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Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am to 2.30pm
Complex Chronic Illness Support provide qualified one on one facilitator and group support to people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM), some Dysautonomia’s (POTS and Orthostatic Intolerance), and Long COVID.
We are well aware that these conditions do not stand alone, that they often come with co-morbidities. We are NOT a medical agency; we are a social support agency. This means that we can work with the entire family and be holistic in our care. We support the medical care provided by health professionals and allied health professionals. We can also provide names of specialists you can access.
We walk alongside our members on their journey towards wellness (whatever wellness may look like for them). We provide holistic and completely non-judgemental support.
We teach symptom management and provide the resources to give members a personalised toolkit to manage their condition, within their capacity/capabilities. With our support, people with complex chronic illnesses can, in time, develop an increased ability to participate in family, social and community life, and lead a life that is fulfilling and meaningful for them.
We also provide low-level advocacy for people needing support with Health Professionals, MSD, and workplaces, as required.
Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand focuses on supporting parents and caregivers, providing quality information and resources, educating schools, medical professionals and the general public, and advocating for change at a government level.
Our goals are to:
Meets: Third Wednesday of the month evenings 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Focused on providing support and information to people with a loved one experiencing an eating disorder. Whānau members come together to discuss experiences, share ideas, listen to experts and develop strategies for coping. The Families/Friends Understanding Disordered Eating Group offers a way to connect with those dealing with similar issues.
Facilitated by Able Minds
Leukaemia & Blood cancer New Zealand run a number of education and support programmes. These are designed to give patients and families information that will help them make informed choices about their condition, treatment and lifestyle, as well as the opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences. Each session offers a safe environment where people can come together to share experiences, as well as explore and address their own needs & questions.
Visit the Support Group Calendar to find your nearest Support Group.
9AM - 5PM
Male Survivors Otago is a member organisation of Male Survivors Aotearoa- the national advocacy and policy organisation for male survivors in New Zealand. See national website here.
We are committed to helping men who have suffered sexual, physical or emotional abuse to discover and sustain their own recovery pathway. We work alongside men, sharing our knowledge and experiences, and moving towards a better future together.
Regardless of where you are in your journey towards healing, we provide compassionate and practical support without judgement.
We offer an intentional peer support on a one-to-one basis, or as a member of a peer support group – the opportunity to work with someone who has also experienced trauma, someone who has ‘walked where you are now walking’.
Support to enhance the quality of life of people with macular degeneration and the associated macular degeneration community, facilitating access to relevant support services.
NA’s approach to recovery is the belief in the therapeutic value of one addict helping another. Members take part in NA meetings by talking about their experiences and recovery from drug addiction. More experienced members (known as sponsors) work individually with newer members explaining the twelve steps and the program. The twelve steps are at the core of the NA program; these ‘steps’ are a set of concepts outlining a practical approach to recovery. By learning the twelve steps with a sponsor and how to work the NA program addicts learn to stop using drugs and face the challenges of daily living.
Sands New Zealand is a network of parent-run, non-profit groups supporting families who have experienced the death of a baby. We have over 25 groups/contact people around the country.
We offer empathy and understanding. We are not counsellors and do not give professional advice but we do offer an opportunity and environment to share experiences, to talk and to listen. We promote awareness, understanding and support for those dealing with the death of a baby in pregnancy, birth or as a newborn, and due to medical termination or other forms of reproductive loss.
Southern Stop Smoking Service provides free stop smoking assistance:
Please call to make an appointment.
They have eight coaches covering the Southern regions.
This is a service of Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust.
We exist to support people living with hepatitis B, raise national awareness of it and help reduce its incidence in NZ. We strongly believe in health equity; everyone has a right to treatment, care and support, regardless of their culture, background, age, occupation or gender. We strive to engage with all communities in culturally sensitive ways and work together to achieve positive health outcomes. Our services have been developed with that in mind.
We provide a long-term monitoring programme to help improve health outcomes for people living with chronic hepatitis B. Through this Ministry-of-Health-funded programme we care for New Zealand residents living with hepatitis B. The programme includes:
Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) is a not-for-profit pan-impairment Disabled People’s Organisation run by and for disabled people.
As a DPA member you can expect to feel supported and have your identity respected.
You will:
You can be a full member of DPA if you are a disabled person. That means you can vote during any DPA activity that requires it.
6pm - 9am daily
The Dunedin Night Shelter offers free emergency accommodation to both men and women in need. Located at 18 Lees Street, the Dunedin Night Shelter is open from 6pm until 9 am every day.
The Dunedin Night Shelter offers its guests:
Bookings are not required. For more information please ring 03 477 0546 between 9 – 11am or leave a message and someone will be in contact with you.
Dunedin Night Shelter guests are assisted to move on by our staff, including our Community Worker who maintains contact with clients, others in need and long-term homeless in the community.
Monday to Sunday - 9am - 5pm
The Carroll Street Trust (TCST) is a Mental Health & Addictions service, providing 24 hour Residential Support as well as Community Support for people living with mental health issues.
TCST has several houses offering Housing and Recovery services with day time support and responsive night support.
Housing and Recovery Services
Access to this service should come through a Te Whatu Ora (DHB) clinical referral or via an approved Needs Assessment and Service Co-Ordination agency. If a GP would like to refer, they will need to be supported by a NASC agency.
Community Support
Community support is for people who require additional support to remain actively involved with family/whānau, community living, education, employment and self-management of their own wellbeing. The person is supported to determine their own needs and to retain or regain control of their own recovery process.
Monday - Friday: 8:30-17:30
We aim to lower the incidences of burn injuries and educate people about burn prevention, by:
We aim to support and assist people with burn injuries, by:
Multiples Otago supports families expecting and parenting twins, triplets and higher order multiples in the Otago region.
We are a volunteer organisation run by parents of multiples for parents of multiples. We offer support, friendship, advice and encouragement as you experience the joys, and challenges, of raising multiples.
When you join the club you will receive an Expectant's Pack which includes information about:
The hub is available to local residents and groups for a broad variety of activities, including meetings, workshops, courses, and children’s play groups.
The Corstorphine Community Hub aims to strengthen families, promote wellness and improve access to services while linking the community with each other.
Office hours:
9am-5pm Monday
9am-5pm Wednesday to Friday
Saddle Hill Foundation Trust is here to provide opportunities for connection, empowerment, wellbeing and positive change through:
The South Dunedin Community Network connects people across the wider South Dunedin area to strengthen communities and help people use their voice to create a vibrant, resilient community and a safe future together. The Network creates opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate, participating in the organisation of the South Dunedin Street Festival, the Teddy Bears’ Hospital and smaller events throughout the community.
The Network works with a diverse range of people at a local, regional and national level and supports the community by providing a way for everyone to connect through membership and recruiting volunteers who form a network and help to connect the community. The network does all of this with a focus on community-led development.
Our organisation was established in 2013 when a group of like-minded people came together with a shared desire to foster a strong community which works together to develop its own solutions - a community where neighbourhoods are again full of people we know as our neighbours.
The Greater Green Island area comprises the suburbs of Abbotsford, Brighton, Concord, Fairfield, Green Island, Ocean View, Waldronville, and Westwood. All of these areas have their own distinct sense of community however Green Island is used by many as their hub for shopping and medical needs.
https://greatergreenisland.nz/contact-us
Reception is open Monday to Thursday from 9am - 2pm. Closed Fridays.
The Valley Project is a community-led development project that builds community connections and promotes the wellbeing of local families and whanau.
We coordinate activities such as:
Taieri Parents Centre is a volunteer organisation run by parents for parents. We are part of Parents Centre New Zealand and are one of 52 Centres nationwide.
Parents Centre are a not-for-profit organisation who supports parents with knowledge and skills to better prepare them for birthing and parenting.
At Taieri Parents Centre, we offer:
Dunedin Parents Centre is part of a nationwide voluntary organisation set up by parents for parents.
Parents Centre are a not-for-profit organisation who supports parents with knowledge and skills to better prepare them for birthing and parenting. Dunedin Parents Centre is one of 52 Parents Centres across the country.
We are a friendly group whose aim is to support parents in the community and offer fun learning and social activities for them and their children to enjoy. Parents join for a coffee group or antenatal class and leave feeling rejuvenated, supported and understood.
Our programmes support and educate parents with children of various ages and stages of development.
Alexandra District Parents Centre is part of a nationwide voluntary organisation set up by parents for parents.
Parents Centre are a not-for-profit organisation who supports parents with knowledge and skills to better prepare them for birthing and parenting. Alexandra Parents Centre is one of 52 Parents Centres across the country.
We are a friendly group whose aim is to support parents in the community and offer fun learning and social activities for them and their children to enjoy. Parents join for a coffee group or antenatal class and leave feeling rejuvenated, supported and understood.
Our programmes support and educate parents with children of various ages and stages of development.
We have some funded/free places available if you meet Te Whatu Ora’s eligibility criteria which includes Māori, Pasifika, Youth, Asian & Remote Rural (please email admin@parentscentre.org.nz to access this). If cost is a barrier to you attending these classes please also email us. Please ensure you tick the box if you are a CSC holder to register for free.
We have partnered with Plunket to bring you these interactive antenatal classes in Queenstown - click here for Arrowtown courses. They are shaped to give you the information you want and need for pregnancy, labour, and life as a new parent in a supportive, safe, non-judgemental environment. We also set up your coffee group so that you have on-going support and friendship! Membership to Parents Centre Aotearoa is also included in your registration, this includes various partner discounts including Baby Factory sale days, as well as The Sleep Store, Baby On The Move and Resene discounts.
Antenatal classes follow the Ministry of Health’s recommendations for pregnancy and parenting education, and each class is run by qualified facilitators.
These classes are usually run one night a week 6.45pm to 9pm over 6 weeks, however we do offer the odd weekend course.
Topics covered in the course include:
We have some funded/free places available if you meet Te Whatu Ora’s eligibility criteria which includes Māori, Pasifika, Youth, Asian & Remote Rural (please email admin@parentscentre.org.nz to access this). If cost is a barrier to you attending these classes please also email us. Please ensure you tick the box if you are a CSC holder to register for free. If you live closer to Queenstown please click here for courses in this location.
We have partnered with Plunket to bring you these interactive antenatal classes in Arrowtown - click here for Queenstown. They are shaped to give you the information you want and need for pregnancy, labour, and life as a new parent in a supportive, safe, non-judgemental environment. We also set up your coffee group so that you have on-going support and friendship! Membership to Parents Centre Aotearoa is also included in your registration, this includes various partner discounts including Baby Factory sale days, as well as The Sleep Store, Baby On The Move and Resene discounts.
Antenatal classes follow the Ministry of Health’s recommendations for pregnancy and parenting education, and each class is run by qualified facilitators.
These classes are either run over 2x weekend days, or 2x weeknights from 7pm to 9pm and 2x Sat/Sun from 10am to 2pm.
Topics covered in the course include:
We offer Te Whatu Ora-funded spaces, for Community Services Card holders and people who meet other eligibility criteria. Te Whatu Ora’s eligibility criteria include Māori, Pasifika, Youth, Asian & Remote Rural (please email bookings@parentscentre.org.nz to access this), Please ensure you tick the box if you are a CSC holder to register for free.
We have partnered with Plunket to bring you these interactive antenatal classes in Oamaru. They are shaped to give you the information you want and need for pregnancy, labour, and life as a new parent in a supportive, safe, non-judgemental environment. We also set up your coffee group so that you have on-going support and friendship! Membership to Parents Centre Aotearoa is also included in your registration, this includes various partner discounts including Baby Factory sale days, as well as The Sleep Store, Baby On The Move and Resene discounts.
Antenatal classes follow the Ministry of Health’s recommendations for pregnancy and parenting education, and each class is run by qualified facilitators.
These classes are run over 6 weeks on a Wednesday night from either 6pm to 8pm or 6.30pm to 8.45pm.
Topics covered in the course include:
Monday
09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
CLOSED
Thursday
09:30 - 15:30
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED
One-stop-shop for health and social services to cater to the needs of the Tokomairiro Community.
Classes - 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Conductive Education Southern provides a holistic therapy for people of all ages with a neurological condition who have suffered a neurological event which has caused a brain injury, such as a stroke. We also provide services to children who may be struggling with some areas of their development.
Our therapy encompasses all aspects of a person's life including motor skills, cognitive processing, social and emotional development rehabilitation.
Mon - Fri
8.30am - 4.30pm
Fridays by appointment only
We are here to help and support you and your whānau through cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
The Breast Room hosts a free drop-in clinic in Dunedin, and also provides home visits in the wider Dunedin City area. For the rest of New Zealand, you can access free online, zoom, text, email, social media support.
- Breastfeeding Advocate
- Community Breastfeeding Service
- Lactation Consultant
- Peer Supporter
- Change Table
- Private Space To Feed (Breast, Express, Bottle)
- Pump Hire/Purchase
This service works to reduce the number of migrant families that experience hardship and adverse life outcomes while preventing vulnerability and harm. We focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing, connectedness with the community, celebration of diversity, independence, and the ability to earn an income. Our team support you with facilitation and coordination of social services, and to build relationships that enable families to adapt to New Zealandlife and become active citizens involved in their local communities. Participants may self-refer and/or be referred to this service. NOTE: Charges may apply.
The Dunedin 60+ Club is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation with membership open to retired or semi-retired people. Most of the club's activities are during the daytime. The role of the Club is to promote friendship, fellowship and fun, and to encourage members to remain active and contributing members of the whole community. Dunedin 60+ is independent of any political party, trade union, religion, or other retired person organisation. NOTE: Membership fee may apply.
Breastfeeding Support Otago and Southland (BFSOS) is a Peer Support programme created by WellSouth Primary Health Network. This programme aims to help women in our Southern communities to access FREE, friendly, and non-judgemental support to establish, maintain and continue breastfeeding and help with common feeding challenges. All Peer Supporters have completed accredited training and have been police vetted.
8.00 am - 6.00 pm
The Nationwide Health and Disability Advocacy Service offers free, independent, and confidential advice and support to help you resolve issues with health and disability services. Our advocates are here to let you know about your rights, answer your questions and talk through your options for making a complaint. We will support you through the whole process.
Dunedin line: 03 479 0265
Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support Group (Dunedin) is a non-profit organisation which was founded in 2011 to assist ethnic women whose lives had been affected by domestic violence. We are committed to help ethnic women overcome the barriers of migration and to break the bonds of cultural oppression imposed on them for generations.
https://shaktiinternational.org/
In Your Hands is for people using violence and looking to change their behaviour, and the people supporting them to do so. It has been created alongside family violence experts, frontline workers, and people with lived experience. Giving information to people who use violence can help them understand their experience and how to change, helping lower the barriers to them seeking help.
Part of Stopping Violence Dunedin.
Our Vision: Families free from violence.
Our Purpose: To effect the reduction of family violence in Ōtepoti.
https://www.stoppingviolencedunedin.com/
Te Whatu Ora Southern provides a range of services that promote, protect, improve and maintain the health of our population.
Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm
Sat 9am - 2pm
Mon to Fri 8:30am - 6pm
Sat / Sun 9am - 6pm
CAFS is a specialist child, adolescent and family mental health service providing assessment and treatment primarily to children and young people aged up to 18 years. Our service caters for children, young people, and their families who live in the Southern DHB district and who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems, suspected psychiatric disorders, or severe emotional and behavioural disturbance.
10am - 12:30pm daily.
Stewart Island Health Centre is a Nurse Led Clinic. Note: A GP visits every second month.
Mon / Tues 9am - 7pm
Wed / Thurs / Fri 9am - 5pm
He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre is a friendly, holistic and patient-centered General Practice offering a range of services.
He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre offers:
- GP Consultations
- Nurse Consultations
- Cervical Smears
- Jadelle Insertion/Removal
- IUD Insertion/Removal
- Emergency Contraception
- Depo-Provera
- Liquid Nitrogen
- Shave or Punch Biopsy
- Minor surgery
- Wound dressings
- Removal of sutures/staples
- ECG
- Vaccinations including: Adult and child Pfizer (COVID-19), childhood vaccinations, adult and child flu vaccination, Pfizer vaccination, Diptheria/Tetanus/Whooping cough, HPV, Meningococcal, shingles and more.
- Medical Certificates
- Eyesight Tests (License)
- Brief Intervention Service Referrals
He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre also offers the He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre Pharmacy, Tōku Oranga (A service to empower individuals to self-manage and set goals to improve health and wellbeing outcomes), Manawa Ora (A community home-based withdrawal nursing service that aims to support safe withdrawal from alcohol and/or drugs and the Mauri Ora Mobile Nursing service (offering mobile clinics).
He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre can also on-refer to our wide range of in-house services, as well as external services.
Mon to Fri 6pm - 9pm
Sat / Sun 9am - 9pm
We are an After Hours General Practice Clinic. Please phone to make an appointment. This is NOT a walk in service.
8:45am - 5pm
Te Hau o Te Ora is a joint venture between WellSouth Primary Health Network, Hokonui Rūnanga and Awarua Whānau Services. We deliver primary care services similar to those delivered by general practice and mana whenua mandated Māori health providers.
Our services include General Practitioner via Telehealth and Virtual consultation, Nurse led services, Health Improvement Practitioner and a Health Coach. We work closely with our joint venture partners to ensure that our patients receive access to all support that we are able to collectively provide.
We are a Very Low Cost Access service.
9am - 4pm
Tokanui Medical Centre is a Nurse Led Clinic. Clinics runs Monday - Friday between 9am and 4.00pm. District Nursing home based visits are provided when required. Note: A GP visits each fortnight, usually a Wednesday.
24/7
Kia ora, we are Arataki Wellness Centre, a virtual health GP clinic offering easily accessible services in the comfort of your own home.
8am - 6:30pm
We are a passionate team who are committed to resolving medical issues when you are sick and working with you to cultivate wellness. We maintain our skills and knowledge to provide you with the best possible care with evidence-based treatments.
We are here to assist with your health needs and provide you and your family with a high standard of care. We provide a comprehensive range of General Practice services in a friendly and supportive environment.
Our Health Centre is easily accessible, with off-street parking and wheelchair access. We all share the belief that the satisfaction of family medicine comes from continuity of care. That means building relationships and looking after people over a long period of time.
1pm - 5pm
Prescription collection service ONLY. There is no pharmacist on site.
Mon to Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Te Whatu Ora Southern provides a range of services that promote, protect, improve and maintain the health of our population.
Public health | Southern Health | He hauora, he kuru pounamu
Mon / Tues 9am - 7pm (To 7pm by appointment)
Wed / Thurs / Fri 9am - 5pm
Delivering free services and programmes to Maori and the wider community. Connecting whanau with resources, ideas and energy for wellbeing and independence.
