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BLOG: Recovery Room Scam - Lost money in a scam? Don’t fall for this common tactic
If you've lost a considerable sum of money to a scam, you could become the target of a recovery room scam.

Fraudsters on the internet will approach you and offer to help you recover the money you lost. They will pose as someone trustworthy – like a fraud investigator from a bank, or a recovery specialist. In reality, these are scammers are trying to get more money from you or extract your sensitive information which they can use for another scam later.
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Recovery room scam Lost money in a scam? Don’t fall for this common tactic. If you’ve lost a considerable sum of money to a scam, you could become the target of a recovery room scam. Fraudsters on the internet …

Toilet card
Finding a toilet when out and about can be a challenge for people with bladder or bowel problems. It could even discourage some people from going out altogether.
Continence New Zealand issue a toilet card clearly that states that the holder has a medical condition and needs to use a toilet quickly. Most places you visit will be willing to help you.
Get your Toilet Card at

Continence NZ- Free Incontinence Help Continence NZ was established to provide a service to people with continence problems, caregivers, health professionals and the general public by providing information and education on continence topics.

We’re changing garden plots and you can pick up some free ex-bedding plants from Tahuna Park (35 Victoria Rd) on Wednesday, 23 October (weather dependant).

The selection of plants, from the Roslyn roundabout, comprise poppies, polyanthus and pansies.

Plants will be available (on a first-come, first-served basis) from inside the main gate at Tahuna Park from 10.30am onwards.

Please bring a maximum of one shopping bag or box per person so there’s enough to go around. The quality of the plants may vary.

There is no vehicle access at the site but there is nearby on-street parking.

Looking to become "Cyber Smart"?

On Thursday, Age Concern New Zealand's Karen Billings-Jensen and John Mollo from National Cyber Security Centre will discuss cyber related issues in an online seminar, as part of Cyber Smart Week.

CERT NZ are running 8 online seminars throughout the week to help you improve your security online.

Register here https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pv9_0jwJSuKZSrJj8h2idQ #/registration
Own Your Online

Cyber Safe Hub
Your one-stop free training centre for staying safe online. This website is your one-stop resource centre for everything you need to know to avoid scams.
The site content consists of free training resources such as live webinars, webinar recordings and self-paced online courses. It assumes a "zero knowledge" position and guides you through all the details and fundamentals to inform and educate you on scams and how to deny them.

ageconcernotago.com/news/2024/10/15/press-release-hospital-for-southern-communities

Press Release Hospital for Southern Communities — Age Concern Otago Age Concern Otago and Age Concern Southland Demand a Quality Modern Hospital for Southern Communities Age Concern Otago and Age Concern Southland firmly believe that the communities of Otago and Southland deserve a fully functional, modern hospital to serve the southern regions of the South Island

Bruno is helping Mardy with a few last-minute jobs before he moves onto his new employer!💞😢💔😿

A Massive thank you to Z Balclutha and to all you fabulous folk who voted for us. Please support Z stations as they are wonderful supporters of Age Concern Otago.

FREE webinar - The importance of Enduring Powers of Attorney
Have you thought about who you would like to make decisions in relation to your property or personal care and welfare if you are unable to do so yourself?
Join Senior Legal Executive Thérèse Greenlees for a free information session on Enduring Powers of Attorney. Thérèse will discuss what Enduring Powers of Attorney are and why it is important to have them in place, and keep them up to date.
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 12pm- 1pm
Register your attendance here

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The importance of having Enduring Powers of Attorney. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Presented by Therese Greenlees

SuperGold Information Hub: a new digital resource for cardholders
The SuperGold team is excited to introduce the SuperGold Information Hub, a new digital platform that makes it easier for SuperGold Cardholders to access key support and services. By offering a wider range of information as well as the savings on everyday essentials, the Hub aims to transform SuperGold into a more comprehensive and valuable resource.

To help improve the Hub over time, the SuperGold team welcomes feedback. Your input will help tailor the platform to better serve your needs, with future updates bringing more features and improvements.

SuperGold A Home Fire Safety Visit is a free service for anyone who would like fire safety advice to reduce the risk of fires in their own home.

Updates from DCC below, keep any eye on their page. Our Age Concern Team are working from home today so feel free to reach out to us if you are home alone and just need someone to chat to.

⚠️ HEAVY RAIN UPDATE 9.15AM FRI 4 OCT- DUNEDIN FACILITIES AND WATER ⚠️

Heavy rain is set to continue throughout today (Friday 4/10). We are encouraging people to stay home if they can, and to continue exercising caution if needing to get out this morning.

If you feel unsafe, we currently have two welfare centres set up for people to head to:
🫂 Forsyth Barr Stadium
🫂 St Clair Golf Club

RUBBISH COLLECTIONS:
🗑️ If it is safe to do so, kerbside collections in the St Kilda and St Clair hill suburbs will continue as normal.
🗑️ If your bin is not emptied, please bring it in by 7pm.
🗑️ The Sawyers Bay pop up transfer station for Saturday, 5 October is postponed.
🗑️ Further information about collections can be found on the Kerbside App and our website.

WATER:
💧All flood water should be treated as contaminated. Please keep out and away from all flood and river water.
💧 West Harbour and Peninsula residents are being told to conserve water. Tanks are on the way to supply residents with drinking water, they should bring their own containers to fill.

TOILETS:
🚽 Municipal Restrooms are closed all day.
🚽 If you are under a water conservation notice, do not flush unless needed.

POOLS AND LIBRARIES:
🚫All DCC pools, at Moana, Te Puna, St Clair and Port Chalmers, are closed today
🚫 All DCC libraries are closed
🚫Bookbus is cancelled
🚫 DPAG, Lan Yuan and Toitu are closed

☎️ If your message or comment is urgent, please call us on 03 477 4000 to connect with our call centre.

Here is where to find up to date information:
ℹ️ Our social media channels
ℹ️ www.dunedin.govt.nz/weather-information
ℹ️ www.dunedin.govt.nz/roadconditions
ℹ️ News media sites and radio

Our office in the Octagon is closed today due to the weather and roads. Take care out there @ Octagon Club Dunedin

Age Concern Otago’s Margaret Dando, QSM training Steady As You Go© Coordinators in Wellington with Age Concern New Zealand. The new Coordinators will return to their hometowns around Aotearoa / New Zealand to instruct peer-led Steady As You Go© classes for their local Age Concern.