Support agencies/links

Capital Support
Capital Support is an assessment agency for people requiring home or Resthome care.
Contact - Level 3, Wrightson Building
Hartham Place
Porirua
(04) 237 2570

Capital Coast Rehab
Capital Coast Rehab is an assessment agency for people requiring Hospital level care and is most often done through the Public Hospital system.
Contact - Capital Coast Health
Wellington Hospital
(04) 385 5999
www.ccdhb.org.nz and follow links to Capital Coast Rehab

Links -

Age Concern NZ
Information service of a non-profit organisation that aims to promote the quality of life and well-being of older people. Offers advocacy, information on power of attorney and positive aging.
www.ageconcern.org.nz

ElderNet NZ
Information service and services for older people.
www.eldernet.co.nz

Health & Disability Commission
Government commission to promote the rights and responsibilities of both carers and residents. Offers advocacy, the Health & Disability Commission’s Code and publications.
www.hdc.org.nz

Ministry of Health
Government agency. Offers news and issues, publications and forums.
www.moh.govt.nz
www.moh.govt.nz/olderpeople

Residential Care NZ
Offers a code of practice for residential care facilities, code of ethics, standards of care and resident’s rights and responsibilities.
www.residentialcare.co.nz
Residential Care NZ Inc.
PO Box 560
Wellington

Senior Achievers NZ
Age Concern’s Senior Achievers Awards 2003. Other information.
www.seniorachievers.org.nz

Work & Income NZ
Government agency for financial support.
www.winz.govt.nz