Community Connections

Provides up-to-date information about healthcare providers, disability support, and community services across NZ.

Needs Assessment and Service Coordination

Helps disabled people access support services and funding.

Website varies by region (e.g. Kaikaranga – formerly Taikura Trust – for Auckland. www.kaikaranga.org.nz)

Residential support, respite care, and community participation.

Offers supported living, vocational services, and more.

Offers tailored disability support including employment services, person-directed planning, equipment and housing modifications, and more.

Supports learning programs tailored to diverse learning needs.

Find out about the learning support funds, schemes and services available to schools and kura, and guidance on accessing it.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Provides subsidised door-to-door transport services for people with long-term impairments.

A specialist legal service supporting disabled people in Aotearoa New Zealand. ADL provides free legal advice, information, and education on disability rights, discrimination, and supported decision-making.

The HDC ensures the rights of people receiving healthcare and disability services in New Zealand are respected.

Matches volunteers with individuals for long-term advocacy.

Self-advocacy, leadership training, and easy-read information.

Connects families to share experiences and resources.

Supports people under 65 year old who have physical, intellectual, or sensory disabilities, or Autism. They find out if you can get a needs assessment and if you’re eligible to receive support funded by Disability Support Services (DSS)

A specialist legal service supporting disabled people in Aotearoa New Zealand. ADL provides free legal advice, information, and education on disability rights, discrimination, and supported decision-making.