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General Disability Support Organisations

Take a look at these national organisations who 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.

National Family Services Directory

National Family Services Directory website

  • Managed by the Ministry of Social Development

  • Over 1014 local services to support kiwis.

CCS Disability Action

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

  • A charity which aims to increase accessibility for kiwi kids

  • accessible play equipment and advocates.

Disabled Persons Assembly 

Disabled Persons Assembly 

  • An organisation by the people working towards systemic change

  • providing leadership, advocacy and monitoring.

Huria Trust

Huria Trust

  • A kaupapa Māori organisation

  • Information and Advocacy, assessments, training and development.

Human Rights Commission 

Human Rights Commission 

  • An institution that works to uphold the Human Rights Act

  • advocates, advises, educates, informs, and supports the dignity of all human life.

IDEA Services

IDEA Services

  • A charity that provides support and services for people with intellectual disabilities

  • residential care services, supported living, clinical support.

Le Va Disability Support 

Le Va Disability Support 

  • An organisation that provides support and services for Pasifika people

  • innovation funding, leadership, Pasifika information and resources.

Rare Disorders NZ

Rare Disorders NZ

  • An umbrella group for people with rare disorders

  • advocates, patient support, connectors and research support.

Vaka Tautua

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

  • 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)

  • 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 

Your Way | Kia Roha 

  • A charitable trust supporting disabled people

  • assessments, advice, support, equipment, funding, workshops and training.

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