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How the Office for Seniors can help

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We are here to help!

For useful information, opportunities and stories about seniors, sign up to our SuperSeniors Newsletter here: bit.ly...

Read our Better Later Life strategy, which guides our work to help make the future better for New Zealanders as we age: bit.ly...

We have lots of helpful resources on getting an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) on our website: bit.ly...

We are working on making our communities more Age-friendly. Find out about our Community Connects grants here: bit.ly...

Our website also includes important information on Elder Abuse and where to get help: bit.ly...

We know some people don't like Facebook, and that's ok. If you have an account, you can like our page for regular updates, and some fun stuff too! : www.facebook.com...

If you have a question, or would like more information, whether you are over-65, or if you have a close family member or friend who is a senior, you can email us at: osc@msd.govt.nz

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