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    Access has 100 years of history supporting whānau and communities throughout the country. Today we are one of the largest healthcare providers in New Zealand. We specialise in home based healthcare and support. We work with Whaikaha, Te Whatu Ora and ACC, General Practices across the country, and other providers, to support people nationwide to live independently in their own homes.

    Services Provided

    Home support
    Our team of registered health professionals and trained support workers will work in partnership with you and your family to provide a flexible service that is tailored to your needs and promotes rehabilitation, enabling you to return to as much independence as possible.

    Service types

    • Home support carers
    • Childcare services
    • Assistance with bathing/hygiene
    • Home equipment
    • Home visits
    • Meals on wheels
    • Needs assessment
    • Home visit by nurse
    Disability support services
    Disability support services are provided for people of all ages who have a physical or intellectual disability and need assistance with their activities of daily living. We do a needs assessment to determine whether we can help you or your family.

    Service types

    • Disability information and advisory services
    Injury support services
    Access Injury Support services range from a helping hand around the house to support with daily living activities, rehabilitation and specialist nursing services. As one of the lead providers, we are committed to providing excellence in specialised injury related support to assist your recovery and return to independence.

    Service types

    • Rehabilitation therapy
    • Home visits by nurse
    Community nursing

    Service types

    • Palliative care
    • Wound care
    • Continence
    • Medication administration
    • Doppler assessment
    Home and Community Support for Older People

    Home and community support includes a range of services available for older people who need support to live at home. 

    Our high quality support, provided by our team of registered health professionals and trained support workers, is tailored to meet your needs, rather than a blanket approach and helps you to live as independently as possible. You will be supported to remain at home safely, while giving family members peace of mind knowing you are receiving the best support possible.

    End of life care

    Our palliative care team works together with your health care team to:

    • provide personalised, holistic care
    • make you as comfortable as possible
    • enable you to spend time with the people closest to you
    • minimise the physical and emotional stress that you, your family and loved ones may experience
    • ensure that your rights are respected and appropriate care is accessible
    • build community systems to support you and your family
    Individualised Funding

    Individualised Funding is a Ministry of Health funded support service that gives eligible people the flexibility and control to manage their own funding, in a way that helps them live their life in a way that best suits you.

    It can be hard to understand all the information and options – that's what we are here for!  We can step you through what it all means – and help you to decide what is best for you!   

    Charges

    If your services are funded by Whaikaha, Te Whatu Ora or ACC, there are no fees.
    If you choose to pay privately or want additional support over and above your funded services, there will  be a cost. 

    For private services information, please contact our referral team on 0508 123010 or email referral_enquiry@access.org.nz and we will guide you through our private services. 

    Age groups

    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke
    • Older adult / Kaumātua
    • Child / Tamariki

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us
    • Referral

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free
    • Fees apply