Description
Communicare is a not-for-profit association which has been serving seniors and those with disability within the Auckland community for over 55 years.
Communicare is a non-denominational organisation catering to the diverse multi-ethnic population which reflects the changing ethos within Auckland.
We run 21 friendly centres in Central, East, West and South Auckland, including Franklin, serving more than 500 members weekly with the assistance of over 300 volunteers and 18 part time staff. Click here to see addresses and meeting days for each centre.
Each centre is open one day a week during school term time from 9.30am to 1pm.
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, we would love to hear from you.
We need drivers to help transport our guests one day a week between 9.30am - 10am and 12.30pm - 1pm. Helpers to assist with crafts and activities or to help prepare morning tea and lunch one day a week. All volunteers are required to undergo a vetting process.
Ages
Older adult
How do I access this service?
Walk in
Referral
Other
Please call us for more information on (09) 631 5968.
Hours
Please call us anytime between 9am and 3pm, Monday to Thursday during school term time only.
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Service Types
Basic needs
- Drop-in centre
The Friendship Centres are each open on one day a week, except during school holidays.
Our guests enjoy various crafts, play cards or indoor bowls, enjoy sit dancing to music…
Advocacy
We can help you to link in with the right support agency if you need it.
Cultural support
- Asian services
- Kaupapa Māori
- Pacific Island people
Education and training
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.
Kaupapa Māori
Charges
You can become a member for an annual membership fee of $20 and $6 per session which includes morning tea and lunch.
Fees and donations help us in the running of our Friendship Centres.
Languages Spoken
English
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Website
Region
Central Auckland, South Auckland
Contact Details
14 Erson Avenue, Royal Oak, Auckland
Central Auckland
Phone
(09) 631 5968
Email
Website
Contact us online here
14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland 1061
Street Address
14 Erson Avenue
Royal Oak
Auckland 1061
Postal Address
P.O. Box 24535
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
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This page was last updated at 11:02AM on March 13, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Communicare.