Wairarapa Age Concern

Community Health Service, Social

Today

Open today 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

Age Concern New Zealand is a charity dedicated to people over 65, their friends, and whānau.

We promote dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs.

We are active and vocal on relevant issues and work to ensure older people / kaumātua stay connected with their family, friends and community.

We host social events and outings, and run different exercise classes - something for all levels of fitness and ability.

In partnership with Waka Kotahi, we run Staying Safe driver refresher courses.

Local Age Concerns throughout New Zealand are the first port of call for older people in their communities. Age Concerns offer expertise and knowledge of all available services for older people as well as social activities.

Age Concern New Zealand provides national support to local Age Concerns. Age Concern New Zealand also informs the government and other national bodies on issues of concern for older people.

If you, or anyone you know, needs our help please contact us.

Staff

Accredited Visiting Service:

027-226-6863

Community Friendship Service and Exercise Programmes:

Rachel Ingram 027 221 1406

Elder Abuse Response team, Seniors’ Empowerment/Kaumātua Whakamanatia:

Susan Esler 027 221 3353

Health Promotion and Community Activities:

Deanne Pedersen 027 333 2137

Manager / Administration / Finance:

Esmae Laird 027 225 8826 Manager@acww.nz
Administrator 06 3770066

Ages

Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Office: 06-377-0066

Walk in

Referral

Hours

Open today 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec. Open 26 Dec — 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

Māori, English

Services Provided

Information, education & support

About ageing, age-related supports and services About ageing, age-related supports and services

About ageing, age-related supports and services

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.

Exercise and activity
Healthy eating education
Mindfulness and mental wellbeing

Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.

Visiting Programme and Buddy Up Friendship Programme

One on one visiting Programme and... Buddy Up - linking poeple together in groups around areas of common interest

One on one visiting Programme and...
Buddy Up - linking poeple together in groups around areas of common interest

Advocacy

Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.

Elder abuse

Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.