“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth.” Robert Southey
Posted: Tuesday August 13, 2019
The generosity of the Southland community has once again amazed Family Works staff, with a huge number of donations helping to make Christmas a little brighter for hundreds of Southland families.
Posted: Wednesday April 3, 2019
Enliven and its staff and residents will be right behind the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel this season, as the team seeks a third consecutive national netball title.
Posted: Friday February 22, 2019
If anyone knows anything about going the extra mile, it’s Robyn Colvin from Invercargill department store, H&J Smiths.
Posted: Thursday December 20, 2018
Family Works staff are set to gain invaluable knowledge and expertise early in 2019, when they take part in a five-day training course on trauma informed practice, thanks to the support of the Tindall Foundation.
Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018
In 2019 Presbyterian Support Southland will celebrate 100 years of making a difference in the lives of Southlanders young and old.
Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018
A mentoring programme that has positively impacted the lives of more than 300 Invercargill children has celebrated 20 years in the city.
Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018
We see children, young people and their families when they are at their lowest point and need a hand to face life’s challenges.
Posted: Wednesday November 7, 2018
Created for parents of young children on the autism spectrum and key adult figures in their lives, this 14 week programme aims to provide support, encouragement, confidence and skills.
Posted: Tuesday September 18, 2018
In a world of rapid change, young people require the right mix of information and skills to thrive and Family Works Southland’s mission is to make that transition as easy as possible with the launch of their new resource “Get Ready, Transitioning to Independence”.
Posted: Monday September 10, 2018
The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT), ILT Foundation, Community Trust of Southland and Central Lakes Trust have all re-committed to providing financial support to Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) for the next year.
Posted: Friday June 8, 2018
The Celebrating Carers Family Retreat was held at the YMCA’s Omaui Camp on the weekend of 3 March. Over fifty children and their carers attended the celebration. It is thanks to the ILT Foundation this weekend was possible, and a testament to why funding is so important.
Posted: Friday June 8, 2018
Baby&You began as a simple idea to bring curated content for new parents right to their fingertips. It was brought to life by a student in his final year of SIT and despite a few glitches has seen great success. That is, until the app expired earlier this year.
Posted: Friday June 8, 2018
The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT), ILT Foundation and Community Trust of Southland have continued to show their support of Presbyterian Support Southland, all re-committing financial support to the organisation for the next year.
Posted: Wednesday April 4, 2018
An initiative offering free swimming lessons for children aged under 3 has proven to have huge benefits for both the children and parents involved.
Posted: Saturday March 24, 2018
For the past 20 years Barbara and Rex McElligott have opened their home, their minds and their hearts to numerous children who have needed it.
Posted: Wednesday February 28, 2018
Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has netted a new partnership with the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel for the 2018 netball season, which will benefit both Enliven and Family Works.
Posted: Tuesday February 20, 2018
The number of children thinking of those less fortunate than themselves over Christmas has warmed the hearts of Family Works staff.
Posted: Tuesday February 20, 2018
Family Works is putting out an urgent call for more foster parents, as demand continues to grow.
Posted: Tuesday February 20, 2018
Mataura woman Maree Gorman is making the most of early retirement and opting to give back to her community as a volunteer for the Buddy Programme.
Posted: Saturday January 20, 2018