We can provide credible and up to date information on your child or family members condition or issue in easy to understand language. Our matching service enables you to speak with a trained volunteer Support Parent who has a child with a similar condition, or has been in a similar situation as you. The Support Parent will make contact with you by telephone as they my not live in the same town as you, their experiences maybe a valuable source of information.

     "The information pack got to me quickly and contained a lot of material which
       was all very good."
Central Lakes requester

Fill in the enquiry from below and once your request is received, one of Regional Coordinators or Matching and Information team will call you to speak about your concerns and issues. This phone call from us is to acknowledge we have received your enquiry and to ensure the information and support you receive is specific to you at this time.

This service is both free and confidential to families, and you don't have to be new to disability to receive information and support from Parent to Parent.

     "I fully support Parent to Parent for families of children with a chronic illness or disability. The power of being able to share, support and learn from people travelling the same journey as yourself is incredibly positive. The benefits of this organisation are immense for families."
Jo McClinlock, Clinical Psychologist, Health Waikato