Avonside House Trust
Offer residential accommodation for adult males with a mild to moderate needs. Respite Care beds also available. Total of 27 beds. Must go through Lifelinks first Ph 365 9593.
Pegasus Health
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
Prisoners Aid & Rehabilitation Trust
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
St John Lifelink Medical Alarm
With St John Medical Alarm help is never far away. Whether you’re at home or out and about, you get the peace of mind knowing around the clock care is at your fingertips, giving the support and confidence to keep living an independent life. Simply press the button on the pendant or wristband whenever help … Continued
Dental Council of New Zealand
The Dental Council of New Zealand is the statutory body constituted to protect the public by regulating the practice of dentistry. They do this by means of our statutory responsibilites for registration, education, professional conduct and health. Their primary role is to promote and protect the public interest by ensuring that oral health practitioners are … Continued
Computer Consultant
Dave will train people in the use of computers in their own home. The service is offered to beginners and more advanced, to make them familiar with their own machine. Is a qualified computer technician so can fix computers as well. Ring Dave on the number above for information regarding costs and tuition.
New Zealand Transport Agency ( NZTA )
There have been major changes to the system governing the licensing of older drivers. For further information ring the LTSA Helpdesk numbers 0800 822 422 ( Driver’s Licence ) or look on the above website, click on “Your Driver Licence” at the top, half way down that page find “Renewing or Replacing”, & then click … Continued
Lifelinks
Lifelinks is a Christchurch firm, provides needs assessment and service co-ordination to people under the age of 65 years. This involves finding out what the families of disabled people need and identifying what services are available to meet those needs Support may range from household management and personal care, to recreational or vocational needs.
Harakeke Club-Day Centre
Website: www.ps.org.nz/uppersouthisland Presbyterian Support Upper South island operate the purpose-built Harakeke Club venues in Riccarton and Linwood: friendly, needs-based day programmes for people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Transport is available to and from the club and a midday meal, morning and afternoon teas provided. The centres are purpose-built stand alone dementia specific facilities … Continued
Federation of Country Women’s Institutes
Co-ordinate the Country Women’s Institutes in Canterbury district. The groups offer friendship and companionship, arts and crafts and hold annual National competitions. Speakers, walking & social groups. Monthly meetings There are five institutes in the Canterbury District Federation: Burnside Hillsborough / Heathcote North Beach Redwood Westburn Ring the above contact for further information. The Christchurch … Continued
