Community Groups
Age Concern Wairoa Incorporated
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| Age Concern Wairoa serves the needs of older people through information, education & awareness, activity programmes, tai chi,elder abuse & neglect service, visiting, transport, advocacy. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 8 Lahore Street, |
| City/Town | Wairoa 4108 |
| Postal Address | P O Box 210 |
| District Health Board Area | Hawke's Bay |
| Phone | 06 838 3307 |
| Fax | 06 838 3309 |
| Manager | Bernard Ryan (Phone: 06 838 3307) |
| Website | www.ageconcern.org.nz |
| Updated: 30 Dec 2009 | |
| Community Group Types | Status | Details |
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| Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts | Yes | Our social Worker is available for anyone having problems with regards to Elder Abuse. |
| Community Organisations | Yes | An organisation of caring and friendly people dedicated to improving the lifestyle and welfare of older people. |
| Fitness and Recreation | Yes | Tai Chi, social groups, group speakers, trips and outings |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | ||
| Age Concern has a vision for a society for all ages - an inclusive society that optimises the lives in all generations and cultures.
Endorse the United Nations principles for older persons. These principles are centred on the rights of older people to; - Independence - Participation - Care - Self-fulfilment - Dignity Ensuring that older people have opportunities to participate, contribute and be involved in whatever ways they choose. |
| Updated: 18 Nov 2008 |
| Age Concern is a charitable, non profit organisation working to promote quality of life for older people. |
| Updated: 18 Nov 2008 |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Jul 2008 | ||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Club/Drop in Centre | No | Yes | No | Office in 8 Lahore Street WAIROA |
| Visiting Service | No | Yes | No | Volunteer visitors. field officer |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | No | Yes | No | Outings, tai chi, social groups Weekly activity programme. March-September |
| Other Social Support | No | Yes | No | Advocacy, educational programmes,transport, information, newsletters. Mobility Scooter Users Meetings. Call centre: Wairoa Community Bus. Sheilton Village management. |
| Updated: 30 Dec 2009 | ||||
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World Elder Abuse and Neglect Day will be commemorated on Friday 15th June. keep an eye out for our Lavender Ribbons and our wonderful Cup Cakes. |