Support Services
Private and confidential appointments are available to all members - service & associate.
Please call our Support Officer to discuss your needs.
Colleen Towgood on 438 9680 or email colleen@whangareirsa.co.nz
We can assist with Pension or other Government and War Veteran entitlements and requests for Financial Assistance. Telephone Colleen for an appointment or for the relevant application forms.
Veterans Independence Programme (VIP)
This is a free service provided by the Veterans Affairs to support you to remain independent in your own home. You do not have to have a service related condition to receive this support.
The most popular services available under VIP are:
| Lawn mowing & gardening | House and path washing |
| Gutter cleaning | External window cleaning |
| Podiatry | Medical alarm and smoke alarm |
| Home help (2hrs per week) | Access ramps and rails (with VA's OT recommendation) |
All those who have done Military Service as per list below, before 1st April 1974, are eligible:
| Operational Service | Routine |
| CMT | National Service |
| Territorial Service |
How to Access this Service -
Ring Veterans Affairs on 0800 483 8372 to talk to your local Support Officer.
Click on this link for the Veterans Affairs Website http://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/
Use the contact form below to get in contact with Colleen.