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
ILT has recently confirmed funding to a total of $138,750 to support the work of Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) and its service brand Family Works. This signals over 25 years of ongoing support to PSS and over $2 million dollars in grant funding.
Posted: Monday May 22, 2023
The experience of being a Little Buddy had such a profound impact on Gemma Wells-Todd's young life that as an adult she was determined to give back.
Posted: Tuesday March 7, 2023
Family Works and KiwiHarvest have formed a welcome partnership at a time when putting food on the table is becoming increasingly difficult for families.
Posted: Tuesday March 7, 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 March 3, 2023
There is a great article in the Lakes Weekly Bulletin this week about the Wakatipu Buddy Programme.
Posted: Wednesday February 8, 2023
Community is at the heart of what motivates Presbyterian Support Southland’s new chief executive Matt Russell, personally and professionally.
Posted: Wednesday February 1, 2023
Despite the rising cost of living, Southlanders dug deep to support Family Works’ Christmas appeals last year, ensuring families in need were able to enjoy the festive season.
Posted: Wednesday February 1, 2023
Strengthen your family relationships this year and join our Incredible Years parenting programme in Mossburn next month.
Posted: Monday January 16, 2023