Spring People Newsletter 2025 2 September 2025 Welcome to our Digital Spring People Newsletter! We’re making a small but meaningful change to our People magazine: our Spring and Autumn editions will now be primarily digital newsletters, helping us... Creativity and inspiration don’t retire 2 September 2025 At a fabulous 95, Jim Beeby, resident at Holmdene in Balclutha, continues to prove that age is no barrier to passion or adventure. Meet Bex, volunteer at St Andrews care home 2 September 2025 We’re incredibly lucky to have volunteers who bring warmth, joy, and genuine connection to our residents. Introducing Bex Lawrence, one of our amazing volunteers at St Andrews care home. Buddies on the Airwaves 2 September 2025 Young Voices Share the Impact of Friendship Two young voices are bringing the heart of the Presbyterian Support Otago Buddy Programme to life through a new radio ad. Faith in Action: Welcoming Our New Chaplains 2 September 2025 Chaplaincy is a key aspect of connecting those in our care to the support they need. The chaplains’ work is varied and deeply personal. 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.
