Disability Support
Connecting Our Community – Supporting Inclusive Lives
RICI is a community-led group guided by the Enabling Good Lives approach and principles. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live an ordinary life in ordinary places – with access to learning, work, home, and community. There’s currently no central place in the Rodney District to find disability support info. That’s where we come in.
We’re building a Local Directory of:
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Disability support groups
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Inclusive community activities
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Local service providers
This resource is growing – and so are we. We listen, problem-solve, and respond to what our community needs. Let’s build a more inclusive Rodney, together.
For updates and events across the wider Auckland region, check out:
Disability Connect – a regional advisory service from Warkworth to Bombay.
Local Directory for
Support Groups and Activities
This Directory is an ongoing project
The New Zealand Disability Strategy vision:
"New Zealand is a non-disabling society - a place where disabled people have an equal opportunity to achieve their goals and aspirations, and all of New Zealand works together to make this happen."
NZ Guidelines & Groups
Autism:
Aotearoa New Zealand Autism Guideline Third Edition
The Aotearoa New Zealand Autism Guideline: He Waka Huia Takiwātanga Rau (‘the Guideline’) describes best practice on how to support autistic people in New Zealand.
Cerebral Palsy:
Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi: The Early Years Kete is a toolkit for whānau, families and other people who have had a new or recent connection with CP and want to know more about it in the early years of a child’s life. Cerebral Palsy Society is a member-based organisation that strives to enhance the lives of people living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) – Hōkai Nukurangi in New Zealand by providing programmes, support and advice.
Down Syndrome:
Support and Information - The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association are here to provide you with support and information in all areas related to people with Down syndrome
Rare Disorders
RDNZ Support group directory - is a directory of the support group collective that works with Rare Disorders New Zealand.
Blind & Low Vision
Blind Low Vision NZ - provides support and services to people of all ages across Aotearoa, New Zealand - who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Deaf Aotearoa - is a national organisation representing the voice of Deaf people, and the national service provider for Deaf people in New Zealand. Deaf Aotearoa also works closely with Deaf communities, government agencies and other organisations to increase awareness, promote New Zealand Sign Language and strengthen the rights of Deaf people.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing NZ - support and advocate for Deaf and hard of hearing New Zealanders.
Caregiver Services in Rodney
NASC – Needs Assessment & Service Coordination
Funded by Te Whatu Ora, the NASC team (North Shore, including Rodney) provides assessments to access subsidised home-care, nursing, respite, mobility aids, and day programmes.
Contact: 09 442 7171 or nascinfo@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Age Concern Rodney (Orewa)
Offers visiting companions, advocacy, education, transport (shuttle to hospitals), equipment hire, and social programmes.
Contact: 09 426 0916 or freephone 0800 65 2 105
District Nursing – Hibiscus Coast
Provides funded district nursing services in Rodney (e.g., Hibiscus Coast, Warkworth).
Contact: 09 427 0300 ext 44300 for Hibiscus Coast
Barbara’s Care Service (Silverdale)
A private, police‑checked caregiver offering in-home and respite care for adults, elderly, and children with disabilities (including epilepsy care).
Contact: Barbara McKenna at 027 471 9321
Quality Care Network - Rodney
Looking for Caregivers? - for those with individualised funding, seeking quality care.
Contact Marjorie Bell for more information. PH: 021-510-004
Visionwest Home Healthcare - provides quality Home Healthcare and Individualised Funding services for older adults and people living with disabilities.
Phone: 0800 222 040
Email: healthcare@visionwest.org.nz
Lifewise Disability Support Services - offer choices in support for people who live with a disability and have Individualised Funding. We work with you to keep it simple and help you make the most of your budget.
Service Manager: Rob Gill
P. 09 623 7631
E. robg@lifewise.org.nz
Geneva Healthcare - Residential, Respite and Choices in Community Living Support Services. Our services are free to those eligible for government funded support. We also provide private funded services.
P: 0800 436 382
General enquiries: info@genevahealth.com
Spectrum Care - Our Vision: An Aotearoa in which all disabled people have equal opportunity to live good lives. To help maximise the potential of the people we support.
P: 09 634 3790
MyCare - a matching platform that lets you connect quickly, easily and directly with trusted, verified workers. Whether it’s daily assistance, companionship or specialised support, Mycare gives you the opportunity to choose the carer that meets your individual needs.
GENERAL DISABILITY SUPPORT
Rodney - Facebook Community support:
Support for Family Caregivers - Information from Carers NZ
Information on Individualised Funding (IF) - Disabilty Support Services
Carer Support Subsidy - Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora
The New Zealand Carers' Strategy - Find out about the different services and supports available for carers - Ministry of Social Development
Let's Work Together
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." - Helen Keller
