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Auckland Council Leisure and Pools
From school holiday programmes, out of school care (OSCAR) to term time recreation programmes, Auckland Council runs a a series of activities all-year round to keep tamariki and adults active.
Halberg Foundation
The Halberg Foundation provides grants to help disabled young people participate in sports and recreation by reducing financial barriers.
Parafed Network
Disability Sport Auckland (formerly Parafed) is New Zealand’s oldest and largest disability sport organisation. They lead a network of 15 sports clubs and activity providers catering for 300+ members. They look after all physical disability sport in Auckland, providing pathways and opportunities for beginners, all the way through to Paralympic Champions.
Recreate NZ
Recreate organise camps, getaways and all kinds of outdoor adventures across Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Christchurch for young people with disabilities. From cycling the Otago Rail Trail to a night out for dinner and a movie, they have something for everyone.
Please note that due to popular demand, you may need to be on the waiting list to join their activities. Please contact them first before making any plans.
Special Olympics
Anyone with an intellectual disability is welcome to take part in the Special Olympics programme (this different from Paralympics New Zealand).
Special Olympics also have afterschool and holiday sports programmes in many areas across Auckland that are designed to meet the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Their programmes are highly social and give people opportunities to make friends in their community. They open doors to a wide range of sports and even provide some basics health screenings and services to athletes.
Sport NZ
Sport NZ is the government agency in charge of play, active recreation and sport systems in New Zealand. They also have a disability plan that guides them on how to partner, fund, and support disabled people in sports.