Support Services

Elder Abuse Response Service

Our social workers are available to confidentially discuss and respond to situations where an older person / kaumatua’s safety or wellbeing is at risk

Health Promotion

Seminars and forums organised on a range of topics relevant and interesting to older people.

Total Mobility Scheme

We complete the Horizons Regional Council Assessments to access subsided taxi fares. An Assessment fee applies.

Age Concern Visiting Service

Our co-ordinator trains and supports volunteers who visit those living alone and socially isolated in the community. Read more

The Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service is a befriending service that matches older people who are lonely or socially isolated with volunteers who are keen to spend time getting to know them. The volunteers are police-checked and trained, and spend about an hour each week sharing conversation and activities with their older friend. Some visits take place in the client’s home, and some involve going out together. Matches are made carefully, on the basis of personality, shared interests, cultural needs, and location, and are regularly reviewed. If you are feeling lonely, or would just like more social contact, it’s important to do something about it, and we can help.

Support & Advocacy

We can provide support, assistance and liaise with other community agencies.

Friendly Woman Helping Senior Neighbor With Paperwork

Information

Contact us for a wide variety of information on available services. Call in or phone to speak with our reception volunteers or staff.

Volunteer Opportunities

A number of volunteering opportunities are available: Meals On Wheels delivery, Visiting Service , Reception , CarFit

Tenants of Housing Flats (Whanganui) & Community Housing (Rangitikei))

We provide support to tenants of the Whanganui District Council Housing Flats and for the Rangitikei District Council Community Housing

Steady As You Go – Falls Prevention

A unique community-based strength and balance exercise programme for men and women. Classes in Whanganui, Rangitikei and the Waimarino.