About Us
Welcome to Age Concern Rotorua
Age Concern Rotorua is a not-for profit charity and your first port of call for matters relating to the wellbeing of older people in the greater Rotorua region.
We field all sorts of enquiries pertaining to all sorts of matters – and we always do our absolute best to apply our knowledge and experience to the matter at hand and to point people in the right direction.
Our core services are focused around keeping older people connected with the local community.
Visiting Service – we match clients, identified as being lonely or socially isolated, and trained volunteers with a view to nurturing a friendship/ hobby or interest companionship
Out and Abouters – we take weekly trips around Rotorua and further afield visiting natural attractions, cinemas, eateries and partaking in activities and events with a view to creating friendships and combating social isolation
Shopping Service – we match clients with trained volunteers to provide transport and companionship for weekly/fortnightly grocery shopping with a view of maintaining autonomy and independence. We also have on-line shopping one on one tuition through seniornet.
Total Mobility – we are agents for Total Mobility – a subsidised scheme that provides reduced taxi fares for those with permanent mobility impairment at a reduced rate of 65% off the full fare paid by the Government. Prices vary for the initial assessment depending on where it is held.
Staying Safe - an update of the roadcode for senior drivers. This is a free course usually four times a year, for anyone even if you are not a member of Age Concern.
Aqua Jogging - a free,low level,exercise class for one hour a week at the Aquatic Centre.
Walkers with Walkers - a walking group for members who would normally not get out and about because of the need to use a walker or aid .
Maintenance Handyman Service - a cost effective service for members who have small maintenance jobs around the house they own and live in.
Steady as you go - a balance and strengthening programme for members and ACC clients referred.
Just Cook4 Healthy Ageing this is a cooking programme held at our offices for those who suddenly find that they have to cook for themselves.
We also have several coffee groups and two series of 10 seminars, one Taking Tech on Tuesday, run by Senior net, and a Positive Ageing series with subject like Enduring Power of Attorney and Wills.
Yoga a new free programme to be held at Hindu Heritage Centre
You are welcome to wander into our office at 5 Tarewa Place and have a chat about anything concerning you, a family member or friend - or give us a call on 07 347-1539