Age Concern Otago

08/10/2026

Think you can spot a scam? Put your cyber smarts to the test
Journalist: Isaac Davison
Scams are getting harder to spot. AI is helping cybercriminals create more convincing emails, messages, images and even voices, which means some of the warning signs we’ve learned to look for aren’t always as obvious as they used to be. Read more

Cyber Smart Week: Helping New Zealanders spot scams and stay safe online.

08/10/2026

Are you a retired or semi-retired man looking for a fellowship group?

The Probus Club of South Dunedin shared with us this flyer - they are looking for members, so get in touch with Jack Holt (027 325 5636) or Ian Lambie (027 433 1232) if interested.

08/10/2026

The Greater Green Island Community YAG Volunteers were at our recent Together Across Time EXPO to celebrate International Day of the Older Person. They certainly had a lot of fun and a great help!
🫶Thank you for your community spirit🫶

08/10/2026

🎙️ Together Across Time - International Day of Older Persons 👵🏽👴🏽

OAR FM Dunedin was at the Together Across Time – Positive Ageing Expo 2026, organised by the Greater Green Island Community Network and Age Concern Otago.

The expo brought people of all ages together to celebrate connection, positive ageing and community 🔗 PODCAST LINK IN COMMENTS

At 5 PM today 📻 tune into 105.4 FM, 1575 AM or livestream on oar.org.nz for a conversation with organisers, community groups and visitors, capturing stories and kōrero from across the generations. Thank you for sharing your memories with us!

🎧 Jamie-Lee - Mosgiel Abilities Resource Centre - MARC
🎧 Bob Ischia - The Otago Vintage Machinery Club
🎧 Mathius - Greater Green Island Youth Action Group
🎧 Deborah Hull-Brown - OAR FM Super City
🎧 Chris Macdonell - Sport Otago

CAMA - Community Access Media Alliance
NZ On Air

International Day of Older Persons celebration, organised by the Greater Green Island Community Network and Age Concern Otago.

06/10/2026

It was great to see our Waitaki visitors at our Expo, please you enjoyed it :)

05/10/2026

We will be discussing the new road rule changes and Cognitive Testing at tomorrow's workshop.
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Together with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Age Concern offers free Staying Safe: Refresher Courses for Older Drivers to assist you feel safe and confident on the road. The course is an opportunity for people to be confident their knowledge of traffic rules and safe driving practices is up to date.

It is a fun course that is run in a friendly and relaxed environment with other older drivers. It includes the latest information like:
✅Licence renewal for those aged over 74
✅ Roundabout signaling
✅The Top of the T goes before me rule
✅ Blind spots
✅Sharing the road with cyclists

To see what courses are available in the country this September, you can go to our website https://ageconcernotago.com/events or you can also contact your local team near you.

05/10/2026

This is an opportunity to learn more before you vote, come and ask your questions!

05/10/2026

📣 Reminder: Talking Café is Coming Up! ☕💚

Looking for information, support, and practical advice to help you live well? Join us at our upcoming Talking Café: Your Health, Your Wellbeing, Your Choice!

📍 South Dunedin Community Hall
📅 Thursday 15 October

📍 St Mark's Church
📅 Tuesday 20 October

☕ Refreshments provided
💚 Koha appreciated

Come along, ask questions, connect with others, and discover what support is available to help you achieve your health and wellbeing goals.