Support

IHC support is essential during the school years, when there is so much change.

The IHC toll-free number is 0800 442 442 and IDEA Services can be contacted on www.idea.org.nz

IHC Support
IDEA Services offer a range of services, and these vary from area to area.

Where there is challenging behaviour, then it may be useful to contact Tautoko services.

You can also contact Autism New Zealand by phoning 0800 Autism or by going to www.autismnz.org.nz

Support services

Support services are offered by a number of other organisations:

www.ccs.org.nz
www.barnardos.org.nz
www.parent2parent.org.nz
www.downsyndrome.org.nz
www.autism.org.nz
www.cyf.govt.nz
www.minedu.govt.nz
www.msd.govt.nz
www.nzfamilies.org.nz
www.occ.govt.nz
www.workandincome.govt.nz

How to access support and funding
Work and Income is the service delivery arm of the Ministry of Social Development and states as its vision “an inclusive New Zealand where all people are able to participate in the social and economic life of their communities”.

For information about benefits and allowances, phone 0800 559 009.

From April 2006, special benefits were replaced by new benefits called TAS (Temporary Additional Support). The new approach is rules-based rather than discretionary, and the aim is to improve administration, transparency and consistency.

To find out more go to:
www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz
www.ird.govt.nz

Support groups
Groups of parents sometimes build support groups to provide practical help and also to regularly share ideas and approaches. Included are:

www.parent2parent.org.nz
www.skylight.org.nz