CCS North Canterbury and Kaikoura
Rangiora and Kaikoura Branches
Advocacy and Support
CCS supports the needs of children, young people and adults with disabilitites and their families/whanau.
We provide practical help to clients and their families/whanau and caregivers.
Our service is committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The CCS Coordinator in your area is available for advice, support and advocacy to assist you to obtain the services and supports you need within your community.
We Can Provide Information About:
· Disability Issues
· Training, employment and living opportunities
· Assessible Holiday Accommodation
· Education Services and Early Intervention
· Benefits and Entitlements
· Mobility Parking
· Needs Assessments
· Support Groups
· Parent Support
· The Disability Information Service - Christchurch
· Library Resources
· Recreation Opportunities
· Music and Other Groups
· Respite Care Coordination - Flexible Family Support Service
How Can CCS Help You?
· To identify strengths
· To set goals
· To locate resources, services and activities available in your community
· To be empowered to be your own advocate
· On issues concerning, independence, integration enhanced quality of life and relationships
How Do I Access CCS Services?
· You can contact one of the following:
· Your Local CCS Office
· Your Doctor
· Hospital Social Worker
· CCS Disability Action - Canterbury & West Coast Branch
CCS Disability Action North Canterbury - Rangioria
2 Durham Street, PO Box 594, Rangiora
Email: rangiora@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Telephone: (03) 313 8312 Freephone: 0800 227 2255
CCS Disability Action North Canterbury - Kaikoura
112 Beach Road, Kaikoura
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm
P O Box 124, Kaikoura 7300
TEL: (03) 319 3263
MBL: 027 499 4087
EML: kaikouria@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz