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Age Concern Tauranga
Community Health Service
Today
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Description
Age Concern Tauranga is a charitable organisation dedicated solely to people over 65.
We promote dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide information and support services in response to older people's needs.
Our Vision: Older people live a valued life in an inclusive society.
Our purpose: To provide services and support for the wellbeing of older people in our community.
Positive ageing is about making the most of the benefits of being older, learning to adapt to life changes. People age well when they contribute and participate in society with respect and support from their families and the community.
Ages
Older adult / Kaumātua
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Hours
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).
Services Provided
Services available: Accredited Visiting Service Staying Safe Driver Refresher Workshops Life Without A Car Mobility Scooter Workshops CarFit Walking Group Coffee and Conversation Groups 500 Card Group Monthly Meetings Seminars Minibus Outings Information Kiosk Life Tubes Personal Journals Volunteer Opportunities
Services available: Accredited Visiting Service Staying Safe Driver Refresher Workshops Life Without A Car Mobility Scooter Workshops CarFit Walking Group Coffee and Conversation Groups 500 Card Group Monthly Meetings Seminars Minibus Outings Information Kiosk Life Tubes Personal Journals Volunteer Opportunities
Services available:
- Accredited Visiting Service
- Staying Safe Driver Refresher Workshops
- Life Without A Car
- Mobility Scooter Workshops
- CarFit
- Walking Group
- Coffee and Conversation Groups
- 500 Card Group
- Monthly Meetings
- Seminars
- Minibus Outings
- Information Kiosk
- Life Tubes
- Personal Journals
- Volunteer Opportunities
Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.
Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.
Elder abuse services support older people/kaumātua who have experienced harm or abuse.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
The gentle exercises used in the programme are based on those proven to reduce falls by Professor John Campbell and Dr Clare Robertson from the University of Otago. The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness and well-being. Participants warm up in a chair, followed by standing exercises, walking exercises and warm downs in a chair. A range of light ankle weights is used for the leg strengthening exercises and all participants are encouraged to work at their own pace and stop if they feel dizzy or lightheaded. Go to Fitness Classes in and around Tauranga for classe locations or contact the Age Concern office Ph: (07) 578 2631 E: [email protected] for further information. If you wish to register for a class you will need to contact the Age Concern office first Phone: (07) 578 2631.
The gentle exercises used in the programme are based on those proven to reduce falls by Professor John Campbell and Dr Clare Robertson from the University of Otago. The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness and well-being. Participants warm up in a chair, followed by standing exercises, walking exercises and warm downs in a chair. A range of light ankle weights is used for the leg strengthening exercises and all participants are encouraged to work at their own pace and stop if they feel dizzy or lightheaded. Go to Fitness Classes in and around Tauranga for classe locations or contact the Age Concern office Ph: (07) 578 2631 E: [email protected] for further information. If you wish to register for a class you will need to contact the Age Concern office first Phone: (07) 578 2631.
The gentle exercises used in the programme are based on those proven to reduce falls by Professor John Campbell and Dr Clare Robertson from the University of Otago.
The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness and well-being. Participants warm up in a chair, followed by standing exercises, walking exercises and warm downs in a chair. A range of light ankle weights is used for the leg strengthening exercises and all participants are encouraged to work at their own pace and stop if they feel dizzy or lightheaded.
Go to Fitness Classes in and around Tauranga for classe locations or contact the Age Concern office Ph: (07) 578 2631 E: for further information.
If you wish to register for a class you will need to contact the Age Concern office first Phone: (07) 578 2631.
Total Mobility Scheme subsidies taxi services for people with serious mobility constraints that prevent them from using public transport. It provides an identification card (see Privacy Statement) that enable users to receive a 75% discount on taxi fares to a maximum of $37.50 on any trip, for example 75% of a $50 fare. In the Bay of Plenty Total Mobility is funded in partnership by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency. See here for more information : Total Mobility Taxi Scheme :: Age Concern Tauranga
Total Mobility Scheme subsidies taxi services for people with serious mobility constraints that prevent them from using public transport. It provides an identification card (see Privacy Statement) that enable users to receive a 75% discount on taxi fares to a maximum of $37.50 on any trip, for example 75% of a $50 fare. In the Bay of Plenty Total Mobility is funded in partnership by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency. See here for more information : Total Mobility Taxi Scheme :: Age Concern Tauranga
Total Mobility Scheme subsidies taxi services for people with serious mobility constraints that prevent them from using public transport. It provides an identification card (see Privacy Statement) that enable users to receive a 75% discount on taxi fares to a maximum of $37.50 on any trip, for example 75% of a $50 fare.
In the Bay of Plenty Total Mobility is funded in partnership by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency.
See here for more information : Total Mobility Taxi Scheme :: Age Concern Tauranga
Region
Bay of Plenty
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Contact Details
177A Fraser Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 578 2631
Email
Website
177A Fraser Street
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
Street Address
177A Fraser Street
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
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This page was last updated at 11:18AM on May 11, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Age Concern Tauranga.
Provision of social and group activities in the community. We can help you access: social activities clubs and groups transport ( bus services, taxis - Total Mobility Scheme) staying active - exercise groups
Provision of social and group activities in the community.
We can help you access: