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Ageing support
Ageing support
- Support services and information for people as they age.
Age Concern New Zealand(external link)
Phone 0800 65 2 105. Promoting dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs.
Age Concern North Shore(external link)
Phone (09) 489 4975, freephone 0800 65 2 105 or email [email protected]. They provide services such as visiting service, elder abuse and neglect response services. Health Promotion Programmes include 'Staying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers', asian services, counselling services, and field social work.
Eldernet(external link)
Phone (03) 388 1204 or 0800 162 706 or email [email protected]. It is the most comprehensive online directory for services for older people in New Zealand.
Presbyterian Support (Northern area)(external link)
Phone (09) 520 8600 or email [email protected]. One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading providers of social and health and disability services.
SeniorLine (residential care info for over-65s)(external link)
Seniorline is a national information service to help older people and their whānau navigate the health system. Seniorline provides information to assist older people to make decisions about staying at home, support for carers and residential care. If you can't find the information you are looking for on their website, you can call Seniorline on 0800 725 463 or email [email protected].
St John Caring Caller(external link)
Phone 0800 4 CALLER (0800 422 5537) or email [email protected]. A free service where friendly volunteers make calls to individuals feeling lonely, offering companionship and support. For those whose loved ones live far away, they provide reassurance that family member is receiving care and friendship.
Office for Seniors Te Tari Kaumātua(external link)
Phone 0800 32 668 65, text 5032 or email [email protected]. Primary advisor to the Government on issues affecting older people, located within the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
60s Up Movement of New Zealand (Inc)(external link)
A body of senior members of the community made up of those who are active, usually no longer in full time employment, who meet in local venues.
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