Atāwhai Trust is dedicated to empowering lives, creating opportunities for community inclusion and to foster the ability to live an independent lifestyle.
Since its establishment in 1985, the...
Individuals are referred by health professionals
The focus of the Chris Ruth Centre is on:
Workplace Participation
Voluntary employment positions are arranged with local businesses. Placements...
Emerge Aotearoa provides comprehensive support services for people with disabilities, many of whom may also face mental health challenges. Their work is about building trust and relationships to...
Individuals are referred by health professionals
The focus of the Chris Ruth Centre is on:
Workplace Participation
Voluntary employment positions are arranged with local businesses. Placements...
The Central Otago Friendship Network was formed to bring friendship, fun and support to any person who feels they would enjoy being involved with others for social activities, whether they are hanging...
Te Kakakura Trust was established in 1996 as a charitable trust owned by Te Rūnaka ki Ōtautahi o Kāi Tahu (the mana whenua tribal council of Christchurch). Since 1936 the Ōtautahi Rūnaka has...
The Good Life Group are a charitable trust in Alexandra that provides a group learning space for adults with disabilities. Support and guidance are provided to individuals in small group settings,...
Circability delivers classes, workshops and community events for all ages, all abilities and all cultures, using social circus as a tool for developing personal confidence, physical and emotional...
Arts Integrated is a charitable trust that empowers disabled individuals by providing education, support, training, and encouragement in the performing arts.
They offer a variety of recreational...
The Christchurch Youth Council (CYC) was founded in the 1990's, and was initially a subsidiary body underneath the Christchurch City Council. A few years later, the decision was made to shift it from...
The Burnett Foundation provide services for gay, bisexual and other cis or trans men who have sex with men (and their sexual partners, which could include trans women and non-binary people), and...
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand, commonly known as MDANZ, began in the late 1950’s as a support group for families affected by muscular dystrophy. Since then, they have broadened...
