Our Services
Alexandra Community House is dedicated to accommodating community organizations that provide information, services, and activities to empower people and support their wellbeing, growth, and creativity. Explore the organizations below to discover how you can get involved, contribute, and benefit from the wealth of activities and support available at Alexandra Community House.
Age Concern OtagoPhone:03 448 7075Email:central@ageconcernotago.co.nzAge Concern is a charity dedicated to people over 65, their friends, and whānau. We promote dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs. We are active and vocal on relevant issues and work to ensure older people stay connected with their family, friends and community.
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Alexandra Community Advice NetworkPhone:020 4171 9840Email:alexcan@ach.org.nzThe Alexandra Community Advice Network is a voluntary organisation. We operate from an office in Community House in Alexandra and have been providing free, friendly confidential information and support in Alexandra and surrounding districts for over twenty years.
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Alzheimers OtagoPhone:03 448 9056 or 027 441 4077Alzheimers Otago is dedicated to supporting people living with dementia and their families. We raise awareness, provide information and resources, advocate for quality services, and promote research on prevention, treatment, and care. Our services help people understand their diagnosis, live well, and plan for the future. We offer home visits, phone and email support, education workshops, carer support groups, and brain activity programs. All aimed at helping those affected by dementia lead dignified and fulfilling lives.
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Anglican Family CarePhone:03 4436623 or 0275836115 or 0800 FAM CARE (0800 326 2273)Anglican Family Care, serving Dunedin and Otago since 1970, focuses on supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau, while providing services for anyone in need, regardless of beliefs. In Central Otago, we offer two key services: Family Start, a home-visiting program that supports parents of young children in improving health, learning, and family circumstances; and Home-Based Family Support, which helps parents strengthen their skills and confidence in raising children, working collaboratively with families to achieve their goals and connect with needed resources.
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CCS Disability ActionPhone:03 218 9696We support people with all types of impairments and have been working alongside disabled people since 1935. We are at the forefront of service provision, advocacy and information sharing in the disability sector. We partner with disabled people, their families and whānau to enable them to have choice and control in their lives. Our vision is to see every disabled person and whānau hauā interwoven into the lives of their whānau and community.
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Cancer SocietyPhone:03 4777447Email:admin@cansoc.org.nzThe Cancer Society offers a range of services to support you and your whānau through cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Every experience of cancer is different and so is the support we provide based on the needs of the individual and whanau at any stage of their journey.
Any cancer; any question, we are here to help.
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Catholic Social ServicesPhone:03 4485385 or 027 643 1417Email:geoff@cathsocialservices.org.nz & dona@cathsocialservices.org.nzWe believe life is for living but sometimes things get in our way. We are here to help with a range of integrated services, and great people to help change that story and live life well.
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Central Lakes Family ServicesPhone:0508 440 255Email:info@clfs.co.nzCentral Lakes Family Services proudly offers a range of services to empower positive change through awareness, understanding and action.
We provide immediate support for domestic and family violence, sexual harm, and mental health.
We also offer supports for children, youth and whānau, parenting and antenatal programmes, Ministry of Justice approved services, and boutique professional and community education.
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Central Otago Budget AdvicePhone:021 0826 3175Email:cobas@ach.org.nzCentral Otago Budget Advice offers free budgeting and financial support services across Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes, and Maniototo. We also provide complimentary community education, helping residents manage their finances effectively and gain valuable financial literacy skills.
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Central Otago District Arts TrustPhone:+6434400740Email:info@centralotagoarts.comFounded in 2009, the Central Otago District Arts Trust (CODAT) is a regional non-profit organisation based in Central Otago that supports artists and the arts.
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Central Otago REAPPhone:03 448 6115Email:admin@coreap.org.nzCentral Otago REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) is a Ministry of Education (MOE) and Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funded organisation that facilitates educational opportunities in the Central Otago region. REAP operates across the entire community spectrum from early childhood through primary and secondary schooling, to continuing education for the adult community. It is a Not for Profit organisation contracted by the MOE and TEC to meet a variety of performance outcomes.
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Family WorksPhone:0508 396 678Email:familyworkscentral@psotago.org.nzFamily Works Central Otago & Queenstown Lakes supports tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to be safe, strong, and connected. We believe in the importance in providing support to tangata whaiora (individuals seeking wellbeing) in their wellbeing journey.
Mahi a whānau kei te tautoko nge tamaiti, taiohi me te whānau o o ratou ki te ora, ki te kaha, te kotuitui ai hoki.
Our services include: Social work, Financial mentoring, Parenting Support and Childrens programs.
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ParkinsonsPhone:027 629 7892Email:paula.ryan@parkinsons.org.nzHigh quality information, education and support for all people with Parkinson's and Parkinson’s Plus conditions living in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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PlunketPhone:0800 184 803Email:southern.region@plunket.org.nzWhānau Āwhina Plunket is a charity and Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest support service for the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau. We offer free health and development checks, a 24/7 parenting helpline, and a range of local services.
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