Support Services
You’ll find we have all the support services you need, such as Citizen’s Advice Bureau. We even have a newcomers group to help you get settled and connected.
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau is 'an independent community organisation whose member bureaux and specialist services around New Zealand provide information, advice, advocacy and support to individuals'. This service is free, impartial and confidential. There is a regional office in Whakatane.
Whakatane Newcomers Group
The Newcomers group is set up to make it easier for people new to the area to make friends, settle in and feel welcome.
Disabilities Resource Centre
Disabilities Resource Centre Trust assist people with disabilities to reach their goals. Which includes home care services, information services, advocacy and independent living and community service.
Weka
Weka is New Zealand's disability information web site, for people with disabilities, their families, whanau and caregivers, health professionals and disability information providers. For a list of support services in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for people with disabilities visit weka.co.nz.
IDEA Services Whakatane
Assists people with an intellectual disability to represent their interests and establish themselves in the community.
