Al- Anon Information Helpline offers support services for relatives and friends of problem drinkers. Hours of operation are: 10.00am to 2.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Outside these hours call above number and they will be directed to an after hours contact.
– Social Equity & Wellbeing Network Our mission is to promote social equity, justice and wellbeing by advocating on issues, empowering groups and facilitating collaboration in the social services sector. We are committed to giving effect to the Articles of Te Tiriti o Waitaki/the Treaty of Waitangi.
AA driver training is available for people who wish to update their skills as they approach the renewal of their drivers licence. There is no longer a need to sit an on road drivers test. A doctors certificate is the mandatory requirement but some may wish to build their confidence with on road driver training. … Continued
Sources of Financial Assistance & Donated Aids: Hearing aids can cost from several hundred to thousands of dollars. There are a number of sources of financial assistance for people needing to purchase aids. However some sources of assistance are only available through members of the NEW ZEALAND AUDIOLOGICAL SOCIETY & people need to be aware … Continued
The Akaroa & Bays Rebus group meets on the second Tuesday of the month in the Trinity Church Hall, Cnr Rue Lavaud and Rue Brittan Akaroa at 10.00am
Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of lifts and stair-lifts. For further information regarding these lifts, either ring the adjacent telephone number or have a look at the very informative website www.vestner.co.nz
Offers support , advocacy, info. and education for persons with neuro- muscular conditions. Approved agent to distribute TOTAL MOBILITY vouchers (Subsidised Taxis)
As a result of a recent report by the Building Industry Authority ( BIA) www.dbh.govt.nz there has been a lot of media and political attention about the problem. The Building Industry Authority suggests the following contacts: 1. Local Council 2. BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) ‘phone 04 237 1170. BRANZ have accredited advisors … Continued
Meeting time is 10am to noon each Monday at the Masonic Lodge Hall, Rue Jolie, Akaroa.( partners not essential – all people welcome ) Don’t meet over the Summer months.
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.
