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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� the <strong>Council</strong>’s knowledge of the needs of people with disabilities, and how these can<br />
best be resolved.<br />
Generally, the role of the DRG is to provide:<br />
� feedback and advice on the <strong>Council</strong>’s service delivery, policy development, draft<br />
policies, design and planning<br />
� an information conduit to and from the <strong>Council</strong><br />
� new initiatives to be considered for inclusion in the <strong>Council</strong>’s Long Term <strong>Council</strong><br />
Community Plan and Annual Plan<br />
� submissions on the <strong>Council</strong>’s plans and policies<br />
� representation of the broad spectrum of issues for people with disabilities in relation<br />
to the <strong>Council</strong>’s activities.<br />
Hearing Association (<strong>Wellington</strong>) – ph 384 7017<br />
Fax: 384 7065<br />
Address: 16 Kent Terrace, <strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Email: hearwell@xtra.co.nz<br />
Website: www.hearwell.co.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Shop sales, information, counselling, hearing tests, information about<br />
hearing aids, speech/reading classes. Removal of ear wax by suction procedure ,<br />
community visiting. Hours: 10am–4pm.<br />
IDEA <strong>Services</strong> (IHC) NZ <strong>In</strong>c – ph 568 2929<br />
Fax: 568 4828<br />
Address: <strong>Wellington</strong>/Hutt region Unit 11, 5 Bouverie Street, Petone<br />
Email: wellington.hutt@idea.org.nz<br />
Website: www.ihc.org.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Supports citizens of all ages with an intellectual disability, along with their<br />
families.<br />
<strong>In</strong>tellectually Handicapped NZ <strong>In</strong>c (IHC) – ph 472 2247<br />
Fax: 472 0429<br />
Address: Willbank House, 57 Willis Street<br />
Email: national.office@ihc.org.nz<br />
Website: www.ihc.org.nz<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Supports citizens of all ages with an intellectual disability, along with their<br />
families. Monday to Friday, 9am–4.30pm.<br />
Life Unlimited Hearing Therapy <strong>Services</strong> – ph 499 5825<br />
Fax: 499 5853<br />
Address: Level 5 Central House, 26 Brandon Street, <strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Email: htsinfo@life.nzl.org<br />
Website: www.life.nzl.org<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation: Free independent service provided by hearing therapists: hearing tests,<br />
information, support and advice for adults experiencing difficulties because of hearing loss.<br />
Clinics: Monday – Thursday; <strong>Wellington</strong>, Porirua and Hutt Valley. Appointments<br />
necessary<br />
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