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Advocacy Service- Nationwide health and disability (HDC)

Website:	http://www.hdc.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Supporting people in resolving their concerns about health or disability services they receive under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994, regarding the Code of Rights

Age Concern Manawatu Incoporated

Website:	http://www.ageconcern.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Provides an accredited visitor service. Education and prevention of elder abuse and neglect.

Al-Anon

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

support groups for family and friends who have been affected by someone else's drinking. it is an anonymous programme, a spiritual programme not religious and is supported by members voluntary contribution

Alcohol and Drug Services

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

1 to 1 counseling, courses, assessment.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Website:	http://www.aa.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

A fellowship of those who share their experience and hope with each other in effort to solve a common problem.

Alzheimers Society Manawatu

Website:	http://www.alzheimers.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Supporting people and families affected by Alzheimers

Amputee Society of Manawatu

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Supporting and promoting the welfare of all amputees. Information service and amputee eduction advocacy and support.

Arthritis New Zealand- Feilding support Group

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

Personal support, educational advice, encouragement and friendship available.

Barnardos New Zealand

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Practical advice and help for families. Services available include Family Support Services, KidStart Children's contact and Early Learning Centre at Roslyn School.

Blind - Royal NZ Foundation

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Member Support Group

Brain Injury Association

Website:	http://www.brain-injury-nz.org
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

The Brain Injury Association can help with support to you and your family; information or assistance with you to fin the appropriate professional help or services and assistance with advocacy.

Cancer Society Manawatu Centre

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Improving community well-being by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer. We are committed to working with our communities by providing leadership and advocacy in cancer control with core services in: Health Promotion, Support, Information and Res

Child, Youth and Family

Website:	http://cyf.govt.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Government organisation supporting Children and Young People

Citizens Advice Bureau

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Provides free, confidential information and advice to anyone about any query or problem.

Ethnic Centre, Manawatu

Website:	http://www.ecmpn.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

To provide a forum for the ethnic minorities; to raise awareness of their rights and duties; to empower them to become equal citizens under the laws.

Feilding Ethnic Committee

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

Fielding Ethnic Group

Feilding Truancy Service

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

Providing support for schools and students (families) with regards to attendance issues.

Feilding and District Youth Board (Inc)

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

Restorative Justice Programme for young offender (aged up to 17)

Hearing Association

Website:	http://www.hearing.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

To advance the interests and general welfare of all persons with a hearing loss, their family, whanau and all who support them, to improve their quality of life

Housing New Zealand

Website:	http://www.hnzc.co.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Housing New Zealand manages state houses and tenancies. We provide affordable houses for those in greatest need, for as long as they are in need.

Information Center - Feilding and District

Website:

www.feilding.co.nz

Up to date listings and contact numbers for all community and service groups.

La Leche League

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

breastfeeding information and support.

Literacy Feilding

Literacy support for adults, including reading, writing, spelling, maths, basic computer knowledge, learner driver license. CV preparation and life skills.

MS Central Districts

Website:	www.mscentral.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand is a non-profit organisation that provides on-going support, education and advocacy for people with MS and their support networks. It also aims to educate the general public, employers and health prof

Manawatu Community Law Centre

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

The Manawatu Community Law Centre is a non profit charitable trust set up to provide for the unmet legal needs of Manawatu, Tararua and Horowhenua districts.

Manawatu Community Trust

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

Affordable accommodation for pensioners and the disabled.

Manawatu District Council

Website:

http://www.mdc.govt.nz

Providing public services and information for the Manawatu Region.

Manawatu District Neighbourhood Support

Website:	http://www.manawatunsg.co.nz/
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

Neighbourhood Support provides you with the opportunity to make a real difference in your community.

Manawatu Foster Care Association

Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Feilding

A social and supportive group for people interested or active in foster caring.

Manawatu Multiple Birth Club

Website:	www.manawatutwins.org.nz
Region:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Town:	Palmerston North

Manawatu Multiple Birth Club is for Parents who volunteer to help other families of multiples. Supporting Families with Twins, Triplets & More. MMBC provides information, a confidential helpline, and mutual support networks.

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