We do FREE needs assessment and service coordination for disabled people under 65 years who live in Auckland.

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Who we support

Physical disability

Sri Lankan twin boys in wheelchairs resting their chins on a cricket bat

Intellectual disability

Adult women flatmates with intellectual disability smiling brightly and enjoying a cuppa

Sensory disability

A middle aged Pasifica woman with vision impairment playing a guitar

Autism Spectrum

An adult man with ASD at the botanic garden

How we do it

It all starts with you telling us how your day unfolds, where you need support and what can make life better. This is known as a 'needs assessment'. This means getting to know you, understanding you and enabling you to decide on how we support you. We can help you access a range of Ministry of Health supports and services and we can talk about your other needs too. Together we’ll create a pathway towards the best life possible for you. Send a referral now so we can start our journey together. 

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Stories

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Whānau ora: Marjorie, Eva and Julia's story

Marjorie has two daughters—7-year-old Eva and 5-year-old Julia who has takiwātanga/autism. Looking back at how lockdowns affected the whānau, Marjorie said the lack of space at home, and breaks from each other, also deeply impacted Eva’s emotional wellbeing.

Alt text: Image of a smiling adult woman with two daughters. Image contains the message Whānau Ora. Kei konei mātou ki te tautoko i a koe. We are here to support you.

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Whānau ora: Jesibel and Edward's story

The disruptions caused by COVID over the past two years have made life harder for many whānau, and more so for single parents caring after tāngata whaikaha/disabled people.

Alt text: Image of a smiling woman giving a young smiling boy a big embrace. The image contains the message: Whānau Ora. Kei konei mātou ki te tautoko i a koe. We are here to support you.

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Romnick's story

We thought that we'd celebrate family members who look after disabled loved ones, and recognise the valuable contribution they make to people and communities throughout Aotearoa.

We're also sharing the story of two parents whose caregiving relationship with their son shifted greatly because of COVID and how we've supported them in their journey.

Alt text: Image of a female carer supporting a young man to engage with some educational resources. The design contains the message: Carer appreciation week. The design is set against a rich purple background with a yellow orb behind the carer and young man.

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Carer support: get to know it

Carer Support is a disability subsidy currently provided by the Ministry of Health. It is reimbursement for costs to pay someone else to look after a person living with a disability. This means the main carer can take some time out for themselves.

Alt text: Image of a male carer playing and carrying a young boy laughing. The design contains the message: Carer Support-get to know it. The design is set against a rich purple background with a yellow orb behind the carer and child.

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Whānau ora: Heda and May's story

Heda's daughter, May, only had one school uniform which they washed as soon as she gets home so it could be dry and ready the next day.

​Through our partnership with Te Puni Kōkiri, we were able to purchase a complete set of uniform for May. Heda said the additional support meant a lot and helped alleviate the stress of preparing May's uniform, especially after a long day at work.

Alt text: Image of a smiling woman with a teenaged daughter embracing her from behind. The image contains the message: Whānau Ora. Kei konei mātou ki te tautoko i a koe. We are here to support you.

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Whānau Ora: Connie and Vic's story

Vic lost his mahi/work as a factory line worker during the pandemic. Connie his mother said that Vic had been feeling “unproductive and aimless” over the past two years and that COVID disrupted all the progress he had made towards being independent. Connie said she and her partner are still supportive of Vic reimagining his future. Find out how we provided additional layers of support for Connie and Vic across a range of challenges and needs.

Alt text: Image is a moment caught between mum and an adult son laughing together. Mum has her arm around her son and he is looking at his mum. The image contains the message: Whānau Ora. Kei konei mātou ki te tautoko i a koe. We are here to support you.

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