Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) is a partnership of local authorities, emergency services and other organisations tasked with ensuring the effective delivery of civil defence emergency management in Canterbury. Civil Defence volunteers work throughout Christchurch in major emergencies. Develop new skills, learn how to help others, meet new people. To find out more ring … Continued
DAVAS can sometimes be involved in the process that is needed to renew a driver’s licence. The service offers recommendations on a person’s driving safety, following an accident related injury, or medical condition. GPs will often refer clients to DAVAS because there is some concern about their medical condition/health impacting on their driving safety. The … Continued
Offer education and support for families of alcoholics, drug addicts and problem gamblers. Also Outpatient treatment programme. For further information, ring the above telephone number.
Ministry of Social Development (Work and Income NZ) provide a specialised service to Superannuitants at their six Service Centres throughout Christchurch including Linwood. The NZ Super interviewers are trained specialists in the NZ Superannuation area. Call the freephone number above to make an appointment. Note: Unless listed otherwise, all locations are open on Monday to Friday … Continued
Venues for hire Christchurch City Council operates community venues which are available for hire by groups for a variety of social, educational and recreational activities. Each facility is unique, offering a different configuration of space and equipment to cater for a range of community needs. You can also search for a hall for hire using … Continued
Unichem New Brighton has walking sticks available. See Telephone Directory (white pages) for full list of UNICHEM pharmacies in the Christchurch area.
MHERC Mental Health Education and Resource Centre is the CDHB outpatient child and youth mental health service for rural Canterbury. Previously known as the Family Mental Health Service. While they continue to offer a free service – certain criteria must be met for counselling. Referrals can be made by a health professional, school counsellors and … Continued
, Work and Income NZ provide a specialised service to Superannuitants at their six Service Centres. The NZ Super Interviewers are trained specialists in the NZ Superannuation area. Call the freephone number above. Note: At the Service Centre, Superannuitants are now seen by Senior Service personnel.
HEI HEI LEISURE CLUB FOR OLDER ADULTS meets Thursdays 1pm to 3pm at the Salvation Army Community Centre. 23 Manurere Street Hei Hei. The club offers a fun programme featuring art and craft demonstrations, guest speakers, mystery outings and entertainment. Cost $3 per week, which covers venue and afternoon tea. Outings may require extra costs. … Continued
Monday Movers. Halswell Baptist Church, 6 Balcairn Street, Halswell, on Mondays at 1.15pm. Cost $5 (includes tea/coffee). Contact Sarah Brown 322 7244, for further information. Also have classes at Burnside Elim Community Church,193 Grahams Rd,Burnside, Tuesdays 1:30pm, cost $4.00. Contact Burnside Elim, ph 358 4486, for further information and ask for Gary. Paula also takes … Continued
