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Community Notice Board

2 June 2023

175 years for First ChurchThe First Church of Otago recently celebrated their 175th birthday with a big birthday bash on the church grounds.

Youth Development (YouthGrow) has a new home with Flagstaff Community Church

2 June 2023

It is with great excitement that we let you know that YouthGrow is now happily located and operating from the wonderful Flagstaff Community Church space.

Making a difference, together!

2 June 2023

Now more than ever, Presbyterian Support Otago is helping local people through difficult times.

Message from the CEO

2 June 2023

Tēnā koutou, In the last edition of People, I touched on the issue of the government announcing ‘pay parity’ for nurses working in the aged care sector to move pay levels...

Te Whatu Ora Southern Nursing Excellence Awards

18 May 2023

Congratulations, to our amazing Enliven Director, Sally O’Connor, who was recognised at the recent Te Whatu Ora Southern Nursing Excellence Awards, receiving the Outstanding Service to Nursing Award.

COVID-19 Response Recognition Award

16 May 2023

As an organisation it is always wonderful to feel appreciated! We were honoured last week to receive the COVID-19 Response Recognition Award from Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

Autumn People Magazine 2023

10 March 2023

Welcome to the digital edition of the Autumn People magazine.

Castlewood residents and volunteers enjoy a wide range of activities!

10 March 2023

Activities coordinator, Virginia, had a plan to create something that the whole community could see and enjoy, and that could be used year after year – a festive Christmas archway! In...

Gillian’s Story

10 March 2023

Our Community Connector, Ruth, gets to see the value of Family Works services up close every day.

Meet Sarah from Ross Home

10 March 2023

Meet Sarah Boyd, one of our exceptional staff members at Ross Home. Our support staff play a critical role behind the scenes, keeping everything running smoothly.

Amy's Success

10 March 2023

Family Works helping local people through financial mentoring, advocacy and the foodbank.

Buddy celebrations!

10 March 2023

The Dunedin Buddy Programme ended on a high note for 2022 with the last outing of the year at the Edgar Centre in December.

Leaving a gift in your will can benefit PSO in so many ways

10 March 2023

Just last week, our Supporter Development Manager Jude, received a phone call from a Community Support Worker.

Cinnamon apple hot cross buns

10 March 2023

Ingredients3 Weet-Bix (or other wheat biscuits), finely crushed 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup hot water 1 cup milk 1 packet dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp or 7 g) 2 tsp honey or sugar 1/4 cup...

Meet Jasmin our volunteer programme coordinator

10 March 2023

Jasmin works 15 hours a week, recruiting and matching volunteers with vacancies, “I spend most of that time responding to volunteer enquiries, advertising volunteer vacancies, building volunteer networks and developing...

Autumn Notice Board

10 March 2023

Thank you for all your support over Christmas!A huge thank you to ALL our fantastic supporters who continue to generously donate towards our programmes.

Introducing Joy, Community Relations Advisor

10 March 2023

New beginningsFor me Easter represents new beginnings. Easter is the season of hope, a season of renewal as we head into Autumn.

Together we can make a difference!

10 March 2023

We hope you will join in helping us give the gift of hope for the year ahead to families and people in need.

Message from Jo

10 March 2023

Kia ora koutou, I hope you all had a wonderful break and feel refreshed for the year ahead.