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.
Waipukurau - 23 May 2024 - Centralines Community Room
(17 Coughlan Road, Waipukurau 4200) from 10am-2pm
Flaxmere - 25 June 2024 - Age Concern Flaxmere
(38 Bristol Crescent, Flaxmere) from 10am-2pm
Taradale - 26 June 2024 - Taradale Rotary Lounge
(8 Meeanee Road, Taradale) from 10am-2pm
Bookings Essential as numbers are limited.
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:
Pop into our office for a FREE copy of the Life Without a Car booklet.
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
April 2025 we will be holding Mobility Scooter Workshops in Havelock North, Hastings and Waipukurau. If you would like to put your name down, please get in touch with your local office.
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
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