Helping kids gain essential life skills 27 August 2018 Over a dozen group programmes happen across Otago each year, making a positive difference in the lives of many children. Sharing songs, making music 27 August 2018 Each Saturday morning Ting Choo heads to St Andrews Care Home in South Dunedin where she volunteers, playing the piano and interacting with many of the 78 residents. Alexandra in the spotlight 27 August 2018 In Central Otago, located on the banks of the Clutha River on State Highway 8, 188 kilometres by road from Dunedin, lies Alexandra. Lives changed as gardens grow 27 August 2018 YouthGrow is one of our Family Works programmes in Dunedin. They provide an environment where young people grow and learn, based in a working nursery. Celebrating a century 27 August 2018 Ross Home is counting down to celebrating their centenary in October 2018. Ross Home is the oldest Presbyterian Support owned care home in New Zealand. Donations flood in for Octacan 27 August 2018 Take a chance, make a change, add a little something; and you can have an impact on the life of a stranger. Potatoes with positivity on the side 27 August 2018 A fellow student told Sarah Chatsfield she should always “make this moment yours”. Sarah has never forgotten this advice. Handing on pre-loved items 27 August 2018 Spring is here, and the change in season is an inspiration for many to do a little spring cleaning around the home. Please consider donating pre-loved items to us. Hands up for help 27 August 2018 When life is full of challenges, and the way forward seems unclear, it can be the helping hand of others that brings clarity and direction. App bringing helpful info to older people’s fingertips 23 July 2018 Presbyterian Support Otago is excited to be progressing with the development of an app that is designed to make information about the services, resources, and programmes for older people in... Connecting with the community to celebrate a century 18 July 2018 Ross Home is counting down to celebrating their centenary which are happening over Labour Weekend, in October 2018. Sharing songs, making music. 11 July 2018 Each Saturday morning for the last 12 months Ting has headed to St Andrews Care Home in South Dunedin where she volunteers, playing the piano and interacting with many of... Thank you for supporting Octacan 2018 27 June 2018 Take a chance, make a change, add a little something; and you can have an impact on the life of a stranger. Countless hours contributed by volunteers 14 June 2018 Presbyterian Support Otago wants to acknowledge the very generous support of over 600 people in Otago who volunteer with us. A friendly face behind our food parcels 14 June 2018 As we look towards Octacan, the importance of our foodbank is in focus. We are so grateful for the team of volunteers who assist with running the foodbank. A remarkable man 5 June 2018 A few weeks ago we were privileged to have a chat with John Schofield. Sadly, John passed away shortly after his story was written. Ten years in the community 1 June 2018 Shop on Taieri is looking forward to celebrating its tenth birthday shortly. The little orange shop has a big name in the local community. A decade of Octacan 31 May 2018 Ten years can take forever, and can disappear in the blink of an eye. It's easy to give volunteering a go 31 May 2018 You are never to old too make new friends. Our Enliven Visiting Volunteers understand this, and the programme is focused on setting up volunteer pairs.
