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ADHD Association Inc
Our mission is to educate, support and advocate for those affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by: Providing information on treatment, management and research; Providing helpline counselling and support including a monthly meeting f ...
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Asthma Auckland Society Inc
Free education, advice and support for those with asthma
Free home visits for children who have been referred
Free counselling
Free spirometry
Shop selling a range of dust mite protection covers, Lyprinol, Smart inhalers, nebulisers etc
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Auckland Down Syndrome Association
Inform and support families of people with Down syndrome
Promote the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome
Provide 'new parent' packs
Have trained volunteers who undertake home and hospital visits
Provide opportunities for people with Do ...
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Auckland Dyspraxia Support Trust
A neurologically based disorder of the process of ideation, motor planning, and execution, which may affect any or all areas of development.
It is inconsistent and affects each person in different ways, at different stages of development and to different ...
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Cancer Society Auckland
The Cancer Society Auckland provides support to cancer patients and their families.
Oncology Nursing support providing home visits, understanding cancer and its treatment. Managing symptoms and treatment side effects. Emotional support
Cancer helpline ...
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CanTeen
CanTeen's mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer and their siblings by providing a national peer support network offering high quality educational and recreational programmes, advocacy and psychosocial service deliver ...
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CCS Disability Action
CCS Disability Action supports people with disabilities and their families/whanau. Also advocates for the rights of disabled people.
Early intervention
Child/family support
Youth transition
Supported living
Accomplish employment service
Seeking ...
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Cystic Fibrosis Association
Provides information and support for people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families. Family Support Co-ordinator available for home, hospital or office visits. Also provided are regular meetings for education and patient contact.
Epilepsy North Shore & Rodney
A Branch of the Epilepsy Association of NZ Inc.
Educational services for professionals who work with people with epilepsy e.g. ambulance service staff, police, nurses and teachers
Information and support service
Seizure management planning that prov ...
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Heart Children NZ Inc.
Heart Children New Zealand provides care and support to heart kids and their families. From before birth, through surgery, rehabilitation and into the future we understand how important it is to have a strong support network to fall back on.
Kidney Kids of NZ Inc
Kidney Kids of NZ provides support to children, and the families of children, who have kidney disorders.
To give Kidney Kids the best life possible
To offer their families the best support and information available
To educate all New Zealanders on th ...
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Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation provides a range of neuro-rehabilitation and accommodation options which facilitate people with physical and cognitive impairments to achieve optimal independence and choice of sustainable life roles and life styles. Interd ...
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Muscular Dystrophy Association of NZ
Helping people with neuromuscular conditions
Information on neuromuscular conditions
Public promotion/education
Support of research projects
Seminars and workshops
Advocacy
Referral/liaison with health/disability/social welfare orgs
Free library ...
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Parent & Family Resource Centre
Is a vigorous community based support centre for Parents and Families of children with special needs. Focusing on supporting families in need and establishing networks in the community. Depends on good will and commitment for continuing success.
PHAB (Physically Disabled & Able Bodied Assn Inc.)
Actively promotes positive integration between young people with and without physical disabilities. PHAB holds weekly social clubs throughout the Auckland region as well as camps and leadership training. PHAB has a fully accessible youth centre in ...
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START (Stuttering Treatment & Research Trust) Auckland
Provides a comprehensive assessment and treatment service for all people who stutter, delivered by either an individual professional or multi-disciplinary team. An appointment is required and a fee is charged.
An on-going programme for those who have r ...
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Te Rori A Mua Trust - Residential Care
A residential service for teenagers or young adults with an intellectual disability.
Teenadders Inc.
Work with ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder) children & youth, age 5-20, and their families Work with schools, medical team and everyone involved to develop a positive plan for the youth Offer training workshops for families and agencies