We are a psychiatric centre for any person 17 years or older. Services include assessment, detox, day programmes, residential counselling and aftercare. We specialise in co-existing psychiatric and eating disorders. Our work is dedicated to those who come to Ashburn seeking to improve lives which have been diminished by impairment of the mind and spirit. We do not cater for violence, arson, intellectual disability.
Supporting patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and their carers in New Zealand.
National support group for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME); otherwise known as Tapanui Flu.
Local support group, information and advice available from fieldworkers.
Mon to Fri 8:30am - 5pm
We provide consumer-led advocacy and advice on blindness related issues and matters topical to New Zealand's blind community. We also provide peer support and social activities. Our aim is to heighten awareness of the rights of blind and vision impaired people and to remove the barriers that impact upon our ability to live in an accessible, equitable and inclusive society.
Mon to Fri 9am - 12pm
Asthma Otago (formerly Otago Asthma Society) provides free education and support for people and their whānau who have a respiratory (breathing) condition.
Services include:
- one on one education
- smoking cessation
- written information on lung conditions and medications
- nebuliser hire
- exercise classes
Classes are Dunedin/Waikouaiti-based only
Phone consultations are available Otago-wide.
Mon to Fri 9-5pm
Sat 10-4pm
The ADD Information Service provides information and support to help children, adolescents and adults with neurological disorders to reach their health, educational, social and employment potentials.
The ADD Information Service also provides information about assessment and diagnosis of neurological disorders.
We connect people and organisations, enabling our members to collaborate on solutions and successfully live with ADHD. We inspire our members to succeed through learning events and sharing their stories. And we help them act through expert advice and support.
Mon to Fri 8:30am - 5pm
The Autism New Zealand Outreach Service is available across the country with Outreach Coordinators offering a range of support services from our 16 branches nationwide. The Outreach Service is free and available for autistic people, parents/family/whānau, and their support networks – including educators and professionals. If you need support, please get in touch with your local branch. The Outreach Service provides support, information, and education on autism. This includes linking you to the right support services in your local region.
Outreach Coordinator:
Alice Hawker
Contact via 0800 288 476
Mon to Thurs 9am - 3pm
The Autism New Zealand Outreach Service is available across the country with Outreach Coordinators offering a range of support services from our 16 branches nationwide. The Outreach Service provides support, information, and education on autism. This includes linking you to the right support services in your local region. The Outreach Service is free and available for autistic people, parents/family/whānau, and their support networks – including educators and professionals.
Southland Outreach Coordinator:
Julianne Andrews -contact via 0800 288 476
Mon to Fri 8:30am - 5pm
AWS provides services that address social, health, early educational need and Rangatahi Services. This includes Mother and Pepi, Tamariki Ora, Whanau Ora, Whanau Tautoko, Counselling, Rangatahi programmes and support.
8:30am - 5:30pm
Between our 20 staff members consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians, and Retail staff, we have extensive knowledge over a wide range of products and the services we provide.
Our product range covers all areas of pharmacy goods, and a huge range of gift-ware that is renewed regularly. We offer blood pressure checks, flu vaccinations (in the winter months), passport photos, and ear piercing ( ear piercing 5 yrs + ).
We also run a delivery service to Invercargill and Otatara for our customers that are unable to collect their medication, mobile eftpos is available on request (no surcharge).
We run a great loyalty programme, ask in store for one of our staff members to sign you up on your next visit. The Loyalty Club offers $10 off retail purchases for every $150 spent in-store!
All online local orders (in the Invercargill City Area) can be delivered the same day.
Mon to Sun 8am - 8pm
No fee on fully funded medications, large selection of health and wellbeing products.
24/7 Phone line.
Barnardos provide a range of care, education and support services developed specifically for New Zealand children and their families. The services we provide reflect our commitment to ensuring that all children are able to receive the very best start to life.
We are proud to offer a range of services to suit your hearing needs. These services include hearing loss diagnosis, treatments, tinnitus diagnosis and management, as well as hearing aid fittings, servicing, and maintenance.
Mon to Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Blind Low Vision NZ is here to provide practical and emotional support, to advocate for inclusive communities and lead the way in vision rehabilitation.
Mon to Fri 10am - 2pm
Blind Low Vision NZ empowers people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision by giving them the training, tools, and tips they need to deal with their sight loss and achieve their goals.
Blind Sport New Zealand Incorporated is New Zealand’s National Disability Sport Organisation for blind, deafblind and low vision sport and physical recreation. We are charged with leading sport and recreation opportunity and driving participation in blind and low vision sport throughout New Zealand.
What does Blind Sport Do?
Supports individuals with a vision impairment across Aotearoa to get active. Blind Sport New Zealand works with:
- All ages
- All levels of activity (participation and competitive)
- All vision impairments, including individuals with additional needs
- All sports and active recreation
- Upskills coaches, sport organisations and schools on how to ensure their sport is inclusive
- Advocates for inclusive opportunities in all areas of sport
- Supports the sport community and Blind Sport New Zealand members with programmes and events
- Runs youth programmes and events
8:30am - 5pm
We are a general practice aiming to provide quality healthcare to you and your family.
Mon to Fri 10am - 4:30pm
This is a collection depot only - no pharmacist on site.
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
Boccia New Zealand promotes and supports the sport of boccia amongst all people with a physical disability throughout New Zealand.
Boccia is a precision ball sport similar to petanque and bowls whereby athletes throw, kick or use a ramp to propel a ball onto court aiming to get close to a target ball (Jack). Played indoors from a seated position using soft leather balls on a smooth rectangular court, boccia can be played as individuals, in pairs or teams of three. Boccia is a game of skill and strategy and is a truly inclusive sport in which men and women of all ages and abilities can play together. Boccia is a Paralympic sport with no Olympic counterpart and is designed specifically for athletes with a disability affecting locomotor function.
Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm
The Otago Brain Injury Association provides support, advocacy, information and education in order to promote quality life that maximises potential, choice and independence for people affected by brain injury. We provide a free and independent service throughout the entire Otago area supporting those with a brain injury and their families and carers. We provide assistance around accessing services and support i.e. ACC, Ministry of Social Development and other government organisations or community agencies. We also provide peer support groups across Otago. Our clients find it extremely helpful to have someone who is knowledgeable on entitlements and the systems they have to deal with, who is able to speak up on their behalf if required.
We provide information, support and representation for those with breast cancer so they can make informed choices about their treatment and care. We offer our Step by Step support pack free of charge to everyone diagnosed in NZ. Through our networking and advocacy we aim to make would-class detection, treatment and care available to everyone diagnosed with breast cancer, wherever they live in NZ.
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.
Mon to Fri 8am - 6pm
We are a general practice that provides quality healthcare to you and your family.
We see patients by appointment only and your appointment can be virtual, phone or face to face consults depending on your situation and preference.
The hub is available to local residents and groups for a broad variety of activities, including meetings, workshops, courses, and children’s play groups.
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:
NZAF provides services for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, and people living with or affected by HIV. Its services include rapid HIV testing, resources and education about HIV and counselling. While NZAF’s testing clinics are in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, it offers national test distribution services, remote counselling and hosts a range of useful resources and tools on its website. A 24 hour hotline is also available to help answer your questions and connect you to appropriate services.
Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm
We are here to provide support and strengthen communities so people with disabilities are included in everyday activities like work, education and recreation. Our aim is to support you to be in charge of your life and achieve the goals you set. For children this means supporting a 'whole of family' approach. We can provide you and your family/whanau with information, ideas and support, and connect you with people and groups in your community. We advocate for the rights of disabled people - to government, the wider community and other organisations.
Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm
CCS Disability Action is the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. CCS Disability Action’s vision is to see every disabled person included in the life of their family and community. As well as providing direct support and advocacy, we have a wider role in shaping society’s attitudes towards people with a disability. We have been working with disabled people and their families since 1935 and are now at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing in the disability sector New Zealand-wide. Our people are professional, innovative, dedicated and knowledgeable. We hold ourselves to the highest possible ethical and professional standards and are known for our partnership approach to support. We partner with disabled people, their families and whānau to enable them to have choice and control in their lives. We are also the organisation that manages the Mobility Parking Permit Scheme providing greater convenience and community access for over 160,000 permit holders.
Mon to Fri 9am - 12pm
CCS Disability Action is the largest pan-disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand. CCS Disability Action’s vision is to see every disabled person included in the life of their family and community. As well as providing direct support and advocacy, we have a wider role in shaping society’s attitudes towards people with a disability. We have been working with disabled people and their families since 1935 and are now at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing in the disability sector New Zealand-wide. Our people are professional, innovative, dedicated and knowledgeable. We hold ourselves to the highest possible ethical and professional standards and are known for our partnership approach to support. We partner with disabled people, their families and whānau to enable them to have choice and control in their lives. We are also the organisation that manages the Mobility Parking Permit Scheme providing greater convenience and community access for over 160,000 permit holders.
CanTeen Aotearoa is a charity that provides free and tailored support to rangatahi aged 13-24 who are impacted by cancer. Whether they are dealing with their own diagnosis, the cancer of a sibling or parent, or the death of a sibling or parent.
Support includes:
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.
Tues / Wed - please phone 027 218 4008 - Wednesday in office 9 - 4:30pm
Mon to Fri 8.30-4.30pm
We are here to help and support you and your whānau through cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Mon to Fri 9am - 4pm
We are here to support people with cancer and their whānau. We are part of the Otago and Southland Division of the Cancer Society.
Services include:
9am - 4:30pm
A non profit organisation that seeks to minimize the impact of cancer on our community through support, education and research.
The Cardiac Club meets monthly in the Richmond Grove Church Hall, cnr Yarrow and Margaret Streets, Invercargill. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm unless otherwise advertised. Members are people who have had heart problems and or heart surgery; family members are welcome.
The primary role of Carers NZ is to ensure awareness about carers, their role, and their needs within New Zealand and internationally. We participate in government reference and working groups, and promote the interests of family carers to decision-makers in health, education, employment, social services, housing, transport, and other important areas.
Services include:
Mon to Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Cargill Enterprises currently employs over 80 people with some level of a disability. Ages range from school leavers through to retirees.
Our employees are asked to apply themselves to the best of their ability and embrace the culture of care, patience and respect common to any good workplace. All employees have personal development plans and for some, these will include life skills such as using a computer or improving their numeracy and literacy. We offer regular classroom type training programmes run during paid work hours and tutored by skilled, contracted educators to support and upskill our employees. All employees have a typical employment agreement and are expected to fulfill workplace obligations, be punctual, work the agreed hours, pay taxes and contribute to Kiwisaver. From this they take great satisfaction and confidence knowing that their employment contract was achieved on merit, hence making a meaningful and valuable contribution to their communities and the economy.
As a result of employees taking pride in their workmanship and applying their skills we have developed and established a proven, respected footing in the business community for producing top quality products and services.
Providing employment improves quality of life by helping build self-esteem, self-confidence and work skills. If you think you would like to apply for a position with us please contact our HR Manager.
Mon / Tues / Thurs / Fri 9am - 5pm
Wed 10:30am - 5pm
Catholic Social Services (Live Life Well) is a Family Social Service and Counselling Agency providing support to families, couples and individuals with a major focus on parenting. We offer Social Work, Counselling, Parenting Courses & Education.
Services include:
