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Bowling them over in Oamaru

9 February 2017

Every Monday afternoon the Iona Chapel, Iona care home Oamaru, is full of noise.

Step back in time for Vintage Month

3 February 2017

Are you, or is someone you know, an avid vintage shopper? For the month of March we transform Shop on Carroll into a 1930s vintage store.

Helping each other, learning together

26 January 2017

As children head back to school for 2017 we’re opening the doors to begin a number of Presbyterian Support Family Works programmes that will run for this year.

The Linen Lady makes her mark

25 January 2017

In just four short years the generosity of one lady and her TradeMe account has meant our Family Works food bank has received just shy of $23,000.

Books to brighten a day

20 January 2017

On a Wednesday afternoon Miriam Vollweiler finishes work early. It’s not so that she can head home to put her feet up. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

A little time makes a big difference

18 January 2017

Meet Georgia Crutchley. Georgia lives in Balclutha and has volunteered as an Adult Buddy with the Family Works Buddy Programme for the last six months.

Get your tickets for the Taieri Gorge Rail Walk - Sunday 7th May 2017

15 January 2017

Our Family Works Youth Buddy Programme is thrilled to be named as the recipient for the Taieri Gorge Rail Walk 2017. Tickets are $59 per person and must be booked prior to the day.

Merry Christmas from Presbyterian Support Otago

16 December 2016

It's been a busy, fulfilling and inspiring year for Presbyterian Support Otago staff and volunteers.

Managing your money over Christmas

2 December 2016

The holiday period can be a great family time, but it can be very stressful.

Countdown to Christmas

28 November 2016

Every family looks forward to Christmas. It is a time of joy, togetherness and celebration.

Are you a little bit good?

28 November 2016

Thank you to everyone who signs up as a Family Works Guardian Angel this Christmas.

Let’s Pack the bus together

25 November 2016

Huge thanks to The Breeze Dunedin who are partnering with us in the lead up to Christmas with the fantastic Pack The Bus initiative!

Blooming success at YouthGrow

25 November 2016

YouthGrow is one of Family Works’ most successful programmes.

New Financial Capability training service

25 November 2016

Presbyterian Support Otago’s Family Works service was recently awarded a government contract to provide budgeting and financial literacy training at locations across Otago.

Aspiring Enliven Care Centre Opens

25 November 2016

On 3 October, our newest care home’s residents moved in. Slowly at first, new residents began to arrive.

The year in review

25 November 2016

On 25 October, Presbyterian Support Otago held our 110th Annual General Meeting.

Give a gift for Otago's future

25 November 2016

Presbyterian Support has worked side by side with Otago’s residents for 110 years. Together we’ve done some great work and helped a lot of people.

Ross Home National Finalist - 2016 Excellence in Care Awards

25 November 2016

On Wednesday 4 October, Ross Home received the National Finalist Award, Community Connections category, at the New Zealand Aged Care Association’s Excellence in Care Awards in Auckland.

Volunteers love to volunteer

25 November 2016

Over 600 volunteers give their time regularly to Presbyterian Support Otago, clocking up an impressive 36,420 hours over the last 12 months. Why do they do it? Two of our volunteers explain.