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Ways Allies can assist you?

Training

Providing education and skill-building opportunities for individuals, families, and professionals in the disability sector.

At Allies, we understand that life which includes disability can have its challenges.

Between them, Tony and Nicky have more than 50 years of lived and practical experience. They have assisted hundreds of people (individuals, families / whānau and organisations) to:

(i) Gain clarity on where they are

(ii) Create / imagine a better future

(iii) Develop a clear plan to achieve their vision

(iv) Gain access to formal and informal support

(v) Sustain themselves across time.

Practical Allies

Allies Aotearoa offers practical, helpful, knowledgeable, skilled, and effective support. Our approaches and methods are well tested in the real world and are based on both empirical and lived experience.

Shared Journey

The Allies team are experienced as both (i) family members and (ii) as professionals who work within the system. As a result of our experiences we are deeply committed to assisting others.

Individuals, families and whānau who have individualised or personalised budgets are able to use these resources to fund their assistance from Allies and (this is completely within the rules).

Testimonials

This is what a few of the people who have worked with us have to say:

Kathryn - Tauranga

OMG!!! Thank you Allies. I can't believe how easy this recruitment process has been with your help.

Kathryn - Tauranga
Carol - Auckland

Tony’s engaging and authentic presentation at our Training Conference was well received by participants from around the country. They couldn’t wait to go back and share what they had learned with others in their organisations to enhance their practice as information and resource providers.

Carol - Auckland
Charlotte - Wanaka

Training through Allies Aotearoa with Tony has been invaluable for both our team of staff and parents/caregivers of those we support. His comprehensive knowledge and resources have significantly enhanced our understanding and approach to supporting individuals with disabilities in our community.

Charlotte - Wanaka
Conference Particpant - Auckland

Loved Tony's presentation and looking at inviting him to be a guest speaker at one of our Disability Support Services Networking hui.

Conference Particpant - Auckland
Steve - Wellington

I would like to thank Allies Aotearoa very much for helping my wife and I navigate the NASC system to achieve an outcome for our son we would never have thought possible. I would highly recommend you to anyone struggling with the system.

Steve - Wellington
Sarah - Auckland

Tony’s grounded training and mentorship have given whānau and support staff across our collective a clear sense of direction to sustain meaningful, connected lives—beyond just ticking off daily tasks. We look forward to continuing the journey with Allies Aotearoa! Nest Family Collective, Auckland.

Sarah - Auckland
Sarah - Auckland

Revisiting PATH plans in adulthood has helped lift the blinkers that kept us caught in the daily grind. Having this external support to help map the journey was vital, we couldn't have done it ourselves.

Sarah - Auckland
Alice - Tauranga

Just a big thanks to you for your time and knowledge last night. The way you 'got it' and connected with our parents was just so great, it was such a valuable event for many.

Alice - Tauranga
Jason - Wanaka

Thanks again for the catch up today,  it really helped and gave us some ideas and some direction moving forward,  so thanks. 

Jason - Wanaka
Helen - Whangarei

Allies arranged everything around the recruitment of staff and once everything was in place, we weren't forgotten - they regularly contacted us in the coming months to ensure things were running to plan. We highly recommend Tony.

Helen - Whangarei
Helen - Whangarei

Transitioning our son out of school was an extremely stressful time especially trying to navigate the overwhelming task of applying for funding. Tony's experience, knowledge and guidance was invaluable in this process and we would not have received the outcome we did had he not been involved.

Helen - Whangarei
Tabitha - Papamoa

The recruitment service provided by Allies has saved our bacon on more than one occasion.  If you need to recruit - I highly recommend!!

Tabitha - Papamoa
Karen - Whangārei

See below, notification of our increase in funding. This is great news, thank you so much for your guidance and advice. I wouldn't have got this result without your input.

Karen - Whangārei
Cameron - Wellington

Where involvement with Disability Support Services can sometimes leave you in tears, with Tony's help our only tears were tears of relief and happiness. We will be forever grateful for his support and guidance. We could not recommend him more highly.

Cameron - Wellington
Jane - Reporoa

Tony has been the person I can go to who totally gets what is going on, in terms of disability, and in terms of understanding employment challenges. Keep up the good work, Allies! You are needed.

Jane - Reporoa
Jane - Reporoa

Tony's support of our family's situation, with two sons needing one on one to live their lives independently, has been huge.  His wisdom and experience has helped us organise a good life for our sons.

Jane - Reporoa
Chris - Carterton

Very worthwhile PATH planning session for our son and his whanau.

Chris - Carterton
LOLLY - Takaka

There has been an empowerment in planning for our future as a family and encouraging [our son] to find his goals, create his dreams, and look to his future.

LOLLY - Takaka
LOLLY - Takaka

Meeting in a space facilitated by Tony from Allies was the first time I felt at home with a group of parents in relation to my son. I left feeling a clarity about his future.

LOLLY - Takaka
Liz - Lower Hutt

It was great to have someone walk beside us as we went through the IF journey. It also helped to look to the future as well. A great wraparound service that is personal and helpful. Thanks 😊

Liz - Lower Hutt
Lisa - Tauranga

We have appreciated using Tony to facilitate a PATH meeting with our family to vision-cast and also having him as a consultant with whom we can make contact whenever we need it.

Lisa - Tauranga
Lisa - Tauranga

Tony has given sound advice and guidance for us as parents navigating the next steps (toward gaining independence) for our daughter. His encouragement and expertise give us the confidence to feel, 'it's going to be okay'.

Lisa - Tauranga
Sheila - Tauranga

We worked with Allies to create a Path Plan for our daughter. The Path has served as our blueprint for progress and we love to look back over it and see how much has already been achieved.

Sheila - Tauranga
Stephanie - Hastings

Tony was very professional and easy to work with; quickly identifying the underlying issues, identifying the best people to support my son in the short term, and suggesting the best way to get the outcomes we needed.

Stephanie - Hastings
Craig - New Plymouth

Love Tony's positive attitude and depth of knowledge. His focus is not always on the disability aspect, but on people and developing capacity and capability.

Craig - New Plymouth
Colleen - Whakatane

Thank you for all the work you are doing for us. I value your approach and the support I get from you. I am beginning to find a new strength and see hope for the future.

Colleen - Whakatane
Dave - Wellington

Tony met with us and our daughter to discuss options for finding employment now that she had finished school. He gave us great ideas and insights and some easy steps to follow.

Dave - Wellington
Dave - Wellington

Tony is great at being the interpreter to enable people to navigate through the complexities of the system.

Dave - Wellington
Keren - New Plymouth

Great outcome, great communication and sound advice. Highly recommend!

Keren - New Plymouth

Korero: A Conversation in Print

We’re pleased to share Kōrero, the Allies Aotearoa blog—our space to reflect, explore and stay connected. You’ll find personal stories, ideas, and insights from our team, all grounded in the real-life work we’re doing alongside individuals, whānau and communities.

New articles will continue to be added as we go. You’re warmly invited to visit the blog, read what’s there, and sign up for email updates so you don’t miss what’s next.

MUM (Mother’s Day 2025)

Allies Aotearoa Periodical | Issue #4 Mother’s Day 2025 | MUM (Mother’s Day 2025)

What do we do when it all goes quiet?

Allies Aotearoa Periodical | Issue #3 April 2025 | What do we do when it all goes quiet?

Ministry Purchasing Guideline Changes 2024

Allies Aotearoa Periodical | Issue #2 Autumn 2024 | What has not changed since 18 March 2024?

Navigating the System

Allies Aotearoa Periodical | Issue #1 Spring 2021 | A life that includes disability is a life that includes interaction with multiple systems.

Learn more about how Allies can assist you today.

We believe that everyone, regardless of circumstances, deserves to lead a Good Life.

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