North Canterbury Rehab Centre
Short term rehab with the aim for patients to return to their home. 10 bed facility. Referral from DHB.
Heron’s Steam Museum
See steam-powered farm machines; traction engines, threshing mill,steam hammer; early leather and shoe making machinery etc. Please ring between 10am-5pm.
Returned Services Association – Rangiora
Have Volunteer Drivers available and offer a visiting service. Provide welfare grants for those with RSA Membership , widows are included.( ie spectacles etc ) For further information ring the RSA on 03 3137123
Yellow Brickroad (formerly SF)
Formerly known as Supporting Families NZ and before that Schizophrenia Fellowship Canterbury, we’re Yellow Brick Road; a national organisation that provides support for whānau who have a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. After 40 years of experience working with people around New Zealand, we know that if the family of a loved one experiencing … Continued
Sport Canterbury
Support service for people looking to increase activity and find out about community activities. Free 1 on 1 support or join in with others on an 8 week activity course in various locations around Christchurch. Resources for various activities available. Be Active with Sport Canterbury. Dave Jeffrey PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TEAM LEADER Follow on facebook @ … Continued
Paula’s Gentle Exercise to music
Exercise classes for older men and women.’Suitable for absolute beginner who wants to take it slowly’ TUESDAYS: Held at Scottish Society Hall, cnr Caledonian & Edgeware Roads WEDNESDAYS: Held at the Somerfield Community Centre in Studholme Street Newcomers are welcome. For further information re cost and times of sessions, contact either Paula or Margaret on … Continued
Respiratory Relief Society
The aims of the Society are to support improve and educate people who have respiratory problems. Hospital Physiotherapists take appropriate exercises at meetings on: Tuesdays, 1pm to 2.15pm at the Aldred Methodist Church, Nancy Avenue (just off Innes Road), St Albans and on Thursdays, 1pm to 2.15pm at the Pioneer Stadium, Lyttelton Street, Spreydon. Sessions … Continued
Pompallier House
Offers Permanent/Respite and Holiday accommodation ( Rest Home ) for elderly people who would like a change – transport to and from available.Assured of outings. At Pompallier House residents are given 24 hour quality care with the emphasis on ensuring that they feel safe, comfortable and at home. The emphasis is on quality care with … Continued
Post Polio Support Group Christchurch
Post Polio Syndrome is a ‘second’ disease affecting a large number of Polio Survivors. The support group meets 4th Wednesday of the month, 10am, at the Cashmere Club. They have a variety of speakers and entertainers. . On Sunday mornings use the Hydrotherapy Pool at Burwood. Arrange social outings. Have access to a wheelchair bus. … Continued
Rangiora Stroke Club
Offer information and support for stroke people and their carers. Arrange social outings. Meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 11am to 2 pm at the John Knox Centre, Cnr of High & King Sts. , Rangiora. The Club works in with the Stroke Foundation. For further information, contact Barbara on … Continued
