Presbyterian Support Otago Services

What's in our Skillsbank

Our Family Works Skillsbank is a group of programmes and supports where we work alongside people from all walks of life to help them build a safer, stronger, more connected life.

• Parenting programmes and support groups. Strategies to promote positive family relationships.
• Financial mentoring. Empowering people to manage their own finances.
• Community Finance. Access to affordable ‘Good Loans’.
• The Buddy Programme is a friendship mentoring programme for children aged from 5 to 12.
• Stepping Stones is a day programme where we work alongside clients who are facing mental wellbeing challenges, connecting them with their wider community.
• Social work. Empowering people to make change and build their sense of belonging.
• YouthGrow is a youth development programme located in a fully operational nursery/garden centre.