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Disabilities Resource Centre Southland

Community Health Service

Today

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Our service aims to provide an accurate information service to people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and the community. We also sell and hire adaptive equipment and daily living aids. The Centre is an assessment agency for the Total Mobility/Ridewise taxi scheme which enables people to obtain discounted taxi travel. 

Staff

Linda Green: Manager

Dianna Browne: Customer Service/Shop Attendant 

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us, Walk in, Make an appointment, Referral

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Information and research services are free. Hire and buy prices on equipment vary and are offered at the best possible price for customers.

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Please phone us on 0800 100 531 for all inquiries.

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Advocacy

After an operation, accident or illness it can be hard to locate the people, organisations and products that can help you. Contact DRC Southland and we'll help you find everything you need including advocacy.

After an operation, accident or illness it can be hard to locate the people, organisations and products that can help you. Contact DRC Southland and we'll help you find everything you need including advocacy.

Disability support services

DRC Southland has a range of Disability Equipment available at our Centre. We can also order in products to suit your needs. From larger items, such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower stools and bath boards, which are available to hire or buy at very competitive rates, to a vast range of smaller products which can be of valuable assistance in day-to-day living.

  • Aids and equipment
  • Disability information and advisory services
  • Transport

DRC Southland has a range of Disability Equipment available at our Centre. We can also order in products to suit your needs. From larger items, such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower stools and bath boards, which are available to hire or buy at very competitive rates, to a vast range of smaller products which can be of valuable assistance in day-to-day living.

Transport

The Centre is an assessment agency for the Total Mobility taxi scheme which enables people to obtain discounted taxi travel.

  • Disability transport (total mobility)

The Centre is an assessment agency for the Total Mobility taxi scheme which enables people to obtain discounted taxi travel. 

Family / whānau support

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Parking

Off Street parking with a small car park out back for smaller cars.

Region

Southland

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

60 Windsor Street
Windsor
Invercargill
Southland 9810

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Street Address

60 Windsor Street
Windsor
Invercargill
Southland 9810

Postal Address

PO Box 1091
Invercargill 9840

This page was last updated at 1:44PM on July 10, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Disabilities Resource Centre Southland.