Essential Service Resources & Information for Communities

Information on Essential Community Services - National

Age Concern – assistance for the elderly
Citizens Advice Bureau – for understanding rights and obligations during COVID-19
Civil Defence
Delivereat - Directory of independent kiwi businesses delivering during lockdown
Oranga Tamariki - support for child and family violence
Red Cross - Restoring Family Links service to connect families
The Salvation Army - social service support
Safeguarding Children – resources and information on the safety of children
WeCare.Kiwi - Support for vulnerable people during COVID-19
Women’s Refuge – assistance for women who may be experiencing domestic violence
Community Based Assessment Clinics (CBAC) for COVID-19 - Information on how and where to get tested for COVID-19

Information on Essential Community Services – Canterbury

Age Concern Canterbury – assistance for the elderly
Aviva – keeping children and families safe during lockdown
Christchurch City Mission – social support
Christchurch Methodist Mission – social service for children and families
Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury
Family Help Trust – early intervention for children and families
He Waka Tapu – kaupapa Māori support for whānau
Ngāi Tahu Charitable Trust – support for Ngāi Tahu Iwi and whānau
Presbyterian Support Upper South Island – wrap-around social services for families
START Healing – early intervention for children and families
Stopping Violence Services Christchurch – support for youth and families
The Student Volunteer Army – grocery delivery service for vulnerable people
Tenant Protection Association – assistance for housing needs
Te Ora Hou Otautahi – holistic support for youth and whānau
Te Puna Oranga – sexual abuse crisis support
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu – support for whānau
YWCA - units available for women with children who may be experiencing domestic violence

Information on Essential Community Services – Nelson/Tasman

Age Concern Nelson/Tasman - Assistance for the elderly
Civil Defence Emergency Management Nelson/Tasman
Civil Defence Emergency Management Phone Number for Essential Supplies: 0800 50 50 75
Civil Defence Vulnerable Client Form – for organisations who have clients with specific needs
Neighbourhood Support Nelson – social support services
Project C-19 – connecting communities with Civil Defence services
SVS Living Safe Nelson and Motueka – support for victims of violence
Volunteer Nelson – volunteer services and supporting during COVID-19

Information on Essential Community Services – Marlborough

Information on Essential Services for Community Groups

Government Support for Community Organisations

Information on Essential Services for Māori and Pacific Peoples