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Community Group Types | Status | Details |
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Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts | Yes | Our Elder Abuse Coordinator is available cases of abuse and neglect. She can be contacted on 06 838 3256. |
Community Organisations | Yes | An organisation of caring and friendly people dedicated to improving the lifestyle and welfare of older people. |
Relationship and Counselling Services | Yes | Trainee councillor is available for consultation. |
Fitness and Recreation | Yes | Tai Chi, social groups, group speakers, trips and outings. Sit and Be Fit classes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am. |
Links to other sites, e.g. government, health, legal, consumer etc | Yes | Age Concern NZ website is: www.ageconcern.org.nz |
Kaumatua Services | Yes | Working together with KE. |
Updated: 5 May 2015 |
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 |