Making a difference together for over 100 years. 

Our vision is a community where all people can make the most of their strengths and feel included, valued and safe.

Presbyterian Support Southland provides support to older people through Enliven and support for children, young people and their families through Family Works .

Welcome to Enliven, Presbyterian Support Southland's service for older people. Visit Enliven Website
Family Works is here to support children, young people and their families through challenging times in their life. Visit Family Works Website

This is how PSS has made a difference to our community in the past year.

Family Works

Family Works

96%

Of adults would recommend the services to others

3,216

People supported by Family Works

100%

Of children were satisfied with their relationship with their worker

7,848

Hours were donated by volunteers

Enliven

Enliven

160

Hospital level beds

46

Dementia beds

86

Independent living units

100

Rest home beds

Our community volunteers help make a difference in people's lives.

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Our community volunteers help make a difference in people's lives.

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If you have a heart for helping people, get in touch to find out more.

Together, we can make a difference

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Our Latest News

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New role set to deliver robust quality of life programme
A warm welcome to Rachel Cade who joined the Enliven team on Tuesday (March 18) as the lifestyle coordinator.
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The good fight
Solo mother Casey Howat pulls no punches when she talks about her experience doing Family Works’ parenting programmes.
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Sardines and Sausages
Lloyd Esler, former Invercargill City and Environment Southland councillor, Southland historian, avid outdoorsman, author, columnist, natural history …
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Healing Hearts
Family Works foster mum Katrina Taplin (or NaNa as she is known by her foster children) always intended to retire from fostering when she had grandchi…
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Refurbished Southland dementia unit opens
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Enliven
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Connection and inclusivity with intergenerational benefits
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Inclusivity and social engagement enriches all
A combined Peacehaven Retirement Village and Iona Dementia Unit resident lunch is enriching lives through social engagement and inclusivity.
Enliven
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Funding target reached for D6 project
Strong community support has enabled Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) to meet its funding target for an expansion project at the Iona dementia fac…
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Building a jet engine, all in a day's work
Peacehaven Village resident (96) Lex McRae once set himself a somewhat remarkable challenge – to build a jet engine.  As you do.
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Presbyterian Support Southland
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Work helping vulnerable children to dream big recognised
Family Works Buddy Programme Whakatipu coordinator Nanette Benington has been recognised for her work providing vital support to vulnerable children a…
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland