Senior Social Services

Ratonga Hapori Matua

We offer professional services with staff skilled in supporting our senior community members. We focus on your needs to engage appropriate supports by offering a range of options including social work, counselling, financial and budgeting advice. If you are struggling with technology or need some practical advice regarding your situation, dont hesitage to contact us.

OCS is a community agency available to all age groups in the community. We are here to offer support to our senior members with advocacy and general support to access appropriate supporting services. If you have any physical difficulty making it hard to come into the agency, we can come to you or discuss your situation with other family members. This is always done with your privacy as the focus. We do not disclose client information without client permission except when we believe a person is at risk of harming self or others, or when required by law, or during professional supervision (Refer Privacy Act 1993, principle 11

We also offer regular shopping trips and a community lunch for all age groups. Contact reception to reserve a seat, bookings are essential.

How to access support

To request support services or to speak to someone regarding our services, please click one of the boxes below and we will respond.

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Our Team

OCS values all members within the community it serves. The team at OCS are guided by our core value of supporting its community members from their start in life through to their senior years. Our staff are skilled in helping all age groups to work on strategies, advocacy or any current difficulties needing a supportive person the help navigate the way forward.

Gail Blythen

Holistic Support

Gail is our Parent Coach and Support Worker available to assess your needs and organizes a wrap-around approach to your situation. She can support you with strategies for managing your parenting role or work with you on your individual needs. She can advocate for you when needing to access other suitable services more specific to your needs or when you have difficulty dealing with situations without adequate supports.

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