The Assembly of People with Disabilities is an advocacy and national lobby organisation that promotes the issues facing disabled people.The local branch advocates are always working to improve access and rights for disabled people in 6 key areas : Access,Education, Employment,Health services, Human rights, Transport. For further information, email Karim at the above email address.
A full list of local Country Women’s Institute groups is listed on CINCH on the Christchurch City Library website. To find these groups on the website: Type in Women’s Groups in the “Search” box on the above website. In “Select” box click on CINCH, click on arrow. Click on W in CINCH Find … Continued
A service run by the Specialist Mental Health Division of Canterbury Health. Offers treatment for people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction as well as having a mental health diagnosis.
The Christchurch Budget Service offers a free confidential service to help individuals and families to plan the future. Office apppointments weekdays. An answer phone message can be left outside business hours.
(Check the National website to find the nearest bureau details) Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. Offer free impartial & confidential guidance and support of information and referral by trained volunteers.
Computing for Free is a self-paced learning programme for anyone who wants to gain formal computer skills for employment, or learn the basics of computing and Microsoft software.
A helpline for speakers of Manderin or Cantonese.
Senior line 0800 725 463 Helping older people navigate the health system. Information for older people to help make decisions about staying at home, retirement villages, home care, day care and rest homes. The website is designed to give information on superannuation entitlements, finances, health services and SuperGold discounts.
To prevent suffering at the end of life, including pain that cannot be relieved by drugs. Some patients don’t want to be anaesthetised for their last days. To maintain dignity in death. Terminally ill patients often lose control of their bodily functions and would prefer to die before becoming completely dependent on carers. To retain … Continued
Talk with a trained counsellor. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Can also put you intouch with face-to-face support.
