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Kai for Octacan - the spirit of winter giving

1 June 2021

Bring along your coins and cans to help us fill the foodbank with kai this winter! Thursday 1 July 7. 00am – 2.

Pania, Family Works Social Worker

1 June 2021

Getting to know our staff. What is your role at Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO)? I’m a social worker with the Family Works team based in Dunedin.

Sparkling Gems and Op Shop Treasures

1 June 2021

Getting to know our staff - FIONA DODDS, RETAIL MANAGER Entering Shop On Carroll in Dunedin, you’ll encounter an abundance of sparkling treasure.

Marisa McAtamney turns 21!

1 June 2021

Getting to know our staff.

An update about cheques

1 June 2021

Most of our readers will know that New Zealand banks have been phasing out cheques, and by August this year, none of the major New Zealand banks will accept or...

Message from Jo

1 June 2021

Welcome to the Winter edition of Presbyterian Support Otago’s People magazine.

We welcome our newest Board Members

1 June 2021

Stephen Christensen (above left) Stephen joined the PSO Board in 2021. A barrister specialising in environmental law, Stephen works nationally from his Dunedin base.

Duke of Ranui

1 June 2021

He arrives like clockwork with his ‘mother’ Leigh, and leaving her to Manager’s duties in Ranui’s office, he heads off to his special assignment.

A Traitor in our Midst

1 June 2021

Visitors are a vital part of Elmslie’s community and are welcome at any time! No one knows where she came from – but from the day she arrived at Elmslie she...

Thank you to our supporters

1 June 2021

“It takes a whole community, working together to make a difference!” We value and greatly appreciate the tremendous care and concern from people like you, who regularly give generously to support...

Support Sundays

1 June 2021

Presbyterian parishes throughout Otago are greatly valued supporters of our work here at Presbyterian Support. Our representatives visit parishes regularly to speak and chat at Support Sundays.

Volunteer Super Stars

1 June 2021

Volunteers make up an amazingly important part of the services we offer.

Buddies head to Quarantine - but not for COVID 19!

3 March 2021

At the end of last year, our Dunedin Buddies came together for an exciting trip to Quarantine Island in Dunedin, which lies in the beautiful Dunedin Harbour.

Jeff’s Journey - Our Foodbank and beyond.

3 March 2021

What happens when someone reaches out to our Family Works services? This is a story about Jeff* who lives south of Dunedin with his four children and has a part-time job...