Seniors Discounts & Services In Wellington - Wellington City Council

Services
Advocacy Network Services – ph 389 2502 or 0800 423 638
Fax: 389 3502
Address: Lychgate Centre, 100 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Email: adnet@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.hdc.org.nz
Information: Information on your rights when receiving a health or disability service.
Support and assistance for anyone who is not happy with the health or disability service
they are receiving.
Agape Budgeting Service – ph 477 3000
Fax: 477 3008
Address: PO Box 13 107 Johnsonville
Website: www.cbnz.org.nz
Email: agape.budgeting@paradise.net.nz
Information: Agape has 60 budgeters working throughout the Wellington region. The
service is free and aims to teach clients how to control their own budgets.
Age Concern Wellington – ph 499 6646
Address: Anvil House, Level 1, 138 Wakefield Street
Website: www.ageconcern.org.nz
Email: acwellington@xtra.co.nz
Information: Age Concern Wellington provides an elder abuse and neglect service, elder
abuse and neglect education, a home handyman referral service and an accredited visiting
service in Porirua, Wellington, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt. There are field officers who
can give advice and advocacy. Safe With Age driving courses, enduring power of attorney
workshops, wellness seminars and health promotion for seniors are also offered.
Living on the Sunny Side is a radio programme for Senior Citizens bought to you by Age
Concern Wellington. Programmes are especially for older people and offer information, life
stories, music and more. Broadcasts are on Wellington Access Radio 783 AM every two
weeks on Saturdays at 4pm.
Association of Gerontology – ph 477 9988
Email: nzagwellington@paradise.net.nz
Website: www.gerontology.org.nz
Information: The Association of Gerontology aims to stimulate interest and action in all
matters concerning the welfare of older people. It also gives advice on all aspects of
ageing. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the number above.
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