Cultural

  • Positive Ageing - Shanti Niwas

    Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust Inc, a non-profit organization, has a proud history of working with socially isolated senior citizens of Indian and South Asian origin living in the Auckland region.

    Positive Ageing classes are for maintaining a happy lifestyle, staying healthy, positive attitude and feel good about yourself throughout life.

    Mt Eden Classes Fridays 10:30-12:30, Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Rd

    www.shantiniwas.org.nz

  • Disha NZ

    Disha New Zealand (NZ) provides social support to the diverse communities through collaboration and networking for all ages and genders in need.

    Some of our notable initiatives which have made a significant impact in the lives of many people.

    Weekly Day programs at Balmoral provide a platform for -

    -Socialisation which helps negate loneliness and isolation
    - Participation in Social, cultural, physical and emotional wellbeing programs
    = Strength and balance exercises by professionals
    - Information sessions on health and welfare system in NZ
    -Empowerment projects - provide opportunities to volunteer
    -Information sessions on Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention

    Every Wednesday 10:30-1:30pm

    Balmoral Community Centre
    Programme is followed by a meal provided by the Disha community.

    www.dishanz.org

  • Epsom Chinese Association

    The Epsom Chinese Association was founded in 2007 with a group of Chinese residents coming together at Melville Park in Epsom doing daily morning excercise together. We aim to integrate Chinese and New Zealand culture in a supportive environment.

    Visit their Facebook page for more info and up to date events

    https://www.facebook.com/epsomchineseassociation