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SUBSIDIES & SUPPORT
In New Zealand, if you have alopecia or need to wear a wig because of other medical conditions, you are entitled to a Government subsidy.
Ministry of Health subsidy information
The subsidy scheme was substantially changed in March 2005 to allow for lump sum claims, so please contact the Ministry of Health (Healthpac) or Freedom Wigs Ltd for further information.
Healthpac
PO Box 1026, Wellington, New Zealand
Freephone 0800 458 448
If you live in New Zealand, have alopecia, and would like to talk to someone else with alopecia in your area -
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Auckland
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- Deanna 09 473 0287
- Beverley 09 817 0518
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Nelson
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- Debby 03 525 9090
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Oamaru
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- Denise 03 434 2020
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INFORMATION AND USEFUL LINKS
Do you know someone thinking about donating/selling their long hair?
If you are outside New Zealand, please contact your nearest Freedom consultant for more information.
If you are within New Zealand...
We buy natural hair 30cm (12 inches) or longer, that has not been dyed or permed.
When the hair is cut, please tie it in a ponytail with all hair pointing in the same direction. (Unfortunately, if it is picked up off the floor it has no value).
Please post the hair to us (or drop it in to 62 Vogel St Dunedin) and enclose your name, address, and phone number.
We will assess the hair and be in touch within a week to let you know if it's useful for us and how much we're willing to pay for it (a rough guide is $10 per ounce or 30 grams). This money can be paid directly to you, or we can donate it to a charity of your choice.
Freepost 130760
Freedom Wigs
PO Box 575, Dunedin 9054
A downloadable PDF with complete information is available:
Freedom Hair - Donating Hair
If you have any queries, please contact us by e-mail: info@freedomwigs.com
LINKS
Everything you want to know about alopecia -
National Alopecia Areata Foundation USA www.alopeciaareata.com
Wikipedia - Alopecia Areata
Support groups
Alopecia Areata support page at University of Kansas Medical Center, Genetics Education Center
Alopecia World
Facebook -
Freedom Hair
Alopecia Areata Awareness
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If you have Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis or Alopecia Universalis, Freedom Hair can offer you the confidence to live your dreams.
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