The Centre
Connected Eastern Southland – “The Centre”
The purpose of the Community Networking Trust is to develop a healthy, resilient and connected community, so it established the Community Connections Centre, now relaunched as Connected Eastern Southland.
If you need information or advice about support services, community services and groups, access to government agencies, free legal service, printing/scanning/photocopying, a new CV or a one stop place to view current local job opportunities we assist you with this, or connect to the right service for your needs. Visit us at the Centre Monday – Friday 9am-4pm, or contact
Connected Eastern Southland
In line with our kaupapa of a healthy and connected community, we operate a community Facebook page where we share what’s on across Eastern Southland. Here you will find videos and photographs from our Children’s Day celebrations, local events, job vacancies and loads of other great info.
Community Job Board
The Community Job Board is available to view Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Please ask at reception if you require assistance with a CV, IRD number, Kiwisaver, RealMe Login or online applications.
Aspiring to be Age Friendly
The Age Friendly Business Framework and Toolkit aims to support businesses and service providers to adapt to the changing older population to better meet their customers and clients needs.
This programme (Age Friendly Business) is about creating an accessible environment. The customer service experience needs to be inclusive and respectful, and business should offer products to meet the needs of all customers and clients whatever their age, life stage and ability.”
Connected Eastern Southland & Heartland Services Coordinator Kelly Young said the Community Networking Trust was pleased to be a part of the Age Friendly Business initiative.
“This programme aligns with our vision for a healthy, resilient and connected community so it was easy to apply those principals when completing our assessment.”
The organisation reviewed its physical premise – Connected Eastern Southland – and online presence. As a result, its new website includes age diverse imagery and the option for large print viewing.
Connected Eastern Southland has upgraded its external and internal signage to be more visible, clearer and use symbols as well as words to convey what we do.
“Having the toolkit was great for our self-assessment and future planning, as it pointed out key focus areas for improvement, ensuring we continue to provide inclusive, age appropriate services to our community,” Mrs Young said.
Kelly Young agrees that labels are to be actively avoided.
