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Every person with a disability deserves a life of choice, freedom and independence. We provide services to help make that happen. What’s our work?

At Spectrum Care, ours is no ordinary job. Many of the people we support are non-verbal, but they have plenty to say if you know how to listen. More than a few have substantial physical challenges to meet. Many of the families we work with have been tested to the limits before we even meet them. Their strength, their resilience and their love for the people we are asked to support is without question, as is the respect we have for them. To help identify the unique potential in every one of the people we support, then lend a hand to help them realise it. No matter how complex someone’s challenges may be, they are worthy and they are of immense value. In our books, to not see this is the true disadvantage.

28/10/2025

Each week, Braydan and others from our Aspirations centre in Kumeū volunteer at The NZ Cat Foundation.

It’s well known that spending time with furry friends can lift your mood... and from the way Braydan’s looking at his mate, you can’t deny it! 🐱

We’re so grateful for community partnerships like this one, giving tangata whaikaha opportunities to connect, contribute, and be part of something special.

26/10/2025

Julie is our kaitiaki.

Not just in name, but in the way she made people feel from the moment they walked through the door.

Julie began her journey with Spectrum Care at Mangere Hospital, working part-time in the office before becoming a full-time receptionist. But her role was never just administrative. As a proud Māori woman, she brought warmth, dignity, and wairua to every interaction.

Hers was the first face people saw. The first voice they heard. And that presence stayed with them.

She didn’t just sit at the front desk. She held space.

During her years at Spectrum Care, she was given an ‘Innovation’ award. The prize was a big black leather chair. She refused to use it. She didn’t want to sit above anyone. She wanted to sit with them.

Everyone knew Julie. Whānau. Kaimahi. The tangata whenua we support. It’s as if the roots of Spectrum Care sprouted from her soul.

Even as her children grew, she made a point of bringing them into the office to show them what she did, and why it mattered.

Julie passed away some years ago, but her spirit never left. Who we are is because of who she was. And that is something we’ll never forget.

Moe mai rā, Julie. Thank you for watching over us. Always. 🌿🕯️

20/10/2025

You don’t always know when a legacy begins.

For Jenna Gundry, it started with a “casual job” she never expected to stay in.

“I thought it would just be a casual job until I found a ‘real job’,” she says now, fifteen years later.

“But it is a real job. And so much more.”

Jenna began on the frontline, learning what leadership really means long before she had the title. She remembers the first time someone she supported said, “Look at me, I can make my own breakfast!”

Small moments like that became her compass.

Today, as Regional Manager for the North West region, she leads the same way she started. With empathy, laughter, and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to grow.

The kind of leadership Jenna brings isn’t about hierarchy. It’s about humanity.

Ngā mihi, Jenna. For the space you’ve made. For the culture you’ve built. For the team you believe in. And for reminding us that sometimes the work that wasn’t part of the plan becomes the work that changes everything. 💙

13/10/2025

MTV Cribs… but make it Spectrum Care! 🏡 💙

Ben and Cam welcome you to their whare, a place they’re proud to call home. Written and produced by the two young men, it’s proof of what’s possible with the right support.

And what does that look like? Watch and see for yourself.

05/10/2025

Maranga, located in the heart of Wellington, is one of our day services for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Since 2018, Maranga has been a home base for tangata whaikaha to explore the weird and wonderful terrain of adulthood. Literacy, composting, volunteering, wellness, photography, knitting, and so much more.

Art lines the walls. There’s a chillax zone, a proper sensory room, and meeting spaces with the doors always open. Made by Maranga creations claim their space and tell their stories. Music drifts from the rehearsal room, kai is prepared communally in the kitchen, and seedlings grow on the windowsill. And that's not to mention the field trips, like their regular visits to Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM where tangata whaikaha have a weekly slot to share what matters to them, pick music, and sing on air.

Maranga isn’t just a service.

It’s proof that the places we build can genuinely support people if we let them.

Recently, Maranga held a mid-winter soiree. The resident band and dance troupe took the stage, whānau and friends filled the seats, and people witnessed the kind of magic that only happens when everyone’s invited in.

This is Maranga. 💙✨

29/09/2025

We are privileged to support people with different heritages, cultures, and ways of coming together. Our Filipino Pinoy Fiesta, held a few weeks ago, was exactly that.

The evening was full of song, traditional dance, shared stories, and food made with meaning. People were able to take up space and feel proud of where they’re from.

One guest summed it up best: “It feels like home.” 💙

That’s exactly why these spaces matter. Not just to celebrate culture... but to live it, feel it, and be surrounded by people who value it too.

Thank you to everyone who brought the night to life. From the performers and cooks, to the organisers and volunteers.

Maraming salamat. 🙏

21/09/2025

Tommy wants to travel overseas one day.

To get there, he’s been setting short-term goals to build up his confidence and experience. This trip was one of them, planned and made possible by his family and support workers, Prasath and Adriel.

He flew to Christchurch, took the TranzAlpine through the Southern Alps, spent a night in Greymouth, then made the road trip back. Stops included Arthur’s Pass, Lake Pearson, Arahura River, and the world-famous Sheffield pie shop.

It wasn’t just a holiday. It was part of a long-term goal, with the right people around him to make it happen.

Because support isn’t just about being there. It’s about going there, too. 🚆✈️

15/09/2025

Our Spectrum Care and Spectrum Care Media Lab kaimahi, together with Gig Buddies Auckland (a kaupapa funded by Spectrum Foundation), were proud to be part of this year’s Disability Connect Transition Expo. 🤘

The expo brought together rōpū from across Aotearoa, all showcasing the possibilities and pathways available for disabled people and their whānau. From creative skills to social connection and future opportunities, it was a celebration of what can be achieved when we mahi tahi.

In recent times, our community has stood strong through adversity. This day was about something different but just as powerful... coming together in the face of opportunity.

Ngā mihi to everyone who stopped by, had a kōrero, or jumped on the DJ decks with us.

📸 Swipe through for some highlights!

09/09/2025

Data from the latest Household Disability Survey shows 851,000 people in Aotearoa are disabled. That’s 1 in 6 of us.

Behind every number is a person, a whānau, a community. What's one thing you wish more people understood about being disabled? Let us know in the comments below. 💬

08/09/2025

Community Support Worker, Derek Nicoll, has been working on something special outside of Spectrum Care.

'Uniquely Similar' is a children’s book that grew out of Derek’s mahi with autistic and neurodiverse kids and his drive to make sure they feel seen, accepted, and proud of who they are.

At its heart is the idea that there’s a place for you no matter how you think, feel, or move through the world.

📖 You can read more and grab a copy here: dereknicoll.gumroad.com/l/uniquelysimilar

Ngā mihi nui, Derek. Thank you for sharing your creativity in a way that will reach even more whānau and communities. 🙏

02/09/2025

Four keen photographers from Maranga, our service in the heart of Wellington, have made the Top 30 in the IHC New Zealand Capture the Moment competition! 🎉

Maranga supports people with an intellectual disability to confidently navigate life after school and nurture their passions. We’re so proud to see their mahi recognised:

📸 Regan – 'Muscles'
📸 Nicholas – 'Rarotonga Goldfish'
📸 Matthew – 'Fallen Waves'
📸 Morgan – 'Ocean Farewell'

Public voting is open until 7 September, and you can vote once a day. Let’s give them the best chance in the People’s Choice award! 💙

🔗 Vote here: https://www.ihc.org.nz/get-involved/capture-the-moment/capture-the-moment-vote-in-peoples-choice

01/09/2025

What a night! 💃 At Maranga, our creative community hub in Wellington for young adults with an intellectual disability, we held a winter soiree.

Big Rock, our resident band, had the room singing along to their original songs, while Golden Galaxies, our dance troupe, brought the energy. Friends, whānau, and staff came together over kai to celebrate and cheer them on.

This is Maranga. This is community. 💚

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Level 2, 205 Great South Road, Greenlane
Auckland
1051

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+6496343790

Website

https://www.spectrumcare.org.nz/

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We’re an independent charitable trust that provides support for children, young people and adults with disabilities, and their families. Our services include 24-hour support for people living in residential homes throughout the Auckland and Waikato regions, respite support for adults in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, and respite support for children in Auckland. We also provide specialised Home support, Transitions support and Aspirations support for people in the greater Auckland region, along with a School Holiday Programme of activities for children. Our independent living support is specifically focused on empowering people to their lives of choice – lives like any other – in the community. We also offer a specialised Business Enterprises programme aimed at supporting people towards their employment goals. We believe in providing person-centred services and options that focus on individual needs. All our services support people to identify their personal goals and aspirations. These are developed into a personalised and achievable ‘Outcomes’ plan, which supports our service users to achieve their immediate and lifelong objectives. We support the principles of the New Zealand Disability Strategy and place great emphasis on the worth of the individual, personal growth and the provision of holistic support for people with disabilities. Open two-way communication and the development of community partnerships are integral to our philosophy.