Helpful resources

Parkinson Society

Northland Parkinson Nurse Team Name: Vicki Sadgrove Title: Parkinson's Nurse Area: Whangarei & Kaipara districts Email: vicki.sadgrove@parkinsons.org.nz Phone: 027 268 4973 or 09 437 6876 Name: Elizabeth Cook Title: Parkinson's Nurse Area: Far North District Email: elizabeth.cook@parkinsons.org.nz Phone: 027 530 6221 Working Days: Tuesday and Thursday Parkinson's Support Groups Whangarei Support Groups Held the first Friday of every month starting at 10:30 am. There is always a Guest Speaker or some sort of entertainment. Held at the Kamo Club, Meldrum Street, Kamo. A Trading Table is available and there is always a raffle. Kerikeri Support Groups Held the third Thursday of each month. Usually at the St. John’s Ambulance Hall on Kerikeri Road starting with Music & Voice Exercises 10.am then meeting at 11.00 am, lunch to follow. Sometimes they venture out to local cafes and private homes. Once again members should check the newsletter. We endeavour to provide Guest Speakers at as many meetings as possible and members are welcome to make suggestions of who they would like. Please bring a plate for a shared lunch. Kaitaia Support Groups Held the third Tuesday of every second month. Usually at the Hope Christian Centre at 11.00 am then go on to buy lunch at the Hope Cafe. Dargaville Support Groups Held the first Thursday every month. Usually, a Morning Tea meeting at 10:00 am at St John's Hall. Contact Alison Robertson 09 439 7798. No cost. Waipu Support Groups Held on the 3rd Friday of every month at the Waipu Presbyterian Church Hall. Contact Barbara to confirm the details.

Stroke Foundation Northern Region

Contact phone 09 475 0070 or email, northern@stroke.org.nz

Stroke Foundation

We support and assist you and your family after a stroke, and help all New Zealanders keep safe from stroke.

Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS)

This directory will connect you to information regarding the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme.

Cerebral Palsy Society

Enhancing the lives of people with Cerebral Palsy in New Zealand. Cerebral Palsy Society Grants are open to members with Cerebral Palsy, to help them fund activities or to give assistance for a special cause.

Wilson Home Trust

The Wilson Home Trust offers a range of grants that aim to assist and improve the lives of children and young adults with physical disabilities, and their whanau.

Community Matters Grants

Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Providing grants to people living with disabilities to help them have better access and be more connected to their communities. Lottery Individuals with Disabilities will fund equipment to support individuals to contribute, participate in and connect with their communities. This can include assistance dogs, communication equipment, vehicles, vehicle modifications, scooters and other mobility equipment.

Carer Support Claims

Firstport

Firstport can provide you with a range of information about available resources, services, news and events in your community

Health and Disability Commissioner

Everyone using a health or disabilty service has the protection of a Code of Rights

Total Mobility

Total Mobility is a nationwide scheme that provides a transport subsidy to help people with disabilities stay connected within their community.

Civil Defence

If you, or are a member of your household or community has a disability or any special needs that may affect your ability to cope in a disaster

Mobility Parking

CSS Disability Action administers mobility parking permits

Life Unlimited

Life Unlimited is a charitable trust - a not for profit organiation governed by a board of trustees.

iSign

iSign is committed to improving access for deaf people

Green Prescriptions

A Green Prescription (GRx) is a health professionals written advice to a patient to be physically active as part of the patients health management

Generosity NZ | Funding

Generosity NZ is the largest digital search facility for funding in Aotearoa

Accessible Living Virtual Tour

Have a look at a virtual tour of a disability accessible house

Disability Services

Local disability services in Whangarei

Citizens Advice Bureau

The Citizens Advice Buraeu provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone.

Behaviour Support Services

Behavior Support Services improve the quality of life for people who have challenging behavior

Far North Pharmacy

Based in Kaitaia, taking care of your health needs