General Disability Support Organisations
Take a look at these national organisations that can provide general disability support across Aotearoa New Zealand.
National organisations across Aotearoa, New Zealand
If you’re looking for general disability support across Aotearoa New Zealand, Firstport has put together a list of national organisations that can help.
These services offer advice, resources, and assistance to disabled people and their whānau. Whether you need advocacy, information on accessibility, or connections to support networks, you’ll find valuable guidance from trusted providers.
Family Services Directory
Family Services Directory website
Managed by the Ministry of Social Development
Over 1014 local services to support kiwis
CCS Disability Action
A charity that provides support, advocacy and programmes
Mobility parking services, community development, foster caring, advisory services
Children with Disability New Zealand
Children with Disability New Zealand website
A charity which aims to increase accessibility for Kiwi kids
Accessible play equipment and advocates
Disabled Persons Assembly
Disabled Persons Assembly website
An organisation by the people working towards systemic change
Provides leadership, advocacy and monitoring
Huria Trust
A kaupapa Māori organisation
Information, advocacy, assessments, training, and development
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission website
An institution that works to uphold the Human Rights Act
Advocates, advises, educates, informs, and supports the dignity of all human life
IHC
A charity that provides support and services for people with intellectual disabilities
Residential care services, supported living, and clinical support
Le Va Disability Support
Le Va Disability Support website
An organisation that provides support and services for Pasifika people
Innovation funding, leadership, Pasifika information, and resources
Rare Disorders NZ
An umbrella group for people with rare disorders
Advocates, patient support, connectors, and research support
Vaka Tautua
A social services provider for Pacific disabled people
Information, advice, employment, and training support
The Health and Disability Commissioner
The Health and Disability Commissioner website
An independent group who promotes health and disability rights
Advocates on your behalf if you have a complaint or your rights haven't been respected
Disability Support Services (DSS)
Disability Support Services (DSS) website
New Zealand's Disability Supports Services provider on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development
Funds disability support services in Aotearoa
Your Way | Kia Roha
A charitable trust supporting disabled people
Assessments, advice, support, equipment, funding, workshops, and training