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Alzheimers Society

Arthritis NZ

Asthma Society

Dunedin Budget Advisory Service

Citizens Advice Bureau

Carers' Society Otago

Disability Information Service

Epilepsy NZ

Toroa Radio

MEISS

Problem Gambling

Stroke Foundation

Richmond NZ

Volunteering Otago


 

 

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY

 

STATEMENT:-

  • provides information on Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders
  • provides information on services available in your area
  • offers support for caregivers and families
  • offers support for people in the early stages of dementia
  • hold carers meetings
  • provides educational resources
  • provides speakers for community groups
  • raises community awareness
  • publishers newsletter
  • advocates for better services for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Contact details: PO Box 5304 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716154
Fax 03 4716155
Email: adards.otago@xtra.co.nz
Freephone 0800 004 001
http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/
also PO Box 226 OAMARU


ARTHRITIS NZ

 

STATEMENT:-

  • we regularly promote awareness of arthritis, the organization and our services
  • we represent the interests of people affected by arthritis
  • we advocate for improved services for people with arthritis including access to appropriate treatments and timely intervention by arheumatologists
  • provide regular newsletters
  • exercise and hydrotherapy classes
  • specialist groups
  • work directly with clients to assist them to self-manage their arthritis.

Contact details: PO Box 5024 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716160
Fax 03 4716163
Email: otagoaei@arthritis.org.nz
Freephone 0800 663 463
http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/


ASTHMA SOCIETY

 

STATEMENT:-

  • promote public awareness and understanding of asthma and related conditions
  • promote patient understanding of asthma and development of self management skills
  • represent and advocate on behalf of people with respiratory disease
  • encourage continuous learning and update knowledge about respiratory disease among health professionals
  • support scientific research.

Contact details: PO Box 5494 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716167
Fax 03 4716168
Email: otagoasthma@xtra.co.nz
http://www.ashmanz.co.nz/


DUNEDIN BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE

 

STATEMENT:-

  • provide a free, confidential one to one, financial management service
  • to promote awareness of the need for good money management
  • to provide and promote education in money matters
  • to provide information, support and access to resources

Contact details: PO Box 5222 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716158
Fax 03 4716159
Email: dbas@xtra.co.nz


CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

 

STATEMENT:-

  • we provide information on consumer rights
  • education and training
  • work & unemployment
  • legal advice, disputes and human rights and many other issues
  • we help put you in touch with services you need, help you find answers to difficult questions and work with you to sort out problems
  • is part of a nationwide Citizens Advice Bureau + workers are volunteers specially trained to listen to you and provide the information or advice you need
  • it's confidential and it's free.

Contact details: PO Box 5263 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716166
Fax 03 4716165
Email: cab.dunedin@xtra.co.nz
Freephone 0800 367 222
http://www.cab.org.nz/


CARERS' SOCIETY OTAGO

 

STATEMENT:-

  • provide information on benefits and entitlements
  • respite care
  • carer support
  • community services
  • aids in the home and other supports
  • newsletter
  • provide an advocate to help carers work through any difficulties they may have e.g. Work & Income, health workers, or other professionals.

Contact details: 283-301 Moray Place DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716204
Fax 03 4716205
Email: carerssociety@pcconnect.co.nz


DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE

 

STATEMENT:-

  • provide information on disability and health related issues
  • directory of health and disability related groups in Otago
  • accessible accommodation guide for Otago
  • the digest quarterly newsletter
  • access to fund view
  • we facilitate the Fieldworkers Network Group
  • we facilitate community projects
  • free internet use to access http://www.weka.net.nz/, a comprehensive disability information site.

Contact details: PO Box 5263 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716152
Fax 03 4716159
Email: dis.dn@xtra.co.nz
http://www.disabilityinfo.co.nz/


EPILEPSY NEW ZEALAND

 

STATEMENT:-

  • work alongside people newly diagnosed with epilepsy to establish an understanding of the condition as it affects each individual
  • support families and carers of the person with epilepsy
  • provide up-to-date information
  • provide advocacy and support for the person with epilepsy
  • offer counseling or referrals to appropriate providers
  • offer a support network providing social contact on an individual or group basis
  • liaise with other services for the provision of client needs when appropriate
  • provide education to schools, tertiary bodies, community groups, workplaces etc.

Contact details: PO Box 1142 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716207
Fax 03 4716208
Freephone 0800 202 122
http://www.epilepsy.org.nz/


TOROA RADIO

 

STATEMENT:-

  • broadcasts throughout the Otago region on 1575 kHz AM, and on the web through our website.
  • is Dunedin's Community Access Radio Station - provides the community with time on the radio.
  • is true local community radio.
  • aims to provide all members of the community and community groups with the resources to make their own radio programme, about any subject at all.
  • has around 83 members (including community groups) from all areas of the community, all making their own individual programmes.
  • the founding principle of Access Radio is "by, for and about the local community" - the idea that people can always tell their own stories best without intereference or editorial control, and that local people need an opportunity to hear real local voices telling real local stories.

Contact details: c/o Dunedin Community House
301 Moray Place
DUNEDIN

Ph - office: (03) 471 6161 studio: (03) 471 7171
Fax - (03) 471 6162
Web: http://www.toroaradio.co.nz/
Email: admin@toroaradio.co.nz


MEISS

 

STATEMENT:-

  • ME/CFS is an illness that may leave sufferers exhausted after minimal activities
  • causes neurological problems and physical symptoms
  • we provide support with monthly newsletter for members
  • advocacy with health providers
  • monthly support groups
  • resource information
  • telephone support
  • co-coordinator visits to regions.

Contact details: 282-301 Moray Place DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716169
Fax 03 4716151
Email: meiss@ihug.co.nz
www.geocities.com/meiss_os/


PROBLEM GAMBLING

 

STATEMENT:-

  • problem gambling affects the person gambling, their family, friends, employer and the wider community
  • we offer a variety of confidential groups for gamblers
  • gambling harm reduction
  • stress management
  • gamble-free lifestyles
  • communications skills
  • relationship skills
  • relapse and aftercare
  • multi-family groups
  • service is provided by experienced and qualified health professionals
  • strict confidentiality is always maintained.

Contact details: 301 Moray Place DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716173
Fax 03 4716178
Email: Dunedin@pgfnz.co.nz
Freephone 0800 862 342
http://www.pgfnz.org.nz/


STROKE FOUNDATION OF NZ INC

 

STATEMENT:-

  • we provide support for stroke related problems
  • we assist with transport and club activities
  • regular meetings in a warm environment with easy access
  • guest speakers on a variety of topics
  • gentle exercises
  • occasional outings.

Contact details: 301 Moray Place DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716175
Fax 03 4716171
http://www.stroke.org.nz/


RICHMOND NZ

 

STATEMENT:-

  • we offer a service to people dealing with alcohol and drug abuse we offer an initial confidential assessment
  • monitoring of detoxification on a day to day basis
  • support for family/whanau or friends
  • education & information
  • referral to other agencies as necessary
  • liaison/consultation with GP's.

Contact details: PO Box 5846 DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716170
Fax 03 4716171
Email: detox@richmond.org.nz
Freephone 0800 862 342
http://www.richmondnz.org.nz/


VOLUNTEERING OTAGO

 

STATEMENT:-

  • we actively promote volunteering as a basic human activity
  • we offer volunteering opportunities to match those interests and skills
  • we offer training and support
  • we offer follow-up meetings where you can share your experience with other volunteers
  • we actively encourage and assist individuals or groups within their community to participate in voluntary activities.

Contact details: 301 Moray Place DUNEDIN
Ph 03 4716206
Fax 03 4716209
Email: dvct@ihug.co.nz
Freephone 0800 865 268
http://www.volunteeringotago.org.nz/