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Part of Presbyterian Support Central. Not-for-profit. 📞0800 326 9675

We provide free and low-cost counselling, parenting programmes, safety programmes, and family support for tamariki and whanau across Taranaki, Whanganui, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Wairarapa. The Family Works vision is for Aotearoa New Zealand to be the best place in the world to grow up – a place where all tamariki are safe, families and whānau are strong and communities are connected. We believe every

person deserves respect, compassion and dignity regardless of age, background or belief. We work with children and families who have experienced trauma, family violence, separation, poverty and anxiety, to have a safer and brighter future.

06/09/2026

We're half way there! Want to back our mahi? Just vote for us at Z Mungavin Porirua.

One little token, one big impact - vote for Family Works Central!
Voting runs from 18 August to 14 September.

04/09/2026

Staff Spotlight! 💫

Welcome to Kalolaine Viviena Tulia, who joins our Family Works team in Masterton.

Born and raised in Tonga, Kalolaine moved to New Zealand almost 20 years ago. She spent nine years living in Auckland, followed by six years in Palmerston North, before settling in Masterton, where she has now been for almost four years. Kalolaine is a proud mother of six: three boys and three girls.

Before joining Family Works, Kalolaine worked as a support worker in Mental Health and Addiction services, where she developed a deep passion for walking alongside people on their journey to find their way back.

If there's one thing Kalolaine wants others to know, it's this: "There's always a light at the end of the tunnel." 🌈

03/09/2026

Your kindness can continue changing lives. 💚

This Wills Week, we're inviting our community to think about the difference a Gift in Will can make for children, young people and whānau facing life's challenges.

Many people don't realise how simple it can be to include a charity in their Will, or that they can choose exactly how their gift is used.

A Gift in Will can help ensure future tamariki and whānau continue to receive the support, guidance and care they need to thrive.

After caring for your loved ones, a gift of any size can create a lasting legacy for generations to come.

If supporting children and families is important to you, we'd love to have a conversation.

Get in touch with us by phoning 04 439 4900 or emailing [email protected]
🔗www.psc.org.nz/news-events/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way

31/08/2026

🏡 What is Family Works Central?
Family Works Central are part of Presbyterian Support Central - a trusted organisation that has been caring for people across the lower North Island for over 100 years.

Presbyterian Support Central runs three services:
💚 Family Works Central - supporting children, families, and whanau

🏠 Enliven Central - caring for older people through rest homes, retirement living, and dementia care

🤝 Presbyterian Support Central - connecting communities and providing social services

Together, we work toward the same vision - that every person, at every stage of life, is safe, supported, and connected.

You don't have to be Presbyterian - or religious - to access our services. We are here for everyone, regardless of background, belief, or circumstance. 💚

We are a not-for-profit registered charity, supported by donations and the generosity of our community.
📞 0800 326 9675 🔗 www.familyworkscentral.org.nz
🔗 www.psc.org.nz

20/08/2026

We popped out of the office today to visit Z Energy station on Mungavin Ave, Porirua!

Every token received is a vote of support for the mahi we do with children in schools through Family Works.

Our Social Workers in Schools team supports tamariki and rangatahi at 12 local schools in the Porirua area.

The more tokens, the higher our share of the $5,000 donation from Z Energy. Voting finishes on September 14.

Thanks for supporting us! Aroha nui 💚

Rangikura School Notice board
Maraeroa Primary School
Porirua School
Titahi Bay School
Ngāti Toa School
Titahi Bay Intermediate
Titahi Bay North School
Bishop Viard College
Porirua East School
Holy Family School- Porirua
Saint Pius X School, Titahi Bay
Seventh Day Adventist
https://www.familyworkscentral.org.nz/

18/08/2026

💚 Vote for us at your local Z this month!

Support the incredible work we do with vulnerable families, children and youth.

At Family Works Central, we believe every child deserves to feel safe and every family deserves support.

We offer free or low-cost counselling, family support, and community services across Taranaki, Whanganui, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wairarapa.

Whether you're going through a tough time or just need someone to talk to - we're here, no judgement, no pressure.

We are a not-for-profit organisation supported by our communities. 💚

📞 0800 326 9675 🔗 www.familyworkscentral.org.nz
Z Energy

Help us raise much needed funds for our Social Workers in Schools Porirua! 🙌
📍 Where: Z Mungavin Ave, Porirua
🗓️ Kick off: Tuesday 18 August
🏁 Last Day: Monday 14 September

16/08/2026

🚨 Our Family Works Porirua is LIVE for Good in the Hood at Z TOMORROW! 🚨

⛽ If you're topping up for fuel, you can support our social workers in our local schools by putting your Good in the Hood charity TOKEN into Family Works Porirua! 🏫💛

Every token makes a difference. Thank you for supporting the tamariki and rangatahi in our local schools! 🧡

Help us raise much needed funds for our Social Workers in Schools Porirua! 🙌

📍 Where: Z Mungavin Ave, Porirua
🗓️ Kick off: Tuesday 18 August
🏁 Last Day: Monday 14 September

06/08/2026

📍 Family Works Central is here for you! 📍📍📍

Wherever you are across the region, our team is close by and ready to help. We have locations in:

📌 New Plymouth
📌 Upper Hutt
📌 Wairarapa
📌 Porirua (SWiS Team)
📌 Whanganui

✅ Our services include:
✔️ Counselling
✔️ Support for Children & Teenagers
✔️ Support for Parents, Families & Whānau
✔️ Safety Programmes

You don't have to face challenges alone, we're just a phone call or email away. 💚

📞 Call us on 0800 326 9675

👉 Find your nearest location and get in touch: www.familyworkscentral.org.nz/contact

04/08/2026

Amazing to see our SWiS team members in Porirua, Patsy and Sarona, talking about their work on Sāmoa Capital Radio :)

03/08/2026

💬 Counselling - A Safe Space to Be Heard 💚

Sometimes life gets too much. That's okay. We're here.
Our counsellors work with individuals, couples, children, and families facing things like anxiety, grief, relationship breakdown, or depression.

It's confidential, non-judgemental, and may be free or low-cost depending on your situation.

You don't have to go through it alone. 💛
📍 Taranaki (New Plymouth, Stratford and Hawera), Whanganui, Upper Hutt, Wairarapa

We are a not-for-profit organisation. Your wellbeing matters to us.

📞 0800 326 9675 🔗 www.familyworkscentral.org.nz/counselling

✏️ Do you know about some additional referral options?

📍 Whanganui: Community members can self-refer for counselling, or an agency like Women’s Refuge or a school can refer to our service on their behalf. Whanganui will also accept referrals from GPs through the Talking Therapies portal.

📍 Taranaki (New Plymouth, Stratford and Hawera): We offer for counselling for whānau through our Oranga Tamariki contract. The waitlist is currently approx.3-4 months and is closed for now. Unfortunately, Taranaki is unable to provide private counselling services.

Address

Porirua
5024

Website

https://www.familyworkscentral.org.nz/

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