Resources for elders and their loved ones
Supporting older adults and their families with reliable information, guidance, and help services.
Age Concern New Zealand | He Manaakitanga Kaumātua Aotearoa
A nationwide community organisation dedicated to older adults' wellbeing, offering local Accredited Visitor Services, health and social connection programmes, elder abuse support, and community advocacy.
Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS)
A free, confidential 24/7 national helpline (0800 32 668 65) providing advice, assessment, and local support coordination for anyone experiencing or concerned about elder abuse or neglect.
Office for Seniors | Te Tari Kaumātua
The government advisory agency providing key information on senior policies, age-friendly community initiatives, rights, and state entitlements (via SuperSeniors).
Grey Power NZ
A nationwide advocacy organisation representing people aged 50 and over, advocating for policies and services that support the welfare, wellbeing, dignity and quality of life of older New Zealanders.
Seniorline
A free national health information service funded by Health New Zealand to help older adults and whānau navigate in-home care, rest home subsidies, and aged residential care options.
Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC)
Regional services that provide publicly funded assessments to determine eligibility for in-home support (personal care, household management) and entry into residential aged care.
Eldernet
A comprehensive, independent online directory of New Zealand retirement villages, rest homes, dementia care facilities, home support providers, and senior community groups.
Dementia New Zealand
A network of local charitable trusts providing person-centred, community-based support, social programmes, education and information for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Alzheimers New Zealand
A free national service helping people with dementia and their families access local support, useful information, and guidance on navigating care.
Carers NZ
A national non-profit providing free information, respite guidance, learning resources, and dedicated advocacy for unpaid family, whānau, and āiga carers.