Web Directory > NZ > Community and Social Studies > Community and Support Groups

Organisations whose prime purpose is support, not lobbying or development. See also under support type, eg Housing, Women and Women's Studies, Diseases and Conditions, etc.

• 50 years of 111
  The history of the 111 service in New Zealand. Includes real life stories, video clips, activities for children, and current information about the 111 community service.
  
  
• Advisory and Support Centre Otago : ASCO
  Formerly the Otago Unemployed Beneficiaries Union. ASCO specialises in providing advice and in aiding members to access appropriate agencies. It provides advice on healthy lifestyles and through activity groups provides members with work experience, products of the groups are listed online and sold through their shop. Lists special events such as programmes of talks
  
  
• ANGOA : Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa
  A coordinating and networking organisation for Non-Government Organisations in New Zealand. Information about conferences and forums, news and forthcoming events.
  
  
• Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
  Comprehensive website for ANZASW professional organization. Includes national directory, publications, classified advertisements, etc.
  
  
• ASB Community Trust
  Independent organisation supporting the work of not for profit groups in Auckland and Northland and makes grants in the education, arts, sport, recreation, environment, heritage, health and social services areas. Provides information on funding and application process.
  
  
• Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand
  Information and resources to support the asexual community of New Zealand, including pamphlets, posters, and information about forming support groups.
  
  
• Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa : ANGOA
  Information about ANGOA, including news, events, conferences and their online newsletter, Panui.
  
  
• Auckland Fiji Community website
  The association website includes news, events and a directory of organsations and businesses that are involved with the Auckand Fiji Community.
  
  
• Auckland Town Hall Organ
  Site of the Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust promoting the restoration and rebuilding of the organ. Includes a history, information on sponsers and trustees, as well as news and events.
  
  
• Barrier Free New Zealand Trust
  Encourages, promotes and facilitates the creation of environments that are accessible and usable by everyone in the community, including people with disabilities. Information for people with disabilities; terratorial authorities, architects, engineers, the building industry.
  
  
• Be the difference
  Programme set up by the Greater Wellington Regional Council to encourage everyone to take personal responsibility for the environment of the region. Discusses issues relating to water quality and conservation, rubbish, air pollution from cars and fires and biodiversity.
  
  
• Big Buddy : making a world of difference
  Programme provides male mentors/role models to young boys. Currently covers the Auckland region. Website includes information on how to participate in the programme and the Big Buddy quarterly newsletter.
  
  
• Big Buddy community news
  The newsletter of the Big Buddy mentoring programme, run by the Big Buddy Mentoring Trust, which matches boys with male mentors. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Butterfly express : our news, our stories
  Butterfly Express is the newsletter of People First, an organisation run by and for people with intellectual disabilities. Full-text of each issue is available.
  
  
• Canterbury Community Trust
  Manages and distributes charitable, cultural, philanthropic and recreational in Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and the Chatham Islands. Information on loan applications, application forms and annual reports.
  
  
• Celebrants Association of New Zealand = Tangata Kai Arahi te Ture o Aotearoa
  Site provides a directory of professional celebrants who deliver quality, personalised and meaningful ceremonies for all occasions. Includes alphabetical list of celebrants, regional map, types of services, code of conduct, code of ethics, and complaints guide.
  
  
• Central Lakes Trust
  Grants funds for community charitable purposes to organisations and groups who service a need in the community. Covers the area formerly served by the Otago Central Electric Power Board. Application and latest funding details.
  
  
• CHAI : Community Housing Aotearoa Inc
  National non-profit organisation established to support the community housing sector site provides information and fact sheets.
  
  
• Charity Gaming Association : raising money for our communities
  Information about the CGA, including its constitution, a listing and contact details for the member trusts, details of upcoming events, and news articles about trusts which are involved with gaming.
  
  
• Chess in New Zealand
  Presents information about the NZ Chess Federation, officials, title holders, and member clubs in the NZCF. Also includes FIDE and NZCF ratings, regular events in NZ, information on the annual Grand Prix other NZ chess news, and correspondence chess. NZ games can be downloaded.
  
  
• Christchurch Community House
  The Christchurch Community House site is a "One stop shop" for people needing social and community agencies. All the groups listed on the website offer their services free of charge and are available Monday to Friday. Brief details of the organisation and phone number are provided.
  
  
• CINCH : Community INformation CHristchurch
  Community INformation CHristchurch contains information on 5,702 organisations, 105 individuals and 1,903 programmes/courses in Christchurch and the surrounding districts.
  
  
• Citizens Advice Bureaux = Ngā Pokapū Whakahoki Pātai mai i te Iwi Whānui
  Organisation of volunteers providing information and support to the local community. Site includes information sheets on common problems.
  
  
• Cleft Lip & Palate Support Group
  Provides information and support to assist parents and caregivers of children with cleft lip and/or palate. Site includes real people stories, discussion forum, and links to local support and related sites.
  
  
• Community Standards Inc., New Zealand : Society for the Promotion of Community Standards Inc
  SPCS is a society dedicated to the moral and spiritual welfare of the individual, family and society. Website includes information about the society's activities; objectives and history and newsletters.
  
  
• CommunityNet Aotearoa
  An internet resource to support community groups and their development, with noticeboard, newsletters, discussion groups and links to communities throughout New Zealand. Aims to bridge the gap in the ability of some groups and communities to participate in the benefits of computer technogy.
  
  
• Converge : New Zealands' Online Community Network : not for profit site
  Converge is a joint initiative of PlaNet NZ Trust, the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa (ANGOA), the Council for International Development (CID) and Environment and Conservation Organisations (ECO).The Converge Project aims to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of not-for-profit, community and non-governmental organisations by facilitating the provision of premier on-line communication and publishing services, tools and resources, wherever possible free of charge. This site hosts many community and non-governmental organisations, listed alphabetically and searchable.
  
  
• CyberPlace
  CyberPlace is an online resource site for Canterbury of organisations, institutions, resource, reports, events and courses in the areas of community, education, environment, and peace.
  
  
• Deafblind New Zealand Incorporated
  Information for and about blind and deaf New Zealanders, including contact details, individual stories and access to chat room.
  
  
• DonateNZ
  Suggests options for passing on unwanted household goods which will support the local community and help save the environment. Includes links to community news, events, competitions and re-use tips and ideas.
  
  
• eDay : clean up NZ's e-waste.
  Site of eday, a nation wide drive-through recycling event which gives the public an opportunity to dispose of old computers or mobile phones in an environmentally sustainable way. Includes information on electronic waste and how it should be disposed of.
  
  
• Encourager : magazine of the Christian Ministries with Disabled Trust
  Articles, biblical scriptures and photographs portray the work of the Christian Ministries with Disabled Trust. Issues are available in fulltext.
  
  
• Ethnic Voice New Zealand Inc.
  EVNZ fosters collaborative relationships between ethnic communities and government agencies to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of members of the ethnic communities in New Zealand.
  
  
• Ex-Vietnam Services Association : EVSA
  Site updates information about negotiation process with NZ Government regarding welfare supports for Vietnam veterans; also includes information about mobility scooter hire and merchandise goods available from the Association.
  
  
• Families Commission = Kōmihana ā whānau
  Website of the Families Commission an independent organisation funded by, and accountable to government, set up to advocate for New Zealand families. Includes guidance in the areas of family safety, challenges, life stages, health and well being. Some publications available online.
  
  
• Family & Community Services = Ratonga ā-whānau, ā-hapori
  Works to strengthen family support services and make them more effective for families. Includes directory, listing programmes, services and resources for families available throughout New Zealand. Includes a family helpline telephone number and online publications.
  
  
• Family centre : Wellington, Aotearoa, New Zealand
  About the Family Centre, Anglican Social Services. Publications available online in their key areas of focus : social policy research, family therapy services, community development, education.
  
  
• Family violence : it's not OK
  Website for the national Campaign for Action on Family Violence, an intiative of the Taskforce for Action on Violence Within Families. Provides information to increase awareness of family violence, including information on legal services, community groups and where to get help. Includes publications.
  
  
• First Foundation : helping youth through opportunity and education
  First Foundation is a charitable trust which provides tertiary scholarships to financially disadvantaged New Zealand students. Includes information about the organisation, its scholarships, participants, news and newsletters.
  
  
• Freemasons New Zealand
  Information about the organisation, its history, charity work, publications, news, deposit scheme, library and museum.
  
  
• Funding Information Service = Ratoanga Whakamārama Pūtea
  Information about funding for community groups, and information about awards, scholarships and grants available through searchable databases. Includes other resources such as How to write a business plan and run a meeting.
  
  
• Fundraising Institute of New Zealand
  Information about FINZ, the national organisation which supports professional fundraisers in the not-for-profit sector. Includes events, job vacancies, and downloadable resources.
  
  
• Gamblingwatch.org.nz : a website providing info and help for communities facing gambling expansion
  Links to sources of information about gambling in New Zealand and help available for problem gamblers. Includes newsletter.
  
  
• Grants online
  Intended for community groups and voluntary groups within New Zealand who wish to receive funding to assist in achieving their goals. Provides the facility to complete applications to COGS (Community Organisation Grants Scheme) and/or Lottery Grants Board.
  
  
• GrownUps 50+ community
  Site intended for users over the age of fifty which provides news items and links to Internet sites of interest.
  
  
• Halberg Trust
  A charitable trust that honours sporting excellence and ensures that people with a disability have the opportunity to be active. Includes events, photo gallery, news and press releases, information about Westpac Halberg awards, and awards history.
  
  
• Huntington's news : the quarterly newsletter of the Huntington's Disease Associations of New Zealand
  Selections of articles taken from Huntington's News and made available on the Association's website, The Huntington's Disease Scene in New Zealand.
  
  
• I Have A Dream Charitable Trust New Zealand
  I Have A Dream projects adopt one entire year level of a primary school and volunteers mentor the students from primary school through to university. Includes newsletters, the movement's origins in America, and tutor opportunities.
  
  
• I Have A Dream newsletter
  Newsletter of the I have A Dream Charitable Trust, who sponsor an entire year level of a primary school through to university. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• In ya face : Youth Gambling Helpline
  Site targeted at youth which is part of the National Gambling Helpline. Presents information about gambling and problem gambling and offers support services.
  
  
• Internet peace gateway : the online directory of groups in Aotearoa/New Zealand who are working for peace / brought to you by Peace Movement Aotearoa
  Online directory of websites of peace groups in New Zealand.
  
  
• J R McKenzie Trust : established in 1940
  The Trust has been one of the leading philanthropic organisations in New Zealand. How they fund; how to apply; last years grants; Pacific grants section.
  
  
• Kaiawhina Ahumahi
  The Industry Training Organisation (ITO), it sets the national standards of competence required for the social services.
  
  
• Keeping it legal : legal responsibilities of voluntary organisations in New Zealand = E ai ki te ture
  Resource providing information for organisations, groups, trusts and societies about their legal obligations.
  
  
• Kidsline : it helps to talk : 0800 Kidsline
  Kidsline offers a telephone counseling service for children, where children can talk to either an older child "buddy" or a trained counsellor. Site has information about Kidsline services and procedures, including an optional online form for email counseling. Discusses some of the common problems faced by children and includes activities and competitions for children.
  
  
• Lifeline New Zealand
  Free 24 hour telephone and email counselling service. Links to regional Lifeline centres.
  
  
• LionNet New Zealand
  The web site of Lions New Zealand (Multiple District 202), a service club. Includes listings of all New Zealand clubs and their web sites.
  
  
• Masterton Trust Lands Trust
  A public lands trust formed to administer land not sold to Masterton's early settlers. Income is distributed to assist educational, cultural and community activities within Masterton. The site provides information on the trust, its programmes, grants and application criteria.
  
  
• Mensa New Zealand
  New Zealand branch of the international society of people from every walk of life whose IQ is in the top 2% of the population. Brief history both in New Zealand and abroad, ethos behind Mensa and activities of groups. Links to Mensa International. Includes contact and membership details.
  
  
• Ministry of Social Development = Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora
  MSD provides strategic social policy advice to the New Zealand Government and provides social services to more than one million New Zealanders. Information about the Ministry and its key initiatives, including downloadable factsheets and resources.
  
  
• Narcotics Anonymous : welcome to the Aotearoa New Zealand regional website of Narcotics Anonymous
  Information about NA's work to help drug addicts recover, including a listing of events and meetings, and some downloadable resources.
  
  
• National Youth Workers Network
  Aims to connect people who are interested in youth work and youth development. Includes regional and national contact lists for youth networks, youth workers and organisations working with young people in New Zealand.
  
  
• Neighbourhood Support New Zealand
  Discusses the aims of the organisation and the neighbourhood groups. Includes police news; information on crime issues and neighbourhood problems; events of the organisation, and programmes for school children.
  
  
• New dialogue / New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
  Site provides the current issue of New Dialogue, the magazine of the New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations (NZFVWO). Issues are in HTML format.
  
  
• New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services : incorporating social services of the Anglican Church, Baptist Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church, Salvation Army
  NZCCSS is a community support organisation which delivers services in eight main areas: Child and Family Services, Services for Older People, Foodbank and Emergency Services, Housing, Budgeting, Disability, Addictions and Employment.
  
  
• New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse
  Website of an organisation collating and disseminating information about research, training and funding available to assist in the prevention of domestic and family violence in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Federation of Vocational and Support Services, Inc.
  VASS supports and represents member organisations providing vocational and support services to people with disabilities. Information about the national conference and the Ministry of Social Development Training and Workforce Development Fund are available.
  
  
• New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
  Umbrella group for voluntary social service agencies that encourages and promotes volunteers.
  
  
• New Zealand freemason
  Official journal of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• New Zealand Prostitutes Collective : NZPC
  An organisation comprising past and present sex workers. Supports human rights, health and well-being of all sex workers. Includes information on the Prostitution Reform Act.
  
  
• New Zealand Sri Lanka Foundation
  Promotes Sri Lankan culture and provides information on and for the Sri Lankan community in New Zealand. Includes online newsletters.
  
  
• Newsletters
  Newsletter of the Grand Secretary of Freemasons New Zealand. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• NZ charity & legal gazette
  A compendium of New Zealand organisations and bodies working for the betterment of humankind, the animal world and the environment. It is a companion to the printed New Zealand Charity and Legal Gazette, a publication issued annually since 1975.
  
  
• NZCOSS : New Zealand Council of Social Services = Te Kaunihera Ratonga Tauwhiro o Aotearoa
  Includes a map of NZCOSS member organisations around New Zealand, conference proceedings, events calendar, submissions to parliament, constitution.
  
  
• Oxfam New Zealand
  Information on Oxfam projects around the world.
  
  
• Pānui : Community Centre
  Online newsletter produced by CommunityNet Aotearoa, and including news and Internet resources for community groups in New Zealand. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Pa O Te Ora Charitable Trust
  Information about the Trust a non-profit social services and community development organisation based in Hikurangi, Northland, New Zealand.
  
  
• Panui / Community Sector Taskforce
  Panui of the Community Sector Taskforce, an independent body of community representatives aiming to develop the relationship between the government and the community sector. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Peace Foundation
  Information and resources, including those for youth in Young Peace Foundation section and Cool Schools Programme.
  
  
• Peace Movement Aotearoa
  Peace Movement Aotearoa is the national networking organisation for those concerned about peace and related issues in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The site includes a newsletter, petitions and links to peace and social justice sites.
  
  
• Philanthropy New Zealand = Tōpūtanga tuku aroha o Aotearoa
  Organisation representing philanthropic and grant making trusts in New Zealand. Includes the Community Foundations Gateway, a site which serves as a central location for news and information relevant to community foundations in New Zealand.
  
  
• Platform : support services and community development in mental health
  Website for non-governmental providers of residential mental health services. Includes current issues in the sphere of mental health services. Also includes education and professional development within the field of residential mental health provision, book reviews and newsletters.
  
  
• Preventing Violence in the Home
  Site of the Auckland based society. Information about domestic violence in New Zealand affecting women and men and the services offered by the agency. Includes a section for practitioners to improve their skills in recognising and treating domestic violence.
  
  
• Prison Fellowship New Zealand
  Prison Fellowship New Zealand is a volunteer-based Christian ministry supporting reconciliation and restoration within the criminal justice system. Information about Prison Fellowship's work to support volunteer prison workers, and their programs and services to the criminal justice sector.
  
  
• Problem gambling : our communities, our families, our problem
  Health Sponsorship Council site providing information to raise awareness about problem gambling.
  
  
• Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand = Te Rōpū Āwhina Mate Petipeti o Aotearoa
  About the foundation and the services they offer. Includes publications and articles.
  
  
• Problem gambling information
  Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand site. Information about gambling. Includes resources, publications, regulations and research.
  
  
• Pub Charity Inc.
  A charitable trust that makes donations to community groups and organisations, both locally and nationally, throughout New Zealand.
  
  
• Raeburn House
  Information about Raeburn House, a community support resource and information centre which promotes mental health and well-being in particular. Includes directories of services and support groups and information about courses and training.
  
  
• Refugee Services Aotearoa New Zealand
  Refugee Services Aotearoa provides mental health services for refugees and migrants, and helps people resettle in New Zealand. The site contains details about community activities and a directory of refugee services.
  
  
• Relationship Services = Whakawhanaungatanga
  Information about on-line, face-to-face and workplace counselling, mediation and education services. Includes online press releases, newspaper articles and links to relevant sites.
  
  
• Rotary.org.nz
  Information about Rotary districts and clubs in New Zealand and Oceania.
  
  
• Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust
  The Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust manages and administers funds that support the Rotorua community. Site includes donation and scholarship applications, funding calendar and PDFs of Trust publications.
  
  
• Royal Humane Society of New Zealand Inc. : recognizing acts of bravery and humanity
  Information about the society's work to bestow rewards upon those who risk their own lives to save the lives of others in peril, and for all humane acts of a like nature..
  
  
• Royal Life Saving Society, New Zealand
  Information about the Royal Life Saving Society, its programmes for school students and adults, the Aquasafe programme, and an FAQ of water safety information.
  
  
• Salvation Army leadership letter
  Leadership newsletter of the Salvation Army, a worldwide church and social services organisation. Issues available in fulltext.
  
  
• Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji and Tongan Territory = Te Ope Whakaroa
  A Christian church with a strong involvement in social work.
  
  
• Scouting New Zealand
  Official website for the Scout Association of New Zealand, containing many resources and news publications for and about scouts.
  
  
• Sexual Abuse Centre
  Based in Christchurch the centre provides support, counselling and information to survivors of sexual abuse and rape, their families and friends & allied professionals.
  
  
• Shakti Community Council Inc.
  Information of interest to migrant women. Includes a list of member organisations and services they provide, and a newsletter.
  
  
• St John
  A charitable organisation which provides help to the sick and injured. The site provides information on its emergency and support services including first aid courses, opportunities for volunteering, a section for youth, first aid information, news of its current activities and merchandise for sale. Online publications include a newsletter and yearbook.
  
  
• Supportfind.com : directory by city for New Zealand
  New Zealand listings of community based support groups covering a number of different categories including health, personal and relationship topics. The overall site lists groups from around the world.
  
  
• Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga = National Network of Stopping Violence Services
  The Network aims to end all forms of violence, abuse and oppression. Includes information about violence within New Zealand society and where to go for help. Includes downloadable factsheets and reports.
  
  
• Thomas George Macarthy Trust
  Information about the T.G. Macarthy Trust, including details of how educational and charitable organizations can apply to the Trust for grants.
  
  
• Tindall Foundation
  Tindall Foundation funds projects and initiative focussing on the family, employment, environment, and strengthening the voluntary sector. Links to Digital opportunity bulletin, Annual report and details on workshops.
  
  
• Todd Foundation
  The Todd Foundation provides grants for work with children and young people, special purpose grants, and research funding for tertiary students. Includes information about grants and grant recipients.
  
  
• Trust Waikato = Te Puna o Waikato
  Waikato Community Trust site has information of grants funding for community charitable purposes to organisations and groups who service a need in the Waikato. Includes applications and latest funding details and a grant seekers guide.
  
  
• Unison Trust
  Provides funds to amateur sporting teams and clubs, community cultural and recreational groups and charitable organisations. Includes trustee profiles, grants list for past years and information about the application process and application forms.
  
  
• Vegan Society of New Zealand : VEGANZ
  Explains the objectives of VEGANZ and gives details on membership, meetings and social activities. Includes the society's magazine VEGANZ and a restaurant guide.
  
  
• Victim Support = Manaaki Tangata
  Information about Victim Support and its work to provide crisis intervention and support to victims of crime, accident and emergency. Includes downloadable leaflets, and statistics about crime.
  
  
• Voluntary Euthanasia Society New Zealand
  Includes the primary statement and guiding principles of the Society.
  
  
• Volunteer Wellington : catalyst for community involvement
  Volunteer Wellington provides the essential voluntary workforce needed to maintain and sustain the work of more than 250 community based and not-for-profit organisations in the greater Wellington region. The site provides information on the sort of jobs that are available, and how to volunteer or to request a volunteer.
  
  
• Volunteering Canterbury
  Information on the organisation, how to become a volunteer and your rights as a volunteer, events and training, articles online and e-mail newsletter.
  
  
• Volunteering New Zealand : The National Association for the promotion of volunteering in the community
  Provides information about the National organisation and volunteer centers, contact details.
  
  
• VolunteerNow.org.nz
  This project is to encourage "young oldies" to be involved in their local communities. The site provides information on the sort of jobs that are available, and how to volunteer for them.
  
  
• WCN : Wellington Community Network
  The Wellington Community Network (WCN) site features links to local organizations and resources, a community directory, an events calendar and community discussion forums.
  
  
• Webguide : connect your community : a guide for community groups, iwi groups, and not-for-profit organisations
  This guide helps to use the Internet and set up and run community websites.
  
  
• Wellington City Mission
  The Wellington City Mission operates five community service programmes (Mission4youth, Mission4families, Mission4seniors, Mission4independence and Ezee Meals) and Kemp Home & Hospital, a residential care service.
  
  
• WestREAP : pathways to learning + Te arahou
  The Westland REAP site, Rural Education Activities Programme provides educational services throughout Grey & Westland Districts by means of community programmes and courses.
  
  
• What funding support is available?
  Information for clients and employers about funding and assistance available to help people with disabilities to get back to work. Includes information about Kaleidoscope, the early intervention vocational rehabilitation programme for people with disabilities.
  
  
• White Elephant Trust
  W.E.T. is a youth initiated and lead group focused on the strengths development of young people. Site features news, up coming events, user profiles and links.
  
  
• Work and Income : a service of the Ministry of Social Development = Te Hiranga Tangata
  The focus of this website is to provide information for people who use, or may use, Work and Income's services. There is information about finding work, getting income support or employing one of the job seekers and living on a budget. There is also general information about Work and Income's role and activities.
  
  
• Work Raft trust : supporting equitable and sustainable development through ICT for all New Zealander's
  Works with partners using information and communication technology to bring about sustainable community and economic development.
  
  
• Youth with a Mission New Zealand : jump into world missions
  Information: contacts, schools, services, vacancies offered by YWAM New Zealand operating through 20 ministries operating in 9 New Zealand locations.