Residential Care Options-Publications

‘Where From Here’ replaces ‘A Question of Care’ and provides information about Rest Homes, Retirement Villages, Serviced Apartments and Private Hospital care. It can be obtained by calling the number above or calling Age Concern Canterbury on 3660903. A good website to visit on the subject is www.eldernet.co.nz Health & Disability Consumer Advocacy Services South … Continued

Libby Drayton

Available for older clients through the Harakeke Centre. Free counselling for those suffering earthquake stress. Qualified and experienced in a diverse range of client needs including loss, grief and separation and caring for elderly. Qualifications: M.N.Z.A.C.,B.A., Adv.Dip.Tching, Adviser in Special Education, Reg Teacher- Primary,Secondary,Tertiary,Teacher of Deaf, Remedial Reading Specialist,ESOL.

Volunteering Canterbury

We enable meaningful volunteer opportunities that build connections and make mahi have meaning. Our online referral service links individuals interested in volunteering, to hundreds of opportunities with not-for-profit organisations supporting our local communities. For those prospective volunteers who need extra support, face to face interviews can be arranged. We support local not-for-profit agencies engaging volunteers … Continued

Pukeko Blue Limited

Pukuko blue is an organisation that provide care by working together with clients,  families and key services to support each individual who chooses to live there to attain an optimum state of wellness, autonomy, stimulation, comfort and happiness. This is achieved by: Offering a creative, positive and homely environment which enhances the Client’s Quality of … Continued

Painting Classes

Art, cooking, language and photography classes may be available.  Please refer to the website for further information. https://www.papanui.school.nz/com-ed/categories

Death notices and obituaries

A good way to check on the passing of individuals you know when you don’t access a newspaper. Look on the website listed.

Kaiapoi Public Library

To find out about the services that the library offers, ring the above telephone number. Offer delivery of library books to the house bound.

Lyttelton Visitors Centre

New Address is 20 Oxford Street, Lyttelton Hours are: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm; Sunday 11.00am to 3.00pm. For further information, either ring the above telephone

Haemophilia Foundation of New Zealand

For people with bleeding disorders and their families. Services available: Information; Educational Material; Supportive Programmes; Outreach Service; Youth Camps; Family Camps. The Outreach Worker can be contacted at 0508 FACTOR.(0508 322867)

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