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Sewing Sustainability and Dignity into Every Food Parcel

7 August 2025

At Presbyterian Support Otago, we work not just to support our community, but to uphold the dignity of every individual we serve – and thanks to a wonderful community collaboration,...

Winter People Magazine 2025 - digital edition

30 June 2025

Welcome to our digital edition of our Winter People magazine! Through the kindness of our supporters, we’re able to help people with essentials through our food bank, provide social work support...

OCTACAN 2025

27 June 2025

The Octagon was full of life on Thursday, 19 June. The Dunedin community came together for Octacan 2025, our annual winter foodbank appeal.

Message from Robbie

27 June 2025

As winter settles in across Otago, I continue to be humbled by the extraordinary spirit of our community.

Welcome Nicole Devereux

27 June 2025

A Warm Welcome to Nicole Devereux – New General Manager of Family WorksWe’re delighted to welcome Nicole Devereux to the Presbyterian Support Otago whānau as the General Manager of Family...

A Grandmother’s love

27 June 2025

When Brenda first heard about Grandy’s Group, it was her friend who put her onto it. “She told me about it and said I should come along”.

Raft Races and Big Smiles at Karitane with Buddy Programme

27 June 2025

Recently our Buddies came together for an unforgettable day out in Karitane, where their creativity and teamwork were put to the test during a raft-building challenge! Young and Adult Buddies...

Reusable bags for the Foodbank

27 June 2025

One of our amazing social workers, Sarah Davis, has been getting creative with reducing waste and rethinking recycling at our busy Dunedin foodbank.

Community Connections

27 June 2025

Joy Davis was recently joined by Ruth Wilson for one of our Support Sundays.

Runway Revival 2025 A Night of Style, Sustainability & Community

27 June 2025

What a night! On Thursday, 3rd April 2025, Runway Revival: Wear to Care Fundraiser Fashion Show transformed Dunedin City Motors into a glittering celebration of fashion with purpose.

Southern Nursing Excellence Awards

27 June 2025

PSO Clinical Nurse Advisor Lynley Chirnside recognised We are proud to share that Lynley Chirnside, our Enliven Clinical Nurse Advisor, has been recognised at the Southern Nursing Excellence Awards 2025.

Residents bake apple crumble (and share the recipe!)

27 June 2025

Residents love getting involved! Our residents love getting involved in everyday activities, especially those that bring back fond memories of home and family life.

Celebrating Holmdene

27 June 2025

60 Years of Care in the Heart of BalcluthaIn June 2025, Holmdene proudly celebrates it’s 60th year of supporting the Balclutha community with compassion, dignity, and exceptional care.

Notice Board

27 June 2025

Here are just some of the amazing stories from around Otago over the last few monthsIona gets new chair coversThanks to fundraising efforts of the Iona Activities team, our residents...

What does your donation do?

27 June 2025

Donating to PSO is giving us the means to provide essential community services to thousands of people within Otago.