Family Works Central.

22/10/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Presbyterian Support Central has been named a finalist forthe Excellence in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Innovation Award at this year's 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards!

We are incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful Health and Safety team at PSC, who put an huge amount of thought, energy and effort into caring for our staff, residents and whānau that are supported through our services at Enliven Central and Family Works Central.

The next step is inviting you to help us to win the People’s Choice Award!

Create an account and vote for us here: bit.ly/4ioi996

It only takes a second, and every vote counts! Thank you for all your support!

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22/10/2026

The ultimate tool for parents breaking generational cycles. 💚

Our team loves this book because it teaches kids that the invisible load of family violence is absolutely not theirs to carry.

📷 Reading Room at our office in Porirua for our Social Workers in Schools 📚

16/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

As social workers, we know that making a difference in one person’s life makes it all worthwhile.

Every day, we’re caring for our tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. We listen. We walk alongside them. We help our clients build life skills over time. And it makes all the difference in someone’s life journey.

Looking after each other matters too. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re proud to support the mahi of everyone caring for their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

📸 Our Taranaki team took a day to build their own team and have fun, taking on the challenges of their own Amazing Race around New Plymouth’s landmarks! Belonging matters!


Because small moments of care can change a life.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off today and runs from 12-18 October, and this year’s theme is Belonging Matters 💚

Grounded in the whakataukī Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au (I am you, and you are me), the week reminds us that small, everyday moments of connection can help people feel welcomed, valued and included.

Head to www.mhaw.nz for free resources, ideas for getting involved, and events happening online or in your community this week, including a Managing Stress lunch and learn on 16 October. 🌿


Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

11/10/2026

💚 Belonging Matters 💚

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today, 12 October, and this year's theme is all about connection.

Rates of loneliness are rising across Aotearoa, and only 53% of New Zealanders feel their neighbourhood has a strong sense of community. The Mental Health Foundation is reminding us that 'belonging' is one of the most powerful protective factors for our mental health, and it often starts with small, everyday moments.

Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au - I am you, and you are me.

This week, why not check in on a mate, make time for a kōrero, or invite someone new to join in? You could even host a small event at your school, workplace or in your neighbourhood.

🤝 At Family Works, we support whānau going through challenging times, helping them feel connected, supported and not alone. If you'd like to help us keep doing this mahi, you can donate here: www.familyworkscentral.org.nz

Free Mental Health Awareness Week resources and ideas are available at mhaw.nz 👉 https://mentalhealth.org.nz/advocacy-media/news/mental-health-awareness-week-2026/


Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

24/09/2026

Separating? You don't have to work it out alone.

Parenting Through Separation is a free programme for parents who want to do what's best for their children during a separation. You can come if you're thinking about separating, just starting out, or have been separated for a while.

Our trained programme leaders cover:

✅How separation affects children, and what they need
✅Keeping children out of conflict
✅Talking with children, and with an ex-partner, about arrangements
✅How to make a parenting plan
✅How the Family Court works

It's a small, relaxed group, and each programme runs over two sessions of about two hours. The earlier you come, the better it is for you and your children.

Upcoming dates for the Wellington region for term 4 are available.

👉 Find out more and register: https://www.familyworkscentral.org.nz/parenting-through-separation-family-works-central 💚

Join our free Parenting Through Separation program to gain practical advice and support for navigating family changes while prioritising your children's well-being.

22/09/2026

What kind of housing future do we want for Aotearoa New Zealand?

Presbyterian Support Central’s CEO Joe Asghar says Housing isn't just a policy issue, it's a dignity issue.

“Every day we see the human cost of insecure housing in our communities, and events like the Housing Election Forum matter because they put real stories in front of the people who can change the system. I'd encourage everyone to come along, listen, and take part in shaping what a fair housing future for Aotearoa looks like.”

Join co-hosts Archbishop Paul Martin and Archbishop Justin Duckworth along with church leaders, community advocates, and political representatives for the Housing Election Forum 2026. Hear about the realities of homelessness and housing insecurity, explore solutions, and learn where political parties stand ahead of the election. Be part of the conversation about ensuring everyone has access to a safe, secure and affordable home. All are welcome.

For more event information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/4329746410688397
Event details: Housing Election Forum: TONIGHT Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at the 👉 Wellington Cathedral of St Paul cnr Hill and Molesworth Streets, Wellington.
Refreshments from 5.45pm | Forum begins 6.30pm | Ends 8.00pm.
👉Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/KNO3vzFBfVo

18/09/2026

As Te Wiki o te Reo Māori draws to a close, we've enjoyed spending this week learning, laughing, and practising our reo together. 🌿

But beneath the kupu and the greetings, there's something deeper - whānau, tamariki, working together, and the unity that comes from lifting each other up. That's what this language carries.

E hara taku toa, i te toa takitahi, ēngari he toa taku tini
"My strength is not from myself alone, but from the strength of the group."

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa, thank you all for showing up, giving it a go, and growing together this week. Kia kaha te reo Māori. 💚



Karakia
Hutia te rito
o te harakeke
Kei whea, te kōmako e kō?
Kī mai ki ahau
He aha te mea nui
o tēnei ao
Māku e kī atu
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

When the heart is torn
from the flax bush
where will the Bell bird sing?
You ask me
what is the greatest thing
on Earth
My reply is
it is people people people.

This whakataukī defines the human person as the most important element in the universe. It is quoted often in speeches and whaikōrero to emphasize the mana and tapu of humankind. It also acknowledges human fragility, interdependence and dependence on other parts of the creation: if you pluck out the heart of the flax bush where would the bellbird sing?

17/09/2026

Kupu o te rā: Ngā mihi Pronunciation: ngah MEE-hee

Meaning: Thanks / Regards / Acknowledgements.

💬 Try it today: sign off an email or message with "Ngā mihi" instead of "Thanks."