Tick 4 Kids 25 September 2023 Presbyterian Support, together with Save the Children, UNICEF NZ, Child Poverty Action Network, Barnardos and CCS Disability Action (to name just a few) have joined forces to promote a campaign... Spring People Magazine 2023 18 September 2023 This issue of People focuses on our enduring care, compassion and kindness for those around us this Spring. A season of renewal, growth, and hope. New venture for Presbyterian Support Otago retail shops 18 September 2023 The three retail Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) op shops (Shop On Carroll, Shop On St Andrew, and Shop On Carroll Online) are about to undergo a major transformation. Interview with David Strang, volunteer piano player – Elmslie House 18 September 2023 Meet music maker David Strang – our gifted piano player at Elmslie House in Wanaka. Message from our CEO 18 September 2023 Tenā koutou, The relationship between PSO and the Southern Presbytery has been formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). CEO and Board Chair raising money for social services! 18 September 2023 Presbyterian Support Otago’s Board Chair, Stephanie Pettigrew (left), and, CEO, Jo O’Neill signed up to complete the Great Naseby Water Race to raise money and awareness for Family Works social... Budget-friendly potato cakes 18 September 2023 INGREDIENTS 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes ⅓ - ½ cup flour 2 tablespoons milk 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon chopped mixed herbs salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup fried bacon pieces (optional) METHOD Combine mashed... Celebrating 10 years at Club Enliven 18 September 2023 Introducing Val, one of our Club Enliven members. Tell us a little about your life and how long you’ve been coming to Club Enliven. Fun in our care homes 18 September 2023 There’s always something planned for our Enliven aged care residents. To care and be cared for 18 September 2023 From rubbing the feet of a male resident to warm them up, to returning a well-used corset to a female resident, retired Ross Home nurse Fay Smith saw it all. Notice Board 18 September 2023 Enliven Director recognisedCongratulations to our amazing Enliven Director, Sally O’Connor, who was recognised at the Te Whatu Ora Southern Nursing Excellence Awards, receiving the Outstanding Service to Nursing Award. Making a difference, together! 18 September 2023 As we start to see Spring blossoms appear and see newborn animals like lambs leaping around farm paddocks, we think about the care that’s needed for new life to flourish. Working together for our community 18 September 2023 Having endured a violent relationship with her former partner, Christina and her children returned to Oamaru where she had grown up, initially living in emergency housing and now living in... Churches supporting PSO 18 September 2023 PSO is very grateful to the support we receive from Presbyterian churches across Otago. Here’s a snapshot of some of the wonderful work that’s being done. Leaving a Gift in your Will 18 September 2023 Leaving a gift in your will is an incredible way of showing you care for your community and the people who live in it - not just right now, but... Octacan 2023 18 September 2023 The final count is in for Octacan, 19,243 cans were collected for our foodbank during our winter appeal!Our foodbank continues to experience extremely high demand for food parcels, so your... New unit to open at Ross Home - come and join our team! 28 June 2023 A new 24-bed unit is set to open at Ross Home, helping alleviate the increasing demand for hospital level care in Dunedin. Facing the reality of financial hardship 21 June 2023 The scourge of financial hardship is being witnessed every day at Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) as more vulnerable individuals and whānau look for help to deal with the ever-increasing cost...
