About our Contract Board services

Supporting you to stay connected to your community.

We partner with host families to support disabled people to stay in the community. CCS Disability Action will work with you and a host family to support your connection to your life and community. It is our hope that you will continue to stay connected with the things that are most important to you, whatever that might be, including work, friends and your community.

What we can offer

Good information

It can be challenging to get the information you need at the right time. We provide information about a range of things including:

• Disability.

• Your community and what’s available.

• Your rights and what these mean in practical terms.

• Financial assistance.

• Options and choices.

Connecting you to your community

We can assist you to build relationships in your community, find activities that match your interests, connect with other people with similar experiences to you, or move into education or employment with the support you need to succeed.

Navigating Your Options

We can assist you to plan for the life you want. This can include:

• Identifying your dreams, setting goals and planning to achieve these goals.

• Supporting you to work through systems, remove barriers and create the life you want.

• Connecting you with services you may need (like equipment, disability supports, transport options, resources and funding).

• Coordinating services so that you get the right people and right support at the right time.

Advocacy

Advocacy can be about clarifying what you want to achieve, supporting you to speak for yourself or your family or providing independent support with another agency or organisation. This could mean attending a meeting with you or working with someone else so they understand what you are wanting.

What you can expect from us

1.   We will treat you with dignity and respect in a way that is culturally appropriate to your needs.

2.   We will ensure our communication works well for you and your whānau (family) so that you can fully contribute to the process. You are in charge.

3.   We will outline clear timelines and actions, so we remain accountable to your needs.

4.   While life may not always be a straightforward journey, we’re committed to working together to tackle the problems and barriers that arise with an innovative, positive approach.

How do you access our services?

• Referral from your local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agency (NASC).

• Self-referral. We’re very happy to talk to you directly.

We can discuss whether Contract Board would be a good fit for you or offer other information to best suit your needs.

Our support is free.

About us

CCS Disability Action is a nationwide organisation that provides support, advocacy and information for disabled people. We have a long, proud history of working in partnership with disabled people, families and whānau to provide dedicated and flexible support services.

We work in partnership with disabled people, family and whānau to support you to have choice and control in your life.

Our focus is to walk alongside you to create individually tailored supports to meet your needs and wishes.

We also work in communities to identify and remove barriers so that all people can lead positive and connected lives and we advocate for local and national policies that ensure all people’s rights are upheld.

Get in touch

If you would like support, information or advocacy, feel free to contact us directly. We would love to hear from you.