Local Directory
Inclusive activities, support groups & support services
This local directory is a work in progress.
We've compiled a range of inclusive activities and support services available in the Rodney District (East & West) and the Hibiscus Coast/North Shore regions. While we aim to keep the information up to date, details may change from time to time. We do our best to update this list regularly.
For more information, click on the links below. If you have updates to share or need further advice or information, feel free to contact us at:
rodneyinclusive@gmail.com
Local Directory
listed alphabetically
Rodney 'East'
Able2Worship - Warkworth
Meetings are held quarterly at the Methodist Church hall, 1 Hexham Street, Warkworth. All are welcome, especially those with learning and/or physical disabilities/challenges. Sundays at 4pm, finishing with a shared meal. Contact Jenny Trotter 0274227358
AIM (Adults in Motion) - Warkworth
AIM offers an individualised vocational service designed to mentor, support and empower young adults with intellectual disabilities (regardless of the level of disability) from the age of 16 years upward. Based at 16 Auckland Road, Warkworth.
Open Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 3pm
Manager: Vasti Liebenberg, Tel: (09) 422 3554
adultsinmotion@gmail.com or vliebenberg.aim@gmail.com
Alzheimers Support Group - Warkworth and Mangawhai
For carers of those with Alzheimers and all dementias - an opportunity for social contact and discussion.
Warkworth group - Totara Park, Warkworth. 10.30am-12pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month
Mangawhai group - Mangawhai Museum. 11-2pm, 2nd Wednesday of each month
Coordinator - Jo Niblett
Freephone - 0800 004 001
Phone - 09 622 4230
Autism Support Group - Warkworth
For parents/caregivers to connect and share. Mornings for monthly meet-ups. For more information email Sandra at: warkworthasd@gmail.com
Blind Low Vision NZ - Warkworth Support Group
Meet others experiencing low vision and blindness. A local optometrist, community librarian and nurse lead this group. Summerset Falls Rest Home, 31 Mansel Drive, Warkworth. 3rd Monday of each month at 1.30pm
Email: HEaston@blindlowvision.org.nz
Mobile: 022 024 3288
Dementia Friendly Sunday – free session at Warkworth Library.
For people living in the community with Dementia and their carers.
3rd Sunday of the month from 11-12pm, Warkworth Library, 2 Baxter St, Warkworth
PH: 09-37 7795
Fun Club - Warkworth
A social group for adults with disabilities who meet weekly at the Hope Church (New Mahurangi Presbyterian Church), 22 Mansel Drive, Warkworth
Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm
PH: (09) 425-8861 (Office), admin@mahu.org.nz
Glass Celling Arts Collective - Rodney
An inclusive group of creative performing arts people - creating access to meaningful arts experiences for all people - Warkworth/Rodney
Age: for young people aged 7 - 21 years
When: Saturday mornings from 9am to 12noon
Cost: $100 per term
Contact: Jade Burn (Rodney admin contact)
rodney@glassceilingartscollective.com
Hillcroft Equestrian and Coaching LTD
Set in Warkworth, open 6 days for group or private horse riding lessons. 944 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth, New Zealand.
PH: 0210 458 840
Horse riding and trekking for all ages and abilities. 42 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth. Ph: 09 425 8517 horseriding@xtra.co.nz
Homebuilders Family Services - Warkworth
5 Hexham Street, Warkworth. Our Family Centre is open from 9 - 12 Monday to Friday. office@homebuildersfs.org
0800 100 037, 09 425 7048
Mahurangi Special Needs Support Group - Warkworth
this is an informal Facebook group for families/parents to connect and support each other. Join the group to connect and share information & concerns.The group meets for coffee once a month at a local venue to be decided.
Contact via link to FB/messenger.
Parkinsons Support Group - Warkworth
Totara Park Retirement Village, Warkworth
1st Tuesday each month 10am.
PH: 0800 473 4636
Weekly Wednesday social club for young adults with mixed-abilities.
6 - 8pm, at Warkworth Town Hall, Warkworth
Contact Sarah Walton (North Shore Community Coordinator) for more information: 022-4514659 (txt preferred)
northshorecoco@phab.org.nz
Quality Care Network - Rodney
For those with individualised funding, seeking quality care.
Contact Marjorie Bell for more information. PH: 021-510-004
A brand new initiative funded by the Rodney Local Board dedicated to increasing the number of youth activities across Rodney. We deliver a free programme of new and innovative, events + classes available to all youth in Rodney aged 12 -18 years old. Delivered in partnership with local providers across the region.
Contact us: info@rodneyyouth.co.nz
Stroke Group - Warkworth. Supporting Stroke survivors and their families
Totara Park Village, Mellwood Drive, Warkworth.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
Learning with Christine (1st Wed) – Christine Jull, Christine@ki.net.nz
Support with Laura (3rd Wed) – Laura Drewet, laura@drewet.com
Contact - Lorna Crawford (Community Stroke Advisor, Stroke Foundation) -
027 896 666 Rodney@stroke.org.nz
Totally Psyched - a team of experienced Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Occupational Therapist, Educational Psychologists, Child Psychologists, Creative Art Therapist, Psychotherapists and Counsellors
p: (09) 320 3086
e: referrals@psyched.org.nz
Warkworth Clinic - Level 1, Kowhai Medical, 4 Warkworth Street, Warkworth
Women's Centre Rodney
The Women’s Centre Rodney is a vibrant charity community dedicated to empowering women & their children.
10 Morpeth Street, Warkworth, Auckland, New Zealand
09-425 7261, info@womenscentrerodney.org.nz
Free Phone: 0800 2 dropin (0800 237 674)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Rodney 'West'
Spectrum Care - Our Aspirations Support service helps people with disabilities between the ages of 17 and 65, develop life skills to make their lives more enjoyable and fulfilling and actively participate in their communities. The service is centre-based day support and can include individualised community options.
Contact us on 09 634 3790
L'Arche Mount Tabor - Helensville
At Mount Tabor, people with and without intellectual disabilities live and work together and are equally responsible for the life of their home and community. They also run Art, Choir, Drama and Wiggle and Giggle as part of their Arts and Activities Programme providing a chance for differently-abled people to enjoy those activities.
20a Garfield Road, Helensville, Auckland
09 420 9701
Hibiscus Coast (HBC) - Support & Activities
Barbara's Care Service - Silverdale
In home and respite care. Personalised care for adults, the elderly and children with disabilities. Specialise in respite care for parents who need a break and epilepsy care. Police checks and references available on request.
Fees apply. Please call for more details. Barbara McKenna - 027 471 9321
Creative Living For Health & Well-Being - Orewa
Run by art therapists from Mapura Studios - designed for participants who have experienced stress, trauma, brain injury, stroke, aphasia or loss. Click on group link for more information and to register. Estuary Art Centre, Orewa.
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm
198 - 200 Centreway Road, Orewa, Auckland
Phone: 09 443 3700
Walk in's welcomed. Services include peer support, community support, supported employment services, people experiencing mental distress, addiction issues and people with intellectual disabilities.
Move & Groove - Silverdale
Move & Groove is a music and movement programme for adults with disabilities and their caregivers.
Tuesdays, 12:00pm - 2:30pm during the school term.
Bring your own lunch anytime from 12.00pm, music starts at 1:00pm. Tea and coffee are provided.
Koha of $5 per client which goes towards the running costs of the programme.
6 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale
New Zealand Riding For The Disabled Association - North Shore RDA
79 Aubrey Road, RD3, Stillwater, Silverdale
Contact Tim Lofts, 09 426 8110
Parent 2 Parent - Hibiscus Coast Parent Support Group
We meet every third Wednesday of the month, February to November.
From 10:30am, at Someplace Else, 268 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
Contact: Angela Ramos
Regional Coordinator Auckland North and Support Parent Coordinator
Raukatauri Music Therapy - Auckland Satellite Facility
Orewa: Estuary Arts Centre, 214B Hibiscus Coast Highway
Satellite open every Wednesday.
Sing Up Rodney
Community music therapy with a focus on singing, communication, friendship and fun. For older adults, people with communication difficulties (affecting voice, speech, language and/or memory) resulting from a neurological condition (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia or brain injury) and anyone looking for a supportive daytime group.
Orewa Scout Hall - Thursdays, 10 - 11.30am
Contact: Alison Talmage, SingUpRodney@gmail.com
Hibiscus Coast Rodney
Sports: Swimming, Equestrian, Tenpin Bowling
Contact: Benjamin Tan
Email: hibiscuscoastrodney@specialolympics.org.nz
Phone: 021 335 816
Facebook: Special Olympics Hibiscus Coast Rodney
North Harbour
Sports: Athletics, Basketball, Bowling (tenpin), Equestrian, Football, Golf, Indoor Bowls, Snowsports, Swimming
Contact: Carolyn Pape
Email: northharbour@specialolympics.org.nz
Facebook: Special Olympics North Harbour
Swimming for Disabled Kids
At Northern Arena swim school, our swim teachers have been trained in the "No Exceptions Training" programme from the Halberg Trust and we treat all our children as potential swimmers regardless of disability.
Auckland - Support Groups & Activities
Care Matters NZ - Designed by Carers for Carers. Building on more than three decades of work in the disability community, SAMS (Standards and Monitoring Services) and Parent to Parent New Zealand have combined their values, vision, people, connections and strengths to provide carers with resources and opportunities.
Carers NZ - Carers NZ acts as the national peak body providing information, advice, learning and support for carers in our network.
Circability
Auckland based. We deliver circus arts classes, community events and workshops for all ages and abilities. A particular focus of our work is developing inclusion programmes for people with disabilities.
Disability Connect - To empower disabled people and their families through leading social change.
Parent to Parent -Supporting the parents & whānau of disabled family members across NZ.
Recreate NZ - Recreate NZ provides outdoor adventure programmes across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty & Christchurch for young people with disabilities. From cycling the Otago Rail Trail - to a night out for dinner and a movie. We have something for everyone.
Rhythm for the Soul
Interactive Drumming Sessions with Chewy - Takapuna. For people with disabilities (16 and over). Designed to teach life skills through play-based learning whilst having loads of fun!
SibSupportNZ - Living with a brother or sister who has a disability can be challenging. We are here to support siblings to thrive in their own unique family environment. Click on link for more information.
Wilson Home - The Wilson Home Trust provides information, grants, support and services to physically disabled children and their families, in the upper North Island of New Zealand. Located in Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore, the site is home to a Child Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic, six Respite Villas, Wilson School for children with additional learning needs and a non denomination chapel.
1 St Leonard’s Road, Hauraki, Takapuna, Auckland
0800 948 787 info@wilsonhometrust.org.nz