The Wesley Community Action Hutt Valley Community Team received a nomination for the Wellington Regional Airport Awards held in September, for community contribution, Hutt Valley region!

The Wesley Hutt Valley Community Team comprises two Community Workers, Claire O'Connor and Anne Ross.  The team's services offer social and community support to older Hutt Valley residents who are experiencing social isolation, and the consequences this can have on physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

The Wesley Hutt Valley team's service is contracted to the Hutt Valley District Health Board to work with clients on a one-to-one basis.  The team also has involvement in a number of local community initiatives including the Naenae Men's Shed, the Taita Time Bank, the Hutt City Council's Ageing Together Strategy, and Wesleyhaven's Chill and Chat friendship group.  The latter brings together residents from both Wesleyhaven and the wider community through companionship and shared activities.

Thanks to Claire O'Connor of Wesley Community Action Hutt Valley for this story