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Maori Disability Support Services
Our service is aimed at improving the quality, life and independence of people with disabilities and includes:

Advice & Guidance ...

  • on treatment and rehabilitation services available
  • referrals to other health services where necessary for assessment and service co-ordination services
  • on decision making where requested
  • on access to Home Support Services
  • advocacy

Information ...

  • on the role of the Disability Support Services 
  • on the methods of access to Disability Support Services
  • on the rights and entitlements of disabled people
 
Raewyn Skipper
Maori Disabilities Officer

We are committed to ...

  • helping disabled individuals and whanau stay healthy and well
  • high standards of disability care
  • quality time with the Disabilities Officer
  • quality time with doctors if necessary
  • cultural appropriateness
  • supporting individuals and whanau through the assessment, service co-ordination and referred services process
  • providing a comfortable environment for disabled clients
  • seeing clients within thirty minutes of arriving for an appointment
  • ensuring your confidentiality at all times

Interpreter/Communication Services

  • Interpreter/Communication Services available upon prearrangement.
  • There is no fee to access Maori Disability Support Services.
  • Please contact us or email Raewyn Skipper.