Contact Details

Detail
Address	St Martin's Hall 1120 Willowpark Rd Nth   View Map
Suburb	Mayfair
City/Town	Hastings
Postal Address	as above
District Health Board Area	Hawke's Bay
Phone	(06) 870 7025
Fax	(06) 870 7025
Mobile	021 1856144
Manager	Barbara Byford (Phone: (06) 870 7025)
Owner	The Waiapu Anglican Social Services Trust Board
Email
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Service Description

Heretaunga Seniors, Community Centre for Older People is open to the community four days a week. We invite you to come along and join us for some fun and friendship in a place that is both warm and welcoming. This is a place “where everyone knows you name”. We know that it is difficult whatever your age, to join a new group so we try to make this process much easier. You can contact our service yourself or someone else such as your Doctor another health professional or family member may make a referral. In the first instance we will get your contact details and arrange for our friendly ‘Pastoral Care Co-ordinator’ to pop around and meet you. She will talk to you about what you would like to happen, tell you about our service, give you some written information as well as arranging transport for you if you would like to attend the Centre and will even ring to remind you before you are picked up on the day. To make sure that you feel comfortable coming along to the Centre on your first couple of weeks we ‘buddy’ you up with one of our volunteers who will help you familiarise yourself with us and the surroundings. OUR PROGRAMME AT THE CENTRE Each day at the Centre is different and there should be something happening each day that will appeal to you. On Monday and Thursday people arrive at the Centre where we begin the day with a get together and engage in one of our activities before a generous morning tea. Following morning tea we resume activities. On Monday we have a ‘keep fit’ group and meditation and relaxation session and on Thursday games such as darts and pool etc are played. Tuesdays are our ‘Computer Class’ and Craft group days. We can help you learn new skills in a non-threatening environment. The groups finish just before midday. On Monday and Thursday group sizes are smaller than our biggest day of the week. The cost for the day is $5. Transport costs are additional. Wednesday is our community day. This runs from 10.am to 1:00pm and attracts a group of about 75. The day begins with morning tea after which there is a social hour, which often involves people just enjoying the companionship of others. The programme includes visiting entertainers such as musicians, dancers, kapa haka groups or arranged a school group visit etc, educational sessions eg first aid, looking after your feet etc. An example of one activity is ‘ANZAC women’. This activity focused on the experience of women during the war. The cost for the Wednesday community day is $9. Transport is additional. OVERVIEW MONDAY: ‘keep fit’ meditation and relaxation TUESDAY: computer classes for beginners and craft group WEDNESDAY: community day THURSDAY: games OUR PROGRAMME AWAY FROM THE CENTRE Our team of visiting volunteers are available to help support your quality of life. Sometimes it is the little things that make a difference. Perhaps you need help with shopping, writing letters, changing a tap washer or getting out to appointments. Tell us what we can do to help you. COMMENTS “Wednesday is the best day of the week.” “I live for each Wednesday.” “I come for the company.” “I don’t know where I’d be without you.” OUR ORGANISATION Heretaunga Seniors is one of four other Day Clubs operated by the Waiapu Anglican Social Services Trust. A real sense of teamwork by both paid staff and our team of highly valued volunteers is the basis for the success of the service. Two staff members and a great team of 37 volunteers assist the Manager. Volunteers are matched to their areas of interest eg, home visitors, kitchen staff, drivers and hostesses. New volunteers are warmly welcomed. Team meeting are held bi-monthly and while staff training is an important aspect of these meetings it is also a time to recognise our volunteers. One way staff like to do this is to cook and serve lunch for them on this day. CONTACT US Please contact us for further information about our service. We welcome your call.

Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise (HSS)

Specialities or Areas of Expertise (HSS)	Status	Details
Social Worker	Yes	Barbara Byford is a qualified Social Worker who has had years of experience in working with older people in a range of different settings. She brings this expertise and committment to her role at the Centre.
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Domestic Assistance

Type	Self Funded	Subsidised	After Hours
Meals (Frozen)	Yes	No	No	We deliver Frozen Meals. These are arranged via Aged Concern. Orders are taken on Thursday. The main meals are large and cost $8. Dessert is $4and small meals $6,50.
Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.)	No	No	No	However we can assist with organising the assistance you might require.
Shopping Assistance	No	Yes	No	This is a totally free service. We are committed to enhancing your quality of life. We want to assist you to live as independently as possible and recognise that there are sometimes difficulties around ageing.
Transport Assistance	Yes	Yes	No	We provide transport to the Centre at a cost of $4 within 6km radius $5 outside, return. We can also help with arranging transport for appointments.
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Companionship

Companionship	Self Funded	Subsidised	After Hours
Day Care (Dementia Care)	Yes	Yes	No
Day Care (Non Dementia)	Yes	Yes	No
Lunch	Yes	No	No
Club/Drop in Centre	Yes	No	No	The focus of the Centre is to create a place of belonging for all who attend.
Visiting Service	No	Yes	No	Free. Please talk to us about your need.
Activities/Exercise Programme	Yes	No	No	Our keep fit programme helps you retain your independence.
Other Social Support	Negotiable	No	No	Please feel free to talk to the manager or pastoral care co-ordinator about your needs. If we can not help we will refer you to an appropriate service.
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Support and Advocacy

Support and Advocacy	Status	Details
Support and Advocacy	Yes	This is a growing area.
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Subsidy Details

While there is a small cost to you for our programmes this contribution is supplemented by the funding we receive from our various funding bodies. We wish to thank our funders for the support given to Heretaunga Seniors

Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Languages Spoken

Language	Status	Details
English	Yes
French	Yes
Italian	Yes
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Credentials

Credential	Status	Details
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)	Yes
Updated: 23 Feb 2010