Community Groups
Age Concern - Flaxmere
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Age Concern is dedicated to "Empowering the Elderly Community to have a Quality of Life of Their Choosing".
With the beautiful backdrop of Flaxmere Park, the indoor-outdoor space provides the perfect atmosphere for a drop-in centre for the elderly of Flaxmere, Camberley and the surrounding rural areas. Mobility Scooter awareness workshops/courses available at regular intervals or date and time to suit for groups. Free booklet available on request. We have mobility scooters, wheelchairs and walking frames for hire. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 38 Bristol Crescent View Map |
| Suburb | Flaxmere |
| City/Town | Hastings |
| Postal Address | P O Box 15066 |
| District Health Board Area | Hawke's Bay |
| Phone | 06 879 7003 |
| Fax | 06 879 7023 |
| Manager | Vanessa Cremins (Phone: 06 879 7003) |
| Website | www.acfinc.org.nz |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | |
| Community Group Types | Status | Details |
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| Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts | Yes | Hospital and/or home visits, time by arrangement to suit both parties. Advocacy when dealing with Govt Dept and Health Service Providers. Support available on request, at any appointment. Clinics run by independant practitioners. |
| Community Organisations | Yes | We can assist with transport to various appointments (advanced notice is appreciated). Shopping trips and social or cultural outings frequently organised. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available for hire at a small fee. |
| Relationship and Counselling Services | No | Open door policy to all requiring advice or a listening ear over a tea or coffee. |
| Fitness and Recreation | Yes | Indoor bowls on Tuesday afternoons. Social Day on a Wednesday, guest speakers, craft making fun or just sit and enjoy the company of others. (More details further down in the page) |
| Kaumatua Services | Yes | We can refer people to the appropriate service. |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | ||
| Age Concern Flaxmere is a local independent charity working together to improve the quality of life for older people, which is part of a national network of regional Age Concern councils under the umbrella of Age Concern New Zealand.
Our vision is an inclusive society where people of all ages and cultures, as they grow older, have opportunities to make choices which lead to quality of life and personal fulfillment. Our work is based on the following values; dignity, wellbeing, equality and respect. |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 |
| Age Concern Flaxmere provide a variety of programmes and services to older people that ensures a quality of life of their choosing. Our new premises provides a drop-in centre for our members and the local community to encourage interaction and social independance.
We offer transport to and from doctor appointments, Advocacy on Request, Elder abuse and Neglect Preventions (Referral Service), Individuals with disabilities lottery grants, Accredited Visiting Services, Wheelchair Hireage, Mobility Parking Permit Applications, Social and Educational activities/trips and an experienced Field Worker who will listen and discuss issues with you. |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Basic Te Reo understanding. |
| Updated: 7 Jun 2011 | ||
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Day Care (Non Dementia) | Yes | No | No | |
| Club/Drop in Centre | Yes | No | No | Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. |
| Visiting Service | No | Yes | No | Hospital and or home visits. (time by arrangement to suit both parties) |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | No | Yes | No | Tuesdays = Indoor bowls. Wednesday = Social day. Sit and be fit classes, morning tea, cards or good conversation with old and new friends |
| Other Social Support | No | Yes | No | Advocacy when dealing with govt dept or health Services.Transport to and from appointments. |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | ||||
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Welcome to 2012
2011 ended with the relocation of our offices to our new premises and a flurry of activity while maintenance and renovations were done. So 2012 brings with it the promise of a very exciting year. It is business as usual with the Indoor Bowlers who are looking forward to hosting plenty of competitions and tournaments. Our social days are every Wednesday with transport available to and from the Centre. The day consists of card games, pool and darts, and the opportunity to meet old and new friends. Meat raffles, fresh eggs and a selection of homemade jams and relishes available. Our Health Room is up-and-running with Homeopath Angela Hair holding clinics here between 9.00 am and 12.00 pm Friday mornings. Friday nights we have Alcoholics Anonymous holding meetings here. New programmes coming soon such as Arts and Crafts, SeniorNet etc. Other programmes and services will be implemented if there is enough interest. Please do not hesitate to contact our office to register or for further information on the above or come in and see us at the office. Look forward to hearing from you…
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