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Contact Information
Postal address: PO Box 496 Gisborne 4040
Physical address: 61 Lowe Street, Gisborne
Telephone: 06 867 6533
Facsimile: 06 867 5932
Email: francestac.tai@xtra.co.nz
Services
- Support Services, Information, Advice and Personal Advocacy:
Responding in person/phone to a range of queries from older people and their carers eg. Advising where to obtain a service, what is available. Providing confidential support and empowerment to older people.
WINZ expert advocacy (help with renewals)
ACC Lawyer (referrals) historic or new cases
Power company queries
Legal Advice from Age Concern Solicitor
Resthome Advocacy
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Information Resources: Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources eg. videos and books.
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Education: Holding education seminars for the public eg. positive ageing, Enduring Power of Attorney, Elder Abuse and Neglect.
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Food Services: Administers and co-ordinates in-home food services, such as Meals on Wheels or frozen dinners.
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Community Garden fresh vegetables
- Representation: Providing representation and advice on older peoples' issues to local influential groups
- Year established 1991
