This booklet contains important information on rights and responsibilities under the Retirement Villages Act 2003. It provides important information for intending residents, their families and existing residents of retirement villages. Buying into a retirement village is different from buying a house. It is complex, and villages vary in their accommodation, support, management, legal and financial … Continued
(Approved agents to distribute TOTAL MOBILITY vouchers-Taxis). Aim: “To support amputees to live a full and active life”. Affiliated to the Amputees Federation of NZ Inc. Members of the Society meet at social functions and receive a newsletter bi- monthly. The Society will provide support for people before and after amputation. Hospital and home visiting … Continued
Provides needs assessment and co-ordination service for people who are profoundly deaf of any age. Also provide interpreters by booking service called iSign, phone 0800 9346837. Run an employment service for deaf people 16-65 and also Adult education programmes.
Be There is the festival and events calendar for Christchurch and Canterbury. The website provides all the information you need on current and upcoming events: Sports, music, art, cultural, entertainment recreational. Be There also gives details on newsletters, subscribing and how to list your event.
Offers support , advocacy, info. and education for persons with neuro- muscular conditions. Approved agent to distribute TOTAL MOBILITY vouchers (Subsidised Taxis)
A professional organisation for dentists. Will look into consumer complaints and endeavour to resolve the problem. For further information, the above two contacts (who are practising dentists) are the Consumer Relations Officers for the Canterbury area.
Welcome to Pegasus Health General Practice Pegasus Health is about General Practice. There are 246 independent General Practitioners, 270 Practice Nurses, over 400 other practice staff including Locums, Practice Managers and support people. Everyday they work in 105 neighbourhoods throughout Christchurch. Each week Pegasus Health GPs and Practice Nurses provide healthcare for around 40,000 Canterbury … Continued
PART is a support organisation for people who have friends or family members in prison; also for people who have been in prison & who need readjusting to life in the community. For further information, ring the above telephone. Office hours are 9am to 4pm M to F
Founded in 1962, MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury has been a large part of the Christchurch Community for 60 years. We provide a range of services such as: Exercise classes and individual exercise programmes Nurse appointments Physio assessments Social activities Peer support groups We have a purpose-built gym, studio, and education facilities at BrainTree and … Continued
An established group of over 50’s used to encourage outdoor activity, the enjoyment of natural history and the beauty of the countryside. Monthly bus trips on the 3rd Saturday of every month. For further information contact Barbara on the above telephone number.
