WORKSHOPS
Staying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers
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
Waipukurau - May 12th, 2026 - Venue to be confirmed
Hastings -
May 13th, 2026- Age Concern Hawke's Bay - Hastings Office (415 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings)
Bookings Essential as numbers are limited.
Life Without a Car
Life Without a Car Workshop
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 workshop:
- enables you to stay connected to whānau/family, friends and places
- highlights a range of possibilities to remain mobile
- offers alternative ways of getting about in the community
- suggests many options to keep involved and enjoying activities
- gives valuable insights into adapting our lifestyle and planning for the future
- encourages living positively without driving
To arrange a presentation for your Group or Village, please call 06 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz
Mobility Scooter Safety Course
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 2026 - Hastings
April 2026 - Waipukurau
To arrange a presentation for your Group or Village, please call 06 870 9060 or email healthpromotion@ageconcernhb.co.nz
SCAM ALERT WORKSHOP
Interested in Learning more about Scams and how to reduce your risk of being scammed?
Join us for a FREE Scam Alert Workshop
Next workshop coming 2026.
Topics include
- Frauds and Scams
- Keeping safe with online banking
- Password and Pin Security
Contact your local office to register.
Hard Stuff Workshop Series
This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning!
Workshops will be from 10am-12pm with a morning tea provided.
Workshop Topics
•Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney & Advanced Care Planning
• Funeral Planning
• Ageing at Home & Community Support
•Housing Options in Retirement
Next workshop to be confirmed!
COST OF LIVING WORKSHOP
Join us for this FREE information sharing workshops to learn about reducing the pressure from increasing costs of living.
Topics include:
- Work and Income Entitlements
- Rates Rebate
- Debt Management
- Community Initiatives to save money
Easie Living Mobile Van Visit
The EASIE Living mobile van service offers community presentations.
- Falls prevention talks
- Being confident about incontinence
- How to choose a walker or rollator
- How to choose a walking stick
Easie Living Mobile Van makes it simple and has practical solutions to enable you to maintain your independence.
• Demonstration of assistive products
• Health top merino & slipper socks
• Helpful products for the kitchen
• Bathroom aids
• Light weight walkers & wheelchairs
• Range of mobility scooters
Upcoming Visits
July 14th, 2025 -The Knowledge & Learning Hub - Te Huinga Wai, Waipukurau
(Waipukurau Library)
(4 Bogle Brothers Esplanade, Waipukurau)
10:00am- 1:00pm
