Family Works Otago

Getting to Know Family Works

At Family Works we believe that every child/tamariki and family/whanau deserves a decent chance; that every family has strengths but now and again needs help; that every family will flourish when helped to build upon their strengths; and that New Zealand will be better off when children are raised in flourishing families.

"Tear out the heart of the flax, where will the Bellbird sit. Ask me what is the most important thing in the world, I will tell you – it is people, it is people, it is people."

"Hutia te rito o te harakeke, kei whea te Komako e ko. Ki mai ki ahau, he aha te mea nui o to Ao, maku e ki atu – he tangata, he tangata, he tangata."

At the core of Family Works is the understanding that family life can be challenging, no matter what experience and resources a family has. Family Works’ underlying philosophy is that strong, self-sufficient families are the best places to grow happy and healthy children and that the family is the backbone of each and every community.

Family Works in Otago

Family Works is Presbyterian Support’s new service for children, young persons, and family and community services.

Presbyterian Support Otago’s work has always reflected the need of the local communities. Family Works will to include the long-standing services and initiatives that support Otago families facing considerable challenges.

Family Works’ services include The Buddy Programme, along with counselling and welfare offered through the Cameron Centre. Family Works group parenting programmes include the Grandys’ support group, Growing Taller and Y’z 4 Kidz.

Community development initiatives that are exclusive to Otago include YouthGrow, Great Mates and research and advocacy programmes for poverty, income adequacy and housing issues for low-income families.

More information about Family Works is available. A group of Family Works pamphlets include more detailed information about:

The Buddy Programme

YouthGrow

Counselling Services

Community Welfare and Support

The Op Shop

Please contact us at:

Family Works
PO Box 374
407 Moray Place
Dunedin
Phone 03-4777-116
Fax: 03-479-2020