The Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust

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.

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

Our Centre Base enjoyed a special dog therapy session this morning with Pickles and her owner Tia, an EIT student on pla...
16/09/2026

Our Centre Base enjoyed a special dog therapy session this morning with Pickles and her owner Tia, an EIT student on placement.

Pickles accompanied service users through their morning activities and joined in during Sit Be Fit, providing comfort, companionship, and plenty of happy moments. The session was a great success, with service users enjoying the opportunity to interact with Pickles and giving her lots of hugs and attention.

Thank you, Tia and Pickles, for a memorable visit.

Candice enjoys plenty of variety in her week at the Disability Resource Centre.You might find her getting creative with ...
06/09/2026

Candice enjoys plenty of variety in her week at the Disability Resource Centre.
You might find her getting creative with arts and crafts, working on Lego or puzzles, playing table tennis or lending a hand with Meals on Wheels.
Music is another part of the week that Candice enjoys. In smaller group settings, she likes to sing and play the ukulele, where she can relax and enjoy making music with others.
Whether it's something familiar or an opportunity to try something new, Candice enjoys getting involved and spending time with her friends.

Living Life Connected

For Holly, John and Waretini, afternoons can look a little different depending on the day.It might be time at the beach,...
30/08/2026

For Holly, John and Waretini, afternoons can look a little different depending on the day.

It might be time at the beach, a walk through the park, stopping for some hot chips, spending time listening to music or joining in with 10 Pin Bowling.

Great opportunities to get out and about, enjoy different environments, and spend time doing things they enjoy.

Living life connected.

Jana has been keeping active by taking part in regular wellness sessions, while also being keen to give new things a go....
23/08/2026

Jana has been keeping active by taking part in regular wellness sessions, while also being keen to give new things a go.

Recently, she joined a Can Inspire workshop where she had the chance to try something a little different, making bracelets, keychains, a suncatcher and a necklace.

Trying new activities and discovering what you enjoy is all part of the fun.

Living life connected.

Cutest little supervisor 😍😍
19/08/2026

Cutest little supervisor 😍😍

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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