Useful links

The Office for Disability Issues ensures government keeps faith with the New Zealand Disability Strategy, by promoting the participation and inclusion of disabled people in our society.

The NZ Health and Disability Commissioner promotes and protects the rights of consumers who use health and disability services, helps resolve problems between consumers and services and improves th

The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing.

The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind is New Zealand's main provider of sight loss services to blind and partially sighted people.

Weka provides information for those living with a disability and those who support them.

IHC offer advice on living with an intellectual disability.

Parent to Parent offer information and support for families who have a child with a disability, special need or impaired health.

Works collaboratively with government and non-government organisations to strengthen family support services.