The Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust

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The Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust Our Vision:
The community is enriched by the participation of people with diverse abilities. Disability Resource Centre (H.B.)

Trust is a Charitable Trust and we offer support to, and promote opportunities for, people with a difference. We work to promote opportunities and facilities for the independence, mobility, and recreation of people with disabilities as well as providing occupational, social and personal opportunities and facilities. We also distribute information and provide assistance to our community and overall foster, encourage and support the work of people with disabilities. Scopze Day Service offers day respite for people with disabilities. It was initially established in 2012 for clients that had been accessing Disability Resource Centre (HB) Trust services for a number of years but then required a more structured, quieter environment with additional support. Network Personnel assists people with a difference to plan their careers, find employment, and provide ongoing in-work support to ensure successful outcomes for their clients. It provides a free supported recruitment service to Employers, which enables businesses to broaden their access to the labour market and thus diversify the workplace. Turning Point is a service assisting people with disabilities to be valued contributors to their community, helping them to have the confidence, skills and support of their families and friends to reach their potential.

Leslie has been getting out and about in the community, trying new things and spending time doing what she enjoys.Recent...
25/10/2026

Leslie has been getting out and about in the community, trying new things and spending time doing what she enjoys.

Recently, she has been volunteering with the Cancer Society and learning to use public transport - giving her more options for getting where she wants to go.
Bollywood dancing remains a firm favourite, along with spending time with friends.

A nice mix of contributing, connecting with others and doing the things that matter to her.

Living life connected.

Karell wants to get his driver’s license to foster more independence and a wider scope of work opportunities. He has bee...
18/10/2026

Karell wants to get his driver’s license to foster more independence and a wider scope of work opportunities. He has been studying the Road Code and is now working through the theory test questions on the Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) website.

Karell is doing well at remembering his give way rules, speed limits, signage and the many other rules of the Road Code. He’s making great progress and hopes to sit his test in the near future.

Living life connected.

There’s plenty of teamwork happening at Adaptive Fitness!Emily, Chris and Luis have been learning different exercises, b...
11/10/2026

There’s plenty of teamwork happening at Adaptive Fitness!

Emily, Chris and Luis have been learning different exercises, both together and individually, while also sharing what they know with each other. Luis enjoyed helping another person with some boxing skills, while Emily supported Chris with his weights, helping him with technique and counting the repetitions along the way.

It’s a great example of people learning alongside each other and having something to contribute.

Living life connected.

Come along to our local Candidates Forums with a Disability focus and hear directly from local candidates about the issu...
07/10/2026

Come along to our local Candidates Forums with a Disability focus and hear directly from local candidates about the issues that matter to disabled people, whanau and our community.
Wednesday 21st October
5.30pm
Taradale Town Hall

Thursday 22nd October
5.30pm
Elim Church, Hastings
Planning to come? Please register your attendance as soon as you can so we have an idea of numbers for the evening
Registration details are on the flyer.

What’s it like to be on both sides of a job interview?Stephanie recently had the chance to find out when she attended th...
04/10/2026

What’s it like to be on both sides of a job interview?

Stephanie recently had the chance to find out when she attended the Work for Us workshop with People First New Zealand. As well as taking turns as the interviewer and interviewee, Stephanie learnt about workplace rights, employment agreements, pay, CVs and what to do when problems come up at work.

A great opportunity to learn more about the world of work and what to expect as an employee.

Living life connected.

Come along to our local Candidates Forum with a Disability focus and hear directly from local candidates about the issue...
28/09/2026

Come along to our local Candidates Forum with a Disability focus and hear directly from local candidates about the issues that matter to disabled people, whanau and our community.

Thursday 22nd October
5.30pm
Elim Church, Hastings

Planning to come? Please register your attendance by the 4th of October so we have an idea of numbers for the evening
Registration details are on the flyer.

Zach joined us three weeks ago and has been busy getting to know people and settling into his time at DRC.He’s been enjo...
27/09/2026

Zach joined us three weeks ago and has been busy getting to know people and settling into his time at DRC.

He’s been enjoying 10-pin bowling, trying out different sessions and, along the way, making some new friends.

Living life connected.

William has been enjoying plenty of variety in his week at DRC.He’s recently joined our Monday yoga sessions and has als...
20/09/2026

William has been enjoying plenty of variety in his week at DRC.

He’s recently joined our Monday yoga sessions and has also been getting creative with papier-mâché during art and construction. Music continues to be a favorite, especially singing and trying out different instruments.

He’s also been keeping active with ten-pin bowling alongside his peers and regular sessions at the adaptive gym.

A good mix of creativity, music, movement, and time with others.

Living life connected

Address

204 Nelson Street South
Hastings
4122

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+6468738210

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