At Frankton Park, people with and without disabilities live and share each other’s lives while being supported towards greater independence by a team of dedicated health professionals and support staff. Our primary focus is facilitating rehabilitation and goal achievement for people living with a traumatic and/or acquired brain injury, alongside people in the community pursuing career paths, employment or further education; developing life skills such as budgeting and how to run a home; or simply learning how to get on with people, manage their own risks and live a satisfying life to the full extent of their abilities.
Frankton Park offers 24/7 support and supervision provided by experienced staff, and currently operates in two locations in New Zealand; central Hamilton and Palmerston North. We have long-term residential clients living together in a variety of homes, and a client mix that’s appropriate to each individual’s level of skill and supported independence. We’re able to offer both long-term supported living or short/respite services in homes clients share according to their respective needs and abilities. We also support people in their own homes in the wider community, through our Mauri Rehabilitation service.
Frankton Park is ACC approved/contracted to provide residential support for clients with traumatic brain injuries, and certified/contracted under section 26 of the Health & Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 to provide the following healthcare services:
Residential disability services – Intellectual
Residential disability services – Physical
Residential disability services – Psychiatric
Residential disability services – Sensory.
Services:
Residential and vocational options
24-hour, 7-days per week care
Respite options
In-home community care and support
Pre-assessment for service referrals
Functional independence and functional assessment measures
Placement assessments
Support for high-risk users of services living in the wider community
Holiday rehabilitation programs
Post-hospital recovery stays.
Living Options:
Supported flatting
Individual homes
Single units.
What People Are Saying
“I’m in this service because I want to achieve a living standard for when I move on. I'm learning to cook, clean and live with others. I'm with people my own age, it's chilled out and it just works. I’m having a lot of fun doing physical labour and getting a sweat on. I'm excited to do more in the future.”
— Joshua
“We’re delighted with Joshua's progress since he’s been at Frankton Park. There’s been a significant change for the better in his attitude, thanks to Daryl and the staff. Josh is better at handling what life gives him and is responding in an upbeat manner and taking it in his stride.”
— Syd
“The clients and family state that they are actively engaged in the service and that significant positive outcomes have been achieved. Members of the MDT [multidisciplinary team], including the client and family, describe these as improved social interaction, significant improvements in the management of daily and personal cares, an understanding of their own abilities and insight into their injury with a future focus now. Members of the MDT describe a refusal to fail now and a maturity that has meant self-responsibility. The client has internalised control and support versus relying on external agencies to rescue and ‘do’ for the client. External agencies are involved as required, such as support to find employment.”
— Auditor submission to Ministry of Health
"We could not be more pleased with Frankton Park’s efforts and the results they’ve achieved with Joshua. I really appreciate Daryl's straight forward demeanour and knowledge in terms of getting results and teaching Joshua invaluable skills that will help him live a more fulfilling life."