What are we doing?
The New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy provides a framework to guide policies and services for older people across central and local government. Central and local government agencies have reported a range of Positive Ageing initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of older New Zealanders. Current initiatives are listed here, while past initiatives can be found by following the link to Positive Ageing reports 2001-2010. Please contact the Office for Senior Citizens to find out more about contributing to the Positive Ageing Strategy.
Initiatives nationwide
60 Upper Hutt Activities for the Over 60's Booklet
Responsible agency:Upper Hutt City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Complete by 30 June 2011
Booklet providing information for older people to stay active, keep learning and have fun.
60 Upper Hutt Activities for the Over 60s Booklet
Responsible agency:Upper Hutt City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
A booklet providing information about local activities for older people to stay active, keep learning and have fun.
A website that positively promotes working with older people as a vocation or a profession
Responsible agency:Waikato District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
A website to inspire people to work in or be involved in the aged care sector
Access to health services by ethnic communities
Responsible agency:Office of Ethnic Affairs
Goal(s):Health, Cultural diversity
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
Health services are responsive to older people in ethnic communities
Adult rehabilitation and health of older people
Responsible agency:Counties Manukau District Health Board
Goal(s):Health, Ageing in the community, Positive attitudes
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for older people.
Age on the Go Expo
Responsible agency:Horowhenua District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
An annual celebration in Horowhenua for International Day of Older Persons
Age to Be Positive Expo
Responsible agency:Tasman District Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Nelson-Tasman
Timeframe:Ongoing
An exhibition of information on services and recreational opportunities available to older people
Aged care workforce service review
Responsible agency:Ministry of Health
Goal(s):Health
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 01 August 2011
To identify the workforce and training needs of the aged care health workforce
Agewise Driver Refresher Courses
Responsible agency:Rotorua District Council
Goal(s):Transport, Ageing in the community
Region:Bay of Plenty
Timeframe:Complete by 30 June 2015
Refresher theory-based course for older drivers.
Ashburton District Social Wellbeing Strategy – Actions for older people
Responsible agency:Ashburton District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Canterbury
Timeframe:Complete by 31 July 2014
A plan to provide a safe and supportive community where older people feel valued.
Blenheim bus service
Responsible agency:Marlborough District Council
Goal(s):Transport
Region:Marlborough
Timeframe:Ongoing
Public transport that meets the needs of older people
Bookmark with safety tips for older drivers
Responsible agency:Office for Senior Citizens
Goal(s):Transport, Ageing in the community
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 31 August 2010
Design and distribute a bookmark with safety tips for older drivers
Business of Ageing
Responsible agency:Ministry of Social Development
Goal(s):Positive attitudes, Employment opportunities
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
A report highlighting the contribution older people make to our economy.
CarFit Assessments
Responsible agency:Nelson City Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Nelson-Tasman
Timeframe:Ongoing
Safety check for older drivers
CarFit Clinics
Responsible agency:Rotorua District Council
Goal(s):Transport, Ageing in the community
Region:Bay of Plenty
Timeframe:Complete by 30 June 2015
The CafFit programme helps drivers, aged over 65 years, learn ways to adjust their vehicle to suit them as a driver.
Care Coordination Centre for older people
Responsible agency:Capital and Coast District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
Needs Assessment, Coordination Services and community support helping older people maintain their health and independence
Carer Respite Services for Carers of Older People
Responsible agency:Taranaki District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Supporting carers of older people
Community Barbeques (BBQs)
Responsible agency:Palmerston North City Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
Outdoor eating and socialising brings neighbours together so they can feel safe in their communities
Community Housing
Responsible agency:Dunedin City Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Otago
Timeframe:Ongoing
Affordable rental accommodation for older people on low incomes
Community geriatric services
Responsible agency:Counties Manukau District Health Board
Goal(s):Health, Ageing in the community
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Identifying reversible problems and improving the health of older people.
Community housing for older people
Responsible agency:Palmerston North City Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Complete by 28 July 2017
Suitable housing at subsidised rents for low-income older people.
Community housing upgrade
Responsible agency:Dunedin City Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Otago
Timeframe:Ongoing
A project to upgrade community housing while maintaining affordable rents
Community participation and inclusion
Responsible agency:South Taranaki District Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Expos to provide information to support personal growth and community participation
Computers in older people’s council housing complexes
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
Computer and internet access for older tenants in council housing
Council of Elders
Responsible agency:Hamilton City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
A 15-person team aged over 60 elected by Hamilton residents to help shape the future of our city
Day activity programmes for Pacific elders and carers
Responsible agency:TOA Pacific Incorporated
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Cultural diversity
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Bringing older people together to enjoy games, share information, and exercise as a way of keeping them connected to their community.
Days of Future Past – Conversations between generations
Responsible agency:Office for Senior Citizens
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Complete by 30 December 2011
Intergenerational radio programmes broadcast on Auckland Access Community Radio Planet FM
Developing Dementia Care Services
Responsible agency:Waitemata District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Complete by 31 August 2017
Integrated, whole-of-system pathways for dementia that focus on earlier recognition, education and support
Downloadable audio books and e-books
Responsible agency:Tasman District Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Nelson-Tasman
Timeframe:Ongoing
Access to audio books and e-books from home
Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Coordination - Empowerment Programme
Responsible agency:TOA Pacific Incorporated
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Cultural diversity
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
A community based programme to promote the rights of Pacific older people to independence, self-fulfilment, care, participation and dignity.
Elderberries
Responsible agency:Horowhenua District Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
A free magazine for people aged 50 years and over
Elderly housing
Responsible agency:Marlborough District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Marlborough
Timeframe:Ongoing
Affordable, healthy and energy efficient housing for older people
Elders' centre
Responsible agency:Tauranga City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Bay of Plenty
Timeframe:Complete by 30 December 2011
A community driven team is looking at the need for an elders’ centre
Emergency Contact Card
Responsible agency:Neighbourhood Support NZ
Goal(s):Health, Ageing in the community, Positive attitudes
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
Emergency information for vulnerable people
Extended membership to Invercargill Library
Responsible agency:Invercargill City Council
Goal(s):Rural services
Region:Southland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Free membership to Invercargill libraries for older residents in rural areas
FOCUS
Responsible agency:Wairarapa District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
A single point of entry to a Needs Assessment and Coordination Service for older people.
Gerontology nurse specialist service
Responsible agency:Waitemata District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Providing gerontology assessments, interventions, follow-up and care co-ordination for older adults
Gisborne District Council Rentals
Responsible agency:Gisborne District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Gisborne
Timeframe:Ongoing
Affordable rental units for people aged 55 years and over
Gold Card Senior Parking
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Transport
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
Free parking for SuperGold Card holders between 8.00am and 12.00pm.
Goldies
Responsible agency:Kapiti Coast District Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
Older people are involved in developing solutions to issues in their community
Good homes for good lives tool
Responsible agency:CRESA (Centre for Research, Evaluation and Social Assessment)
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
A comprehensive assessment for home repairs and maintenance.
Grandparents Week
Responsible agency:Gisborne District Council
Goal(s):Cultural diversity, Positive attitudes
Region:Gisborne
Timeframe:Ongoing
Local organisations work together to raise awareness of the value of grandparents to our community
Grey Power Magazine
Responsible agency:Grey Power Federation
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
A quarterly magazine
Guide to crime prevention
Responsible agency:New Zealand Police
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
Safety tips to protect older people so they feel safe and less fearful of crime.
Hamilton City Council and Age Concern Hamilton - service delivery agreement
Responsible agency:Hamilton City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
Supporting Hamilton's Social Wellbeing Strategy through activities promoting older people
Health and Wellbeing Expo for seniors
Responsible agency:Wellington City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
Provide information to older people
Health of older Māori chartbook
Responsible agency:Ministry of Health
Goal(s):Health
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
An analytical report presenting a snapshot of the health of Mori aged 50 years and over.
Health of older peoples services
Responsible agency:Northland District Health Board
Goal(s):Health, Ageing in the community
Region:Northland
Timeframe:Ongoing
A range of health services specifically for older people
Health, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for older people within their local communities
Responsible agency:Counties Manukau District Health Board
Goal(s):Health, Ageing in the community, Positive attitudes
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Providing specialist medical and rehabilitation services for older people living in the community
Healthy Ageing Website
Responsible agency:Wairarapa District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
DHB website with a wide range of relevant information for older people, their families and whanau
Homebound library service
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
Free and ready access to the library for those who are homebound
Horowhenua community health shuttle
Responsible agency:Horowhenua District Council
Goal(s):Health, Transport
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
Transport to medical services
Housing
Responsible agency:Invercargill City Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Southland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Affordable housing for older people on low incomes
Housing for older people
Responsible agency:Rotorua District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Bay of Plenty
Timeframe:Ongoing
Affordable rental accommodation for older people on low incomes
Housing for older people
Responsible agency:Manukau City Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Safe, secure and accessible housing for older people in Manukau
Housing for older people
Responsible agency:Hastings District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Hawke's Bay
Timeframe:Ongoing
Rental accommodation for low-income older people
Housing for the older person
Responsible agency:Hamilton City Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
Quality rental accommodation for older people on low incomes
Hydrotherapy pool
Responsible agency:Hamilton City Council
Goal(s):Health
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
Construction of a hydrotherapy pool for recreational and health purposes
Information booklet
Responsible agency:Marlborough District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Marlborough
Timeframe:Complete by 30 June 2011
A booklet covering topics like support services, tax and legal issues, safety and the importance of physical activity
Information package for superannuitants
Responsible agency:Wellington City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Complete by 02 July 2012
An information pack about the benefits and services available to seniors when they turn 65.
InterRAI national implementation project
Responsible agency:Ministry of Health
Goal(s):Health, Ageing in the community
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 31 July 2012
Introduce an improved assessment process for people to access services to help with independent living
Intergenerational ANZAC programme
Responsible agency:Upper Hutt City Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
As part of ANZAC 2011 celebrations we will promote intergenerational understanding and respect.
Intergenerational Myths
Responsible agency:Wellington City Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Complete by 30 December 2011
Improve relationships and understanding between youth and older people.
International Day of Older Persons activities
Responsible agency:New Plymouth District Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
New Plymouth International Day of Older Persons celebrating and highlighting the value of intergenerational relationships
Kaitaia regional clinic
Responsible agency:NZ Artificial Limb Board
Goal(s):Health, Rural services
Region:Northland
Timeframe:Ongoing
To give new and existing patients easier access to prosthetic and rehabilitation services.
Link Age intergenerational resource online
Responsible agency:Office for Senior Citizens
Goal(s):Positive attitudes, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 13 May 2011
Guidelines for intergenerational initiatives for volunteering in schools
Linking older people's health services
Responsible agency:Auckland District Health Board
Goal(s):Health, Ageing in the community
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Integrated assessments, coordinated personal health care and disability support services for people over 65+ in central Auckland.
Marae based hui
Responsible agency:New Plymouth District Council
Goal(s):Cultural diversity, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Complete by 31 December 2012
Improve Maori engagement with the New Plymouth Positive Ageing Trust
Mental health services for older adults
Responsible agency:Waitemata District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Providing assessment, treatment and support to older adults with mental health issues
Mobility device survey
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Transport
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Complete by 31 May 2011
Survey of users of mobility scooters and other devices
Mobility scooter training
Responsible agency:Nelson City Council
Goal(s):Transport
Region:Nelson-Tasman
Timeframe:Ongoing
Providing one-on-one mobility scooter training for users of mobility scooters.
Music in parks – tea dance series
Responsible agency:Auckland City Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
An opportunity to socialise and dance to live music
Māori grandparenting resource
Responsible agency:Families Commission
Goal(s):Cultural diversity
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 30 December 2011
A resource to increase knowledge about the experiences, needs and role of Māori grandparents.
NZ- Pacific remittances and financial capability project
Responsible agency:Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs
Goal(s):Cultural diversity
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
Improving the financial knowledge of older Pacific people and reducing the cost of sending money to family in Pacific nations.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination service
Responsible agency:Auckland District Health Board
Goal(s):Health, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Needs assessment and service coordination service.
Needs assessment information booklet
Responsible agency:Ministry of Health
Goal(s):Health
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 30 December 2011
Information about the needs assessment process for home-based support services
New Social Security Agreements
Responsible agency:Ministry of Social Development
Goal(s):Income
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 31 December 2012
New Social Security Agreements with Malta, Cyprus, Hungary and Croatia
New technology training for older people
Responsible agency:SeniorNet Incorporated
Goal(s):Employment opportunities, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
Communication technology training for older people
Older Persons Stakeholder Reference Group
Responsible agency:Taranaki District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Older persons stakeholder reference group that meets monthly and has an active role in service planning and development.
Older adults and home health
Responsible agency:Waitemata District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Auckland
Timeframe:Ongoing
Expertise and specialist care for older people in inpatient and community settings
Older people's engagement
Responsible agency:New Plymouth District Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Older peoples views are represented at Council meetings
Older people's housing
Responsible agency:Ashburton District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Canterbury
Timeframe:Ongoing
Rental units for older people living in Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia
Older people’s health and rehabilitation services
Responsible agency:Taranaki District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Rehabilitation and community based assessment and treatment for older people
Older workers research project
Responsible agency:Nelson City Council
Goal(s):Employment opportunities
Region:Nelson-Tasman
Timeframe:Complete by 30 September 2010
Finding out why Nelson has the lowest workforce participation rate for older workers.
Online services
Responsible agency:Ministry of Social Development
Goal(s):Income
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
Making it easier for clients to access services online
Opportunities of Ageing Conference
Responsible agency:Hastings District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Employment opportunities
Region:Hawke's Bay
Timeframe:Complete by 30 April 2013
A two day conference to identify opportunities created by the increasing ageing population.
Over 60s Service Directory
Responsible agency:Ashburton District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Canterbury
Timeframe:Complete by 30 June 2013
Production of a Service Directory for older people living in the Ashburton District.
Pacific Languages Strategy
Responsible agency:Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs
Goal(s):Positive attitudes, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Ongoing
Revitalise, promote and maintain the use of Pacific languages in New Zealand
Pensioner Housing
Responsible agency:South Taranaki District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Affordable rental housing for older people
Pensioner housing
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
Quality housing for older people who have limited financial resources
Pensioner housing policy review
Responsible agency:South Taranaki District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Complete by 31 October 2011
Reviewing the pensioner housing policy
Positive Ageing Forum
Responsible agency:Hastings District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Hawke's Bay
Timeframe:Ongoing
Forum members meet monthly with the Council
Positive Ageing Strategy Review
Responsible agency:Hastings District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Hawke's Bay
Timeframe:Complete by 31 December 2012
A revised Positive Ageing Strategy to guide Council’s activities
Positive ageing at the elder-organisation interface partnership project with Age Concern Hamilton and Rauwaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust
Responsible agency:Waikato University
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Positive attitudes
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
Initiatives to improve communication between older people and organisations which are supported by findings of the three-year Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (Science and Innovation Group) funded research project that was completed 30 September 2012
Project Splice
Responsible agency:Taranaki District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Health services to assist older people remain living in the community
Providing a range of specialist services for older people
Responsible agency:Capital and Coast District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
A team of professionals provide coordinated specialist services to older people with medical illnesses
Putiki Cyber Marae
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Cultural diversity
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Ongoing
Computer hub at Putiki Marae
Review of Part 6AA of the Employment Relations Act 2000
Responsible agency:Department of Labour
Goal(s):Employment opportunities
Region:Nationwide
Timeframe:Complete by 31 May 2011
Review the operation and effect of Part 6AA of the Employment Relations Act
Review of Positive Ageing Policy
Responsible agency:Nelson City Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Nelson-Tasman
Timeframe:Complete by 29 June 2012
Revise the Positive Ageing Policy to improve the Council's services for older residents.
Review of the Wanganui District Council Pensioner Housing Policy
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Housing
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Complete by 27 October 2011
Review our current pensioner housing policy
Review of the Wanganui Positive Ageing Strategy
Responsible agency:Wanganui District Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Manawatu-Whanganui
Timeframe:Complete by 31 October 2011
Review the effectiveness of our Wanganui Positive Ageing Strategy
Seniors Sports
Responsible agency:Hamilton City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
Weekly exercise and sports activities for older people at community venues
Seniors expo
Responsible agency:Marlborough District Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Marlborough
Timeframe:Ongoing
Provide information to older people so they know what is happening in their community
Survey of older people
Responsible agency:Upper Hutt City Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Complete by 28 June 2013
Survey of older people in Upper Hutt
Tairawhiti Senior Services Directory
Responsible agency:Gisborne District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community, Rural services
Region:Gisborne
Timeframe:Complete by 31 December 2013
Producing and distributing a local Senior Services Directory.
Tairawhiti seniors research
Responsible agency:Gisborne District Council
Goal(s):Ageing in the community
Region:Gisborne
Timeframe:Complete by 31 December 2013
Regional seniors research.
Tea and Tales
Responsible agency:Upper Hutt City Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes, Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
Morning tea and entertainment at the Library.
Upgrade orchard street community housing
Responsible agency:Nelson City Council
Goal(s):Housing, Ageing in the community
Region:Nelson-Tasman
Timeframe:Complete by 29 June 2012
Upgrade housing units so they are more comfortable, accessible and economical to heat.
Upper Hutt Seniors Week
Responsible agency:Upper Hutt City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Complete by 31 October 2011
Celebrate positive aging and a week of free activities for local seniors.
Valuing older people in our workplaces and community
Responsible agency:South Taranaki District Council
Goal(s):Positive attitudes
Region:Taranaki
Timeframe:Ongoing
Promoting the value of older workers and their contribution to the community
Waikato Regional Clinic
Responsible agency:NZ Artificial Limb Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:Waikato
Timeframe:Ongoing
Easier access to prosthetic care for amputees living in the outlying areas of Auckland and Hamilton.
Walking in Another’s Shoes Dementia Training
Responsible agency:West Coast District Health Board
Goal(s):Health
Region:West Coast
Timeframe:Ongoing
Training in person-centred dementia management and care for staff working in rest homes, homecare agencies and other community-based support services
Write Easy
Responsible agency:Upper Hutt City Council
Goal(s):Opportunities for personal growth and participation
Region:Wellington
Timeframe:Ongoing
Learn to write personal histories with a writing coach.
