Disability support provider NZCare, which has been forced to evacuate people with intellectual and physical disabilities from five of its Christchurch homes following the quake, says its been overwhelmed by offers to find new homes for the 27 people affected.
Six men with an intellectual disability were now settling into their new Hawera, Taranaki, home thanks to the generosity of the local community, NZCare group general manager Donna Mitchell said.
On the ground in Christchurch, the NZCare team was continuing to provide vital support to people in more than 25 homes.
"I can't speak highly enough of the amazing job they are doing, Ms Mitchell said.
"Despite having to deal with their own personal losses, they are going above and beyond to meet the needs of the people who rely on us."
