Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau

Community Organisation

Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau
17 Ruataniwha Street
Waipukurau
45 days ago

Free Falls Prevention Talk & Easie Living Van

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau

EASIE Living Mobile Van
Will be visiting Waipukurau Library on October 18th, 2024, from 10am-2pm. Address is 4 Bogle Brothers Esplanade

The EASIE Living mobile van service offers community presentations which include a Falls Prevention Talk by Occupational Therapist Kate. Falls Prevention Talk… View more
EASIE Living Mobile Van
Will be visiting Waipukurau Library on October 18th, 2024, from 10am-2pm. Address is 4 Bogle Brothers Esplanade

The EASIE Living mobile van service offers community presentations which include a Falls Prevention Talk by Occupational Therapist Kate. Falls Prevention Talk will start at 10:30am.

Easie Living has a wide array of daily living aids

• Simple and practical solutions to enable you to maintain your independence
• Demonstration of assistive products
• Health top merino & slipper socks
• Helpful products for the kitchen
• Bathroom aids
• Light weight walkers & wheelchairs
• Range of mobility scooters

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45 days ago

Hard Stuff Workshop Series

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau

This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning! Book in for one workshop or all the workshops.

Workshop Topics

14 November 2024 - Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning
12 December 2024… View more
This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning! Book in for one workshop or all the workshops.

Workshop Topics

14 November 2024 - Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning
12 December 2024 - Funeral Planning
30 January 2025 - Ageing at Home & Community Support
20 February 2025 - Housing Options in Retirement


Workshops will be from 10am-12pm with a morning tea provided. Venue is St Andrew's Hall, Waipukurau.

Bookings Essential as numbers are limited. Call us now to secure your spot - 06 858 9158 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz

45 days ago

Cost of Living Workshop

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau

Join us for this FREE information sharing workshop by CHB Budget Services to learn about reducing the pressure from the increasing costs of living!

Topics include Work and Income Entitlements, Rates Rebate, Debt Management and Community Initiatives to save money.

November 12th, 2024, from … View more
Join us for this FREE information sharing workshop by CHB Budget Services to learn about reducing the pressure from the increasing costs of living!

Topics include Work and Income Entitlements, Rates Rebate, Debt Management and Community Initiatives to save money.

November 12th, 2024, from 1pm-3pm at the Waipukurau Library
(4 Bogle Brothers Esplanade, Waipukurau)

Registration essential. Book in by calling 06 858 9158 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz

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45 days ago

Senior Driver Refresher Course

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau

Staying Safe: Refresher Course for Older Drivers- The theory-based refresher course is an opportunity for people to re-familiarise themselves with traffic rules and safe driving practices in a friendly and relaxed environment with other older drivers. The course includes information on other … View moreStaying Safe: Refresher Course for Older Drivers- The theory-based refresher course is an opportunity for people to re-familiarise themselves with traffic rules and safe driving practices in a friendly and relaxed environment with other older drivers. The course includes information on other transport options available to help keep you mobile for as long as possible, whether behind the wheel or when you stop driving.

Upcoming FREE course date:

6 November 2024 at the Centralines Community Room (17 Coughlan Road, Waipukurau) from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Registration essential and lunch provided. Book in by calling 06 858 9158 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz

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86 days ago

Falls Prevention Exercise Class

Health Promotion from Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau

Steady As You Go© is a unique community-based falls prevention programme using peer leaders and a central coordinator. 1-hour long classes are held each week for 65+ year olds. The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness, and well-being.
Common activities such as… View more
Steady As You Go© is a unique community-based falls prevention programme using peer leaders and a central coordinator. 1-hour long classes are held each week for 65+ year olds. The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness, and well-being.
Common activities such as walking, gardening and bowls may not maintain the leg strength and balance specific to preventing falls. Participants begin with a warmup in a chair followed by standing exercises, walking exercises, and ending with a warm down in a chair. A range of light ankle weights can be used for the leg strengthening exercises, and all participants are encouraged to work at.


Interested in joining? See the locations below for a location near you.

Mondays - Waipawa
St Peter's Hall at 9:15am & 10:30am ( New) Starting on September 2nd

Tuesdays - Takapau
RSA Takapau at 10am

Wednesdays - Waipukurau
St Mary’s Hall at 9:30am & 10:30am

Friday - Otane
Otane Town Hall at 10:15am


Registrations essential as spaces are limited.
Call ☎ Age Concern HB 06 858 9158 or email
connector@ageconcernhb.co.nz
Class is FREE and a great opportunity to socialize with others.

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