News

Wakatipu Buddy Programme in the spotlight

There is a great article in the Lakes Weekly Bulletin this week about the Wakatipu Buddy Programme.

Posted: Wednesday February 8, 2023

Introducing our new CEO/Kaiwhakahaere

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

The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Southland

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

Parenting course coming to Mossburn

Strengthen your family relationships this year and join our Incredible Years parenting programme in Mossburn next month.

Posted: Monday January 16, 2023

Putting a smile on a child's face through the joy of reading.

Southland children in need are set to receive the precious gift of a new book this Christmas thanks to Kiwi Christmas Books.

Posted: Tuesday December 6, 2022

Pou Tohutohu Ahurea Māori appointed to Presbyterian Support Southland

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has welcomed full-time Pou Tohutohu Ahurea Māori - Cultural Advisor Michelle Ryland into the role, marking a new step in the charitable trust’s cultural journey.

Posted: Monday November 28, 2022

Taking a stand against violence towards women

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has put a stake in the ground, taking a stand against violence towards woman.

Posted: Monday November 28, 2022

Bringing Southland together for a special Christmas

While Christmas for many people is a time of joy, happiness, being with family, eating plenty of good food, and celebrating, for others it is a time of stress, loneliness, or struggle.

Posted: Thursday April 8, 2021

Health and Safety specialist brings her expertise to PSS

Janine Cruickshank is no stranger to working in health and safety, but while it is a familiar path, her new role at Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is one she is relishing.

Posted: Thursday April 8, 2021

Foster Parents are one of a kind

Heather and Pita Petelo became foster parents for Family Works in September 2016 and haven't looked back since.

Posted: Monday March 1, 2021

Fostering a lifetime of friendship

Kelsi* and I were matched in 2009 in the Buddy Programme. We never lost touch after the Buddy Programme and still stay in close contact to this day. I could write a book on the different things we did.

Posted: Wednesday November 4, 2020

A courageous journey

Erika* has five children with ages varying from newborn to 9 years old. Erika’s family had Oranga Tamariki involvement due to care and protection concerns for the four eldest children and the spotlight was on Erika and her partner for the birth of their fifth child.

Posted: Wednesday November 4, 2020

Anonymous Donors' kindness lends Struggling Southland Families a Helping Hand

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor’s gift to PSS’ Family Works, four Southland families doing it tough during Lockdown were given a much-needed helping hand up.

Posted: Monday August 10, 2020

Gratitude Corner - Invercargill Toy Library

This month we would like to extend our gratitude to the Invercargill Toy Library.

Posted: Monday August 10, 2020

Maranga mai Murihiku

Maranga mai Murihiku previously known as the Te Whare Tu Te Whare Ora is an annual local Iwi led event that was held on the 23rd of February at the ILT Stadium Southland. This community event aims to support suicide prevention through connecting with others and building relationships through activities...

Posted: Thursday March 26, 2020

Christmas Spirit Alive and Well in the South

For many of us Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It is the season of good food, gifts, goodwill and quality time shared with family and friends. But for some Southland families, the festive season heralds in overwhelming busyness, added financial pressure, estrangement or loneliness and sometimes,...

Posted: Thursday March 26, 2020

Serendipity heralds selection of new Chief Executive

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) board members and staff have recently welcomed new Chief Executive, Michael Parker to the fold.

Posted: Wednesday March 25, 2020

Gratitude Corner

We would like to give our gratitude to local lad, Willie Peddie.

Posted: Thursday December 19, 2019

Making Hearts Smile

Adversity is no stranger to Katrina Taplin but it’s ignited in her a zealous love of life and a deep desire to give.

Posted: Wednesday December 11, 2019

Celebratory Tukutuku Panel Unveiled

A special Tukutuku panel has been created by Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) staff to mark the organisation’s 100th year milestone.

Posted: Wednesday December 11, 2019