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KIA ORA Don’t let all this rain get you down. There is always the bright side that the shortest day is just over a week away and before you know it summer will be upon us. In the meantime you can snuggle up with this newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information

The spark that changes a life can come from the most unexpected places. For Vanessa Trompetter, it happened 15 years ago while watching Breakfast TV. An older woman was being interviewed about funding cuts to home help. The woman described how exhausted and overwhelmed she felt. Vanessa’s heart was moved – not just for this

Imagine your day being brightened by someone volunteering to accompany you for a chat and a walk once a week. Do you know someone who is lonely and/or finds it difficult to venture out for fresh air, would love some company and a walk in the sunshine. Age Concern Wellington’s Companion Walking Service offers just

Research results show that, if a person over 70 is hospitalised following a road crash, regardless of causation, the length of hospital stay increases.  This is especially so people of 80 years plus.  As we age recovery takes longer. Age Concern runs free classroom-based refreshers for older drivers, focussing on actions to keep safe on

We’re delighted to bring you another edition of our newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information just for you. Win Free Concert Tickets! – We’re hosting a special competition where you could win free tickets to an unforgettable performance. See details on how to enter below. We also have some free spaces at

Welcome to this edition of our newsletter. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events or just a good read with a cuppa, we’ve got something for you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy—this space is for you! Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email  if you would like to get in touch with us. Full newsletter

Steady As You Go is an exercise program designed to help seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Classes are held weekly online on Zoom for those who cannot get to the various venues in the region. And despite being online, the programme provides a social connection as well as the exercise. An online participant

It almost feels like we have only just survived Christmas and the holiday weekends, and now the Easter bunnies are showing up in the supermarket. Time flies! For some instant diversion there’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read

A representative from Vitae NZ* recently spoke to our staff about understanding and managing stress in the workplace. Beyond the workforce context, this reinforced the importance of addressing stress among older people and finding effective ways to manage it. The World Health Organisation defines stress as a mental reaction to challenging circumstances. “Stress can be

We hope you were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful warm weather this weekend. There’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read the full newsletter here

In September 2022, Age Concern Wellington Region launched an Advance Care Planning Service (ACP) designed to support seniors and their families through the often complex and sensitive process of planning for their future health care. In the more than two years since launch, we helped 362 people fill in their plans, with more than half

KIA ORA Happy New Year! The New Year has been cooler than expected in terms of weather, but we are looking forward to some warmer times, interesting changes and great developments as the year progresses. Our services are up and running again with the staff fully refreshed after the break. Please give us a call