Support Services for Orthotic Service patients

Peke Waihanga has established a nationwide volunteer Peer Support Service to provide support to parents of children with scoliosis or cerebral palsy.

Please visit the Peer Support NZ website for registration forms and more information.

The purpose of the Cerebral Palsy Society is to improve the lives and well-being of people with Cerebral Palsy. They offer a range of practical, everyday programmes designed to help individuals with CP – and their families – gain greater independence and enjoy a better quality of life.

This charity represents and supports people with diabetes. They have a national office in Wellington and branches across the country. Staff and volunteers assist people with diabetes to live well.

The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s heart charity, leading the fight against heart disease. Their mission is to stop New Zealanders dying prematurely of heart disease and help people with heart disease to live full and productive lives.

Support and advocacy to help you lodge a complaint.

Private Facebook group for scoliosis sufferers and their carers.

Information resource created by New Zealand parents of children with scoliosis.

Various online support groups for people affected by multiple sclerosis.

Support, resources and help for stroke survivors.