Georgia* was at the end of her tether when she asked Family Works for help.
Posted: Monday December 9, 2024
An estimated 120 Southland families with high, complex needs will be impacted by a recent significant restructure of Family Works following recent Oranga Tamariki (OT) funding cuts.
Posted: Monday December 9, 2024
It is that time of year again when Family Works kicks off its annual Christmas Appeal, collecting gifts to give to families in need of extra support.
Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024
Family Works Buddy Programme Whakatipu coordinator Nanette Benington has been recognised for her work providing vital support to vulnerable children and young people in the region.
Posted: Monday October 21, 2024
Caring for two children under five while fighting a custody battle and suffering from post-natal depression was an extremely stressful time for Mikayla*.
Posted: Thursday July 11, 2024
It is often the little things that can make the biggest difference.
Posted: Monday June 24, 2024
The Southland Multicultural Trust (SMCT) has taken over the coordination and management of the Southland Migrant Settlement Network from Family Works, bringing organisations together to maximise support and positive outcomes for Southland’s migrant community.
Posted: Thursday June 20, 2024
With winter fast approaching, Southland families in need will have help to stay warm.
Posted: Monday May 6, 2024
It was a once in a lifetime experience for many of our Buddies as they tried their hand at paddling a waka recently. (March 2)
Posted: Friday March 8, 2024
Twenty vibrant patchwork quilts in a multitude of eye-catching designs and patterns will soon find a warm welcome in the homes of Southland families in need.
Posted: Friday March 8, 2024
The community rallied behind Invercargill Central’s giving tree last year, donating more than 300 gifts to support Family Works’ Family Start families in need at Christmas.
Posted: Monday February 12, 2024
The needs of vulnerable Southland families are being met, a recent audit of Family Works Southland confirms.
Posted: Tuesday January 16, 2024
There will be something special waiting under the Christmas tree for Southland children in need this year thanks to Invercargill Central partnering with Family Works.
Posted: Tuesday December 5, 2023
It is that time of year again when Family Works kicks off its annual Christmas Appeal, collecting gifts to give to families in need of extra support.
Posted: Wednesday November 8, 2023
As Southland’s migrant population continues to grow and diversify, Family Works has initiated a community project to explore ways for migrant families and service providers to more easily access the social services they need.
Posted: Friday July 21, 2023
Lloyd Esler, former Invercargill City and Environment Southland councillor, Southland historian, avid outdoorsman, author, columnist, natural history teacher, tour guide, botanist…and Family Works’ Big Buddy.
Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023
The recent signing of Presbyterian Support New Zealand’s (PSNZ) tāngata whenua policy Te Pātikitiki o Kotahitanga marks a significant step in PS’ cultural haerenga (journey).
Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023
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 grandchildren. She recently became a proud first-time grandmother, and yet she just cannot seem to say no to taking in a child in need.
Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023
We have a great activity to entertain the kids these school holidays.
Posted: Sunday July 2, 2023
No one can go it alone, and Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is no exception.
Posted: Friday June 30, 2023