intellectual disabilities and family carers with volunteer friends for regular connection, shared interests, and community participation. It includes both in-person and online friendship options and focuses on building genuine, flexible, long-term relationships.

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IncludeME Family Facilitation Services

Specialist education support service assisting learners with diverse needs through tailored strategies and resources. They offer Independent needs assessments; action planning, including IEPs, CAPs, and school collaboration; advocacy that ensures families feel heard and included; professional reports

View Website 021 147 9507 Send Email
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Iosis

Iosis is an Auckland charity supporting whānau to transform family life through free services including social work, counselling, parent support, financial mentoring, and foster care. It works mainly with families in vulnerable situations.

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Jacks Cow Shed

The Cow Shed in Hamilton is a small purpose-built family care and respite facility for dependent and disabled people. It offers day visits, overnight stays, and accessible respite in a home-style setting.

View Website 027 267 8747
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Kahui Tu Kaha

Asian Service for Kids is a navigation service in Counties Manukau that supports Asian tamariki of primary and intermediate school age who are experiencing, or may develop, moderate to severe mental health challenges. The service aims to reduce barriers for Asian whānau in accessing and engaging with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and other specialist support services. ASK works in partnership with tamariki, parents, schools, community organisations, agencies, and specialist clinicians to help bridge communication gaps, build trust, and support families in understanding and navigating mental health pathways.

View Website 09 531 4040 Send Email
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Kaitiaki Kindergartens

Kaitiaki Kindergartens (formerly North Auckland Kindergartens) is an Auckland kindergarten association with kindergartens and early learning centres across North and West Auckland. It provides early childhood education led by qualified teachers and places emphasis on local community connections and innovative learning.

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