Links
(Details of other organisations are listed on the Directory page of this website)
- Weka Disability Information
- New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres
- Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Society
- Alzheimers Canterbury
- Paraloan
- Muscular Dystrophy Canterbury Branch
- FreedomMobility – Mobility Vehicle Rental Specialists
- Mobile Hair Cutting – Elderly/Men/Children -Bec Moran Phone 03 332 8860, 027 3157817.
- A Memory Tree - NZ’s largest and most comprehensive website holding death information.
- Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)Canterbury District Health Board
- Aged Care Hub - A site for seniors and their families - directory and other resources
- Attitude Live - Resources and stories about people with disabilities
- Carers New Zealand - information and learning tools for the family carer
- CCS Disability Action - Parking Permits - Phone 03 365 5661
- Continence Helpline - 0800 650 659 (your call will be answered by a continence advisor who can refer you for further help)
- Eldernet - information on how to access services, retirement options, help at home, respite care, financial assistance etc.
- Enable New Zealand - is the largest provider of support services accross the health, disability, and rehabilitation sector for the provision of equipment, housing and vehicle modifications.
- Family Funded Care - if you are eligible for Disability Support Services funding you may be able to pay the people you live with to help you with your personal care and/or household tasks.
- Needs Assessment Services Co ordination - under 65 years of age - Lifelinks Phone 03 365 9593 over 65 - Princess Margaret Hospital Older Persons Health - Ph 03 337 7765 / 7899
- Oyster Accessible Travel NZ - Accessible Travel, accommodation and events
- Health & Disability Advocacy - find an independent advisor in your area plus self-advocacy tips - Christchurch Advacacy Ph:(03) 377 7501
- Help for Children with special needs to go to mainstream schools
- Your Human Rights and Making Complaints - guide explains what your rights are.
- Healthline - 0800 611 116 - a free 24 hour telephone health advice service (your call will be answered by a registered nurse) Call healthline if you’re feeling unwell – but not sure whether you need to see a doctor, needing some urgent advice about a family member or friend who’s sick, on holiday and want to know where the nearest doctor or pharmacy is.
- Healthinfo - an easy to use health information website written for the people of Canterbury. It includes information about health conditions and diseases, support groups, pharmacy and medications (includes medication factsheets on specific medication), medical test and procedures, end of life planning and care plus tips for staying fit and well.
- Health Pages - is an online reference resource featuring health news and events, informaiton on health conditions and a directory of health and wellbeing services.
- Health Passports - A Health Passport is a booklet you carry with you when you go to hospital or when you use other health and disability services such as your GP or a new carer. It contains the information you want people to know about how to communicate with you and support you.
- Individualised Funding - is a way of paying for home and community support services which lets you directly manage the resources you have been allocted for disability support.
- Ministry of Health - The Governments principle advisor on health and disability
- MyCare - if you have a disability or support a disabled person under the age of 65 you may be eligible to use this free service developed for people with disabilities and their families to help them easily connect with relief carers in their areas.
- Work and Income Disability Allowance
- Disability Support Network - an association of disability support service providers
- access4all - Accommodation and Activities for people with reduced mobility
