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01. Diagnosis

New Zealand Telepsych Network (NZTN)
Email: help@telepsychnetwork.nz
Website: telepsychnetwork.nz
(Please note that DSS and NASC services currently do not accept telehealth diagnoses.)

Dr Marilyn Willis – Psychologist
Diagnostic assessments and post diagnosis services for adults and teens (18+) – special focus on the unique characteristics of the internalised/high masking presentation of autism commonly observed in women. Available for telehealth consultations and in-person consultations in Auckland and Wellington CBDs and Dunedin.
Email: marilyn.willis@neuro-diversities.com
Website: www.neuro-diversities.com

MindMatters Clinic
Neuro-affirming adult autism assessments online. AuDHD also available.
Various clinicians (online only; please note that DSS and NASC services currently do not accept telehealth diagnoses.)
Phone: 0800 MIND HQ (0800 6463 47) 
Email: info@mindmatters.clinic
Website: www.mindmatters.clinic/services/autism

02. Education

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
Freephone: 0800 40 3337 ext 8752
Phone: (03) 211 2699 ext 8752
Text: 027 6055 965
Email: claire.oneill@sit.ac.nz

Te Kura ECE – Te Ara Kōhungahunga (State distance education provider):

Phone: 0800 65 99 88
Email: info@tekura.school.nz
Website: https://www.tekura.school.nz/

03. Employment

IDEA Services
Phone: (03) 218 8188
Email: southland@idea.org.nz 

Workbridge
Phone: (03) 214 0227
Email: trudyk@workbridge.co.nz

Southland Disability Enterprises
Phone: (03) 214 6188
Email: enquiries@sde.org.nz

Koha Kai
Phone: (021) 0820 5422
Email: janicel.kohakai@gmail.com

Choices NZ

Phone: 0800 723 154

Website: https://www.choicesnz.org.nz/talk-to-us

Address: Level 1, 162 Dee Street, Invercargill 9810

04. Support Organisations

CCS
Phone: (03) 218 9616
Email: Southland@ccsDisabilityAction.org

Dyslexia Southland
Contact: Chris Cole (Learning Advisor)
Phone: (027) 201 6951
Email: support@learningdifferences.org.nz
Website: www.dyslexiasupportsouthland.co.nz 

Community Care Trust
Phone: (03) 211 0021
Email: info@cct.org.nz

DRC Southland
Phone: (03) 214 5000 or 0800 100 531
Email: info@drcsouth.co.nz

Parent to Parent
Phone: (03) 214 3179
Email: southland@parent2parent.org.nz

ADHD
Website: www.adhd.org.nz

IDEA Services
Phone: (03) 218 8188
Email: southland@idea.org.nz

Rachel Hanover-O’Connor
Online counselling
Website: https://rachelhoc.wixsite.com/counselling

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
Contact: Liv Hall (Disability Support Liaison Officer)
Freephone: 0800 40 3337 ext 8752
Phone: (03) 211 2699 ext 8752
Text: (027) 6055 965
Email: liv.hall@sit.ac.nz

Special Olympics
Phone: (03) 225 8704
Email: southland@specialolympics.org.nz

Halberg Trust
Phone: 0800 425 2274 (0800 HALBERG)
Email: bridget@halberg.co.nz

ReThink Children’s Therapy
Phone: (022) 100 1440
Address: Phillip Laing House, 144 Rattray Street
Email: office@rethink.net.nz

Riding for Disabled
Phone: (03) 213 0464
Email: committee@rdasouthland.org.nz

Sleep Insight – Specialist sleep support for autistic children and young people.
Telehealth appointments available.
Email: info@sleepinsight.co.nz
Website: Sleep Insight – Specialist sleep support for autistic children & young people

SALT Center (Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy)

Email: jess@saltcentre.co.nz

Website: https://www.saltcentre.co.nz/queenstown-1

05. Social Groups

Autistic Adult Social Group (18+).  Meets 2nd Monday of every month in the upstairs meeting room of Invercargill City Library. 
Bring your own drinks and snacks.  Friends and support people are welcome.  
 
CCS Social Group (18+) for anyone with a disability, their friends and support people. 
Meets every Tuesday between 12:00 pm and 15:00 pm at The Workingman’s Club (near the duke box).  
 
Autistic Youth and Rangatahi Social Group – Southland Region: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7676050809138828
 
The Outreach Singing Trust runs regular community singing sessions in the Invercargill Civic Theatre Foyer on the second Tuesday of every month. Come and join us for a sing through some old favourites. We start at 12:30 and sing for 30 minutes.
 
Singing is known to have benefits for health and well-being, it’s a great way to get energised, connect with others and boost your well-being. All welcome. Please note this is for EVERYONE who enjoys singing, regardless of self-perceived singing ability!
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