Connection, Companionship and Care
What are Day Programmes?
Benefits for Elders
Support for Whānau
Enliven Day Programme Locations
Whanganui
Kōwhai Centre
88 Virginia RoadKōwhai Centre's Day Programme creates a welcoming space where you can socialise, stay active and enjoy experiences designed around your interests. Whether you're looking to get out more often, or your family is seeking reliable daytime support, we're here to help.
Led by trained diversional therapists, each session is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30am–3:30pm and is tailored to what the group enjoys most. You'll find games, exercise, music, local outings, special celebrations, and share morning tea and lunch together.
Community funding is available, referrals and private payment are also welcome.
Paraparaumu
Kāpiti Cottage
14 Tongariro StreetEnliven’s activity programme in Paraparaumu provides a friendly, relaxed and fun place to socialise and keep active.
The programme has been designed for older people, particularly those experiencing health issues, memory loss or dementia. Our programme is person-centred, flexible and responsive. It’s developed and run by experienced diversional therapists.
The Kāpiti Activity Programme runs Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm, and transport to and from the programme can sometimes be arranged.
Community funding is available, referrals and private payment are also welcome.
Lower Hutt
Woburn Riddiford Club
57 Wai -iti CrescentEnliven’s Day Programmes are important for the happiness, companionship, and overall wellbeing of each attendee, allowing rest for families too.
Designed for people living in their own homes or with family, the programme gives you a chance to get out of the house and for your family or carers to take a break.
Activities are tailored to the group’s interests and are flexible enough to happen in a way that suits you.
Woburn Riddiford Day Programme runs Monday to Friday, 10am to 2.30pm. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided and transport can be arranged.
Community funding is available, referrals and private payment are also welcome.
Specialist Dementia Day Services
Day programme news
27.03.2026
Riddiford Club
More than a Day Out For many older people, the days can start to feel a little quieter than they used to. Familiar routines change, getting out and about safely becomes harder, and the simple pleasure of spending time with others can fade away. The ...
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08.03.2026
Kōwhai Day Programme
A Place to Belong The newly opened Kōwhai Community Day Programme at Kōwhainui is already making a big impact in Whanganui. Manager Trish Boswell says the programme is designed to support older people - particularly those living with memory loss or ...
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