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9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

Communicare is a not-for-profit association which has been serving seniors and the isolated, lonely and disabled within Auckland since 1959.  We run Friendship Centres around Auckland, serving more than 500 members weekly with the assistance of over 250 volunteers and a small team of part-time staff. 

 Click Friendship Groups to see addresses of Groups

Friendship Centres are located in most Auckland areas.

Volunteer Helpers
Communicare depends on volunteer helpers for the running of our Friendship Centres. Do you have some time to give to helping others? If so, Be Involved. 

Staff

A coordinator runs the centre alongside a group of volunteers.
The Support Office for admin can be accessed by ph 09 6315968  or email  office@communicare.org.nz

Ages

Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Walk in

Referral

Contact us

Please call us for more information on (09) 631 5968.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

First visit is free.
Annual membership $30 which allows you to visit any centre
$6 door cover cost at venue
Extra costs may occur for raffles and trading tables at some centres
Outings are extra

If you are unable to afford this do not be put off.  Talk to the staff

Hours

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Please call us anytime between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Thursday  
To visit a Friendship Group phone the office  09 6315968

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Social and group activities

Friendship Centres The Friendship Centres are each open on one day a week, except during school holidays. Centre Coordinators ensure members enjoy various activities, suited to their interests and abilities. This may include crafts, cards, indoor bowls and music, all in a relaxed, friendly environment. Members also enjoy outings. Morning tea and lunch are served at a minimal weekly cost. Most Friendship Centres are open between 9.30am - 1.00pm on one day per week. Outings are arranged from time to time. Click here for a list of Centres and days.

Friendship Centres 

The Friendship Centres are each open on one day a week, except during school holidays.

Centre Coordinators ensure members enjoy various activities, suited to their interests and abilities. This may include crafts, cards, indoor bowls and music, all in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Members also enjoy outings. 

Morning tea and lunch are served at a minimal weekly cost. Most Friendship Centres are open between 9.30am - 1.00pm on one day per week. 

Outings are arranged from time to time.

Click here for a list of Centres and days.

Advocacy

We can help you to link in with the right support agency if you need it.

We can help you to link in with the right support agency if you need it.

Education and training

From time to time we do invite speakers in to our Centres to talk about relevant topics.

From time to time we do invite speakers in to our Centres to talk about relevant topics.

Transport

We can assess for Total Mobility cards as a qualified agency for Auckland Transport.

We can assess for Total Mobility cards as a qualified agency for Auckland Transport.

Kaupapa Māori
Asian services
Pacific People
Youth mentoring / development
Wellness / healthy lifestyle
Budgeting and help with debt
Employment support
Information & support

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Online Booking URL

Region

Central Auckland, South Auckland

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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our other centres here

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14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland 1061

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Street Address

14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland 1061

Postal Address

P.O. Box 24535
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345

This page was last updated at 4:15PM on April 4, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Communicare.