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
There will be something special waiting under the Christmas tree for Southland children in need this year thanks to Invercargill Central partnering with Family Works.
Posted: Tuesday December 5, 2023
Congratulations to Reena Raju, Peacehaven Village’s most recently New Zealand-qualified registered nurse.
Posted: Thursday November 23, 2023
Enliven Southland has purchased much-needed specialist equipment designed to provide comfort to the most vulnerable patients in its care thanks to a trust’s generosity.
Posted: Monday November 13, 2023
Maintaining independence and community connections are vital aspirations for the well-being of any older person.
Posted: Sunday November 12, 2023
It is that time of year again when Family Works kicks off its annual Christmas Appeal, collecting gifts to give to families in need of extra support.
Posted: Wednesday November 8, 2023
The commitment of Enliven’s staff in providing the best care possible to their residents has been highlighted with all four of its care homes achieving top marks following recent intensive and comprehensive audits.
Posted: Monday October 30, 2023
SupportLink Gore coffee clubbers turned out in force on September 20 to celebrate the coffee club's 12th anniversary.
Posted: Tuesday September 26, 2023
They’re mixing things up in the kitchen of Peacehaven care home, much to the delight of residents and staff alike.
Posted: Sunday August 20, 2023
The future of Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has been bolstered with a recent commitment to redevelop its Peacehaven residential village.
Posted: Sunday July 30, 2023
As Southland’s migrant population continues to grow and diversify, Family Works has initiated a community project to explore ways for migrant families and service providers to more easily access the social services they need.
Posted: Friday July 21, 2023
Lloyd Esler, former Invercargill City and Environment Southland councillor, Southland historian, avid outdoorsman, author, columnist, natural history teacher, tour guide, botanist…and Family Works’ Big Buddy.
Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023
The recent signing of Presbyterian Support New Zealand’s (PSNZ) tāngata whenua policy Te Pātikitiki o Kotahitanga marks a significant step in PS’ cultural haerenga (journey).
Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023
Presbyterian Support Southland’s (PSS) response to the global nursing shortage over the past few years is now bearing fruit due to its creative ways of attracting and retaining staff.
Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023
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 grandchildren. She recently became a proud first-time grandmother, and yet she just cannot seem to say no to taking in a child in need.
Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023
Igniting the social life of older people living in Invercargill is the aim of Enliven Southland’s rebooted SupportLink Invercargill coffee club.
Posted: Monday July 17, 2023
Enliven director Carol Riddle has been recognised for her efforts to address the nursing shortage in aged care.
Posted: Tuesday July 4, 2023
We have a great activity to entertain the kids these school holidays.
Posted: Sunday July 2, 2023
No one can go it alone, and Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is no exception.
Posted: Friday June 30, 2023