Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council
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DISABILITY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT PROVIDERS<br />
Disability Equipment Providers<br />
Disability equipment may be hired from hospitals or community health centres, pharmacies<br />
or the following outlets. (Equipment may also be purchased from other pharmacies or<br />
outlets – see the Yellow pages for details.)<br />
Amcal Cuba Mall Pharmacy – ph 384 6856<br />
Address: 122 Cuba Mall<br />
Fax: 382 9180<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Disability equipment may be hired or purchased, depending on your<br />
individual needs. Catalogue available. Please call for further information.<br />
<strong>City</strong> Mobility Scooters – ph 499 4444<br />
Fax: 04 801 3138<br />
Email: info@wcc.govt.nz<br />
Website: www.wellington.govt.nz/services/disserv/scooters/scooters<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Enjoy <strong>Wellington</strong>’s spectacular waterfront, vibrant city and beautiful Botanic<br />
Garden on a <strong>City</strong> Mobility scooter. The scooters are free and available to anyone who has<br />
limited mobility, from wheelchair users to the elderly. You’re even eligible with a broken<br />
leg. Book a FREE mobility scooter for up to four hours. You need to leave a security item<br />
such as a credit card or drivers licence. The scooters are safe and easy to use. Our<br />
trained staff will show you how. Bookings are recommended. Scooters can be collected<br />
from the following locations:<br />
Freyberg Pool, 139 Oriental Parade ph 801 4530<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, 101 Wakefield St ph 499 4444<br />
Fergs Kayaks, Shed 6, Queens Wharf ph 499 8898<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> Botanic Garden, Glenmore Street ph 473 5747<br />
Te Papa Museum, Cable Street ph 381 7000<br />
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Waiapu Road ph 920 9213<br />
Karori Community Centre 7 Beauchamp St ph 476 4968<br />
<strong>City</strong> Mobility is a <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and TSB Bank project designed to get people<br />
with limited mobility active.<br />
Disability <strong>In</strong>formation Service Centre (DISC) – ph 586 9788<br />
Fax: 586 9789<br />
Address: Unit 6, 5 Brittania Street, Petone<br />
Postal: PO Box 33390, Petone, 5046.<br />
Email: discwgtn@xtra.co.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Opening hours 10am–4.30pm, Monday to Friday. DISC provides information<br />
on a wide range of topics including: disabilities /disorders, community organisations,<br />
support groups, building access and design, education, employment, legislation, finance<br />
and benefits, recreation and leisure, mobility services and accommodation. Can also<br />
supply or help you source equipment, new or second hand. Shower stools, walkers,<br />
wheelchairs etc are available for hire.<br />
Emech Medical – ph 238 4318<br />
Fax: 238 4316<br />
Address: 8 Sunlight Grove, Porirua<br />
E-mail: sales@emech.co.nz<br />
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