Gisborne children supports
Discover the services available to support our rangatahi and tamariki in the Gisborne region
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Discover child supports available to support our rangatahi and tamariki in the Gisborne region.
If you live in the Gisborne region, there are support services available for you and your children.
Our Gisborne region is part of the Midland | Te Manawa Taki region through Health New Zealand. There are several Child Development Services to support children and families in your region.
You can access Child Development Services (CDS) through a referral from your GP (doctor), Plunket nurse, school or other education support, or a paediatrician at the hospital. Take a look at the providers in your region below.
Tairāwhiti Child Development Services
The Tairāwhiti team is district wide to support the development of children to live their best lives. This includes through therapy, information and support services for management.
The CDS also offers support in the home and community, in partnership with caregivers, for children from birth to 16 years who have developmental or ongoing disability needs.
Contact the team
Phone 06 869 0500
Learn more about the Child Development services available in Gisborne