Changing young lives 8 March 2024 Encouraging a young child to give something a go, being there to listen to them, spend time with them and mentoring them is truly special and it happens every week... Helpful little hands 8 March 2024 Ten-year-old Charlotte Hussey wants something better for people less fortunate than herself and she’s making sure that what she has done, and will continue to do, will be a change... High life in the slow lane 8 March 2024 If a sense of purpose and belonging is what’s required, then Elmslie House is ‘on the money’ and residents Bob Carson and Wendy McArthur are glowing examples of just that. Volunteering for good 8 March 2024 When you’ve volunteered for Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) for over 20 years, there’ll be plenty of things that have changed but one thing is constant with Julie Cecchi – her... Friendship, security and care 8 March 2024 Looking out her window into an outdoor area and then across to another part of the Dalkeith wing of Ross Home, eighty-eight-year-old Nancy Hooper waves to a friend who is... Shop on Carroll – the new social hub 8 March 2024 Shop on Carroll, our charity op shop located at 169 Princes Street, Dunedin, is fast becoming a destination shop with a social focus. The joy of sharing 8 March 2024 One of the great joys of life is seeing young people interact with older people and that’s exactly what is happening at Elmslie House in Wanaka. Apricot Chicken 8 March 2024 From the Ross Home KitchenWe will be featuring recipes from actual meals produced in our care home kitchens - this recipe is a favourite meal at Ross Home, Dunedin. Notice Board 8 March 2024 Thank you to all the amazing individuals, groups, organisations, parishes and businesses that generously donated to us over Christmas and into the New Year. The joy of giving 8 March 2024 When Judy Hayes retired in 2023 her plan to volunteer for Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) had been mapped out for several months prior. The Promise of Easter 8 March 2024 Easter is a sacred part of the Christian calendar and is just around the corner. Gifts for Otago 8 March 2024 Change for good comes in many different ways, and for John Angus it was his decision in 2015 to leave a bequest to Presbyterian Support Otago as he was passionate... Making a difference, together! 8 March 2024 We are on a mission to empower individuals, children, young people, and families in Otago to be safe, strong, and connected. Autumn People Magazine 2024 (Digital Edition) 20 November 2023 Change for good is the theme of this issue of People magazine and we witness it every day at Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO). Buddy duo enjoy plenty of activity 17 November 2023 When Graeme Hunt first heard about the Family Works Buddy programme, the seed was planted and while it took a few years for Graeme to act on it, he now... Ross Home whānau ready to welcome new residents 17 November 2023 The new Macara Unit at Presbyterian Support Otago’s Ross Home opened in October. Introducing Chrissy Cause 17 November 2023 We need your help this Christmas and beyondChrissy Cause is a joy to be around! As our Christmas and Beyond mascot (not unlike Can-dice who featured prominently during Octacan), Chrissy... Shopping with a difference 17 November 2023 The Shop on Carroll team are delighted with the new shop at the Princes Street location, and are super excited about what’s coming next! Co-managers, Fiona Dodds and Cristin Waite, and... Message from our CEO 17 November 2023 Kia ora koutou One of the strengths of Presbyterian Support Otago is the ability we have to connect people together, those in need, and those in a position to help fill...
