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Our publications are created on a regular basis to keep you informed of the work we do and how this helps vulnerable people we are working with in our community.

Browse our publications below to find out more about us and what we do, or sign up to receive our regular communications using the subscribe button at the bottom of the page.

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People Helping People

People Helping People is our flagship magazine, published twice a year. It captures stories about the people we help as they deal with often complex challenges including anxiety, grief, loss, anger and other traumatic events. The magazine also shines a light on older people/kaumātua who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

Below are articles from our current edition. To read the full version please click here.

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Click on the button below if you would like to read a previous edition of People Helping People. Alternatively, you can request a hard copy by emailing ps@psusi.org.nz or phoning 0800 477 874.

Past editions

"Hilary Childs is one of our amazing volunteers who previously worked at Presbyterian Support as a receptionist and administrator for a tremendous 30 years. "

Long career to natural volunteer

"Mel McLauchlan works full-time managing a customer service team. Despite her busy schedule, she still finds time to volunteer as a Presbyterian Support mentor for a couple of hours each Sunday."

Creating strong relationships

"16 years ago, Kathy Collie noticed an advert in the local paper for a HomeShare Host for a new initiative at Presbyterian Support. She attended the public meeting, and thought "I can do that"."

A home away from home

"Te Whiri Ora is a coordination service and a ‘Right Service, Right Time’ initiative. Our combined mission is to create a network of supports for children, young people and their family."

A network of support

"Olivia* is a 19-year-old single mother of two, who has grown up in extreme poverty with a mother who had mental health issues. Olivia’s eldest son is almost five and her youngest child is just two. "

Rundown house to healthy home

"Graham* had been bedridden for months whilst awaiting surgery. With his mobility issues, he needed help finding suitable housing that
would be available once he left hospital."

Finding a suitable place to recover

"Lucas* is a 15-year-old who realised in intermediate school that he was different. He tried to ignore what he was feeling, but his mental health plummeted and he tried to take his own life."

Providing a safe space to talk

"As a whānau of five, the Greenwood* family were struggling financially and unable to provide enough food or buy essential winter clothes to satisfy their basic needs."

Accessing the right tools to thrive

Connect/Tūhoho newsletter

Connect/Tūhoho is produced twice a year. It includes our activities and projects, profiles staff members, and includes fundraising appeal updates. If you'd like to receive our regular communications, including Connect, please subscribe here.

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Annual Report

Annual Reports include financial information, a variety of statistics, the services we provide and stories featuring some of the people we have helped throughout the year.