Reconnecting Seniors
The Reconnecting Seniors Network is a group of individuals within our community that work with or alongside seniors, the group comes together bi-monthly to advocate for seniors in the Upper Clutha to which Community Link is an active member in. This network supports ‘active ageing’ as part of our age-friendly plan, which includes elements of social participation, healthy lifestyles and encourages seniors to feel connected and involved in their local community.
Below is a catalogue of events; recreation and support resources for over 65s in the Upper Clutha. There are a huge range of activities available, and we know we may not have captured them all. If you would like to add something to this, please get in touch.
This information will feed into a monthly calendar featuring different events, activities and support information. The calendar will be available on the noticeboard of the Wānaka Community Hub, in print in The Messenger and on this web page.
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Local support agencies
| for all aged Age Concernservices, support and to organise companionship | call 0800 652 105 or 03 448 7075 for Central Otago.
Alzheimer’s Society | day programme and support | contact Donna Watt (Alexandra): call 03 448 9056 or email central@alzheimersotago.org.nz or Gayle Thornton (Queenstown): call 03 441 4955 or 027 441 4960 or email queenstown@alzheimersotago.org.nz.
Central Otago Budgeting Services | call 03 448 8072 or 021 08263175 or email cobas@ach.org.nz.
Meals on Wheels| referral through medical social worker at Dunstan Hospital | call 03 440 4302 or speak to your GP.
Otago Gets Ready|Inform civil defence of your needs and subscribe to phone alerts for emergency situations.
Stroke Foundation NZ | call Judith Hyslopon 03 471 6175 or 027 896 5693, or email otago@stroke.org.nz.
Penny’s Home Care | non-government funded at-home support | call Sarah on 027 343 4776.
Total Mobility Scheme |contact Community Link
Wānaka Volunteer Fire Brigade | for help installing and checking smoke alarms, call 03 443 7602.
Wheels to Dunstan | contact Community Link
Mental health support | brief intervention is available through your GP, or visit our counselling and mental health services page.
Useful local contacts
Dentists | Aspiring Dental Services: 03 443 7705 | Lumino: 03 443 7705 | Wānaka Dental: 03 443 7769 | emergency dentist: 027 1800 3335
Dunstan Hospital 03 440 4300
Medical Centres | Wānaka Medical Centre | call 03 443 0710 | Aspiring Medical Centre | call 03 443 0725
Supermarkets | Four Square Wānaka: 03 443 7173 | Four Square Albert Town: 03 443 1604 | New World Wānaka: 03 443 0048 | New World Three Parks: 03 443 4810 | Countdown Metro: 03 443 7875.
Pharmacies | Aspiring Pharmaxy: 03 443 7986 | Wānaka Pharmacy: 03 443 8000 | Wanacare Pharmacy (Medical Centre): 03 443 5290.
Rates Rebate/Postponement Schemes | Queenstown Lakes District Council: 03 443 0024 | Otago Regional Coucil | 03 474 0827 or 0800 474 082.
Wānaka Police | 105 (9.00 - 5.00pm)
Other useful contacts
Access Community Health (home care and support) | 0800 284 663
Aged Care Needs Assessment and Service Coordination, Dunedin | 03 470 9300 or 0800 627 236
Dementia NZ | 0800 444 776
Eldernet (comprehensive information enabling you make more informed decisions)
Home Help (allowance for carers)|0800 559 009
Healthcare NZ(personal care and household management) | 0800 002 722
Healthline | 0800 611 116
IRD |call 0800 257 777 with your IRD number and queries ready
Mobility Parking Scheme | 0800 227 2255
National Travel Assistance Scheme | (financial assistance for medical-related travel) | 0800 855 066
NZ Superannuation applications | Contact Community Networks/LINK or call0800 552 002
Royal District Nursing Service| 0800 736 769
Seniorline|for help navigating the health system, call 0800 725 463
St John Calling Carer |0800 780 780
SuperGold Card(discounts from businesses and local services) | 0800 25 45 65
Work and Income support | Contact Community Networks/LINK or call 0800 552 002.
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Coffee Connection drop-in
Second Monday of the month | 9.30 - 11.00am | Wānaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street | Join us for morning tea and a casual chat.
For full information on events please refer to the seniors calendar under ‘What’s ON’