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The good fight
Solo mother Casey Howat pulls no punches when she talks about her experience doing Family Works’ parenting programmes.
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Sardines and Sausages
Lloyd Esler, former Invercargill City and Environment Southland councillor, Southland historian, avid outdoorsman, author, columnist, natural history …
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Healing Hearts
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 grandchi…
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Work helping vulnerable children to dream big recognised
Family Works Buddy Programme Whakatipu coordinator Nanette Benington has been recognised for her work providing vital support to vulnerable children a…
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Overcoming barriers for migrant families accessing social services
The Southland Multicultural Trust (SMCT) has taken over the coordination and management of the Southland Migrant Settlement Network from Family Works,…
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Little things making a big difference
It is often the little things that can make the biggest difference.
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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A home transformed
Georgia* said she was at the end of her tether when she signed up to do the Family Works Parenting Programme in 2019.
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Funding cuts impact Southland families in need
Family Works Southland has been forced to undergo a significant restructure following recent Oranga Tamariki (OT) funding cuts.
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Inspired to give back
Caring for two children under five while fighting a custody battle and suffering from post-natal depression was an extremely stressful time for Mikayl…
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland
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Kindness campaign keeping children warm this winter
With winter fast approaching, Southland families in need will have help to stay warm.
Family Works
Presbyterian Support Southland