They work to serve the needs of older people by offering nationally contracted services, education, resources and national leadership. Age Concern New Zealand works for older people by coordinating and supporting vital services offered at the local level such as Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Accredited Visiting. They depend on donations, bequests and grants … Continued
Life, it is said, begins at 50 and so does traveling with Third Age Tours. The company organizes holidays to a range of destinations, nationally and internationally, for people aged 50 and over.Join Third Age Tours for fully escorted small group tours of New Zealand and overseas. 201 Tours include: White herons at Okarito – … Continued
The idea of Savvy Seniors is to get people out and about. Main pick up areas are in the Eastern suburbs. All trips are door to door in comfortable 10 seater minivans. Please note that they are able to provide a door to door service within the suburbs of: Mairehau, Shirley, Dallington, Richmond, Avonside, Linwood, … Continued
Educational Travel for the over 50’s. For those who want to increase their understanding and enrich their lives there are a range of Odessey Ed-Ventures. They operate under the AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE FOR SENIORS, Centre for Continuing Education, in conjunction with Odyssey Travel. This is a not-for-profit organisation. Ph. 0800 44 00 55 … Continued
/ The RSA is now operating out of their new home on the RSA’s original site at 74 Armagh St in the central city. Thay are up and running and the administration office is located on Level One of the building. They were fully operational in time for a formal opening of the building on … Continued
The service provides: – Support for adults & children (from 4 years) who experience bladder and/or bowel problems. – Assessment, education & treatment on a one to one basis. – Liaison with other health professionals & agencies. – Information & education to the community & health professionals. – A free service except some charges for … Continued
Petersgate Trust provides affordable professional counselling to the community. They respect and look after the needs of everyone, regardless of creed, culture or socio-economic background. Christchurch Earthquake Petersgate is open and offering FREE earthquake counselling for anyone who needs it. Please contact them to arrange an appointment. They have a team of trained counsellors, who … Continued
Advocacy Services South Island 0800 555 050 e-mail advocacy@hdc.org.nz By Law everyone receiving a health or disability service has the protection of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights. An independent Commissioner, Ron Paterson, promotes and protects these rights. Independent Advocates will help people make sure that their rights are respected. To contact … Continued
Radius Hawthorne Residential Care (Previously known as St Winifred’s Hospital) offers quality residential residential, hospital and specialist dementia care and palliative care for elderly, and young disabled New Zealanders. All clients and palliative care patients and elderly and disabled New Zealanders should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment … Continued
HPA is a Crown entity established on 1 July 2012 under legislation to lead and support national health promotion initiatives. It has a board appointed by the Minister of Health, and staff in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. In addition to national health promotion initiatives, HPA performs all functions previously undertaken by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) … Continued
