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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...

Meet Jinsey Wood, Registered Nurse

3 March 2021

We met with Jinsey, 27, to find out more about her story and her big plans for the future.

Goodbye to cheques

3 March 2021

By the middle of this year all major New Zealand banks will have phased out cheques, so we at Presbyterian Support Otago are keen to let our wonderful donors know...

Enliven snippets

3 March 2021

Elmslie House care home in WanakaPresbyterian Support Otago’s Enliven care homes love to celebrate their staff receiving qualifications! Pictured here at our Elmslie House care home in Wanaka are from...

Escaping the cycle of debt

3 March 2021

Our loan worker Mel told us about Josie’s* story.

Celebrating 20 years as a Buddy Coordinator

3 March 2021

Jo Scott is based in East Otago and has supported dozens of Buddies across Otago over the last 20 years.

Where there’s a Will there’s a way

3 March 2021

Presbyterian Support Otago has been caring for children, families and older people in Otago since 1906. We are Otago’s charity.

Join our team!

3 March 2021

Are you ready to join our passionate, highly respected PSO team?Whether you are just starting out, or wanting a change, Presbyterian Support Otago can offer you new opportunities and will...

Thank you to all our supporters!

3 March 2021

Thank you Georgia and Scarlett!These amazing entrepreneurs performed a live streamed concert for staff at MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) to raise money for gifts to help support local families...

Message from Jo Rowe - CEO

3 March 2021

We have much we want to accomplish this year, so that we can better serve our communities.

Vintage Month at Shop on Carroll

24 February 2021

March is Vintage Month at Shop on Carroll! Presbyterian Support Otago’s Shop on Carroll in Dunedin sells quality recycled clothing and collectables, specialising in retro and vintage.

Tracer App or booklet?

24 February 2021

Get in touch with our Support Centre on 03 4777 115 to order a free COVID Tracer booklet like the one pictured above, if you (or someone you know) needs...

Share the love this Christmas - by giving a lasting gift!

12 November 2020

COVID-19 has brought additional significant challenges for families and people across Otago – with wage subsidies ending, rents increasing, and children still needing to be clothed, cared for and fed.

Foodbank goodness

10 November 2020

Our Family Works team is gearing up for the Christmas season, making sure that food parcels, hampers and gifts will be ready for those in need across our region.

The power of dance

10 November 2020

Our Stepping Stones clients were delighted to host a special guest visitor this year - Kristie Mortimer, who is the Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance for 2020.

Adult Buddies Needed Now!

10 November 2020

URGENT! We need more Adult Buddies as we have lots of Young Buddies waiting for a match.

Visiting Volunteers

10 November 2020

Would you enjoy the company of a regular visitor to share a chat, an activity or outing with? Are you living alone or don’t have access to a car? An Enliven...

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