WORKSHOPS
Staying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers
We drive on our roads every day. For many of us they are our lifeline – driving is a means of independence, social connection to family and friends and access to essential services.
With the generous support of Waka Kotahi (NZTA), Age Concern offers free Staying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers all over New Zealand to help keep older people safe on the roads.
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 Courses
Havelock North - 22 May 2024 at the Havelock North Function Centre
(30 Te Mata Rd, Havelock North) from 10am-2pm. Booking essential as numbers are limited.
Waipukurau - 23 May 2024 - Centralines Community Room
(17 Coughlan Road, Waipukurau 4200) from 10am-2pm
Bookings Essential as numbers are limited.
Life Without a Car
Is there Life Without a Car?
We provide information about keeping connected when we no longer drive. Not driving doesn’t have to limit our activities or prevent us from enjoying life. Adjusting to life without a car doesn’t mean losing independence or freedom.
Our Life Without a Car course:
- enables you to stay connected to whānau/family, friends and places
- highlights a range of possibilities to remain mobile
- offers alternative ways of getting about in the community
- suggests many options to keep involved and enjoying activities
- gives valuable insights into adapting our lifestyle and planning for the future
- encourages living positively without driving
Pop into our office for a FREE copy of the Life Without a Car booklet.
Mobility Scooter Safety Course
The Mobility Scooter Safety course is aimed at keeping those who use mobility aids, such as power chairs and mobility scooters, safe while out and about.
The aim of the course is to educate mobility aid users about safety and their legal requirements to encourage safety and continued social connectiveness.
Upcoming Mobility Scooter Courses
15 April 2024 - War Memorial Hall, Waipukurau
(10 River Terrace, Waipukurau)
17 April 2024 - Age Concern Hastings
(415 Heretaunga St East, Hastings)
18 April 2024 - St Luke's Havelock North
(24 Te Mata Road, Havelock North)
Bookings Essential as numbers are limited.
Hard Stuff Workshop Series
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 of the workshops.
Workshop Topics
- 1st May 2024 Housing options in Retirement
- 5th June 2024 Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning
- 3rd July 2024 Funeral Planning
- 7th August 2024 Ageing at Home & Community Support
Workshops will be from 10am-12pm with a morning tea provided.
Bookings Essential as numbers are limited. Call us now to secure your spot - 06 870 9060
