Age Concern Wairarapa

Postal address: P O Box 865, Masterton 5840
Physical address: Solway Showgrounds,
Cnr Fleet Street & York Street, Masterton 5810
Telephone: 06 377 0066 or freephone 0800 65 2 105
Website: www.ageconcernwai.org.nz
Email: [email protected]

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Our 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.

  • Information Resources: Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources eg. videos and books.

  • 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.

  • Education: Holding education seminars for the public eg. positive ageing, Enduring Power of Attorney, etc.

  • Social Activities: Holding events that provide social connection between older people eg. drop in centres

  • Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service: Providing confidential support, advocacy and information for people facing elder abuse and neglect.

  • Total Mobility Scheme: Providing assessment and provision of Total Mobility taxi vouchers.

  • In-home Support: Referring on to recommended services (eg. trade services) that can provide for the necessary maintenance work to be done in client's homes. Referring on volunteer workers to undertake small jobs for older people eg. gardening

  • Representation: Providing representation and advice on older peoples' issues to local influential groups eg. District Councils.

Visiting Service
Buddy Up!
Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service
Steady As You Go©
Exercise Classes
Social Outings
Staying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers
Driver Support
Life Tubes
Advocacy