Home Based Community Care
Professional, community-based support for independent living
Our experience tells us that there are a group of 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.
Wesley Community Action is 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.
Because Wesley Community Action is a contracted provider to Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley District Health Boards, a ‘needs-assessment’ is required to access some of our services.
Other services available…
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, 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.
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