Serving the needs of older people in Hamilton and the Waikato Region
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Serving the needs of older people in Hamilton and the Waikato Region |
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Royal NZ Foundation for the BlindROYAL NZ FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND To remove the barriers that blind and sight impaired people face. To promote participation of Blind and Sight impaired people in all aspects of life. To help ensure that the incidence of preventable blindness is minimized. E-mail:- general@rnzfb.org.nz
Salvation Army Homecare (The Nest)SALVATION ARMY HOMECARE (The Nest) Provision of home support services to older people and people with disabilities. Services include Household management tasks and personal care. E-mail:- homecare.hamilton@xtra.co.nz
Social Services WaikatoSOCIAL SERVICES WAIKATO was established in March 2001, as an independent charitable trust. They aim to work alongside community-based social service groups, supporting, strengthening and advocating around issues affecting people and organizations in the sector. They view 'social services' as caring work in health and welfare, which contributes to the wellbeing of people and communities and their work supports community based, not-for-profit organizations. The area for Social Services Waikato encompasses the greater Waikato, the towns and people served by the Councils of Hamilton City, Hauraki, Matamata-Piako, Otorohanga, Ruapehu, South Waikato, Thames Coromandel, Waikato, Waipa, Waitomo. It is largely the lands and people of the Tainui waka. E-mail:- ssw@com-trust.org.nz
Sport WaikatoSPORT WAIKATO's vision is Everyone, Inspired to be Healthy and Active for Life. They achieve this by fostering participation and success in sport and active living - building active communities in the greater Waikato. They aim to make a positive contribution to the community through active living philosophy, giving everyone the opportunity to make the most out of life. Sport Waikato are committed to making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of our community through our programmes, initiatives and services. Upright and Active is a programme aimed at decreasing the incidence of falls in older adults by improving strength and balance through some simple exercises. E-mail:- jenr@sportwaikato.org.nz
St John Health ShuttleContact ST JOHN HEALTH SHUTTLE for appointments to outpatient clinics, counselling, therapy, specialists or for any health related reason. Bookings are taken on a first come basis. E-mail:- enquiries@stjohn.org.nz
Stroke FoundationSTROKE FOUNDATION WAIKATO aims 'to reduce the incidence of stroke and gain and provide the greatest benefits for the stroke affected community to improve their quality of life.' Since it began in 1980, the Stroke Foundation has created a network of over 40 Field Officers and 70 Stroke Clubs throughout New Zealand Contact Stroke Foundation Midland Region E-mail:- admin_midland@stroke.org.nz
Te Awamutu Lyceum Club International IncTE AWAMUTU LYCEUM CLUB INTERNATIONAL INC members are women interested in the arts, sciences and social concerns and in the pursuit of lifelong learning. Through their personal commitment, they promote understanding and friendship.
Te Awamutu Visitor Information CentreTE AWAMUTU VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE provides local community contact information about Te Awamutu, sites, attractions in Te Awamutu town. Provide information about Waikato Regions and New Zealand. Agency for Bus, Train, Ferry.
Te Runanga O KirikiriroaTE RUNANGA O KIRIKIRIROA provides a range of Kaupapa Maori Mental Health and Addiction Services to Hamilton and surrounding districts. Referrals can be received in person, on either a planned or crisis bases.
E-mail:- admin@terunanga.org.nz
Volunteering WaikatoDoes your not-for-profit organisation need volunteers? Are you someone with time on your hands who would like to help a not-for-profit organisation? Do you know where to start to fill this? VOLUNTEERING WAIKATO's mission is to enrich lives and the community through volunteering by:
E-mail:- volunteeringwaikato@xtra.co.nz
Waikato Asthma and Respiratory SocietyWAIKATO ASTHMA & RESPIRATORY SOCIETY provides extra support, information and education for people with asthma and other related breathing problems and their families, and advocate on their behalf. It offers one to one consultation, advice for smoking cessation and willing speakers for groups. E-mail:- waikato_asthma@xtra.co.nz
Waikato District Health Board (Waikato DHB)WAIKATO DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD is one of New Zealand's most progressive publicly-funded health organisations. It's responsible for funding and providing services to achieve good health and independence for the 320,000 people living in the Waikato district of the central North Island of New Zealand. Older
Persons and Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) -
Single Point of Entry (SPE)
The SPE is for ALL referrals to OPRS from throughout the Waikato DHB region, ie. Waikato, King Country, Thames/Coromandel and Hauraki. A more responsive and co-ordinated service is expected to result from this change and feedback on this will be sought as the project progresses. The referral form will be trialled for three months and then reviewed. During this period only a limited number will be printed. Further information about availability of forms, and the SPE, is available from the contact points listed above. (Note: adults/children without an age-related need will continue to use the existing process, ie. referral to Disability Support Link (DSL) for needs assessment and service co-ordination.) E-mail:- Info@waikatodhb.govt.nz
Waikato Good Companions Social Club INCWAIKATO GOOD COMPANIONS SOCIAL CLUB INC provides friendship and companionship for both people on their own and married couples. Club membership available. There are organized trips, outings and regular dances at affordable prices. They have a dance every fourth Saturday night at the Aberdeen Centre, Aberdeen Drive.
Waikato Health and Disability Advocacy TrustWAIKATO HEALTH & DISABILITY ADVOCACY TRUST are independent advocates that assist consumers to make sure that their rights are respected. This service is free to everyone. Advocacy services operate independently of government agencies, the Commissioner and providers and funders of health and disability services. A primary goal of advocates is to assist consumers to resolve complaints about the quality of a health or disability service directly with the service provider.
Waikato Irish Club (Inc)The WAIKATO IRISH CLUB INC is centred on Hamilton, the major city in the Waikato region of NZ's North Island. Activities are organised for young as well as older members. It facilitates the active promotion of Irish culture for younger members and encourages participation in Ceilidhs, music making, Irish national dancing, Rose of Tralee events and other Irish and Celtic cultural initiatives. E-mail:- Secretary
Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ)WORK & INCOME NEW ZEALAND is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. Work and Income has 11 regional offices and service centres nationwide. The National Office is in Wellington. Work and Income helps job seekers and pays income support on behalf of the Government. This includes superannuation payments to retired people along with the administration of war pensions and residential care and support subsidies. Work and Income also administers the Community Services Card, International Services, and the Enterprising Communities grants programme.
YWCA - HamiltonYWCA - Hamilton or The Young Women's Christian Association of Aotearoa - New Zealand (YWCA of Aotearoa - New Zealand ) is one of the broad-based women's organisations in New Zealand . The YWCA is an international movement with more than 25 million members from over 100 countries. It is sustained by a diversity of beliefs, faiths and values and works towards social, political, economic and emotional well being of women. The YWCA of Aotearoa is an organisation committed to empowering the women of New Zealand to reach their full potential. There are nine Local Associations throughout New Zealand which offer a wide and exciting range of facilities and support. E-mail Hamilton:- ywcahamilton@actrix.gen.nz |
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