Day care programmes for CALD groups

Chinese Positive Ageing

Suitable for Senior Chinese 65+ years living in Auckland willing to participate in group activities and able to care for themselves.

Programme:

Tai Chi, crafts, health talks, mah jong, outings, Chinese movies, puzzles, chess, sing-alongs and games

Locations:

• Pakuranga - 16 Swan Cres, Thursdays
• Takapuna - 7 The Strand, Fridays
• Grafton - 70 Khyber Pass Rd, Saturdays
• Hours: 10am to 3pm
• Meals: Morning / afternoon tea, lunch
• Transport not available

How to access:

Sandy Nip

Phone: (09) 624 1368

Mobile: 021 052 0930

Email: cpa.trust@gmail.com

Website: http://cpacharitabletrust.wordpress.com/contact/

Fees

$5 per session, extra fees may apply

Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust (KPACT)

KPACT makes information available in Korean to allow seniors to access social services, facilities and events.

As well, KPACT plans to give advice, promote good health and organises volunteers to keep in contact with seniors.

Programme

KPACT has a Silver School at the Highland Park Community House every Friday from 2pm till 4pm where senior citizens do a variety of activities from learning English to crafts and exercise.

Locations

Highland Park Community House

How to access

Postal Address: P O Box 217015 Botany Junction, Auckland 2164

Ph: 09 2727040

Email: info@koreanpositiveageing.org.nz

NZ Fijian Seniors Association Inc.

To reduce social isolation; speakers are invited to share information on NZ systems, social & health wellbeing, friendship and home visits

Programme

Meeting: once a month (Sunday)

Locations

Blockhouse Bay Community Centre

How to access

Contact: Mehar Singh on 8284338

Culturally appropriate advocacy, counselling, interpreting and help to access publicly funded services.

Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service.

Cultural, creative, educational, social and physical activities, entertainment, outings, festival celebrations.

Services provided

Suitable for older people of Indian and South Asian origin living in the Auckland region who are socially isolated, lonely and have various age-related issues.Hours:

• 10.00am to 2.00pm
• Meals: Indian vegetarian meal, tea / coffee
• Transport available on request

Locations

• Positive Ageing day programmes run four times a week in Onehunga.
• Tuesday and Wednesday for seniors living in central Auckland.
• Thursday for the Counties-Manukau area.
• Friday for central Auckland for people with health difficulties.
• 1st & 3rd Thursday every month seniors day at Glenfield community centre, North Shore 10.30 to 12 midday.

How to access

Shanti Niwas Seniors Centre, 14 Spring St, Onehunga

Phone: 622 1010

Email: shantiniwas@xtra.co.nz

Website: http://www.shantiniwas.org.nz

Afghani Senior Men’s Group

The purpose of the group is to reduce the isolation of older Afghan men and to improve their health and well being.

Programme

Meeting: weekly Tuesday evenings

Locations

Wesley Community Centre,

740 Sandringham Road,

Mt Roskill

How to access

Contact: Arif Saeid on 2701251 or email Arif@rasnz.co.nz

Fees

No charge

Rainbow Club

Suitable for Korean older people who are socially isolated, lonely and would like to join the weekly activities that organises fun activities, exercises, health talks, sing-alongs and games for members.

Programme

Meeting every Wed @ Takapuna Methodist Church.

Locations

Cnr. Lake Rd & Tennyson Ave. Takapuna

How to access

Coordinator: Mr. Shin, Hyun Kook

Mob. 0274715156

Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust Senior Citizens Wing,
AASHIRWAD - Culturally Appropriate Rest Home

Senior Citizens Wing

As a regular service, every fortnight there is a community meeting for the Senior Citizens. Senior Citizen members are transported from their residence to the venue and back. These meetings are aimed at providing mutual support and companionship to the community elders.

AASHIRWAD - Culturally Appropriate Rest Home

BUPA has joined hands with Bhartiya Samaj to deliver a culturally appropriate care for the South Asian Communities within its facility. The Aashirwad wing in the David Lange Care Home would ensure:

• Caregivers communicate in their language and understand cultural values.
• Culturally appropriate care and handling.
• Selection of food will be available similar to that relished at home.
• Visits to places of worship and cultural events.
• Participate in the celebration of popular festivals.
• Entertainment via popular Indian TV Channels and Radio Stations.

Day Care for older adults

At the David Lange Care Home, there is a day care service, weekdays, from 8am – 5pm. It is available to clients who have been assessed by the Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination Team (NASC) as being eligible for the service and is funded by the Counties Manukau District Health Board.

Clients are offered a programme of games, entertainment, exercise, outings, crafts, music, reminiscence, theme days, picnics and barbecues. The programme is monitored and is overseen by a qualified occupational therapist. Transportation is available at a small charge.

Locations

Activities Center

13 May Road, Bhartiya Samaj Hall, Mt. Roskill, Auckland

David Lange Care Home,

4 James St, Mangere, Auckland

Phone: 09 443 0579

Email: info@bsct.org.nz

Website: http://www.bsct.org.nz