Disability Resource Service

Disability Resource Service

Community Agencies

There is a wide range of disability agencies and organisations in Christchurch - the Disability Resource Service has an extensive range of information, contact details, pamphlets and brochures available.

You may find it helpful to keep the following list handy:

Information Centres

Disability Information Service Inc.

314 Worcester Street
Linwood
Christchurch
Phone: (03) 366 6189
Email: dis@aspirecanterbury.org.nz


Citizens Advice Bureau
Christchurch Polytechnic
Student Association Building
5 Madras Street
Central City
Christchurch
Freephone: 0800 367 222
Email: cab.christchurcharea.city@xtra.co.nz


Youthline
Office Phone: (03) 379 4795
Counselling Line: 0800 37 66 33 or TXT 234
Email: youthlinecsi@xtra.co.nz

 

Advocacy

DPA (NZ) Inc

Disabled Persons Assembly Christchurch & Districts (DPA)
Phone: (03) 379 8525
Email: dpachch@cyberxpress.co.nz

DPA (NZ) Inc is an umbrella organisation representing people with disabilities, organisations involved in advocacy on their behalf, and service providers.

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Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination

Lifelinks
A needs assessment is required to access the disability support services in the community that are funded by the Canterbury District Health Board. Service Co-ordinators are available to assist with arranging for the supports to be put in place. Lifelinks provides needs assessment and service co-ordination for people who have a physical, intellectual, sensory or psychiatric (including alcohol and drug) disability.

PO Box 2379
Christchurch
Phone: 0800 866 877 
Email: office@lifelinks.co.nz

 

Training and Education Support

Workbridge
Workbridge manages the Training Support, Job Support and Self-Start Funds. The Training Support Fund provides financial support for a person with a disability undergoing training or education as part of their plan to gain open employment.

Workbridge City
Unit 4
Carlton Mews
21 Bealey Avenue
Papanui
Christchurch
Phone: (03) 377 2188
Fax: (03) 377 2176
Email: annat@workbridge.co.nz

Workbridge Hornby
Unit 3
11 Goulding Avenue
Hornby
Christchurch
Phone: (03) 962 8369
Fax: (03) 962 8366
Email: adiem@workbridge.co.nz

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Specialised Equipment for People with Disabilities

ENABLE New Zealand

Enable Wheelchairs administers the funding of wheelchairs and some other mobility equipment on behalf of the Canterbury District Health Board; Enable Stores administers the funding of other services including housing alterations, vehicle grants, driving assessments.

36 Kingsley Street
Sydenham
Christchurch
Phone: 0800 362 253
Email: enable@enable.co.nz

 

Income Support

StudyLink

The freephone/fax numbers to call for all queries about student allowances are:

Freephone: 0800 88 99 00
Deaf Link Freefax: 0800 621 621

 

Accident Compensation Corporation

Accident Compensation Corporation
Addington Branch
Trust House
20 -22 Twigger Street
Addington
Christchurch
Phone: 0800 222 822
Fax: (03) 355 1666

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Accommodation

The University of Canterbury Accommodation Advisors can provide assistance with and advice on:

  • Accommodation options for prospective students
  • The application process for the halls of residence
  • The costs associated with living away from home
  • Private renting, landlord and tenancy issues
  • Airport pickups for international students

Halls of Residence


The University of Canterbury has six halls of residence which are all independently operated although University Hall and the Ilam and Sonoda Apartments are managed by UC Accommodation Student Village.

All of the halls offer fully-furnished rooms, computer facilities with University network and internet access, social and recreation facilities, and study rooms. All halls are located a few minutes walk from the campus facilities.

All halls have male and female students on mixed floors.

Halls of residence – fully catered (meals provided)

  • Bishop Julius
  • College House
  • Rochester and Rutherford
  • University Hall

Halls of Residence – Self-catered (meal plans are available upon request)

  • Ilam Apartments
  • Sonoda Apartments

Other advice and support on housing can be obtained from Housing New Zealand.

Housing New Zealand

Phone: 0800 801 601

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