Flood Relief Update from Whaikaha Ministry of Disabled People

 

Disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori or their households who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the North Island floods can apply for support from the Community Support Package by contacting one of the providers below.

 

Depending on your needs, the provider may be able to assist in buying services, devices or equipment for you:

 

Yes Disability Resource Centre

Areas covered: Auckland

Phone Number: 09 414 5360

Email: admin@yesdisability.org.nz

 

CCS Disability Action Bay of Plenty

Areas covered: Bay of Plenty, East Coast, Hawkes Bay, Waikato

Phone: 0800 227 2255 or 07 578 0063

Email: bop@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz

 

Autism New Zealand

Areas covered: Auckland

Phone: 09 846 0913

Email: auckland@autismnz.org.nz

 

Carers NZ

Areas covered: Auckland, Northland

Phone: 021 277 2401

Email: help@carers.net.nz

 

The Whakarongorau Disability Helpline can help connect you with these providers and provide support. Please call 0800 11 12 13 or text 8988.

 

This list will be updated as Ministry of Social Development (MSD) finalises more providers.

Find more information and the up-to-date list of providers at https://www.msd.govt.nz/…/support-for-disabled-people…

 

Dedicated funding for community organisations and providers of disability services is also available. For more information visit the MSD website https://www.msd.govt.nz/…/community-support-package…