Serving the needs of older people in Hamilton and the Waikato Region

Directory Assistance A-G

We have converted our Directory Assistance into an electronic format so it is able to be accessed over the internet. It is divided into 3 sections, simply browse the list below or click on the link directly to the section you require.

Directory Assistance Sections

Directory Assistance A to G

Directory Assistance H to P

Directory Assistance R to Y

ACEA (Adult and Community Education Assoc. Aotearoa)

ACEA (Adult and Community Education Ass. Aotearoa) is the national not for profit membership organisation which represents and promotes the interests of the Adult and Community Education (ACE) sector throughout New Zealand.

E-mail:- katy@aceaotearoa.org.nz

Age Concern Hamilton

Age Concern Hamilton - Serving the needs of older people

Age Concern Hamilton provide direct services, information and referral service which empower older people to make their owne choices and decisions. All services are free and confidential. We provide regular learning opportunities for older people with workshops, seminars and education programmes.
These include Safe with Age driver awareness, weekly education seminars on a range of topics, Through Other Eyes workshops exploring the challenges which may come with age, Health Promotion training with health professionals and other agencies. Our other services include: Accredited Visiting, Shopping Service, Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention, Fieldworker Service, Active Age on Air community radio programme and a quarterly newsletter.

E-mail:- postmaster@ageconcern.gen.nz

Website: - Age Concern Hamilton

Alcoholics Anonymous

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS staff can be contacted on the freephone 0800 229 6757

Alternatives to Violence Project Aotearoa

ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT INC. hold workshops which present new and creative ways of responding to transform conflict situations through affirmation, trust, communication, co-operation, community building and creative conflict resolution.

E-mail:- avp@charity.net

Alzheimer’s Waikato

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY WAIKATO INC

E-mail:- waikato@alzheimers.org.nz

Arthritis Foundation Waikato Division

Arthritis New Zealand's national office is based in Wellington but delivery of services is primarily through our four regions, 22 service centres and local branches and support groups around the country.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION WAIKATO DIVISION website details

Each service centre provides a range of services which include:

Arthritis Educators who provide personal support, education, advice and liason with other providers
Support groups - regular meetings & social events in many locations or for specialised needs eg lupus support, craft groups etc...
Exercise and hydrotherapy classes.
Educational resources and forums.
Self management for chronic conditions. Six week courses which assist people manage their condition more successfully.
A range of resources, aids and information.
Mobility transport vouchers.
Some services are available only to members, but our arthritis educator service and information leaflets are freely available.

E-mail:- waikatosc@arthritis.org.nz

Anglican Action

ANGLICAN ACTION - is strongly committed to the pursuit of social justice. Some of the services provided are: Cross Rose Residential Lifeskills Centre for Women & Children, Transitional accommodation for men, Social Advocacy and Counselling, Employment Action.

E-mail:- info@anglicanaction.org.nz

Arthritis NZ, Waikato Service Centre

ARTHRITIS NZ, WAIKATO SERVICE CENTRE is a non profit organisation, promoting awareness & self management for people who have been diagnosed with Arthritis. We are able to accomplish this by running regular free clinics & seminars. Our educator works with patients, GP's, assists patients in remainnig as independent as possible. Different pain management, exercise, links in the community etc are discussed where appropriate

E-mail:- linda.white@arthritis.org.nz

Asthma - Waikato Asthma & Respiratory Society

ASTHMA & RESPIRATORY SOCIETY provides extra support, information & education for people with asthma & other related breathing problems & their families & advocate on their behalf. We also offer one to one consultation, advice for smoking cessation & are willing to speak to groups

Blind - Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind

BLIND - FOUNDATION OF THE BLIND promotes participation of blind & sight impaired people in all aspects of life & help ensure that the incidence of preventable blindness is minimised

E-mail:- astowell@rnzfb.org.nz

Budgeting Advisory Trust

BUDGETING ADVISORY TRUST provide free one to one advice & advocacy to assist people to manage their household finances, educational workshops, seminars to interested agencies & groups. Donation / koha for seminars / workshops

E-mail:- budgetavl@xtra.co.nz

Cambridge Health & Community

CAMBRIDGE HEALTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE provide a venue for community. Also includes office space for small bussinesses, meetings, seminars, clubrooms at community prices.

E-mail:- cambridge.h.c.centre@xtra.co.nz

Cancer Society of New Zealand - Waikato/BOP

CANCER SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND (INC) (Waikato/Bay of Plenty Division) provides a wide range of cancer-related information and resources:

E-mail:- admin@cancersociety.org.nz

Celebrating Age Centre

CELEBRATING AGE CENTRE is a facility provided by the Hamilton City Councils Community Development team that provides a focal point for Hamilton’s older community.

There are four organisations based at the centre; Age Concern, Grey Power, Senior Citizens Association and Senior net.

The Celebration cafe is open Monday - Friday 9am - 2 pm for delicious morning teas and lunches.

The centre also hosts a variety of activities, organisations and groups for senior citizens at the centre throughout the week.

All welcome. E-mail:- soujan.mitra@hcc.govt.nz

Centre for Continuing Education

CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION – University of Waikato

The Centre:-

provides educational opportunities for adults.
advises individuals and community groups on educational programmes and community development.
teachs about adult teaching and leadership.
conducts, encourages and disseminates research into adult education and adult learning.

Contact the Centre on the E-mail below for further information about their courses.

E-mail:- conted@waikato.ac.nz

Citizens Advice Bureau

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX is a voluntary organisation providing free, confidential information and advice to anyone about any query or problem. CAB is staffed by trained volunteers who can access information by computer or from the extensive range of resources held by each bureau. E-mail:- cab.hamilton@xtra.co.nz

Council of Elders for Hamilton City

COUNCIL OF ELDERS FOR HAMILTON CITY was established in 1993 by Mayor Margaret Evans as an advisory body/kaumatua to the Mayor and Councillors. All Hamilton citizens over the age of 60 years are eligible to stand for the Council of Elders.

The official role of the Council of Elders is to:

examine matters affecting all residents of the City of Hamilton and,
to be a voice for the people of the City of Hamilton

E-mail:- councilofelders@hcc.govt.nz

Country Womens Institute

COUNTRY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

They are part of a National Country Women’s Institute promoting home, fellowship, education and handcrafts. Parent body of 15 Country Women’s institutes around Hamilton. They meet monthly and have interesting speakers and social outings.

Contact details for Waikato CWI (via National Office)

E-mail:- office@wi.org.nz

Diabetes New Zealand

DIABETES NEW ZEALAND is a nationwide, non-governmental, non-profit organisation, which is an Incorporated Society. Established in February 1962, the aim of the organisation is to support its 14,000 members, 41 diabetes societies throughout New Zealand, and health professionals involved with diabetes.

Diabetes New Zealand:

Acts as the national advocate for people affected by diabetes
Encourages local support for people with diabetes
Raises the level of awareness of diabetes
Educates and informs about diabetes, its treatment and prevention
Empowers people with diabetes to choose healthy lifestyles
Supports research into treatment, prevention and cure of diabetes

E-mail:- Diabetes Waikato - diabetesw@xtra.co.nz

Disability Support Link

DISABILITY SUPPORT LINK is a community-based organisation providing need assessment and service co-ordination for people of all ages who have a disability. An outcome of this service may be access to Ministry of Health funded services such as Home Help, Personal Care, Carer Support, day programme.

E-mail:- lesley@dsl.org.nz

Epilepsy Waikato

Epilepsy can affect anyone at anytime. Epilepsy New Zealand works to promote the welfare and interests of people, and their family/whanau, with epilepsy and to increase public awareness. Their branch in Hamilton can viewed on the EPILEPSY WAIKATOwebsite.

E-mail:- epilepsy.information.wkto@xtra.co.nz

Fifties Forward (Swimming Club)

FIFTIES FORWARD (SWIMMING CLUB) are a swimming club who meet 3 times a week at Waterworld, Garnett Avenue and do exercises in the pool to music and we also have a social club and meet for a cup of tea afterwards. $4 a lesson or $30 for 10 swims.

Email: dlgras@globe.net.nz

Grey Power

GREY POWER's overall aims and objectives can be viewed on their website but include advancing, supporting and protecting the welfare and well being of older people.

Greypower has a number of branches through New Zealand that hold monthly seminars and talks, and distributes publications such as their magazine “Lifestyle”, and local newsletters.

E-mail:- HamGreyPower@xtra.co.nz

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