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Age Concern Flaxmere Inc
At a glance
- Name
- Age Concern Flaxmere Inc
- Category
- Community Groups
- Address
- 38 Bristol Crescent
Flaxmere
Hastings 4120 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Hawke's Bay
- Phone
- 06 879 7003
- Fax
- 06 879 7023
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Personnel
- Manager
- Patsy Kerei - 06 879 7003
- Chairman
- Lesley Hurrei - 06 8797003
- Vice Chair
- Pat Whatuira - 06 8797003
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Description
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.
We have wheelchairs and walking frames for hire.
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.
We have wheelchairs and walking frames for hire.
Community Group Types
| Community Group Types | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 walkers 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: 3 Mar 2020 | ||
Description
| 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 |
Special Features
| 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 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | Conversational reo. |
| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Basic Te Reo understanding. |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2016 | ||
Companionship
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Programme (Non Dementia) | Yes | No | No | |
| Lunch | Yes | No | No | Shared Meals available on Wednesday during our Social Days. First pay week for Superannuation of the month $3.00 Lunch and the second pay week $10.00 sit down meal. On the off-weeks we have Hot pies and a selection of sandwiches available for $3.00. |
| Club/Drop in Centre | Yes | No | No | Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. |
| Visiting Service | No | No | No | Hospital and or home visits. (time by arrangement to suit both parties) |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | No | No | Monday - BYO Arts and Crafts group. Tuesday - Indoor Bowls. Wednesday - Social Day with cards, raffles, pool and great company. Thursday - Day trips out and about, new member groups once a month. Friday - Falls prevention exercise, Mens pool held fortnightly. |
| Other Social Support | No | No | No | Advocacy when dealing with govt dept or health Services.Transport to and from appointments. |
| Updated: 3 Mar 2020 | ||||
