Community support is needed to help fund plans to create six additional much-needed beds for the most vulnerable of Southland’s elderly population as part of an expansion and upgrade of Peacehaven’s Iona dementia care unit.
Posted: Sunday July 14, 2024
Caring for two children under five while fighting a custody battle and suffering from post-natal depression was an extremely stressful time for Mikayla*.
Posted: Thursday July 11, 2024
It is often the little things that can make the biggest difference.
Posted: Monday June 24, 2024
The Southland Multicultural Trust (SMCT) has taken over the coordination and management of the Southland Migrant Settlement Network from Family Works, bringing organisations together to maximise support and positive outcomes for Southland’s migrant community.
Posted: Thursday June 20, 2024
Much has been achieved in the pastoral care space for the benefit of Enliven care home residents since Shirley Keen started in the role of pastoral care coordinator 18 months ago.
Posted: Thursday June 20, 2024
After two decades of caring for and supporting residents stalwart of Peacehaven Village, cottage coordinator Diane Braithwaite is retiring.
Posted: Tuesday June 4, 2024
The happy faces, focused attention and animated conversation of residents living with dementia surround Peacehaven Village’s newest therapeutic tool.
Posted: Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wrapping support around residents in their final days and their grieving families is an important part of Enliven's ethos of caring for its people.
Posted: Sunday May 12, 2024
With winter fast approaching, Southland families in need will have help to stay warm.
Posted: Monday May 6, 2024
Vickery Court’s Kim Nicholson has gone from new graduate nurse to clinical manager in the space of less than eight years.
Posted: Sunday April 28, 2024
Concept master plans for Peacehaven Village’s redevelopment have now been completed, unveiling units and amenities that will support a vibrant retirement community now and into the future.
Posted: Sunday April 7, 2024
Lots of chattering, laughter and activity fills the halls of Walmsley House each day as residents and students from Southland Girls High School (SGHS) get to know each other.
Posted: Thursday March 21, 2024
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
Village residents, board members, staff, former colleagues and old friends came together in February to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Peacehaven’s retirement village.
Posted: Wednesday March 6, 2024
Janet Stevens brings a wealth of experience in the aged care sector to her new role as an Enliven Southland care home manager.
Posted: Tuesday February 13, 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
Residents in Presbyterian Support Southland's aged care homes are set to benefit from the Poi Rere project, thanks to an Age friendly fund grant.
Posted: Monday January 29, 2024
The needs of vulnerable Southland families are being met, a recent audit of Family Works Southland confirms.
Posted: Tuesday January 16, 2024
There is more Christmas sparkle in Enliven’s care homes this year much to the delight of staff, residents and their families.
Posted: Wednesday December 20, 2023