Organisation that offers support and advocacy to families around navigating and accessing funding from Lifelinks.
Altogether Autism is a free, nationwide autism information and advisory service. Funded by Whaikaha | Ministry of Disabled People in partnership between Your Way | Kia Roha and Parent to Parent New Zealand.
The agency promotes a holistic approach by offering counselling, group courses for tamariki and adults, child and family psychology as well a foodbank service. All services are at no-cost and available to all. All clients can expect a caring, safe environment and respectful and non-judgmental treatment in a culturally aware and completely confidential environment.
Refer using our Referral Form.
The Christchurch Methodist Mission provides a range of services and programmes to people in Canterbury, the West Coast and the upper South Island that address both immediate and long term needs.
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust provides free social and community services that strengthen the wellbeing of whānau, rangatahi and tamariki. Our commitment is to supporting North Canterbury families and communities to thrive.
Family Works is a Presbyterian Support social service, helping build safer, stronger, more connected families/whānau and communities. When tamariki are safe they feel secure and protected. Strong families have the ability to bounce back from adversity and being connected helps whānau feel supported and included in their communities.
Services are tailored to meet the needs of each child, young person, parent and whānau, while building on the strengths they already have. Informed by research and evidence, we support people to reach positive solutions.
Exploring Autism is a programme for parents, caregivers and whānau of children with a recent diagnosis of autism. It is available throughout New Zealand at no cost to families.
For parents, caregivers and support workers we provide practical and flexible support to help you develop skills and strategies to manage any situation.
Tamariki aged 5 to 12 receive support through our Child-focused Services and Whānau Safety services.
Our aim for the children we support is for them to discover their identity and purpose, and to not let the events that brought them to us define their lives and their futures.
I AM HOPE has one goal - positive societal attitudinal change. We know our youth struggle with distressing self-talk and overthinking, leaving them feeling isolated and alone.
When we show them these thoughts are universal, we can give our kids a better life.
The Incredible Years Autism is a 14 session, group-based programme for parents of children aged 2–5 on the autism spectrum. By supporting the skills and confidence of the key adults in the lives of children on the autism spectrum, it aims to promote children’s emotional regulation, positive social interactions, language development and relationships with others.
Kenzie’s Gift supports the mental health of tamariki / children and mātātahi / young people affected by serious illness or grief within the whānau. We’re here to make sure that no young Kiwi faces serious illness or grief alone.
Support for parents or caregivers of a child with a recognised neurodivergence
Support with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
Behaviour Support Services, e.g.:Stepping Stones Triple P (parenting)
Explore Behaviour Support
Equipment and modifications
Hearing and vision services
Home and Community Support Services
Individualised Funding
Respite and Carer Support
Outcome Planning and Outcome Coordination Service
We can inform, educate, inspire and support you as you navigate your way through your family’s experience with disability. Our services are free and confidential.
The Pukemanu Centre is run by the University of Canterbury's Child and Family Psychology programme.
The Centre provides assessments and interventions on a short-term basis for children and families/whānau not currently receiving support from other agencies.
The Centre is managed by registered psychologists and operates as part of the professional training coursefor Master’s level students and above, who are currently undertaking advanced post-graduate training in Child and Family Psychology. Students are involved with all Centre activities, working alongside senior registered psychologists.
Purapura Whetu Trust is a kaupapa Māori health, wellbeing and social service provider in Waitaha, Aotearoa (Canterbury, New Zealand). We support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, and reach for the stars and beyond.
Combining clinical, cultural, and community support that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing, our services are provided to all ages at no cost, and continue to grow and expand to meet the needs of whānau.
Right Service Right Time is an innovative approach to ensure the wellbeing of tamariki, rangitahi and whānau. The aim is for every tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau, whatever their circumstance, to get the right service at the right time.
Supporting kiwi families (Smiledialers) who are raising children who have special needs, and children who are in need of ongoing medical care.
Tahua Taunaki Akonga/Learner Support Fund is a programme which offers tuition sessions to Ngāi Tahu children.
It provides additional support for Ngāi Tahu children in all education settings.
Te Whare Awhero (Hope House) grew from Hope Church and has been providing community and social services in Hornby and the Greater Southwest of Christchurch for over 30 years.
We provide affordable counselling, community development, as well as child and family support services.
At Therapy Dogs New Zealand our dream is to help Kiwis living with disabilities, mental health challenges and other conditions, receive some extra love, support and assistance from a therapy dog.
We’ve witnessed how life-changing the companionship and friendship that develops between the client and their therapy dog can be. The driving force for us is seeing clients thrive as they become confident and independent with their dog