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Firstport
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Description
Firstport is the first port of call for thousands of kiwi's seeking information and advice on disability in Aotearoa.
Wherever you are in your journey Firstport is here to point you in the right direction. You may be fresh from a doctor's appointment or concerned on how to support a family member. You might be connecting with people going through the same experiences or finding other options for disability funding.
We put in the mahi (work) to share information and advice from experts, covering every aspect of disability support in New Zealand.
Staff
Firstport is powered by the team at Enable New Zealand Ltd
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Info@firstport.co.nz
Anyone can access
You can also use the New Zealand Relay Service to contact us.
NZ Relay is a telecommunications service for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired, deaf-blind, or speech-impaired. All NZ Relay calls are strictly private, so information is safe and secure.
Fees and Charges Description
Free of charge for information
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), 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
We help connect you to services that support your disability Information and support if you're new to disability Find out about financial support you can access Equipment and tools to make your life easier Help to get you where you want to go Get help to find employment Get support and advice for your education Information about accessing housing and home modifications Help with discrimination or legal problems Support and advice to maintain your wellbeing Find accessible places to visit Find your nearest disability information centre Find your local support services We help connect you to services that support your disability Information and support if you're new to disability Find out about financial support you can access Equipment and tools to make your life easier Help to get you where you want to go Get help to find employment Get support and advice for your education Information about accessing housing and home modifications Help with discrimination or legal problems Support and advice to maintain your wellbeing Find accessible places to visit Find your nearest disability information centre Find your local support services
We help connect you to services that support your disability Information and support if you're new to disability Find out about financial support you can access Equipment and tools to make your life easier Help to get you where you want to go Get help to find employment Get support and advice for your education Information about accessing housing and home modifications Help with discrimination or legal problems Support and advice to maintain your wellbeing Find accessible places to visit Find your nearest disability information centre Find your local support services We help connect you to services that support your disability Information and support if you're new to disability Find out about financial support you can access Equipment and tools to make your life easier Help to get you where you want to go Get help to find employment Get support and advice for your education Information about accessing housing and home modifications Help with discrimination or legal problems Support and advice to maintain your wellbeing Find accessible places to visit Find your nearest disability information centre Find your local support services
We help connect you to services that support your disability
Information and support if you're new to disability
Find out about financial support you can access
Equipment and tools to make your life easier
Help to get you where you want to go
Get help to find employment
Get support and advice for your education
Information about accessing housing and home modifications
Help with discrimination or legal problems
Support and advice to maintain your wellbeing
Find accessible places to visit
Find your nearest disability information centre
Find your local support services
Region
Lakes, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, East Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Hutt, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
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This page was last updated at 2:50PM on December 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Firstport.