Your best source for up-to-date information on the COVID-19 situation is the
official NZ Government website.
Taikura Trust Freephone 0800 TAIKURA
Explore Services Behaviour Support Line 0800 000 421
Explore are providing immediate well-being and behaviour support advice, support, risk assessment and safety planning to anyone eligible for disability support services
More information and data sheets:
Alert Level 2 Information for disabled people – 21 May 2020
COVID-19 Support Resource for families
Helplines – free national support services
Hearts & Minds Support for Adult Mental Health
Student Volunteer Army – supermarket shopping for vulnerable whanau
Ministry of Health COVID-19 Information for disabled people and and their whanau employing staff
MinHealth Information for people who receive home support and their family and whānau
Min Health guidance for person on IF Funding during COVID-19
FAQ for Covid Crisis from Disability Connect 27mar20
Children in shared care during Covid-19 lockdown
Auckland Emergency Management – Welfare packages available to those in need
Resources for families & caregivers:
CoronaVirus Social Story 1
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertian Times Article March20
Online Activities for Kids
More Online Activities for Kids
Power Play the Animal Way – fun movement for kids
Quidditch Training Power Plays – fun movement for kids
Superhero Power Plays – fun movement for kids
An invitation to contribute to an online art gallery for kids with ASD
An invitation to contribute to an online art gallery for kids with ASD – PARENT GUIDE
Triple P Parenting – Top Tips for Parenting in Uncertain Times
We will be adding information and resources every day so watch this space!
Contact us if you have any activities or resources you would love to share with other families.
