Older People Statistics New Zealand
To find information on older people, click on the above website, click on “Browse for Stats”, click on the heading “People and communities”, and then click on Older people.
Parklands Wednesday Club
The Parklands Wednesday Club meets every Wednesday,1pm to 3.30pm, at the Parklands Community Lounge. A friendly non-competitive club with indoor bowls. Cost $3.00 per weekly session and includes afternoon tea. New members very welcome.
Lifeline
24 hour crisis telephone line which is available to anyone requiring counselling help. For help call 0800 543 354 ( which is a 24 hour helpline). Lifeline runs training sessions for volunteers who are interested in telephone counselling. For further information ring their Office number 366 6742. Free email counselling available on the email address … Continued
Fendalton Retirement Village
24 hr nursing with registered/enrolled nurses. House doctor, podiatrist and physiotherapist available. Caters to specific dietary requirements. Full-time activities co-ordinator and mini-bus for transport to shopping and outings. Has safe and easy access, also to garden and outdoor seating. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment … Continued
Look Good Feel Better
Offering all women suffering from cancer a workshop covering hair care and beauty advice. Workshops offer a fun morning of pampering and caring advice. Workshops are held in Christchurch , Timaru and the West Coast and Ashburton and are a free community service. Workshops are held 2 times a month. Pick up an application form … Continued
Pain Action In New Zealand PAINZ
Hold monthly meetings with guest speakers and produce a monthly newsletter. Various group meetings. Drop in Centre 9.00am to 3.30pm daily. Coffee Group meets every Wednesday at 10am. Social outings, Bus trips. Have use of the hydrotherapy pools at Burwood Hospital and Christchurch Public Hospital. Agent for Total Mobility taxi vouchers
New Zealand Superannuation.
ALL inquiries now go through the CALL CENTRE at the above 0800 number and the operator will provide the information required. Listed under WINZ in the phonebook.
Palm Grove Rest Home and Village
Palm Grove offers options for both retirement living and aged care, with two-bedroom independent living villas and premium care rooms including Care Suites. Palm Grove is located on Marshland Road, just a few minutes from the Palms Shopping Centre, so it’s a breeze for visitors to pop in, or get you out and about to … Continued
Pacific Island Health Clinic – Pacific Trust Canterbury
Vision “Pacific Trust Canterbury will be the provider of choice in health, social and education services to children, young people and families delivered by Pacific people with Pacific values” Mission “To enable Pacific and all communities to reach their full potential through the provision of quality services”. For information regarding services ring the above number. … Continued
Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village
Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village provides independent living, assisted living in serviced apartments and the very best of rest home care. All set among beautifully landscaped gardens. All clients should request a referral from their G.P for a full assessment before entering rest home care.
