838 7099 ext. 4804 or 4849

A FREE service funded by the MOH for 16 years and over providing

FREE hearing tests and options for managing impacts of hearing loss

• Tinnitus mangement strategies
• Communication strategies
• Hearing aid management and information
• Assistive devices/telephone
• Hearing conservation
• Talks/presentations  to groups
• Staff training- communication strategies and hearing aid management

A confidential, friendly  service that supports, facilitates and promotes strategies for indivduals, couples and family/whanau to maximise their abilities to participate in everyday communication activities.

Clinics are Hastings 3-4 days a week,  

Napier - 1 day a week

Gisborne - 2 days once a month and Waipukurau - 1 day every two months

For information or an appointment please ring

Phone 06 876 7210             Fax 06 876 7294       cell 021 435 795

Email: rhoses@life.nzl.org

OUR PROGRAMME

No two days are the same at Pakeke Centre and over the period of the month you will have the opportunity to be involved in and enjoy a range of activities.This includes Brain Train with stimulating quick quizzes and physical movement(no sitting for any length of time)

Activities range from indoor games such as bowls and word games through to visits from other groups such as the ‘Paul Hunter Centre’ for competitive events and outings. We also meet regularly with support groups in the region such as Age Concern, Stroke Group, Arthritis Society etc and have very interesting speakers from tales from travellers to heads of Organisations. A generous morning, afternoon tea and lunch are served each day.-No dishes for anyone (thats got to be good.

Our monthly outings are varied and we visit all local places of interest. One day it might be going to Dannevirke with a picnic lunch to enjoy eating at the park with a stop off at the Warehouse for a shopping trip or it might be a visit to the Norsewood environs with lunch at the local hotel.

The Centre is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am – 4.30pm.

HOW YOU CAN JOIN US

You may contact us yourself or you may be referred eg by your doctor a health professional or other community agency. If you have been assessed as being eligible for funded day care then you will be advised of this.

Once the initial contact has been made we will arrange a time to come out to see you and tell you all about the Centre and give you the opportunity to ask questions. We will arrange the transport for you however you may like to come in with someone else in your own transport for the first few visits.

COMMENTS

‘It’s better than being at home.”
“Thanks for a great day.”
“It’s the contact I like.
"What a fun day"
"”

OUR ORGANISATION

Pakeke Centre is one of four other Day Clubs operated by the Waiapu Anglican Social Services Trust.

CONTACT US

Please contact us for further information about our service. We welcome your call and your first visit is FREE.
Bring a friend...the cammeraderie is amazing

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced We will pick up from the wider Waipukurau district including Waipawa, Otane, Takapau etc. We generally co-ordinate the programme so that we pick up in the same general area on set days.

Pakeke Centre is a Day Club not a Drop in Centre. You are however welcome to call in and visit us and see Pakake Centre in operation. We will then arrange a time to come out and visit you in your own home so that we can set up the service for you.
Please feel free to talk to the manager about your needs. If we can not help we will refer you to an appropriate service.

Pakeke Centre has a contract with the Hawkes Bay District Health Board to provide Day Care. This means that for those who have been assessed as requiring day care the service is free. For those who are privately paying the cost per day is $12. The cost covers transport to and from the Centre, activities, outings once a month, morning and afternoon tea and lunch.

While there is a small cost for those who pay privately this contribution is supplemented by the funding we receive from our various funding bodies.

Offers coordinated home support, supported employment for people with disabilities and community participation day-based services

It is a client driven organisation, with 50% of the governing body having a disability or being closely associated to someone that does.

Today, the Disabilities Resource Centre Trust is a Charitable Trust and operates with a General Manager and teams consisting of Home Care Services, Community Services, Advocacy, Information and Administration.

The team environment allows for innovative and progressive ideas to be acted upon in a timely manner. Due to the ever-changing environment of the Health and Disability sector this is essential for any organisation meeting the challenges and opportunity of change.

The services offered by the Disabilities Resource Centre Trust have increased to meet the growing demands expected by a large number of people in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region. The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust today is a prime example of how the social needs and responsibilities of a community can be effectively incorporated into a professional business environment. The social conscience versus the business theory of profit-driven management can co-exist and the Disabilities Resource Centre Trust today is evidence of this.

The Disabilities Resource Centre Trust continues to provide a range of health, well-being and support services catering for people with a huge range and level of disabilities, along with offering fully-equipped conference facilities for use by the entire community. However, foremost in the minds and hearts of those involved with the Disabilities Resource Centre Trust is the people for whom the organisation was established. Our services are tailored to meet the needs and goals of the many hundreds of people with disabilities that we assist every day.

To encourage community connectedness by providing services to volunteer organisations and volunteers

Volunteering Hawkes Bay is an independent non-profit organisation that provides a service to organisations and volunteers. We place individuals into voluntary positions that provide opportunities for work experience, gaining new skills, new ideas and the chance to make a difference in the community.
We provide training in management of volunteers, organise network forums for managers of volunteers and offer advice and consultancy service in the establishment of volunteer programmes. In addition we facilitate corporate volunteering to promote business involvement in the community and foster a more civil society.

Providing subsidised transport to eligible people with impairmants.

The scheme provides subsidised taxi travel for Hawke's Bay residents, who are unable to use public transport due to a significant, permanent impairment.
It is administered by Hawke's Bay Regional Council, and funded by both the Council and Land Transport New Zealand.

The scheme is free, however the agency which assesses you may charge a small fee if you are not a member of their organisation.

For more detailed information please contact us.

Mobile 0800 108 838

We are people who experienced mental illness.
We are here to listen.
We understand what it's like to be a user of Mental Health services.

Support, Advocacy, Information and Education for those with Brain Injury and their Families/Whanau

                               Liaison Service

                                  Activity Day

                          Swimming Programme

                               Support Groups

Working together to promote the quality of life and wellbeing of older people.

Community Group Types Community Group Types Status Details Health and Disability Support Groups and Contacts Yes Being available to talk over worries and concerns with members. Advocacy within families and communities. Referral to appropriate pastoral care.
Community Organisations Yes Seminars that are primarily beneficial to older people are offered twice a year. Advocacy with family members or professionals. Arranging transport to important appointments and venues.
Fitness and Recreation Yes A monthly outing of interest to older people. A monthly community lunch at a nominal rate. Social morning tea every Tuesday and Friday morning.
Updated: 2 Feb 2010

Description Currently situated in the hall of St Columba's Presbyterian Church, Age Concern comprises of a community worker Ria Kersjes 30 hours a week and Administrator Jenny Pearce 30 hours weekly A small band of loyal volunteers enhance the work of Age Concern
Updated: 2 Aug 2010

Special Features The office is open Monday - Friday 9- 3pm for enquiries.

The Communirty Worker is available for consultations at the Centre on a Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30am.

Other CommunityServices may include, arranging a regular, companion visitor (AVS Accreditied Visiiting Service) Total Mobility Assessment for Taxi discount vouchers. Advocacy with family members or professionals.Transport to important appointments or venues.Monthly outing and community lunch at nominal rate. Tai Chi Classes.

Being available to listen to concerns of members.
Updated: 2 Aug 2010

Languages Spoken Language Status Details Afrikaans Yes Community Worker has a working knowledge of Afrikaans.
Dutch Yes Community Worker is Dutch in origin. Has completely retained her Dutch language and many Dutch customs.
English Yes Administrator and volunteers speaker fluent and comprehensive English.
German Yes Community Worker speaks and comprehends fluent German.
Updated: 16 Nov 2008

Companionship Companionship Self Funded Subsidised After Hours
Lunch No Yes No Once or twice a month a community lunch is provided to members for a nominal rate. Currently $12. Held at the Age Concern Centre within St Columba's Church Te Mata Road, Havelock North.
Club/Drop in Centre No Yes No Tuesdays for Community Worker consultations and Fridays for Morning Tea Social Group
Visiting Service No Yes No Ria the Community Worker's role is to visit people, assess them and put into place services that may be required.
Activities/Exercise Programme No Yes No Friday morning is social morning tea mornings. Monthly community lunch. Monthly outing. Sit to be Fit' classes start at 10.45am for a small charge. Tai Chi Classes starting soon
Other Social Support No Yes No Advocacy, transport, visiting service, assessment for taxi discounts, monthly general shopping. Transport applies to areas outside Havelock North eg Hastings.

About the Stroke Foundation – What we do

Stroke Foundation – Reducing the risk, improving outcomes

Our mission is to:

* save lives
* improve outcomes
* enhance life after Stroke

The Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that supports more than 70 stroke clubs and 40 field officers throughout New Zealand. The Foundation is the only organisation in New Zealand dedicated to reducing the incidence of stroke, improving treatment outcomes, and supporting those affected by stroke.
Our programmes

* Education: We promote public awareness about the risk factors for stroke and how to recognise the symptoms.
* Advocacy: We represent the interests of stroke survivors and their families.
* Research: The Foundation promotes research into the causes of stroke and monitors advances in rehabilitation and support services.

Our services

* Field officer support: Trained field officers are available to help with any stroke-related problems. They make hospital and home visits, support families and can advise on accessing carer-relief services and funding.
* Spouse support group: For partners of stroke survivors to share and gain support.
* Stroke clubs: meet regularly all over New Zealand to support people who’ve had a stroke and encourage them to take part in social activities.

For information about any of these services, please call 0800 STROKE (0800 78 76 53).
Funding

Our funding comes from various sources including the Lotteries Grants Board, charitable trusts, sponsorship, and donations. Less than 15 percent of our revenue comes from government contracts.

For support in the Hawke's Bay region:

http://www.stroke.org.nz/stroke-support-central

Napier field worker: Tracey Rangi, 021 962 373
Hastings field worker: Marilyn Scott, 021 962 372