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A little about us

Presbyterian Support has provided social services in the upper South Island for over 115 years. We've come a long way since we had a handful of children's homes in Christchurch!

Our vision is for an equitable, compassionate and inclusive society and our mission is to enhance the mana of children, young people, whānau/families and older people to be safe, resilient and connected.

Our stories

"I’m Brooke, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Otago. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to spend two weeks on a community placement, focusing on older persons’ health. "
Discovering Dementia Care
"At 30, Kara* has faced more than her fair share of challenges. With her son back in her care, Kara’s journey is a true testament to her strength and determination."
Building Bonds through Theraplay
"Thank you to our incredible volunteers who contribute a wonderful 22,000 hours each year, offering care, guidance, and support across our communities. "
Recognising Our Local Treasures

The facts

Whānau/families
Whānau/families

We have helped over 3,000 whānau/families to learn, grow and thrive.

Volunteers
Volunteers

Last year 215 volunteers donated 20,186 hours of their time to help us.

Enliven
Enliven

770 older people/kaumātua attended our Enliven day programmes.

More information

Want to get involved?
Want to get involved?

Our volunteers are vital to the work we do at Presbyterian Support. In fact, we couldn't do without them! Find out more about how you can get involved.

Talk to us
Talk to us

If you want to find out what support we can offer, provide feedback on our services or help us with time and money, we'd love to hear from you.

What we do with donations
What we do with donations

No matter how large or small, every donation counts, is used locally and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for making a positive difference to the lives of others.

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