Click on the links below to visit New Zealand websites offering information which may be useful.
Department of Labour
http://dol.govt.nz/ HSE Act, Regulations, Serious Harm reporting etc
ACC
http://www.acc.co.nz/backonthejob Specific return to work information
http://www.acc.co.nz/for-business/index.htm Information for Businesses
http://www.acc.co.nz/ General website
Work and Income
http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/ Benefit assistance and entitlements
NZ Legislation
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/searchquick.aspx Quick search page for legislation eg
Privacy Act 1993
Human Rights Act 1993
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Accident Compensation Act 2001
Employment Relations Act 2000
NZ Standards
http://www.standards.co.nz/default.htm Standards exist for most things and can be found here
Training Course – Disability Management in the Workplace
http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz/index.php?id=293
ADDICTION; DRUGS, ALCOHOL, GAMBLING Treatment Directory www.addictionshelp.org.nz Regionalised database of all the addiction treatment and advice services available anywhere in New Zealand
Alcohol & Drug Helpline www.adanz.org.nz/Helpline/ ADANZ aims to facilitate cohesion in the addiction treatment sector through coordination, alcohol and other drug information and intervention services, advocacy and research
Addiction websites plus New Zealand clinics, counseling and rehabilitation for P and meth addiction, gambling addiction, drug addiction, alcohol addiction and more on NZS.com www.nzs.com/health/addiction
Gambling addiction www.gamblingproblem.co.nz
DEPRESSION National Depression Helpline FREEPHONE: 0800 111 757
8am to midnight, 365 days a year. Talk to trained counsellors who can discuss the situation, offer information, and if necessary, advice on local services
Depression Awareness http://www.depression.org.nz/ Self help resources and tips for helping others who might be suffering from depression. Includes the John Kirwan Journal tool.
Depression – The Low Down http://www.thelowdown.co.nz Designed to help younger people coping with depression.
EATING DISORDERS Eating Disorders Association NZ (EDANZ) www.ed.org.nz Incorporated society which provides support and education for parents and caregivers of people with eating disorders
Central Region Eating Disorders www.eatingdisorders.org.nz Useful information and links to services elsewhere in NZ.
Eating Difficulties Education Network www.eden.org.nz EDEN is a non-profit community agency promoting body trust and satisfaction, size acceptance and diversity
VICTIM SUPPORT http://www.victimsupport.org.nz Call 0800 VICTIM (0800 846 846) Free 24-7 help for people hurt by crime and other trauma through the provision of an emotional and practical support. Information, financial assistance and referral to other support services and advocacy for victims’ rights.
SUICIDE Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand www.spinz.org.nz
Information and resources to promote safe and effective suicide prevention activities.
Part of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and has staff based in Auckland and Wellington.
RELATIONSHIPS The Family Court http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/family-court/ Aims, wherever possible, to help people sort out their relationship problems by way of counselling, conciliation and mediation.
MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Foundation http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz
Stress and How to handle it http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/shop/item/view/2/314/
What is Depression http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/shop/item/view/2/70/
Men and Depression http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/shop/item/view/2/193/
Coping with Financial Stress http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/shop/item/view/2/306/
EMERGENCY Emergency help for mental health issues
if it is an emergency – and you feel you or someone else is at risk of harm PHONE 111
Phone LIFELINE ON 0800 543 352
Go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Department
Phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis team: You can find the number for your area on the following link. http://www.mhc.govt.nz/Content/Overview/Urgent-Help.htm
GENERAL HEALTH
Webhealth http://www.webhealth.co.nz
Access to quality, local, up-to-date information and resources related to a broad health and well-being focus.
Healthline PHONE 0800 611 116 FOR FREE 24-HOUR HEALTH ADVICE
Free telephone health information service for all the family; Staffed by registered nurses who will assess your health needs, and give information and advice to help you decide on the best level of care.
Health Navigator http://www.healthnavigator.org.nz
Health information for people with on-going health concerns.
GRIEF AND LOSS Skylight http://www.skylight.org.nz/ Not for profit organisation providing specialised support for New Zealand children, young people, adults and their families/whanau who are facing change, loss, trauma and grief – whatever the cause
Still born and newborn death support www.sands.org.nz Network of parent-run, non-profit groups supporting families who have experienced the death of a baby. Over 25 groups/contact people around the country.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome http://sids.org.nz/ Services for families and communities who have had children of any age die suddenly and/or unexpectedly of any cause including SIDS.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU http://www.cab.org.nz/ CLICK ON LOCAL BUREAU TO FIND YOUR NEAREST BUREAU OR PHONE 0800 367 222. Information to assist with a wide range of issues. Trained volunteers will discuss options and provide contact numbers for any services or organisations to help further. Information sheets and guides on topics such as debt, breakdown of relationships and accommodation.
International Websites
National Institute Disability Management and Research
Personal Injury Education Foundation
Resilience Institute
Workcover NSW (Australia)
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
Managing Pressure
Reading Material
‘Health Care and the Law’ 4th NZ edition edited by Rebecca Keenan Published by Brookers Wellington
