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Age Concern Southland Inc
Social Service, Community Health
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50 Forth Street, Invercargill
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
1092 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Description
Age Concern believes everyone deservces a great future. We support older kiwis to have a healthy lifestyle, full of opportunities and protection from harm.
We provide:
- Support Services, Information, Advice and Personal Advocacy
- Information Resources
- Visiting Services
- Education
- Social Activities
- Van service
- Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service
- Food Services
- Sale or loan of equipment
- Representation
Ages
Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Hours
50 Forth Street, Invercargill
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
1092 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Tue – Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
|---|
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Abuse and violence
- Elder abuse
- Counselling
- Education programmes
- Information & support
- Support groups
- Victim support
- Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service: Providing confidential support, advocacy and information for people facing elder abuse and neglect.
Advocacy
- Support Services, Information, Advice and Personal Advocacy: Responding in person/phone to a range of queries from older people and their carers eg. Advising where to obtain a service, what is…
Social work
- Crisis assessment
Basic needs
- Crisis assessment
- Drop-in centre
- Food
- Food Services: Providing frozen meals.
Education and training
- Education: Holding education seminars for the public eg. positive ageing, Enduring Power of Attorney, etc.
- Information Resources: Providing written materials eg. pamphlets and resources eg. videos and books.
Legal / civil services
- Consumer rights
- JP service
- Representation: Providing representation and advice on older peoples' issues to local influential groups eg. District Councils.
Social Support
- Visiting Services: Providing visitors who make regular visits to socially isolated older people in their homes via Age Concern Accredited Visiting Service and non-accredited programmes.
- Social Activities: We have a…
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Central Lakes, Southland
Website
Contact Details
50 Forth Street, Invercargill
Southland
Phone
(03) 218 6351
Fax
(03) 218 1211
Mobile
027 626 7103
Email
Website
1092 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown
Central Lakes
Phone
(03) 441 3490
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 2:17PM on February 9, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Age Concern Southland Inc.