DIAS NorthAble is ‘Your First Stop’ for Disability Information and Service. Our aim is to link you to information and services that can support and empower you.
NASC is for people aged 0 to 65 years who have an intellectual, physical, or sensory disability, or a combination of these, where the disability is likely to continue for a minimum of six months and result in a reduction of independent functioning. Upon receiving a referral, NASC will determine eligibility for MoH funded support services, undertake an assessment, identify strengths and support needs. A Service Coordinator then works with the person/whanau to explore how individual needs can be met within the services available. NASC can also provide information on Individualised Funding and Family Funded Care.
LYNKZ is a Community Participation programme incorporating Vocational Support providing life skills such as cooking and social activities. LYNKZ is for people living with a physical, intellectual or sensory disability who are 16-64yrs of age. The Whangarei programme is funded by the MSD.
VHN is an individual vocational and community participation service for people 16 – 64yrs with Very High Needs, as assessed by the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS).
Equipment Plus (EQ+) Shop & Outlets: EQ+ are Northland Suppliers of Senior & Disability Aids & Equipment and offer a wide product range from our shop on the cnr John & Dent Streets, Whangarei (accessible car parking). Outlets are also in Kaitaia at the Far North Pharmacy and in Maungaturoto Unichem Orrs Pharmacy. Feel free to phone us on 09 430 3469 or shop online at www.equipmentplus.org.nz
Mobile Service: Our mobile van services rural Northland on a regular schedule providing disability information and selling a wide range of disability equipment and aids for daily living. Home demonstration of equipment easily arranged. Ring 09 430 3469 or visit www.northable.org.nz for the timetable.
Navigation Services
NorthAble’s ENCompass navigation service is a short term, outcomes focused intervention that can help to identify and overcome barriers that are holding you back. We can work across issue or sector by providing a dedicated navigator to you, based on your own personal situation.
Our key aims are to enable individuals and their family/whãnau to create a positive future for themselves. ENCompass facilitates interventions and support around opportunities for self-determination for families to build and maintain resilience.
Find out more about the history of navigation in Northland, what navigation is, and how to make a referral on our website by clicking here.
PHYSICAL ADDRESSES
NorthAble Matapuna Hauora: 40 John St, Whangarei, 0110
LYNKZ Community Participation Program: 40 John Street, Whangarei, 0110
NorthAble Equipment Plus: 73 John St, Whangarei, 0110
CONTACT DETAILS
NorthAble Matapuna Hauora – Main Office
Phone: 09 430 0988
Freephone: 0508 637 200
Email: northable@northable.org.nz
Website: Click here to be taken to the NorthAble Matapuna website
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LYNKZ Community Participation Program
Phone: 09 430 3470
Freephone: 0508 637 200
Email: northable@northable.org.nz
Website: Click here to be taken to the NorthAble Matapuna website
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Equipment Plus Shop & Mobile Van Service
73 John Street (Corner John and Dent Streets)
Whangarei 0110
Ph: 09 430 3469
Email: equipment@northable.org.nz
Online shop: www.equipmentplus.org.nz
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NorthAble Equipment Plus Equipment also stocked in partnership with:
Far North Pharmacy
53 Commerce Street
Kaitaia
Unichem Orrs Maungaturoto Pharmacy – 144 Hurndall Street West, Maungaturoto 0520