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Family services

Family services and organisations that help family/whānau navigate the practical, emotional, social, and cultural impacts of disability so families feel informed, connected, and empowered to make decisions that work for them.

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Family Support Services

Below is a list of services and organisations that offer various types of support to family/whanau raising disabled children or supporting a sibling or partner with a disability.

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Big Buddy

Big Buddy connects boys who do not have a dad in their life with carefully screened volunteer mentors. It also runs group programmes for teenage boys.

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Brainwave Trust Aotearoa

Brainwave Trust Aotearoa shares evidence-based knowledge about brain development in early childhood and adolescence. It provides education, resources, and training to help the people around pēpi, tamariki, and taiohi support healthy development and wellbeing.

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Bud’s Support

Bud's Support is a South Auckland disability support service offering one-to-one support, respite care, outings, group activities, and community participation.

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Carers NZ

Carers NZ supports family carers and friends helping people with health conditions, disability, mental illness, addiction, or age-related needs. It provides information, advice, resources, and a national helpline, and advocates for carers across Aotearoa.

View Website 0800 777 797 Send Email
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CCS Auckland

CCS Disability Action is a pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand, working with disabled people, families and whānau to support choice, control, inclusion and community participation. They also host My Business Stars, a podcast series featuring disabled business owners sharing their stories and experiences as entrepreneurs.

View Website 0800 227 2255 Send Email
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Cerebral Palsy Guidance

Cerebral Palsy Guidance is a US-based information and assistance website for parents of children with cerebral palsy. It provides educational content, guidance, and support-oriented information intended to help families understand diagnosis, treatment, and next steps.

View Website +1 877 862 8594
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Cerebral Palsy Guide

Cerebral Palsy Guide is a US-based support and information website for families affected by cerebral palsy. It offers free educational materials, financial resources, treatment information, and support options intended to help families navigate life with CP.

View Website +1 866 845 1739
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Child Matters

Child Matters works to prevent child abuse in Aotearoa by providing training, investigations, audits, policy support, and advice. It focuses on strengthening child protection practice across organisations and communities by building knowledge, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring every voice is heard.

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Citizens Advice Bureau

Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand helps people understand their rights and obligations and supports them to take action. It provides free advice, information, and local bureau support across the country.

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Coeliac New Zealand

Coeliac New Zealand is the national charity supporting people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. It provides education, resources, advocacy, and community support, and works with food providers and manufacturers to improve gluten-free access and safety.

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