Health & support groups

   ACOUSTIC NEUROMA WELLINGTON SUPPORT GROUP .
   We welcome anyone who has had or is having brain surgery
     or treatment of a tumour, as well as their partner or a friend.
   Contact Marilyn Cryer on 232 4580
   Email: marilyncryer@hotmail.com
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   AWHINA WAHINE INC .
   A Maori organisation which provides counselling and support for those
     affected by rape, sexual abuse and related violence. We provide a free
     and mobile service which covers the greater Wellington region.
   Contact Fiona Barriball on 232 9817  Fax 232 9120
   Postal address: PO Box 51103 Tawa
   Email: awhina-wahine@xtra.co.nz
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   BEGINNING EXPERIENCE .
   Contact Margaret on 232 0639
   Email: wellingtonbe@xtra.co.nz
   (Details correct as at Apr 2010) .
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   BIRTHRIGHT WELLINGTON .
   Contact Kim Workman on 384 7966
   Email: birthright@callplus.net.nz
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   CLOUD 9 CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION .
   A support organisation helping children with Asperger's syndrome
     understand their world and helping you understand them.
   Contact Bill Murray on 232 4795
   Email: foundation@entercloud9.com
   Website: www.withyoueverystepoftheway.com/page43/page43.html
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   LA LECHE LEAGUE (MANA) .
   Contact Lorraine on 233 6513
   (Details correct as at Apr 2010) .
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   PORIRUA BUDGET SERVICE INC .
   Contact Robert Antonio on 237 4267
   Email: info@poriruabudget.org.nz
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   RIDING FOR DISABLED (WELLINGTON) .
   Therapeutic horse riding for children and adults with disabilities at
     Porirua Hospital Campus Keneperu Hospital Grounds opp A & E.
   President: Dr Pauline Boyles 237 5550
   Email: wellingtonrda@xtra.co.nz
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   TAI CHI NEW ZEALAND (TAWA) .
   Contact Peter Hunt on 232 5726
   Email: peter@talkingbusiness.co.nz
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   TAWA ARTHRITIS SOCIAL & SUPPORT GROUP .
   Contact Bev Wallace on 232 5898
   Email: bevhwallace@msn.co.nz
   (Entry last updated Aug 2007) .
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   TAWA-LINDEN PLUNKET NURSE .
   Ansaphone at 232 7529
   (Details correct as at July 2009) .
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   TAWA-LINDEN PLUNKET SOCIETY .
   Contact David Wilson on 232 5014
   Email: tawaplunketpre@gmail.com
   Latest Plunket newsletter here
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   VICTIM SUPPORT PORIRUA .
   Victim Support provides free 24-hour emotional and practical support,
     advocacy and information for victims of crime and trauma.
   Contact the Service Coordinator on 238 1437
   Email: porirua@victimsupport.org.nz
   (Details correct as at Feb 2010) .
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   WELL HEART .
   Well Heart is a club supporting people who have had a heart attack or
     who have a heart condition. For a one off fee of just $10 you and your
     family join a group which provides social events and education and
     information events.
   More details and an application form are available at www.wellheart.org.nz
   Or contact Peter Cagney on 232 3692
   (Details correct as at Jul 2010) .
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   WIDOWED, SEPARATED, DIVORCED SUPPORT .
   Contact Val on 564 7849
   (Entry last updated Oct 2006) .
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