Ring the Help Desk number above for complaints of discrimination based on sex, marital status, religious or ethical belief, race and colour, ethnic or national origins, age, disability, family status, political opinion, employment status, sexual orientation. In public life the Act covers: Employment, e.g. Hiring & firing employees etc; Education, e.g. Student applications; Access to … Continued
Ara (previously CPIT) offers many weekday, weekend, & evening adult & community education classes. Many of these are non-assessed & non-formal learning opportunities for lifelong learners of all backgrounds & ages. Topics include: International languages; Maori language & culture, crafts; community arts; adult literacy; courses for women; art & design; songwriting; voice development; digital photography; … Continued
The Commerce Commission enforces legislation that promotes competition in New Zealand markets and prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct by traders. The Commission also enforces a number of pieces of legislation specific to the telecommunications, dairy and electricity industries. In ensuring compliance with the legislation it enforces, the Commission undertakes investigation and where appropriate takes court … Continued
Salvation Army Gambling and addiction Service The Oasis Centre for problem gambling offers free: Counselling for Individuals, Couples and Family members; Education courses; Support groups; Budgeting referrals; Programmes are available in Christchurch, Central Canterbury and North Canterbury. For more information ring the number listed above. Out of Oasis hours telephone the Gambling Problem Helpline 0800 … Continued
Services Transition to Assisted Living: Help people to find either an independent or assisted living facility which suits their needs. Organise the sale or disposal of the home, household items and motor vehicle. Work closely with welfare guardians for those people who may not have a family or family members living in Christchurch. In Home … Continued
Menz Sheds bring bring men together to share their skills, have a laugh, and work on personal projects or community projects. For further information about their whereabouts and programmes email chairman@menzshed.org
SERVICES Services available through the Field Worker include information, support, advocacy, problem solving, genetic testing referral, education, public relations, assistance to people with HD, caregivers, people at risk, family members, friends, employers or community members. Regular meetings and social contact.
PEETO provides: English for Speakers of Other Languages courses (ESOL); Vocational Training and Workbased Training; Computer Training; Cultural Orientation courses for Migrants and Refugees; Drivers Licence courses (Theory); An employment programme (funded by the Immigration Service) in association with the Refugee and Migrant Centre. Professional assessment of students’ needs – all PEETO students and prospective … Continued
Humanware make a wide range of products for people with low vision – from portable magnifiers such as SmartView Pocket to the desktop units, SmartView Synergy & myReader2. They are innovators in this field, offering products widely recognised as among the best available anywhere eg. Magnifiers, lighting, talking book players, computer magnification, TV glasses. For … Continued
HOURS 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday Counselling is a free and confidential service offered by the Family Court. The 3 hrs daily service is provided for people who are having difficulties in their relationship – a form requesting counselling must be completed by one of the parties, and handed in to the Court. Counselling is available … Continued
