Information about health services and support groups for those with illnesses and diseases.
Grown Ups: Support Groups: Health
Allergy New Zealand
Allergy New Zealand is a not-for-profit organisation that works to improve the quality of life for people with allergies, and…
Beckwith Wiedemann Children’s Association
The Beckwith Wiedemann Children’s Association provides support for families affected by Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome. Read more about the association here.
Bone Marrow Cancer Trust
The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust Inc. is a Charitable Trust established in 1991 as the South Island Bone Marrow Transplant…
Cancer Society
The Cancer Society of New Zealand was formed in 1929 as the New Zealand Branch of the British Empire Cancer…
Crohn’s & Colitis
Crohn’s and Colitis New Zealand , formerly known as the Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group, was set up in 1987…
Cystic Fibrosis
The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Association is an Incorporated Society providing membership for regional groups, businesses and individuals who wish to…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis – is often referred to as a silent disease or a hidden epidemic. The words “hidden” and “silent” are…
Heart Children
At Heart Children NZ we know the desolation childhood heart disease can cause a child and their family. We are…
Hepatitis Foundation
“Hepatitis” means “inflammation of the liver”. Chronic (long-term) inflammation of the liver can result in liver damage or failure if…
Kidney Kids
Kidney Kids is a parent-driven non-for-profit organisation set up to meet the needs of parents of children with kidney disease…
Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association deals with a wide variety of disorders which affect muscles, nerves which control muscles and the…
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinsons New Zealand provides information, education and support to people with Parkinsons, their families, friends as well as health professionals.
Stroke Foundation
The Stroke Foundation of New Zealand was formed in 1980 and since then has formed a network of over 40…
The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC)
The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) is a nationwide organisation based at The University of Auckland. Their aim is to provide…