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Contact Information
Postal address: PO Box 703 Wanganui 4540
Physical address: 164 St Hill Street, Wanganui
Telephone: 06 345 1799
Facsimile: 06 347 2334
Email: ageconcernwg@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.
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Information Resources: Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources eg. videos and books.
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Visiting Services: Providing visitors who make regular visits to socially isolated older people in their homes via Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service and non-accredited programmes.
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Education: Holding education seminars for the public eg. positive ageing, Enduring Power of Attorney, etc.
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Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service: Providing confidential support, advocacy and information for people facing elder abuse and neglect.
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Transport: Providing a transport service to places such as clinics or shopping centres
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Representation: Providing representation and advice on older peoples' issues to local influential groups eg. District Councils.
Year established 1978
