Contact Details

Detail
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)
Email
Website	www.ageconcern.org.nz
Updated: 30 Dec 2009

Community Group Types

Community Group Types	Status	Details
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: 2 Feb 2010

Description

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

Special Features

Age Concern is a charitable, non profit organisation working to promote quality of life for older people.

Updated: 18 Nov 2008

Languages Spoken

Language	Status	Details
English	Yes
Updated: 13 Jul 2008

Companionship

Companionship	Self Funded	Subsidised	After Hours
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