Visiting Service
If you are feeling lonely, or would just like more social contact, it’s important to do something about it and Age Concern Southland can help. Our Visiting Service is a companion service that provides regular visits to older people who would like more company. Our visitors are volunteers who are matched with a client that they visit for at least an hour each week. They share conversation and laughs, often over a cuppa.
Our visiting service coordinator, Chris, is a whiz at matching people with similar interests and would love to hear from anyone who would like to be either a volunteer or a client.
Contact Chris today on 03 218 6351.
Elder Abuse Response Service
This is a confidential advocacy service for people experiencing elder abuse in our community. Our Elder Abuse response workers walk alongside our clients, providing advice, support and advocacy. We are passionate about this part of our service and take every opportunity to raise awareness of Elder Abuse.
Contact Donagh or Janette on 03 218 6351 to report any concerns you may have about a friend, neighbour or family member.
Social Work Service
Our social worker, Emma, is on hand to assist any older person in the community and their whanau to meet any welfare needs. We have information on a wide range of topics and can access a range of supports including checking WINZ entitlements, advocacy, completing forms, accessing grants, accommodation issues, general queries, arranging meals, referrals to other services… the list goes on!
Exercise Classes
Thursday commencing at 11:15 am – $3.00 Donation payable to the tutor.
Steady As You Go
Tuesday, 11:00 am to 12:00 midday. $2
Food Services
Two course meals are available at ‘The Centre’ 12:00 noon
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$12 for members, $14 for non-members
If you wish to come, please phone Heather on (03) 218 6351 before 10:30 am
A van is available for pick-up and drop-off, of members who wish to come into ‘The Centre’ for a meal on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Just leave a message on the answer phone the night before 032186351. Gold coin Donation.
Frozen Take-away meals are available daily
$8 for members, $10 for non-members
Frozen soup
$5 members, $6 non-members
(delivery can be arranged for people without transport)
Social Activities
Housie
Thursday afternoon starting at 1:30pm
Bowls
Friday afternoon starting at 1:15pm
Concert
First Tuesday of each month
(February – October inclusive, not on Stat days) – starting at 1:30pm
Bus Trips
Look at the noticeboard in the foyer for details. Or view our events page (link).
Scrabble
Played on a Friday afternoon commencing 1:00 p.m. until approximately 4:00pm
Our Facilities
Rooms available for hire
Including kitchen, lounge, hall and meeting room