Vision | Mission | Values | Age Concern New Zealand

Age Concern has worked to promote the rights, wellbeing and quality of life of older people, koroua and kuia since 1948. As knowledge and experience has grown, Age Concern now has the wider purpose of promoting healthy, active ageing to people of all ages. We work in cooperation with other organisations towards obtaining our vision.

Our Vision Tā Mātou Matakitenga

Our Mission Tā Mātou Kawenga

An inclusive society, where older people, koroua and kuia are respected, valued, supported and empowered.

He pāpori e whai whakaarohia ana, e whakanuitia ana, e tautokona ana, e whai mana anahoki te hunga kaumātua.

Working for the rights and wellbeing of older people, koroua and kuia.

He mahi mō ngā tika me te oranga o te hunga kaumātua.

Age Concern recognises its responsibilities to uphold the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and the unique partnership that exists between Māori and the Crown, with partnerships developed with Māori organisations and local marae. Similarly, Age Concern works in cooperation with Pacific peoples and other ethnicities to support their needs and aspirations.

Ageing is a lifelong process, starting at birth – the interdependence between generations is promoted through interactions and education awareness programmes, including older people volunteering in schools, and younger people working and supporting older people.

Independence – Participation – Care – Self fulfilment – Dignity: these are the cornerstones of the United Nations Principles for Older Persons, supported and promoted by Age Concern New Zealand.

Our Values

The work of Age Concern New Zealand is based on these values, with special reference to older people, koroua and kuia.

Dignity	Wellbeing	Equity	Cultural respect
To respect the dignity and uniqueness of every person as an individual and as a valuable member of society.	To ensure that older people, koroua and kuia are given the opportunities to achieve physical comfort, engage in satisfying activities and personal development, and to feel valued and supported.	To ensure that older people, koroua and kuia have an equal opportunity to achieve wellbeing by directing resources to help those disadvantaged or in greatest need.	To respect the values and social structures of Māori and people of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating respect by working together to gain mutual understanding.

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