Even if you haven’t been directly affected, the recent floods have given us all a bit of a jolt. Graphic...

Blankets needed to beat the winter chill
Family Works Northern, which provides various budgeting, counselling, food support and social worker services, says families are struggling to keep...

Budgeting service offers free support
If you’re struggling financially following Christmas and the holiday break, and worried about the impact of the continuing pandemic, reach...

PSN Foodbank on the move
Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) is relocating its Foodbank to a new location following the sale of the St David’s Church...

Family Works Plays Important Role
Grainne Moss, head of the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, notes the crucial role that Family Works plays in making children feel safe.

Northland proving no refuge from Auckland poverty
Family Works Northern hit the headlines recently when our service manager for Whangarei, Margie Matthews, and some of her team were interviewed by National Radio’s Northland reporter Lois Williams.

Family Works offering free support to victims of flooding
Ms Ssekajja urges locals: “If you want to come and have a chat and a cup of coffee we’re here for you. Come up and see us in Whakatane. Even if you just want to have a general chat about “what do I do with this...situation’. We’ll try and help in whatever way we can.”

Fathers as role models the focus of White Ribbon event in Hamilton
A father and son who have found fame as musicians are the guest speakers at a special White Ribbon Day event to be held in Hamilton later this month. White Ribbon Day is an international annual event held on 25 November.

Mediation saves children from trauma of family court system
Family Works Northern has saved more than 5,000 children, and more than 5,000 parents and caregivers, from the trauma of going through the family court system with its Family Dispute Resolution Programme.

North Shore’s Pacific families to benefit from new services
Pacific families living on the North Shore will now benefit from community-based services delivered by The Fono, Auckland’s largest Pacific-owned health provider. The Fono officially opened a new location on 1 October..
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