For some people living alone means that they miss out on daily human contact, someone to chat to, laugh with and share their lives with. St John Caring Caller is a free service that provides you with a regular friendship call. It is NOT a help line or a visiting service. It is a friendship … Continued
Promotes awareness and acceptance of a multicultural society, and co-operates with central and local government agencies and voluntary organisations in the promotion of awareness and acceptance of a multicultural society. Promotes social and cultural life within the community. Part of the larger group of NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils. CMC supports the Christchurch City Council’s … Continued
Partnership Community Workers (PCWs) are available to support older people access health care including assisting them to find solutions to transport problems. They also work with other social services agencies to provide a co-ordinated response to the person’s needs. Referrals are made through the GP’s or Practice nurse, or directly to the appropriate PCW. Check … Continued
www.steamscene.co.nz Canterbury Steam Preservation Society Inc. The Society was formed in 1968 to bring together all those interested in steam driven machinery of all types and in preserving and exhibiting such machinery. Open to the public The Steam Museum is be open to the public with exhibits operating on the 1st Sunday of every month … Continued
http://www.kiwifamilytrust.org/ Helping people help themselves. Currently the Kiwi Family Trust provide a range of educational and training workshops and programmes targeted at family/whanau and the organisations, groups or individuals that support them e.g. Who do we help? All our training has been designed to give family/whanau the necessary tools to achieve the following outcomes: To … Continued
Care on Call is a trusted and reliable provider of high quality home care ( home help ) for people of all ages. Provides one-on-one non-medical assistance for the daily activities that aren’t as easy as they used to be, e.g. personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, local transportation, respite care. Their … Continued
For local timetable and bus fare information ring the number above or visit the website. Printed timetables and other information available at the Central Station and Service Centres. Super Gold Travel – Metro buses free between 9.00 am – 3.00 pm and after 6.30 pm. All weekends and public holidays. Metro Info welcomes customer comments … Continued
Accept donations of computers. Recondition and sell them at reasonable prices. A new project by Molten Media Trust, Christchurch City Council and Canterbury Development Corporation is making recycled computers available to voluntary organisations and community groups. Commercial organisations updating their computer stock are encouraged to donate their old computers which are then overhauled by Molten … Continued
The Total Mobility Scheme provides a subsidised taxi service for clients who meet the eligibility criteria. An eligible person must have an impairment that prevents them from undertaking any one or more of the following components of a journey unaccompanied on a bus, train or ferry in a safe and dignified manner: Getting to the … Continued
Enjoy a journey in style through the changing face of Christchurch’s city centre on board the beautifully restored heritage Trams, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions. Friendly and knowledgeable drivers will inform you about the city, its landmarks and local sights. Your day-long ticket allows you to get on and off the Tram as often as … Continued
