Disability Support

RICI's kaupapa is based on the Enabling Good Lives approach and principles. Building inclusive communities benefits all New Zealanders. Disabled people should be supported to live an everyday life in everyday places; and regarded as full citizens with opportunities for learning, employment, having a home and family, and social participation.

There is no central service in the Rodney District that provides information about local supports for disabled people and their families. This is very isolating and problematic for those who need this information. RICI is committed to filling this gap. RICI is a place-based and community-led networking group. See our Local Directory that lists disability support groups, inclusive activities, and service providers in the Rodney District and neighbouring regions. This is a work in process. We proactively seek to fill in any gaps that come to our attention.

For updates and information about 'What's On' in the wider Auckland region, see Disability Connect - a Disability Information Advisory Service based in Penrose. They operate throughout Auckland; north to Warkworth and south 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

E: info@spectrumcare.org.nz

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.