Welcome to GSA Southland
Members are invited to participate in activities planned for members in the Southland Branch. You may also wish to propose additional activities and other possible venues. Scroll down for the contact details for the secretary and current chairperson.
Our thanks and acknowledgement go to our Life Members for their dedicated service to the Branch and the Association
2003 Cecil McElhinney 2011 Donald Mowat 2014 Roger Tippen
Latest Branch newsletter
Next Branch newsletter and Annuity News out in October 2025.
Branch Secretary
Anne can be contacted for any questions regarding new enrolments, enrolling spouses as members and any other enquiries at:
- Anne Gover
- southland@gsa.org.nz
- 0800 888 472
- 027 311 0625
Current Southland Chairperson
- John Beckham
- rjohnbeckham53@gmail.com
- 027 491 7998
Christmas Luncheon 2023
This was a very successful event and we look forward to sharing with members during 2024.
Activities planned for 2024 - We look forward to seeing you at these
Annual General Meeting - Monday 27 May at 2pm followed by afternoon tea
Club Southland, Leet Street, Invercargill
Christmas Function - Monday 9 December at 2pm followed by afternoon tea
Club Southland, Leet Street, Invercargill
Committee Meeting dates 2024 - All members are welcome
- Monday 22 April at 3pm at Club Southland
- Monday 15 July at 3pm at Club Southland
To Join the GSA as a new member
- Contact Anne by email or phone OR
- On the Home page go to the Join GSA tab and follow the instructions
- Include your spouse / partner in your application at no extra cost.
Change Members Online Details
- Contact Anne by email or phone OR
- Go to Members tab amend your GSA details such as change of address, phone numbers and email, add your spouse as a member and view newsletters.
Contact Datacom
- 0800 654 731
GSA Centennial 2020
A book was published to coincide with the centennial. Written by Prof. Roger Openshaw and called 'Safeguarding Super', it outlines the history of the GSA over the last 100 years and it can be ordered through the branch or you can order direct with National Office, phone 04 4727006, $40 per book plus postage. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at Southland functions.
Grey Power Southland
"An advocacy organisation promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all citizens in the 50+ age group."
- Support Grey Power by joining as a member
- Monday - Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm
- Ph 03 2145008, greypowersouth@xtra.co.nz
- Cnr Deveron and Esk Streets, Invercargill
Age Concern
"Serving the needs of older people"
- Every second Monday popular and interesting day trips are organised
- Day activities and luncheons happenning Monday to Friday
- Mini Bus Service provides rerurns trips from home and to the centre every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Exercise classes and many other helpful services supplied
- Phone 03 2186351
- 50 Forth Street, Invercargill
- Every second Monday popular and interesting day trips are organised
- Informative Health and Wellbeing Guide available
- Regional Super Gold card discount list
- www.ageconcern.co.nz
60's Up Movement of New Zealand, Invercargill Branch
"You can join our movie group, walk group, trips, cards and games group and our monthly meetings with speakers, raffles and organised luncheon."
- Become a member
- Contact secretary Hillary Ripia 03 2189951
- www.60supmovement.org.nz
Eldernet
"We provide a nationwide, current directory of services related to older people on our website and in the Wherefromhere cataloque available from the Citizens Advice Bureau"
- www.eldernet.co.nz
- Information on community groups, home and garden maintenance, transport services, travel, tours and recreation, retirement homes, residential care, funeral services.
Seniornet South
"Computing for seniors"
- 0800 336 467
Citizens Advice Bureau
- Phone 03 2186648, 0800 367 222
- 97 Spey Street, Invercargill
Community Law Centre
- Free information and advice on legal matters
- Phone 0800 550 800, 03 2143180
- 100 Spey Street, Invercargill