Home Support Services

2,279 clients were assisted with home help, a trade/ handyman or gardener from our database.

All service providers on our database are police checked and interviewed.

“ Thank you so much for sending me Bryan to look at my Sky decoder when Sky were totally uninterested in helping me. He came the next day, sorted it out quickly and his fee was very reasonable. A thoroughly pleasant chap to deal with. I would have no hesitation in getting him back if needed. ”

Volunteers

In 2022 volunteers contributed 27,611 hours to improving the lives of older people (number of Visiting Service visits x 1 = 5,223 + number of outings x 2 volunteers x 2 hours = 22,238). This enabled us to deliver on our vision: of being the lead agency that connects, supports, empowers, celebrates and respects all older people in an inclusive community.

This figure refers to the calculation of value based on minimum wage ($21.20 x 27,611 = $585,353.20).

Steady As You Go (SAYGo) Courses

There are currently 37 regular SAYGo classes across Christchurch and North Canterbury. 9 of these classes have waitlists.

“I feel more confident to leave the house.”

“I feel safer and stronger on my feet.”

SAYGo Course attendees.