Conditions and Diseases

Chronic Pain Support Foundation   (cpsf.iws.co.nz)  

Do you or someone you love suffer from chronic pain? You don't have to suffer alone: the Chronic Pain Support Foundation offers friendship, support, information and resources.

Thyroid   (www.thyroid.co.nz)  

Tumours of the mouth, throat, larynx, paranasal sinuses and skin of the head and neck.

Cystic Fibrosis Association   (www.cfnz.org.nz)  

Cystic Fibrosis is an incurable, inherited disorder affecting mainly the lungs and digestive system.

NZ Cleft Lip   (www.cleft.org.nz)  

Cleft lip and palate support group.

Autism New Zealand   (www.autismnz.org.nz)  

Provides support, training, advocacy, resources and information on autism spectrum disorders including Asperger syndrome. Members include those who have these conditions, as well as their families and the professionals who work with them.

New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders   (www.nzord.org.nz)  

The NZORD offers support for those suffering from a rare disorder in New Zealand, providing resources and information for rare disease support groups.

Associated New Zealand ME Society   (www.anzmes.org.nz)  

ANZMES has been serving New Zealanders with Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 1980. They assist those who are diagnosed, as well as those who suspect they are suffering from this condition.

NZ Continence Association   (www.continence.org.nz)  

A charitable organisation driven by enthusiastic health professionals committed to the management of bladder and bowel control problems.

Infant Gastric Reflux Stories   (www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz)  

Offering support and information for families affected by infant gastric reflux.

ADHD.org.nz   (www.adhd.org.nz)  

New Zealand's premier online support and information site for men, women and children to Learn about a disorder affecting up to 225,000 New Zealanders.

Waikato Burn Support   (www.burnsupport.org.nz)  

Dedicated to providing burn injured persons and their families throughout New Zealand with support and assistance, both during and after hospitalisation. The organisation assists them to return to normal lives within their community.

Osteoporosis New Zealand   (www.bones.org.nz)  

A national organisation established to reduce the incidence of osteoporosis in New Zealand by raising awareness and knowledge of osteoporosis and to provide a voice for those at risk or suffering from osteoporosis.

MS Waikato   (www.mswaikato.org.nz)  

Provides care, support and education for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

The Dyspraxia Support Group   (www.dyspraxia.org.nz)  

A support group aiming to help children with Developmental Dyspraxia to learn, to achieve their potentials, and ultimately to lead a happy, satisfying adult life.

Bow Tie Appeal   (www.mda.org.nz/Pages/BowTieAppeal/bowTieAppeal.htm)  

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Annual National Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.

IRONZ : The New Zealand Haemochromatosis Support & Awareness Group   (www.ironz.org.nz)  

Hemochromatosis is a disorder of iron regulation or metabolism in the body, resulting in a buildup of excess iron in the body's tissue. In New Zealand 1 in 200 people suffer from this disorder. IRONZ encourages awareness and runs a support group which meets regularly.

Balance Disorder Centre   (www.balancedisorder.co.nz)  

A North Shore centre dedicated to the diagnosis and rehabilitation of people who suffer from balance problems. The centre offers balance testing with the latest diagnostic equipment.

New Zealand Addison's Network   (www.addisons.org.nz)  

Addison's disease is the result of failure of the adrenal glands to produce steroid hormones. Daily medication to replace these hormones enables a relatively normal lifestyle. The NZAN provides support and up-to-date information to people with Addison's disease.

Natural Herbs Research   (www.herbsresearch.co.nz)  

Carrying out a programme of screening for bioactive compounds in natural plants. They provide a product for treatment of bed wetting and frequent urination.

ADHD Association   (www.adhd.co.nz)  

A voluntary, non-profit organisation founded in 1977 with the aim of helping and supporting those involved with the care, management, upbringing and education of ADHD people, from childhood through to adulthood.

Coldsore Information   (www.ColdSore.co.nz)  

Everything you need to know about diagnosing, treating and preventing cold sores.

Lysosomal Diseases New Zealand   (www.ldnz.org.nz)  

Information, support and advocacy for families affected by Lysosomal Storage diseases, a group of rare genetic diseases.

Pegasys   (www.pegasys.co.nz)  

Prescription medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis C, an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus.

Influenza Pandemic   (www.influenzapandemic.co.nz)  

The World Health Organisation has warned of an influenza pandemic resulting from the mutation of avian virus H5N1 (bird flu). This site presents information on preparation, prevention and treatments.

Gastro Info   (www.gastro-info.co.nz)  

Online information on digestive health problems, including irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn and reflux, constipation, coeliac disease and other conditions.