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Wesley Community Services

Professional, community-based support for independent living

Increasingly older people and those with mental or physical disabilities are being supported to live at home rather than moving into residential care. Our experience tells us that there are a group of such people who want to live in their homes but experience a poor quality of life largely due to very weak social networks. The Wesley Community service has grown out of a desire to work with these people.

With over 10 years experience in this field we are leaders in the field. We are committed to providing our service in a way that enhances communities and builds on individuals strengths. We work in partnership with older people and people aged over 45 years with mental health needs in their own homes to assist them to achieve and maintain their independence and a quality of life. This we achieve by respecting and supporting their personal aims.

We believe social support is key to physical and emotional health and well-being.

Our support is provided by professional community workers, educators and volunteers. It is …

Client focused.
Flexible and non-intrusive.
Positive and empowering.
Respectful of cultural needs.
Each client has one dedicated community worker.
We offer a wide range of services designed to foster links with the community.

Wesley Community Action is a contracted provider to Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley District Health Boards so a ‘needs-assessment’ is required to access some of our services.

These specific services are available to all older people …

Care Ring

Our Care Ring service provides daily phone calls to alleviate loneliness and provide security and companionship for people living alone.

Tuesday Drop In

An informal gathering of older people meets socially every Tuesday morning at our Newtown Centre from 10am – 12 noon. All are welcome!

40 – 50 Club

Meals, outings, companionship, and entertainment for women with mental health challenges, aged over 40.

Men’s Group

A social group for older men to get together and enjoy each other’s company and activities. New members welcome!

Golden Gate club

Held monthly in our Newtown Centre.
A friendly social club for the over 65’s organised by older people for older people.
Lunch, entertainment, outings and speakers.

Advocacy

Encourages and supports people in resolving issues with various agencies, health providers and organisations.
Assists and supports people to identify and claim their legal entitlements.

Education

Positive ageing programmes.
English As A Second Language Classes for older migrants and refugees.

Rental accommodation

In Newtown and Naenae.

Podiatry

We offer a Podiatry Service based in our Newtown Centre.

Rooms for Hire

Available to family/whanau and to community groups at affordable rates in our Newtown Centre.

Volunteers

Volunteers are an important part of our community team, particularly of the Care Ring service. If you are able to contribute to our work, and to the lives of the people we work alongside, please contact our volunteer coordinator at our Newtown Centre.

Rental accommodation

We offer a number of supported independent living options.

Our apartments behind the WesleyCare Community Centre at 17 Constable Street in Newtown are set around a lovely common garden area. Support by our Community Workers is ‘as needed’ and we are happy to help people put other support services in place.

Please contact WesleyCare Community Service Newtown for more information.

In the beautiful Wesleyhaven Village (link to this page HPWHV) we have a choice of villas and apartments in Ricketts Court. These are perfect for people who enjoy their independence while being able to access health and recreational support from the village lifestyle. Weekly rents range from $120.

Please contact WesleyHaven Village for more information.

What people say about us

“I am more mentally active and happy”

“I look forward to real contact”

“Gets me motivated and listens to me”

“I am enjoying life again at long last”

“Great to have so many people knowing I am still alive”

”they helped me stay in my own home”

“Communicating…discussion of options…makes me aware of the real world”

“She has been a wonderful help to us this year. Always helpful and cheerful with the best interest of Mum and ourselves uppermost. She has made the year far less stressful than it otherwise would have been”

“Helps with transport, appointments, banking, I depend on him”