Community Networks/LINK

We can connect you to health professionals, support groups and local community support services, offer financial assistance with wellbeing, counseilling and health costs. 

If you’re struggling with financial worries, Community Networks/LINK can connect you with financial advisers who can provide confidential, non-judgemental guidance and support.

We can connect you to resources and support. The Community Support Fund provides financial assistance to individuals and whānau in the Upper Clutha and can help you with counselling costs that are not publicly funded.

We can provide referrals and information about skills courses such as IT training for Older People.

We can provide access to a range of practical support to help you with day-to-day needs, including food parcels, vouchers and financial assistance with one-off household costs.

Our Foodbank is located in our offices at the Wānaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street and is well-stocked with a variety of canned, non-perishable and fresh items including veges, milk, bread and meat.

Opening hours:

MONDAY: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

TUESDAY: 8:00am - 9:00am & 5:00pm - 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY: 11:00am - 2:00pm

FRIDAY: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Community Networks/LINK provides a gateway to free information and support from government agencies including IRD, Community Law and Justice of the Peace consultations.

We can also provide information about other services such as Legal Aid, Work and Income and Immigration NZ.

Our 'Reconnecting Seniors' programme supports 'active aging', social participation and healthy lifestyles and encourages seniors to feel connected & involved in their local community.
We can also provide information about support services for seniors including Meals on Wheels and assist with Total Mobility scheme applications.

We have a registered Social Worker in our team who can provide short-term direct support for coping with a variety of issues like parenting, finances, and mental wellbeing; and if needed, connect you with the appropriate longer term resources. She is available by appointment Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Wānaka Community Hub.

We can also provide referrals to a number of our local social services colleagues.

We can arrange bookings with:

• Wheels to Dunstan (free car service to and from Dunstan & Dunedin Hospitals and the Alexandra Eye Clinic)
• St Johns shuttle to/from Dunedin Hospital ex Cromwell