Thrive Resources

This page provides links to additional info, support and resources.
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External support

Check out Aspire Canterbury community services directory

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Show your hidden disability

HDS - Global

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - Flying with a disability - Flying when you need special assistance

Medical bracelets

Medical ID

Print your own lanyard card

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Save money. As a disabled person, living can be tough not only physically and mentally but also financially.
Every $$ counts.

Save on glasses: Home - The Optical Shop      

Save on hearing aids: Hearing Tests & Audiology Services | Specsavers New Zealand

How to use earbuds/airpods for hearing: Use the Hearing Aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 - Apple Support

Hāpai Access Card: Accessibility Cards | Hāpai Access Card | New Zealand

Op shop directories:

https://opshopdirectory.co.nz/

https://www.oppies.nz/

https://treasurehunting.co.nz/

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Learn more about our disabilities:

14 Major types of disabilities explained

FND (Functional Neurological Disorder):

     NZ FND

     Neurosymptoms

Help living with a brain injury:  Brain Injury NZ

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Sometimes we find that we are not getting the help or support we believe we need. Help with complaints:

ACC

ACC - Ombudsman

ACC - Advocacy Services

ACC - Citizens Advice Bureau

Complaints about a health or disability service

The Advocacy Service - a free and independent service — Health & Disability Commissioner

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Reading tips

In the spin of a wheel by Theo ‘Ted’ Feldbrugge

The power of Learned Optimism

7-day Brain Boost Plan by Dr. Allison C. Lamont & Gillian M. Eadie

Brainfit World

Return to work

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Relax & Refocus with these techniques

Box Breathing

8 minute Power Nap

How to stop 'What if...' worries from taking over

Also check out the S O S technique in Theo ‘Ted’ Feldbrugge's book: In the spin of a wheel

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Get yourself a Hobby!

Six reasons to get a hobby

How to find a hobby

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