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
Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has been overwhelmed by the generosity of the public, who have donated hundreds of items to give to Southland children this Christmas.
Posted: Wednesday December 20, 2017
Dozens of Southland families will have a special Christmas, thanks to the support of generous Southland businesses and individuals.
Posted: Tuesday December 19, 2017
Dorothy* is a grandmother who lives alone. Sam* is a 9-year-old boy. While the pair are an unlikely duo, through the Buddy Programme, coordinated by Family Works, the two have formed a powerful alliance.
Posted: Tuesday November 28, 2017
Family Works has been awarded the Friendly Brand in recognition of the agency’s commitment to Southland families and creating an environment they can feel safe in.
Posted: Monday November 20, 2017
The introduction of the Family Start programme to Gore and Mataura is set to provide invaluable support for families in need.
Posted: Tuesday October 3, 2017
Invercargill teen Darcy McMurdo has returned from the L’Oreal Face Your Future event more motivated than ever.
Posted: Wednesday August 16, 2017
Local funders have continued their support of Presbyterian Support Southland, and it’s come with a funding increase from the ILT and ILT Foundation.
Posted: Wednesday April 26, 2017
As we look to mark Foster Care Awareness Week, Family Works is still facing huge demand for foster families to open their homes to children and young people.
Posted: Sunday March 5, 2017
Help for families in need is now accessible in more parts of Southland than ever before, through the Family Start programme.
Posted: Tuesday February 28, 2017
The free Baby&You App is full of relevant information for new or young parents.
Posted: Tuesday February 14, 2017
More than 140 Invercargill children will be unwrapping special gifts on Christmas Day, thanks to the generosity of H&J Smith shoppers and the store itself.
Posted: Thursday December 22, 2016
Fifty Christmas food parcels will be heading out of the Family Works door this week on the December 22, and delivered into the homes of Southland families.
Posted: Monday December 19, 2016
Big Buddies have been acknowledged for their ongoing and lengthy commitment to the Buddy Programme.
Posted: Tuesday October 11, 2016
The hard work and effort of Family Works volunteers has been recognised with a Commendation at the Trustpower Invercargill/Southland Community Awards.
Posted: Thursday October 6, 2016