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LEAD SCHOOL TRANSITION DATABASE OF ORGANISATIONS

UMBRELLA ORGANISATIONS
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
CCS Disability 224 Lichfield Street, Sharlene Powney (until sharlene.powney@ccsdisability Wide range of services including
Action PO Box 8066 02/10) action.org.nz advocacy, supported living,
Riccarton, ChCh 8440. Kevin Grimwood kevin.grimwood@ccsdisabilityac transition, youth groups etc.
P: 365 5661, F: 03 372 9507 tion.org.nz

IHC/IDEA 1 Shirley Road, Christine Fraser – christchurch@idea.org.nz Wide range of services as above.
Services PO Box 27202 Canty
Shirley. P: 341 9200,
F: 341 9201 Nrth Canty north.canterbury@idea.org.nz
17 Durham Street, PO Box 95 Pip O’Connell – Self Pip.O’Connell@ihc.org.nz
Rangiora. P: 03 313 5926, F: Advocacy www.ihc.org.nz
03 313 4368

Autism NZ Level 2, Trevinos Bldg, 22 info@autismnz.org.nz Support and information to

Riccarton Road, CHCH 8011.
PO Box 42052, Tower
Junction, Addington, ChCh
8149. P: 348 2527 or
0800 288 476,
F: 348 2526
families/carers.
Alison Malloy www.autismnz.org.nz Training for parents and
professionals
Information and research
Quarterly newsletter

NZ Down P O Box 4142, Auckland Christchurch national.coordinator@nzdsa.org Support and information for
Association P: 0800 693 724 (Press 3 for Angelique van der .nz families/carers
your closest group) Velden angeliquevelden@gmail.com Information packs for schools and
F: 64 3 360 2867 www.nzdsa.org.nz professionals

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 UMBRELLA ORGANISATIONS (Continued)
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Deaf Aotearoa 270-272 Gloucester Street, Lachlan Keating transition@deaf.org.nz Support and information re the
NZ PO Box 13332, Armagh, www.deaf.org.nz deaf community.
ChCh 8141 P: 379 5074, F:
379 5089

Royal NZ 96 Bristol Street, St. Albans, General assistance

Foundation of CHCH 8014 Orientation and mobility
the Blind P O Box 1696, Christchurch. Reading and writing braille
Ph: 03 375 4300 www.rnzfb.org.nz
Fax: 03 355 9151

Disabled Community House, 141 dpachch@cyberxpress.co.nz - Represents all people with

Persons Hereford Street, ChCh 8011. ChCh impairments in NZ
Assembly P: 379 8525, F: 366 8535. gen@dpa.org.nz - National Advocacy
Office Information
www.dpa.org.nz

Disability dis@disinfo.co.nz Information about disability and

Information 314 Worcester Street, CHCH
Service 8011. P: 366 6189, F: 379
5939.
LifeStart 41 Essex Street, PO Box 35
219, Shirley, ChCh 8030.
P: 379 6020, F: 379 6030
People First 41 Essex Street, Linwood.
P: 366 4210
Jenny Swain-Nicholls www.disinfo.co.nz service providers
Julie Harker – Service lifestartchch@xtra.co.nz Supports individuals with
Mgr borderline mild intellectual
disability with vocational,
recreational and social
requirements. .
Graeme Parish www.peoplefirst.org.nz Self advocacy organisation run by
and for people with learning
disabilities

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 UMBRELLA ORGANISATIONS (Continued)
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Lifelinks 205 Salisbury Street, Needs Assessment and Service
Christchurch. Cathy Jaegar jaegerc@lifelinks.co.nz Co-ordination. Health funded
PO Box 2379, Christchurch Karen Lilley lillyk@lifelinks.co.nz services for people who have a
P: (03) 365 9593 www.lifelinks.co.nz disability which lasts longer than
F: (03) 365 5244 six months.

Ministry of 39 Princess Street, PO Box Murray.Roberts@minedu.govt.n A range of education and funding

Education 2522, Christchurch 8140. Murray Roberts z supports for students with
- GSE P: 378 7300, F: 378 7302 Brian Coffey Brian.coffey@minedu.govt.nz disabilities.
www.minedu.govt.nz
Ministry of Social PO Box 1556, Wellington. Sue Morton sue.morton001@msd.govt.nz Funders of the transition
Development P: 04 916 3300, www.msd.govt.nz contracts. Need to be advised of
F: 04 918 0099 all ORRS funded students two
years out from transition, fund
transition in the last year of
school.
WINZ - 231 High Street, PO Box Benefits
Disability 22496, CHCH. F: 365 Job support
Employment 9985. Health and Disability P: Disability Allowances
963 2395 www.workandincome.govt.nz Travel Allowances
Gen. Enq: 0800 559 009
Job Search: 0800 779 009
Ministry of 36 Kingsley Street, Mark Veitch enable@enable.co.nz Providers of health funded
Health Sydenham, CHCH 803. equipment, e.g. wheelchairs,
- Enable PO Box 33-054, Barrington, www.enable.co.nz communication devices etc.
Christchurch Assessment by accredited
P: 371 7600, F: 371 7619. assessor first.

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 UMBRELLA ORGANISATIONS (Continued)
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Canterbury 57 Kilmore Street, PO Box info@cecc.org.nz Support, information and
Employers’ 359, CHCH 8140, New networking organisation for
Chamber of Zealand Canterbury businesses.
Commerce Phone: +64 3 366 5096,
Fax: +64 3 379 5454
Christchurch City 163-173 Tuam Street, PO Box Karen Rickerby Karen.Rickerby@ccc.govt.nz Sport and recreation
Council 237, Christchurch. www.ccc.govt.nz Kiwiable
P: 941 8999, F: 941 8786 Support and advocacy

Workbridge Cnr Armagh & Durham Sts, Tui McBeath - Mgr tuim@workbridge.co.nz Support for people looking for
PO Box 643, employment.
Christchurch 8140. www.workbridge.co.nz On the job support/ job training.
P: 377 2188, F: 377 2176 Services for employers.

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 DAY AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROVIDERS
Organisation Physical/Postal
Address/Ph No.
Skillwise Level 2, 106 Gloucester
Street, PO Box 195, ChCh
8140.
P: 365 5066, F: 365 5013
Helen Anderson 253 Madras Street, PO Box
29062, ChCh.
P: 365 5838, F: 351 7287.
Chris Ruth 20 Tankerville Road, Hoon
Centre Hay, PO Box 9027, ChCh,
P: 339 2930, F: 339 2981
Alpha Support 376 Ferry Road, Phillipstown,
PO Box 24 144, Eastgate.
P: 381 1609, F: 381 1604
Kilmarnock 32 Riccarton Road, PO Box
Enterprises 8072, ChCh 8011.
P: 348 5162, F: 348 5523
AJs Day Options 426 Tuam Street, PO Box
Trust 32107, ChCh.
P: 374 9830, F: 374 9832
Contact Person Email Outline of services
John Grant jg@skillwise.org.nz Providing community participation
Judith Costello - www.skillwise.org.nz support, transition and
Transition employment support for adults
who have mild to moderate
intellectual disabilities.
Debbie Andrews debshat@xtra.co.nz Providing programmes post
Allison Bell - Transition transitionitsyourchoice@hotmail. school for young people with
com intellectual disabilities.
Richard Belton Post school programmes for
Marilyn Paston - mpaston100@paradise.net.nz people with very high needs
Transition disabilities.
Kate Ellenbroek alpha.kate@xtra.co.nz Day service for people with high
to complex needs.
Rosemary Carr rosemary.carr@kilmarnock.co.n Employment for people with
z disabilities, mostly intellectual.
Jim Sullivan JimS@AJs.org.nz Risk Programme – for students at
school for developing life skills
and confidence.
Work experience for people who
are looking at moving into a more
sheltered environment.
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NZ Care Group 248 Lichfield Street, PO Box
7684, ChCh 8240.
P: 379 1602, F: 379 1603.
DAY AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROVIDERS (Continued)
Organisation Physical/Postal
Address/Ph No.
Horizons Day 3 Burdale Street, Riccarton,
Options Trust PO Box 7591, Sydenham.
P: 341 3073, F: 341 3072
IDEA Vocational/ 1 Shirley Road, PO Box
Day Services 27202, Shirley, CHCH.
P: 341 9200 F: 341 9201
Wai-Ora Trust 48 Watsons Road, Harewood,
CHCH 8051 P: 359 7407
Te Maramatanga 250 Pages Road, Bexley, PO
ki Otautahi Trust Box 15009, Aranui, ChCh
8061.
P: 388 4607 F: 388 4574.
Hohepa 23 Barrington Street, PO Box
28 101, Beckenham, ChCh
8023.
P: 332 3179, F: 332 7066.
Lee Meikle lee.meikle@nzcaregroup.co.nz
www.nzcare.co.nz
Contact Person Email
Chris Topperwien horizons10@xtra.co.nz
www.horizons.org.nz
Kevin Hurndell kevin.hurndell@idea.org.nz
Ricky Ehau ricky@waioratrust.org.nz
Alison Olrimer admin@waioratrust.org.nz
www.waioralandscapes.co.nz
Sherilyn Brown temarama@ihug.co.nz
canty@canty.hohepa.org.nz
www.hohepa.com
Residential and supported living
for people with intellectual and
physical disability as well as
respite and vocational day
services.
Outline of services
Work and leisure options for
people with intellectual
disabilities.
Day programmes, supported
employment, community
participation for people whose
prime disability is intellectual.
Landscape and horticulture
programmes. Provide personal
skills training as a first step
towards further training, or
employment.
Have a weekly supported
gardening programme.
Marae based rehabilitation
daycare centre for adult Maori
aged 16 – 65 years with
physical/mental/intellectual
disabilities.
Residential and day services for
people with intellectual
disabilities.
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 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Organisation Physical/Postal
Address/Ph No.
Vision Level 3, 217 Gloucester
Street, PO Box 13 099,
ChCh 8141. P: 365 3525, F:
365 3585.
Catapult 111-115 Cashel Street, PO
Box 730, Christchurch 8140.
P: 365 7005, F: 365 7006.
Workbridge Corner Armagh and Durham
Streets, PO Box 643, ChCh.
P:377 2188, F: 377 2176.
Unit 3,11 Goulding Avenue,
Hornby. PO Box 16504,
Hornby. P: 962 8369, F: 962
8366.
Mainstream
MSD - Bowen State Building,
Bowen Street,
Wellington 6011, PO Box
1556, Wellington. P: 0800
678 732.
Contact Person Email
Des Wesley des@visionemployment.org.nz
www.visionemployment.org.nz
Kevin Blogg kevinblogg@ces.org.nz
Brent Tretheway- brenttretheway@ces.org.nz
Transition www.catapult.org.nz
Tui McBeath tuim@workbridge.co.nz
Fran Clarkson franc@workbridge.co.nz
information@msd.govt.nz
www.msd.govt.nz
Outline of services
Individualised employment
service for people with diverse
disabilities.
Individualised employment
service for people with diverse
disabilities.
Support for people looking for
employment.
On the job support/ job training.
Services for employers
A State Services Commission
programme which facilitates two
year placements within the State
Sector for people with disabilities.
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CCS Disability 224 Lichfield Street, canterbury@ccsdisabilityaction.org Support for people looking for
Action Christchurch .nz employment who are funded
PO Box 8066, Riccarton, through MSD or ACC contracts.
Christchurch 8440
Phone: 03 3655 661 Call www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
free: 0800 227 2255 Fax: 03
3729507

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (Continued)

Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
IDEA Working 97A Briggs Road, Shirley, Brenda Thomas brenda.thomas@idea.org.nz Supports people with intellectual
Services – Christchurch. disabilities to find work.
Formerly P: 341 9200 F: 3419201
Worksights?
Job Connect 210 Cashel Street, PO Box Louise Deane jobconnect@clear.net.nz Assists people to set realistic
(ComCare 22 004, CHCH 8013. employment goals, find a job
Charitable P: 377 2903 F: 961 0798 which is right for them and stay in
Trust) Mental work.
Health
Work Solutions 1 Lincoln Road, Hillmorton, Sharon King sharonking@cdhb.govt.nz Assists people 18-65 years old
(CDHB) Private Bag 4733, ChCh. Miriam Jowett miriamjowett@cdhb.govt.nz with work skills and into the work
Mental Health P: 338 7068, F: 338 6857 www.cdhb.govt.nz – click on link to place. Must come through
Mental Health Specialist Mental Health
Services.
ASENZ PO Box 261 Wanganui Mail Ian Harper (Exec asenz@asenz.org.nz Association for Supported
Centre. Wanganui 4540. Ph: Officer) www.asenz.org.nz Employment in New Zealand.
(06) 343 3669 Mobile: (027) Information, networking, research
457 4744 and policy advocacy.

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 LEISURE SPORT & RECREATION
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Able Tours PO Box 18785, ChCh 8030. Denise Wedlake denisewedlake@hotmail.com Recreation tours for people with
Enable P: 981 7910, F: 981 9019. intellectual disabilities.
Active Phone: 0800 22 8483 www.activecanterbury.org.nz Comprehensive database which
Canterbury allows you to search for a
(Push Play) particular sport/recreation/leisure
activity in a particular area.
Activelinks 210 Cashel Street, PO Box James Frost enquiries@comcare.org.nz Criteria over 18 years and receive
(Comcare 22 004, CHCH 8013. services through mental health.
Charitable Trust) P: 377 2903 F: 961 0798 Anyone can refer. Provide
recreation in four bases plus one
to one support in some cases.
CCC - KiwiAble Community and Recreation Rachel Mullins rachel.mullins@ccc.govt.nz Kiwiable leisure card helps
Unit. PO Box 237 ChCh. reduce the cost for people with
P: 941 8774, F: 941 8267 disabilities to participate in
recreation, sport and leisure.
Delta Friendship 105 North Avon Road, Fiona Walker? fiona@deltatrust.org.nz Promoting friendship and leisure
Link PO Box 26091, Richmond, opportunities for people with
ChCh. P: 389 0273, F: 960 intellectual disability. A range of
3278. groups and clubs are offered.

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Floyds Creative 229A Fitzgerald Avenue, Sarah Thodey info@floyds.org.nz Access to arts development
Arts Chch 8142. PO Box 22601 creativearts@floyds.co.nz opportunities and/or resources in a
Chch. P: 365 4849, F: 365 www.floyds.org.nz supported, integrated setting.
4882.

Halberg Trust PO Box 11 487, Ellerslie, office@halberg.co.nz Links people with disabilities to
Auckland. P: 09 579 9931, sport and active leisure.
F: 09 579 9936.
Handmade 575 Colombo Street Pat Boyle – Mgr Craft co-operative for people
Studio Trust Christchurch 8011. P: 377 M Freeman – Craft primarily with a physical disability.
7042 Supervisor
LEISURE SPORT & RECREATION (Continued)
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Handiscope 2 Beswick Street, Kaiapoi June Bryson june.bryan@snap.net.nz Provide facilities for craftwork,
7630. P: 327 3995 recreation and companionship for
all people. Caters for people with
intellectual and physical
disabilities.
Jolt 163 Bordesley St, Linwood, info@joltdance.co.nz Mixed ability dance group.
Christchurch. P: 3320074. Lyn Cotton lyncotton@hotmail.com

Parafed Burwood Hospital, 255 Ken Sowden info@parafedcanterbury.co.nz Caters for people with physical
Mairehau Road, Chch. www.parafedcanterbury.co.nz disabilities. Offers a gym, training
PO Box 35080, Shirley, opportunities, coaching, children’s
Chch. P: 385 4449, F: after school programme and
3854425. events.

Riding for 61 Wigram Road, PO Box Jayne Findlay admin@chchrda.co.nz Horse riding for the disabled.
Disabled 6163, ChCh. P: 348 4374, www.chchrda.co.nz
3484339, F: 348 4375.

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Specialised PO Box 32074, Sumner,
Charter Services Chch.
P: 3266802, F: 3266237
Special Olympics QE11, 171 Travis Road, PO
Box 18827, ChCh 8083. P:
382 0769, F: 382 0706.
LEISURE SPORT & RECREATION (Continued)
Organisation Physical/Postal
Address/Ph No.
Sport Canterbury Sports House QE11 Park,
Travis Road, PO Box 2606,
ChCh. P: 373 5050.
Step Ahead PO Box 32-025, Linwood,
ChCh. P: 389 4001
F: 03 389 4042.
Your Studio Rm 201, Old Botany, The
Trust Arts Centre, Christchurch.
P: 365 3701.
Disabled PO Box 13-429, Armagh
Snowsports Street,
Canterbury Christchurch. P: 365 8348
Don Nordhaus Provides day trips and tours for
people with intellectual and
physical disabilities from aged 7
and up.
Graeme Bain graemeb@specialolympics.org.nz Sports training and competition in
a variety of sports for children and
adults with disabilities.
Contact Person Email Outline of services
Justin Muschamp justin@sportcanterbury.org.nz Supports people with disabilities to
www.sportcanterbury.org.nz be more active and thus create
active, healthy communities.
Helen McLaughlan info@stepahead.org.nz Programmes for people aged 18 –
www.stepahead.org.nz 65 years who experience mental
illness and are independent.
Steve Motley yourstudio@clear.net Fine arts tuition for people with
www.yourstudio.org.nz intellectual and/or psychiatric
disabilities.
Heather Clay Skiing, snowboarding etc. for
people with disabilities.
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Canterbury Level 3, Insignis House, 192 Ariana Elley or ariana@cantyouthworks.co.nz or This group have a knowledge of
Youth Workers Cashel Street, PO Box Hemi Te Hemi hemi@cantyouthworks.co.nz what services are available for
Collective 3270, CHCH 8140. P: 377 youth.
8080;
F: 377 4578
NZ Wheelchair PO Box 38-169 Parklands, Amanda Hill steve_manda@clear.net.nz Tennis for people with mobility
Tennis Inc. Christchurch 8842. www.nzwheelchairtennis.co.nz issues.
P: 383 7797, F 03 313
5056
CINCH Website Christchurch City Libraries www.christchurchcitylibraries.com Christchurch City Council
Website is a very good Search CINCH database of a wide range of
resource. services.

LEISURE SPORT & RECREATION (Continued)

Canterbury UPP 3/118 Alpineview Jacky contact@uppclub.org.nz Friendship and social network for
Club RD 5 people with down syndrome.
Christchurch 7675
P: 3775 877
Sandow Riding Cnr Yaldhurst & Pound Horse riding for people with
School Road, Yaldhurst. disabilities.
P: 342 7995
Southern Centre QE11 Park, 171 Travis Sarah Burke southern.centre@ccc.govt.nz Multi sensory environment with
Encounter Road, New Brighton, exciting interactive equipment that
Christchurch 8083. is fully inclusive and promotes
P: 941 7119 www.southerncentre.com recreational experiences for all.

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 RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
IDEA Living 1 Shirley Road, PO Box Christine Fraser christchurch@idea.org.nz For people with intellectual
Services 27202 www.idea.org.nz disabilities.
Shirley. P: 341 9200, F: 341 Residential homes in the
9201 community.
Support for people wanting to
move into a living environment of
their choice.
Christchurch PO Box 21-349, Edgeware, Support people living in own
Residential Christchurch. homes and have community
13 Ferguson Avenue, housing.
Christchurch.

F: 385 8177

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Brackenridge 150 Maddisons Road, Sharon Mackie Very high needs disabilities.
Estate Templeton. Private Bag Respite care.
4738. P: 349 2154, Community housing – flatting type
F: 349 2123. arrangement.
On site housing.
Avonside House 168 Stanmore Road, PO Karin Hofmans karin.avonsidehouse@xtra.co.nz Residential housing for people
Box 32 156, ChCh.8147 with an intellectual disability 18
Ph: 389 8844, Fax: 389 years and over.
8844
Donaldson PO Box 29062, ChCh. Carol Donaldson drtrust@xtra.co.nz Five residential homes – fully
Residential Trust P: 351 7289. staffed – people with intellectual
disability.
Hawksbury 41 Sir William Pickering Martin Harris martinharris@hawksbury.co.nz Residential community homes.
Community Trust Drive. PO Box 39086, ChCh www.hawksbury.nz Support people to live in their own
8053. P: 357 0057, home. Age 17 and up.
F: 357 0053. Primarily intellectual disabilities.
RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING (Continued)
Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Hohepa 23 Barrington Street, PO canty@canty.hohepa.org.nz Community housing for people
Box 28-101, ChCh 8023. whose prime disability is
Phone: 332 3179 F: 332 intellectual.
7066
Independence 14 Bristol Street, ChCh Joan McKinley ictch@xtra.co.nz Residential and supported
House 8014. P: 355 9466, independent living plus flatting
F: 355 9468 with support. Criteria - mild
intellectual disabilities over 18
years.
Insight 2 Expo Place, Bromley, Fergus Webber admin@insight07.co.nz 8 Residential Homes plus
Chch 8062. PO Box 35050 Andy Dimond office@insight07.co.nz supported independent living.
Shirley, ChCh 8640. Intellectual disability and Autism
P: 384 9054, F: 384 5182. over 18 years.

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Laura Ferguson 279 Ilam Road, Fendalton, Provide long or short-term
Trust Christchurch. residential support services,
P: 351 6047, F: 351 1804 rehabilitation and carer support for
people with physical disabilities or
a brain injury.
Marralomeda 50A Dunedin Street, ChCh Emma Pachnatz emma@marralomeda.org.nz People with intellectual disabilities
Charitable Trust 8051. P: 352 8292. over 18. Residential housing.
Inc
Mary Moodie 534c Ferry Road, ChCh Gregory Pickering Support for people with an
Family Trust 8023. P: 389 1755, F: 389 intellectual disability. Have two
0052. houses offering long term
residential care for young people.

RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING (Continued)

Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
NZ Care 248 Lichfield Street, Chch Ron Trelease ron.trelease@nzcaregroup.co.nz People over 18 whose primary
8011. PO Box 7684, ChCh www.nzcare.co.nz disability is intellectual. 35 homes
8240 . P: 379 1602. in the community and one house
providing supported independent
living.

Richmond NZ Level 1, 17 Sir William Ross Workman rworkman@richmond.org.nz 7 houses for clients with
Pickering Drive, CHCH PO intellectual disabilities over 18
Box 27060, Shirley, CHCH. years.
P: 357 5799, F: 358 2530

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Martros Limited PO Box 16121, Hornby Ross Martin martin001@xtra.co.nz 7 homes for clients
Christchurch. www.martros.co.nz 1 for aspergers
P: 08006278767 1 female

5 high and complex needs

Rosewood 10 Ferngrove Place, Jill or John Counsell or glenstaceyparis@clear.net.nz People over 18, mostly intellectual
Queenspark, Chch 8083. Glen and Stacey. disabilities. Community house
P: 383 4003 catering for 9 people.
Stepping 126 Lincoln Road, www.stepstone.org.nz People with mid range mental
Stones Trust Spreydon, CHCH. illness. Can live for up to 2 years
P: 338 6390 in a house, provide short-term for
F: 338 6398 2 weeks or provide people with
support in own home.
Te Roopu 30 Sheffield Cres, ChCh Perry Kingi perryk@terooputaurima.org.nz People over 18, intellectual
Taurima O 8053. www.terooputaurima.org.nz disability. 5 Community houses in
Manukau P: 357 8434, F: 357 8439. Christchurch.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
CPIT PO Box 540, Christchurch Christine Brennan brennanc@cpit.ac.nz Discreet courses - Workskills
8140. P: 940 8000, Barbara Ross-Davis ross-davisb@cpit.ac.nz Course and Independence
F: 366 6544. www.cpit.ac.nz Skills.
CPIT also provide a range of
other courses.
University of Private Bag 4800, ChCh info@canterbury.ac.nz Range of courses available.
Canterbury 8140. P: 364 2987. Nicola McDonald nicola.mcdonald@canterbury.ac.nz
Disability Resource
Coordinator – Ext 4959

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Lincoln PO Box 84, Lincoln 7647, Jean Garner – Inclusive jean.garner@lincoln.ac.nz Range of courses available.
University Canterbury. Education Office www.lincoln.ac.nz
P: 325 2811, 0800 10 600,
F: 325 3840
Hagley 510 Hagley Ave, Chch Enrolment Centre info@hagley.school.nz Literacy and numeracy courses
Community 8011. PO Box 3084, ChCh www.hagley.school.nz and range of other courses.
College 8140.
P: 379 3090, F: 379 3134.
Employment 2nd Floor, Science Alive Don Hammond d.hammond@eplus- Training for jobs.
Plus - Salvation Building, Moorhouse salvationarmy.org.nz Courses Mon – Fri –
Army Avenue, ChCh 8140. www.eplus-salvationarmy.org.nz Computer training, computer
P: 379 4736 graphics, building/allied trades,
Literacy and numeracy, early
childhood
Avonmore 202 Cashel Street, Sue Gould sue.gould@avonmore.ac.nz IT Training – computer network
Christchurch 8011. www.avonmore.ac.nz engineering, hairdressing,
P: 977 2700 F: 977 2701 hospitality, reception and office
admin, freight and warehousing.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING (Continued)

Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Academy NZ 387 Manchester Street, PO Bronnie McDonald bronnie@chch.academy.ac.nz Wide range of courses
Box 21-199, Edgeware, available.
ChCh 8143. P: 366 3489 www.academy.ac.nz
F: 366 7934
Avon City Ford PO Box 11008, ChCh. Phil Hayes phayes.acford.co.nz Motor trade related courses.
P: 348 4129, 0800 655 551;
F348 4414

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Driving Vehicle Occupational Therapy occthpy@cdhb.govt.nz Assistance for people with
Assessment Department disabilities wishing to gain a
Service Burwood Hospital drivers licence.
Christchurch
NZ Spinal Trust Burwood Hospital Bernadette Cassidy bernadettec@burwood.org.nz Free computer classes for
Allan Bean Entrance 3, Mairehau Road, www.nzspinaltrust.org.nz people with disabilities.
Centre Chch 8083. Private Bag
4708, Chch 8140
P: 383 9484 F: 383 7500

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
IDCT – Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Ngaire Matthews ngaire.matthews@cdhb.govt.nz Support organization – direct
Intellectual Road, Private Bag 4733, referrals accepted. Must have
Disability Hillmorton Hospital. an intellectual disability and
Community P: 337 7969, F: 339 2869. challenging behaviour – to the
Team extent that others are placed in
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Canterbury ChCh Hospital – Private Canterbury DHB professionals.
District Health Bag 4710, ChCh.
Board P: 364 0640. OT: 364 0700.
PT: 364 0680, SLT: 364
0710.
Burwood Hospital – Private
Bag 4708, ChCh.
P: 383 6836. OT: 383 6845,
PT: 383 6833, SLT: 383
6810.
Oral Health 16 Tuam Street, ChCh. Dental services.
Centre P: 364 0250, F: 364 0246.
Family Planning 9 Washington Way, PO Box Paul Scannell chch@familyplanning.org.nz Contraception, sexuality advice.
40113, ChCh 8142. P: 379
0514, F: 379 7860 www.familyplanning.org.nz
Therapy P.O. Box 7807, therapyprofessionals@clear.net.nz Range of therapy services –
Professionals Christchurch 8002 www.therapyprofessionals.co.nz physio, occupational therapy,
Ph: (03) 377 5280, Fax (03) speech language therapy, music
377 5281 therapy, dietics. Safe handling
training, i.e. lifting etc.
Health and hdc@hdc.org.nz
Disability PO Box 1791, Auckland. www.hdc.org.nz Health and disability advocacy
Commissioner P: 0800 11 22 33, services.

MSD TRANSITION PROVIDERS

Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Catapult 111-115 Cashel Street, PO Kevin Blogg kevinblogg@ces.org.nz Contracted by MSD to support
Box 730, Christchurch 8140. Brent Tretheway- brenttretheway@ces.org.nz ORRS students in their last year
P: 365 7005, F: 365 7006. Transition www.catapult.org.nz of school.

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CCS Disability 224 Lichfield Street, PO Box Sharlene Powney sharlene.powney@ccsdisabilityactio Contracted by MSD to support
Action 8066 Kevin Grimwood n.org.nz ORRS students in their last year
Riccarton, ChCh 8440. kevin.grimwood@ccsdisabilityaction. of school.
P: 365 5661, org.nz
F: 03 372 9507
Chris Ruth 20 Tankerville Road, Hoon Richard Belton Contracted by MSD to support
Centre Hay, PO Box 9027, ChCh, Marilyn Paston - mpaston100@paradise.net.nz ORRS students in their last year
P: 339 2930, F: 339 2981 Transition of school who wish to attend the
Chris Ruth Centre.
Deaf Aotearoa 270-272 Gloucester Street, Lachlan Keating transition@deaf.org.nz Contracted by MSD to support
NZ PO Box 13332, Armagh, www.deaf.org.nz ORRS students from within the
ChCh 8141 P: 379 5074, deaf community in their last year
F: 379 5089 of school.
Royal NZ 96 Bristol Street, St. Albans, Stephanie Lange slange@rnzfb.org.nz Contracted by MSD to support
Foundation of CHCH 8014 ORRS students from within the
the Blind P O Box 1696, blind community in their last
Christchurch. www.rnzfb.org.nz year of school.
P: 03 375 4300
F: 03 355 9151

Transition Its PO Box 29062, Alison Bell transitionitsyourchoice@hotmail.co Contracted by MSD to support
Your Choice Christchurch. m ORRS students in their last year
P: 03 377 0853 of school.
Cell: 021 0278 2839

MSD TRANSITION PROVIDERS (Continued)

Organisation Physical/Postal Contact Person Email Outline of services
Address/Ph No.
Idea Services Cunningham House, 1 Area Manager MSChristchurch@idea.org.nz Contracted by MSD to support
Shirley Road, Shirley, www.idea.org.nz ORRS students whose prime
ChCh. P: 03 385 1422, disability is intellectual in their
F: (03) 385 2705 last year of school.
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Skillwise Level 2, 106 Gloucester John Grant jg@skillwise.org.nz Contracted by MSD to support
Street, PO Box 195, ChCh Judith Costello - ORRS students in their last year
8140. P: 365 5066, Transition www.skillwise.org.nz of school.
F: 365 5013
Vision Level 3, Platinum Sport Des Wesley des@visionemployment.org.nz Contracted by MSD to support
Employment Building, 217 Gloucester ORRS students in their last year
Street, PO Box 13-099, www.visionemployment.org.nz of school.
ChCh.
P: 03 365 3525;
F: (03) 365 3585

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