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Contact Information
Postal address: PO Box 841 Tauranga 3140
Physical address: Cottage 55, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga
Telephone: 07 578 2631
Facsimile: 07 578 2015
Email: ageconcerntga@xtra.co.nz
Services
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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. -
Information Resources:
Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources. -
Education:
Monthly meetings, Men's Health, Community updates, Health Promotions.All Welcome. -
Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service: (EANP) DD: 07 578 2856 eanptga@xtra.co.nz
A confidential service to provide support, information and advice to older people, their families and care givers on issues of elder abuse & neglect. If you have concerns about the way you are being treated, how your money is being spent, the quality of your care or how your property is being used, contact Age Concern. elder abuse and neglect -
Accredited VisitingService: (AVS) DD: 07 578 2541 avstga@xtra.co.nz This free service works to decrease the level of social isolation and loneliness of older people in the community. We provide a trained, caring volunteer who will visit regularly for companionship and friendship.
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Total Mobility Scheme:
Providing assessment and provision of Total Mobility taxi vouchers for reduced fares for people with disabilities or health problems -
Social Activities:
Weekly craft, cards and walking group. Minibus excursions. -
Life Tubes: A Life Saving Initiative where personal & medical information is stored in a tube in your fridge. Small charge.
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Drivers Refresher Course: A classroom based programme. Familiarising yourself with traffic rules and road safety.
Year established 1986
"Supporting positive ageing, that serves the needs of older people, koroua, kuia, their family, friends and carers."
