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PEOPLE
Helping People
The magazine of Presbyterian Support Upper South Island
ISSUE 6 Autumn 2019
d v o c a te fo r o ld e r M ā or i
Our kaiāwhina a
• S potlight on Strengthening Families
• A mentor breaks out of her bubble
• Thank goodness it's HomeShare
• A day in the life of a Mana Ake worker
“stronger together”
Presbyterian Support (Upper South Island) is We ARE Stronger
a non-profit social services organisation serving Together
the West Coast, Mid-Canterbury, Christchurch,
North Canterbury, Marlborough, and Nelson. A message from Presbyterian Support
Upper South Island Chief Executive,
Vaughan Milner.
Through our service groups Family Works Tēnā koutou,
and Enliven we support children, young This will be my last column for readers of People Helping People before
people, families, whānau and older people I retire at the end of June. The 14 years since I commenced as CEO at
Easter 2005 have flown.
to become safe, strong, and connected. Throughout this time I have greatly appreciated the encouragement and help
To learn more or to find a service centre, the organisation receives from its donors and supporters. This help comes in
go to www.psuppersouth.org.nz. many forms and includes gifts of time and skill from volunteers including the
Board, generous financial support and goods from donors, prayerful support
and gifts from parishes, and the goodwill and generosity of spirit shown in
word and deed by all sorts of people inside and outside the organisation.
Like us on Facebook. The 110 years we have been in existence shows that while staff like me come
and go, the heart of the organisation and its passion for making society a
better place lives on through each generation of workers and volunteers.
The network of care and the sense of community that is an integral part of
PSUSI’s identity are made up of much effort from many people over time.
The Board’s recently redeveloped strategic direction harnesses these
elements of people helping people in ways that reflect Aotearoa
New Zealand’s bi-cultural heritage and multi-cultural society: Barry Helem has been appointed
CEO of Presbyterian Support
Mission/ Ngā Moemoeā
Upper South Island from 30 June
Kei te tae ana ki te ngākau - Achieving a heart of love.
2019. Barry is an experienced
Vision / Ngā Aronga Matua senior manager and CEO with a
Whiria ki te tangata - Weave the people together. track record of success leading
© PSUSI, March 2019 multi-site organisations in both
Core Value Statement / Mātāpono
the non-profit and corporate
People Helping People Magazine is published 2-3 times per year. Poipoia te kākano kia puawāi - Nurture the seed and it will grow.
sectors. Barry also has governance
To subscribe for free, go to www.psuppersouth.org.nz/php. In today’s fast-paced and technologically reliant society it is easy to experience as a former Chair of
overlook the importance of small kindnesses and human interaction a national incorporated society.
that are the heart of community. People want and need to feel a sense PSUSI's Board of Trustees believes
Presbyterian Support (Upper South Island)
of belonging and connectedness, to be part of something bigger than that Barry has the right skills and
Unit 4, 25 Churchill Street Christchurch 8013
themselves,and to be involved in activity that is meaningful. This is the experience to lead PSUSI, and is
PO Box 13171 Christchurch 8141
essence of much of our work as we support others in their journey through looking forward to his joining the
Ph: 03 366 5472 E-mail: ps@psusi.org.nz
the thin space between hope and despair. Change and dealing with life’s organisation.
Editorial: Vivienne Wallace viviennew@psusi.org.nz ups and downs is never easy but with small steps, determination, courage,
and a hope full leap of faith, anything is possible.
Ngā mihi
Our services
Vaughan Milner
People Helping People 1
AP
akeh
Kaiāwhina in
a fam
Investing its own funds, PSUSI created ily wan
Deirdre Carroll was working as a gold and ted their h
a kaiāwhina position in North Canterbury. ome blessed because they were
silver trader for Cash Converters when the having
aiata
North Canterbury,
trouble sle
head of the Christchurch Polytechnic (now Now PSUSI has two kaiāwhina in the eping, so our kaia- whina prayed and sang w
ARA) entered the store. He watched Deirdre region: Deirdre and Hutika Crofts-Gibbs. throu
Both are local women tightly connected to ghout
Not Innovation...
with her customers, many of whom were the house
sad to be there, and encouraged Deirdre the Tuahiwi marae, and they leverage their . “We gave the family back a foundation,”
We
to study Community Support Services. many relationships in the area to serve gave said Deirdre.
them
Whānau
clients. “On the marae there are no levels,” stabilit
y, we gave
“I’d left school 40 years earlier, but when
says Deirdre. “So there’s lots of relationship them our values,
I entered the main building of the Polytech
building.” everything our organisation stands for.
and saw the great Pou [a carved post to
Kaiāwhina (noun) helper, assistant, contributor, counsel, advocate. mark territory], it called to me and I knew
my life would change,” said Deirdre. Flexible but Supported D ei
“Culture is made up of so many rdre
Enliven
Deirdre came to PSUSI as an intern about suppo
12 years ago. She then became a support things. When you first meet a rted a w
oman to learn
Kaiāwhina - worker on a service pilot called HomeLink
in North Canterbury. Homelink was
client, you’re usually not quite
sure what you’re going to do,”
emother
apy.
Taking Care considered innovative because it involved says Deirdre. the outcome of her ch
working alongside clients with dementia
of Older Māori and their families to organise and deliver
Deirdre works with both Māori and non- “She didn’t want her husband there
and Their a social support plan.
Māori. “The complexity of Māori whanau is
no different from any whānau,” says Deirdre. because he kept crying all the time.”
Families “When you focus on an And she works with young or old. “If the dog
individual’s hopes and interests is hungry, everyone is unhappy.” Deirdre
Enliven kaiāwhina work
alongside whānau, marae, you deliver a sense of wellbeing focuses on each client’s overall wellbeing—
to that person that’s greater than emotional, spiritual and physical; and their Deirdre relies heavily on the support of her
and local Māori Health
place in their whānau. Whatever the client manager, for example, in managing her
services (Te Huarahi Oranga) just being clean because they’ve
thinks is important guides Deirdre in how to time—which often isn’t nine-till-five—or
to improve access to social had a shower or the vacuuming’s
services for Māori. They work with them. Because PSUSI funds the when going into difficult or potentially
been done,” dangerous situations.
support clients in their homes, kaiāwhina service, Deirdre isn’t constrained
said Penny Taylor, Regional Manager.
and they liaise with local by a contract. She might support a client at “We provide our kaiāwhina with lots of
kaumātua/elders to ensure PSUSI learnt a lot from observing Deirdre’s a medical appointment, transport them to a flexibility,” says Penny. “However, we give
that older Māori are aware work for HomeLink. social group, find them accommodation, or them support to feel professionally safe,
of, and receive, the social perform a blessing on their home.
“This so-called ‘innovative’ Hutika Crofts-Gibbs they’ve got a clear job description, and they
support they need in a
culturally appropriate way. service simply replicated what know what outcomes they’re working for.”
A sch
Māori whānau do for their ool co “I feel very supported,” said Deirdre. “I also
Enliven kaiāwhina receive uldn’t p
people already, and what ersuade a c
referrals from GPs, hospitals, hild’s parents to come to the feel supported to find solutions. I’m given the
and other organisations Deirdre did naturally,” freedom to find the right outcome. PSUSI
ild’s grandparent’s
throughout Canterbury. Deirdre Carroll added Penny. table to discuss concerns, so Deirdre went to the ch isn’t afraid of experimentation. For them
. Before the kettle had boiled the whaea the important thing is obtaining the right
“My work colleagues have house early one morning outcome.”
the expertise in social work was on the phone
“We know that Māori elders have poor outcomes compared to to her daughter arranging to pick her
to support families, but there “In that respect, we are innovative.
may be a cultural gap that I their Pākehā contemporaries due to a lack of access to services. up at 2pm to take her to the school. PSUSI is the benchmark for
can bridge.” – Deirdre Carroll, So our kaiāwhina tenaciously advocate for whānau and older kaiāwhina.”
kaiāwhina.
Māori, and they ensure that the general services wrapped
around those families can be adapted to a Māori world view.”
De
supp irdre picked up a six-month-old to take her into care and
– Penny Taylor, Regional Manager. orted
the you
ng mother. "She didn't want to let her baby go."
Autumn 2019 2 People Helping People 3
MANA AKE – A typical day in
STRONGER FOR the life of a Mana Ake 11.00am
School A client - Noah, age 11, final
session. Self esteem has increased,
friendship worries decreased. Has
kaimahi at Family Works made a new friend at lunchtimes.
TOMORROW
Teacher given Noah a special job this
week – collecting notices from office.
Celebrated last session with kai.
8.30am Mana Ake drop-in at School A for 11.45am Called Noah’s parent to remind
teachers /parents. Gave advice, of final session. If future issues,
guidance. Led to requests for they can simply speak to school
further support. to arrange more support. They and
school will receive closure report.
Family Works is one of 13 Mana Ake kaimahi (workers) work with schools across 9.00am School A client - Oliver, age
Canterbury, from Kaikōura to Ashburton, to support teachers, 9, third session. Continued to 12.30pm Lunch with Mana Ake colleagues in
non-government organisations (NGOs) families and whānau when children are experiencing ongoing support him with emotional School A staffroom with teachers.
issues that impact their wellbeing such as anxiety, social regulation, esp. anger: talked Relationship building.
providing staff for the Mana Ake isolation, parental separation, grief and loss, and managing about big emotions / fight, flight,
1.15pm
emotions.
initiative, which aims to promote and freeze modes / touched on
“Zones of Regulation” (blue, green,
Met with parent from School B in
Kaimahi have a diverse range of skills and include social their home. Initial assessment and
wellbeing and deliver dedicated workers, counsellors, teachers, youth workers and yellow, red) language around
relationship building, engagement.
psychologists. They can work with individual children and emotions. Finished
mental health support to children their families at school, in the community or at home; and with game before returning to
Parent described family’s challenges,
learnt how Mana Ake can support
class.
in school years 1-8. with groups of children in schools. They also provide advice,
guidance and support for teachers and family/ whānau.
them. Family has many strengths
and some supports already in place.
Mana Ake is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health, 10.00am Met School A principal and
SENCO re Sophie, age 8. Discussed
Will include these in plan.
the Ministry of Education, Canterbury DHB, Police, non-
government organisations and consumers. Canterbury
classroom progress and feedback
loop between school, home, 2.00pm Admin time at office.
Clinical Network is responsible for the initiative, including agencies, and myself
the design and delivery. so all parties on same page. 3.00pm Weekly meeting with Mana Ake
kaimahi colleagues. Discussed
10.30am
Call from Jack’s mum (School B) caseloads, client allocations,
Following the terrorist attack in re his refusal to come to school. community networking
Christchurch on Friday, 15 March Acknowledged frustration, opportunities, and other notices.
2019, Mana Ake kaimahi gathered
over the weekend to help plan for
encouraged her to action the
-
plan made by family/whanau 4.30pm Checked schedule. Prepared
a coordinated response. with school. Arranged follow-up resources for fortnightly
call for tomorrow. pastoral care meeting in
The key focus for Mana Ake was to School C at 9am tomorrow.
provide immediate support to schools
where a high need was identified
Kate Walkinshaw, and then to work with school
a Mana Ake Team Leader, described communities where required.
for us a kaimahi's typical day.
Autumn 2019 4 People Helping People 5
ABOUT
ER
STRENGTHENING
WE’R E S T R ONG Using discretionary funding Beth*, the Strengthening
Families coordinator, immediately arranged for Sophie
FAMILIES
TOGETHER –
to get specialist counselling. To Paula’s horror the
counselling revealed that her ex-partner had abused
Sometimes families
Sophie and the little girl was traumatised.
need help from more
than one organisation
“The counsellors were amazing,”
said Paula.
at a time. Then it
Paula’s Story
can be difficult to
“They actually understood manage all the
what was going on.”
different organisations,
In parallel, Beth hosted regular meetings involving especially if the family Jill Wilson
all the agencies and support people working with is already struggling.
Paula and her family. Beth and Paula attended each
“
Strengthening Families is a free, voluntary service where a coordinator
meeting, along with Sophie’s school principal, the
supports families/whānau by bringing together in one place all the
school social worker, an RTLB (Resource Teacher:
people helping the family. This might include a budget advisor, truancy
Strengthening Families is an absolutely amazing Learning and Behaviour) worker, both of Sophie’s
grandmothers, and a counsellor. Sophie’s natural
officer, social worker, medical specialist, counsellor, or teacher. Everyone
can then talk through issues, identify gaps and needed services, and
service. Even if you feel a situation is your fault The day Paula* heard her daughters
father attended when possible. “Beth was amazing.” agree on a path forward.
said Paula. “I was so worn out I couldn’t have got my
they help you realise it’s not and help you focus screaming as her partner beat her arms around all those agencies.” Strengthening Families is preventative;
was the day she finally left her it helps families/whānau before their
on what’s important. I wouldn’t be where I am violent and abusive relationship.
today if I hadn’t had all these people in my “ Over a period of about six months, not only did
Sophie receive the support she needed; Paula did
too. Counselling helped Paula manage feelings of
problems get too big.
Jill Wilson is one of 20 Strengthening Families coordinators
corner fighting for me. A few months later Paula and her two
daughters by chance encountered her
guilt; she also learnt skills to help her understand throughout New Zealand. Jill helps families with challenges such as:
and manage Sophie’s behaviour.
- Paula ex-partner at a friend’s house. “Seeing • finding a warm, comfortable home
him triggered something in my youngest “Obviously I knew my children • getting help with a child or young person’s health or behaviour
daughter, Sophie,” Paula said. Soon after the were important,” • money troubles
child’s behaviour deteriorated dramatically. said Paula. • a child not doing well at school
Sophie’s sleep was disrupted and she began • stress at home
“But I didn’t realise the work I had • difficult family relationships
to throw violent tantrums; she lashed out to do in myself in order to help them.”
at other children. “She was a beautiful child • family violence
turned bad,” said Paula. “We just couldn’t • addiction
With her daughter now settled and enjoying
figure out what was going on.” Eventually, a fresh start at a new school, Paula reflects on “Strengthening Families moves the family forward
Paula had to attend school with Sophie each how important it is to ask for help. faster because everyone is talking to each other,” Jill
day to avoid expulsion. says. “And the family only has to tell their story once.”
“It takes a village to raise a
As day after day Paula worked family,” Paula says. “You need Working with Strengthening Families isn’t mandatory; most families
to deal with her daughter’s that support—even if it’s just are simply invited to. “That’s what makes me stick with it,” says Jill. “You
get a willing family to change and so our success rate is really high. Some
destructive behaviour,
someone to vent to. I thought families only take small steps but for other families it’s life changing.”
the young mum became
exhausted. So when Sophie’s
I could do it all by myself, but
Strengthening Families began in 1999. It is a Ministry for Social
school suggested she try I couldn’t.” Development service that is typically provided by community
Strengthening Families organisations. Family Works is the provider for Strengthening Families
through Presbyterian Support, “And I know if I need Beth’s in Nelson, Tasman, and the West Coast;
Paula quickly agreed. support in the future I can and has a partnership with Mohua
Social Services where they deliver the
just call her again.” service in Golden Bay and Takaka.
"Names changed and models used to protect identities." Jill is located in Greymouth.
Autumn 2019 6 People Helping People 7
A Mentor Breaks out of the Bubble
STRENGTHENING When Becky Wilson started university she found When asked what impact
FAMILIES AND
there was something missing in her life—the mentoring has had on her own
community work she used to enjoy as a high life, Becky is quick to answer:
WHĀNAU IN
school student. She would volunteer for “It’s nice to know I can be there
St Johns, help out at Children’s Day, and even for Isla,” she says.
coach football. So in late 2017 Becky decided
“Mentoring is
Nelson
to give mentoring a go.
“I was looking for something rewarding even
to do outside my uni bubble,” though it’s simple
she said. and time spent
That’s when Becky met nine-year-old Isla, an doing very normal
outgoing young girl in desperate need of attention.
Isla’s need began to play out as problematic
things.”
behaviour at school, and she was referred to The biggest challenge Becky
the Family Works mentoring service. finds is managing her own
time, especially as she now
Now, Becky and Isla meet for a couple of hours
lives outside Christchurch.
once a week or fortnight to just hang out together
doing 'stuff.' Usually they get active such as Becky recently finished her
with a walk or trampolining. Lately the new Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Christchurch library, Tūranga, is a favourite haunt. from the University of
Canterbury, and wants to join
Becky says Isla has grown up a lot since they’ve
the NZ Police. “I don’t know
been spending time together. “Isla talks more
where I’m going in the future,”
about her friends now and in a good way,” says
she says. “But I’ll definitely
Becky. “And she’s not hanging out with the wrong
keep mentoring as long as I
friends.” Isla is also being more helpful at home.
The rest of the time Arthur works with families and whānau. The biggest can. Isla and I are going so
issues he observes are education, health, and housing. In education well; we’ll stick together.”
children from vulnerable families display behavior problems at school;
other children need support for issues such as ADHD and autism.
In health the main area of concern is parents/caregivers with mental
health issues, including drug abuse. “It’s about double any other
Arthur Mui, Strengthening health problem,” says Arthur.
Families co-ordinator in Nelson, is
hardly ever in his office. That’s because Currently, the wait time for a state house in the Nelson area is at least three
months and a quarter of the households wait longer than 150 days, Arthur
Will you become a mentor
a major part of Arthur’s job is reaching
out to organisations to introduce himself claims. “Recently the closest housing we could find for a Nelson family for a young person?
and remind them of the potential was in Lake Rotoiti. They would commute by car to work in Nelson, We’re looking for people in Marlborough and Canterbury
Strengthening Families has for local but then the car broke down. It was one thing after another.” over 17 who enjoy life and want to make a positive difference
families. Recently he’s had to visit the in the life of a young person. All it takes is a couple of
If Arthur receives a referral for a Māori family connected to Whakatū
hours per week. Full training, supervision and support are
larger participating schools in his area… marae, with the family’s permission he contacts the marae and Te Piki provided.
numbering twenty-five! Oranga, a health organization for Māori, to gather as much additional
It's fun, rewarding, and makes a difference.
“I enjoy meeting everyone relevant information as he can. Arthur finds he’s able to create a supportive
from different agencies, environment for whānau working with Strengthening Families.
building relationships, We give full training and ongoing support.
and connections,” he says. Like Jill Wilson’s on the West Coast, For more information, contact:
Through sharing the Strengthening Arthur’s work is extremely satisfying. Darlene Purdie (Blenheim)
027 206 4067 darlenep@psusi.org.nz or
Families vision, Arthur has brought “If the family’s gone through the process
eight new facilitators to the table
in Nelson, plus many of the RTLB
and followed through, if we’ve got their All they need is your time. Sarah Taylor (Christchurch)
027 531 8048 saraht@psusi.org.nz.
(Resource Teacher: Learning and buy-in, then close to 100% of the time
Behaviour) team. there’s a positive outcome.”
I
t’s
Autumn 2019 8
To
People Helping People 5
A Stronger Crossword for Cooler Months
TG, I Friday - e At Enliven we
It s H o m eS har are always looking
for special people
ACROSS
1. A NZ new year and thanksgiving tradition in winter.
4. A style of warm handknitted jumper.
8. If it weren't for these on a rainy day, where
like George and Hazel to would you be?
volunteer at our day 10. A vessel to drink soup or milo from.
programmes for older people. 11. Able to withstand or recover quickly from
difficult conditions.
If you’re interested, visit
12. Small Enliven social groups for older people.
www.enlivenuppersouth.org.nz/volunteer,
14. A neck warmer.
John catches up on some news or call your local
while George shares a laugh 16. The name of PSUSI's new Christchurch
with another attendee.
Presbyterian Support office. building is "Te _______".
17. Warm winter footwear for indoors.
DOWN
2. You need a strong ______ system to fight
winter colds.
Yorkshireman John Adcock looks forward He says every Enliven van driver 3. A helper, counsellor, advocate. (Māori language)
to Fridays. It’s the one day in the week he “has made me feel like a friend”.
dresses up in “decent clothes” to attend 5. The sound of autumn leaves.
Upon arrival, John re-connects with the John watches with
HomeShare in St Albans. other attendees as 6. A mineral needed for strong bones.
several good friends he’s made over
John migrated to NZ in the seventies after morning tea. Hosts Sheila and Jeanette George prepares a 7. To work without expecting payment.
time spent in the merchant navy and in then facilitate a variety of activities—from bean-bag-tossing
9. "Good _____ will resurrect the dead." - a South
Australia. While his two adult sons live games to ability-appropriate exercises. game. American proverb. (See page 13.)
locally, his extended family remains in “They seem to always keep us interested,”
England. Before discovering HomeShare, said John. “They’ve got this knack.” 13. Solid and robust.
John lived alone and—like many men 15. In 2019 people like to "meet for a ______".
his age—was at risk of becoming socially The support John receives from
isolated. The Canterbury earthquakes HomeShare extends beyond the
didn’t help; he was displaced from Friday session and “means a hell
Kaiapoi to Redwood before settling at of a lot”.
Wendover Rest Home in Papanui.
George and Hazel, volunteers and now
During the earthquake-related John’s friends from HomeShare, often take
upheaval, HomeShare was a John out—he sees George about once a
constant in John's life. "It was week. They go bowling, and if John needs
somewhere I could go and new clothes George and Hazel will take him
meet people," he said. "I just shopping. “They’re very good,” said John.
enjoyed going to HomeShare."
Every Friday a warm and welcoming HomeShare gives John more than just
van driver transports John from his Fridays to look forward to. “My sister in the
home. It’s a terrific start to the day; UK, who had breast cancer, sent me a photo
John even enjoys the ride. of herself in a pink tutu at a fun run raising
awareness. I said to Sheila “we should do
this” and we are. We’re going to dress in pink
for a breast cancer event. I’m going to sit in a
wheelchair and George is going to push me.”
At the ‘HomeShare 2018 Games’ John took
home two gold medals and a bronze for the
javelin event (using drinking straws) and
bean-bag throwing. Note: John’s HomeShare was launched
by Enliven. It’s now in the care of Rutland St
*not their real names
Church in St Albans, Christchurch.
Autumn 2019 10
STRONG “Bone broth is incredibly nutritious and
BONES has scores of health benefits. You should make
MAKE FOR this amazing drink a staple in your diet.”
STRONGER – Chris Kresser, Integrative Medicine Practitioner at chrisskresser.com.
BONES
Pressure Cookers Make
Short Work of Broth
As cooler months approach,
Today's children have far less to fear from pressure cookers
our tastes turn to warming than their counterparts in, say, the 1980s. That's because
stocks, stews and soups. And modern pots are quieter and offer an array of safety features.
the stock that seems to be But pressure cookers still save time and energy. Even bone
broth--which requires over a day on the stove to cook
on everyone’s lips right now
(pardon the pun) is bone “Good broth will resurrect the dead.” properly--can be pulled together in just a couple of hours.
Peace at Last broth. But why?
Evidence of the existence
– A South American proverb.
Ingredients
3 x roast-chicken carcasses OR 4-5 beef neck bones
Amanda’s Story
1 x onion
of soup dates back 20,000 More Nutrients So Easy and 2 x celery stalks
years, and broth of some than You Can Poke Inexpensive 2 x carrots
sort remains a staple in a Bone At Anyone who roasts a chicken
2 x bay leaves
Not so long ago, Amanda’s* yearning for Having the Family Works counsellor Bones contain an abundance has access to chicken bones.
a safe, peaceful and happy life for her to confide in increased Amanda’s many cultures. Even a Māori of minerals as well as 17 Butchers sell beef neck bones 10 x peppercorns
children seemed like an impossible dream. determination to do what was best for "boil up" traditionally cooked different amino acids, which for just a few dollars. Add A splash of cider vinegar
her family. All three children received help the trinity of onions, carrots
For years Amanda had endured her partner
to process what they’d been through.
with pork bones in a hangi is can be found in bone broth as
and celery and cook in water
Approximately ½ T salt (some cooks prefer to add the salt to
proteins such as collagen and taste after cooking)
Mike’s violent temper and witnessed him itself a form of bone broth. gelatine. So drinking bone for a long, long time. (Or in
taunt her three children. Their six-year- “Family Works helped me a lot,” a pressure cooker for a short
Optional: a few other veggies for added flavour such as
old son was Mike’s main target for verbal broth obviously strengthens mushrooms, broccoli stalks
attacks, and the little boy eventually
Amanda says. The making of bone broth your bones. It also benefits your time.) And that's pretty much it.
developed behavioural issues. Mike Encouraged, Amanda also participated in extracts the nutrients from skin, eyes, brain, heart, muscles, Method
The Incredible Years parenting course. joints, gut, immune system,
couldn’t hold down a job and at times the
The 14-week course taught her positive
hard-to-eat animal parts 1. Put all ingredients in cooker and cover with water up to the
family barely had enough food to eat. mood, sleep and digestion! maximum fill line.
parenting skills, which she immediately such as bones and marrow.
Finally Amanda summoned up the courage 2. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, quickly bring
to leave, moving into another house with
put into practice. It helped her to create a Throw in some veggies, the cooker to pressure and maintain it for 90 minutes.
supportive, wholesome environment for
her children. But she couldn’t get away the children, so they could begin to put
and the resulting hot liquid 3. Remove from heat and allow pressure to release naturally.
from Mike—he would turn up their violent past behind them. gold is said to be nourishing, 4. When you can do so safely, remove the cooker’s lid and
unannounced and threaten her.
Eventually, the Family Court issued a soothing, healing, and strain the liquid into jars.(If using beef neck bones, you can
use the meat for a meal.)
When one of Amanda’s relatives told protection order for Amanda and her strengthening to the
her about the Family Works Parenting family. They have a safety plan in place, 5. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer.
Through Separation course, she realised entire body.
and Mike has supervised contact with Broth can be a healthy substitute for a cuppa or drink some
there were people who would understand his children for a few hours each week. with a meal to aid digestion. Alternatively, use the broth as a
her situation and support her. She also
Amanda and her children can now base for soups and stews.
worked with, and learnt to trust, a
Family Works counsellor. enjoy the safety and peace that once
seemed so unattainable.
“It made a big difference
knowing that help is out “We’re a lot calmer and
there if you ask for it,” more relaxed,” she said. “
said Amanda. The house feels like a home.”
*Names changed and models used to protect identities.
Autumn 2019 12 11 People
People Helping
Helping People 13
People
Around the Region NORTH CANTERBURY
Uniquely HomeShare
HomeShare suits the needs of rural older people who
can’t travel to other day programmes. North Canterbury
hosts diverse groups adapted to members’ needs.
NELSON
Mobile on a Monday
for Some
PS Staff Offer Comfort in Fiery Times
Every Monday morning a small
It was a scary time for residents across the Top of the South Enliven team hosts an outing
CHRISTCHURCH when the Wakefield and Nelson fires were burning—and for a group of local seniors with
PSUSI Building “Te Korowai” leaving few untouched in some way. Many PSUSI workers mixed interests. Together they pile
were involved—either as evacuees, volunteers, or Family onto a bus and head to a new (or
Nears Completion Works representatives. familiar favourite) destination.
The PSUSI office building is being rebuilt after it Jo Dell was obliged to The group’s activities are flexible,
was irreparably damaged during the Canterbury evacuate herself and her not fixed, as the hosts respond Donkeys and Peacocks
MID CANTERBURY
earthquakes. The new building, which will be to members’ wants and needs.
called “Te Korowai–the home of Presbyterian
children (with pet turtle)
Ashburton Gives Fun in Oxford for Others
while her husband fought
Support Upper South Island”, will soon be the Wakefield fires on the and Family Good Times Every HomeShare develops its own
completed with staff moving in from early June front line. Kaitlin Robinson unique culture, and the Oxford
2019. The blessing and opening of Te Korowai is It’s no secret that the Ashburton farm group in North Canterbury
and Nikki Shaw both community is wildly generous when
being planned for 24 June 2019. The development volunteered at the Saxton is no exception.
and completion of Te Korowai will also be it comes to supporting its own...
Field Civil Defence Centre whatever the need. While Kevin enjoys an adult
recognised in a service at Knox Church on 23 June over the weekend before colouring book, Dennis plays the
19. The meaning of korowai (cloak) relates to us returning on the Monday Late last year the EA Networks piano accordion. Joy shares with
embracing and protecting our whānau and to provide Family Works Centre in Ashburton held a summer Mel her ideas for bookmark making.
all who use the building. counselling support to evacuees. “To support people weary swimming promotion to raise funds Irene is absent due to a hospital
and tearful from the fires was extremely humbling,”said for children to have swimming stay but she’s not forgotten—this
Nikki. “It was awesome to see our community, as well as a lessons. They campaigned for The group has rituals built in; for
tight knit group of HomeShare
CHRISTCHURCH number of our networks, uniting together to help.” donations from local businesses instance, when members have a
friends recently visited the
and the community, and then birthday they choose lunch. And the
A Parenting “Everyone just got on with making cuppas, preparing meals, group supports one other. One day
hospital in between their twice-
contacted Presbyterian Support
Programme Service listening to people offload, carrying groceries to cars, to connect with local families who they visited the Kaiapoi street where
weekly get-togethers.
Morning Tea loading up vehicles to go to other areas, unpacking donated couldn’t pay for swimming lessons a member had lived for many years Jaccy Roberts, their host, serves the
goods, etc. There was just so much love in that place—hugs for their children. Fourteen young until the Canterbury earthquakes. She usual morning tea—date scones
At Presbyterian Support one of our favourite things of gratitude from those affected, laughs, appreciation people learnt to swim as a result! was able to revisit her old home with because that’s the group’s favourite.
is talking about the impact that our Family Works for having someone to talk to and working together with her HomeShare friends alongside, In the background resident donkeys,
and Enliven services have on people’s lives. Our strangers that had a common cause to support everyone’s Other generous donations included enabling healing and resilience. peacocks, chickens, ducks and dogs
service morning teas are a regular opportunity for well being.” funds to support families struggling bray, squawk, cluck, quack and
staff, clients, volunteers, and most importantly our to afford activities over the summer Mobile on a Monday gives members
Karin Bowater also volunteered. “Nelson’s spirit was alive bark respectively.
supporters in the community to gather over a cuppa holidays. Seven local families were the vital social connection they
(and a biscuit!) to share knowledge and stories about and well, and I am proud to live in such an amazing place,” given, among other items, family need. “When we hear members Under Jaccy’s watch her
our various services. she said. passes for WillowBank, Orana Park, exchange phone numbers, that’s group’s members have
Meanwhile, Sue Holden volunteered as part of the Red Cross the Hanmer Springs pools, the success,” says Hutika Crofts-Gibbs, become true friends who
The February service morning tea in Christchurch
Disaster Welfare Support Team (DWST): “I was involved in Ashburton Plains Museum vintage one of the Enliven workers. “We support and respect one
was hosted by a Family Works parenting programmes
evacuations, evacuation centres and psychosocial support train, the EA Networks pool, lunch fist pump!” A member describes another. Thank you, Jaccy.
team. They offered an informal presentation then
and door-to-door welfare checks. I saw the shock, anger, vouchers, and fuel vouchers...and the group’s importance more
answered questions and chatted with a diverse range
poignantly: “If it wasn’t for this You do a fantastic job!!!
of attendees. grief and desperation of those evacuated. I listened, handed a bike. Nineteen children in total
out tissues, hugged and consoled. It’s been a privilege to were supported. group I’d be terribly lonely,” she says.
The next Christchurch event is scheduled for April. serve the community.”
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“Find a job you love and you’ll never Crossword Answers from 11.
OUR MAJOR SUPPORTERS
work a day in your life.” PS IS FUNDED BY Yes! I want to help.
At first, it never occurred to Cain Liang, a young teen at Buller High School, to have
a career in the performing arts. His plan was to go to university in order to find a Please help us to support our community. Complete and return this form,
well-paying job. or visit www.psuppersouth.org.nz/get-involved.
But Cain’s passions are music and drama. He studies singing, and his favourite
pastimes involve some kind of musical theatre—from concerts to competitions to 1 Please tick how you would like to show your support:
kapa haka and even the Christmas parade. Cain was inspired and encouraged by his By becoming a Guardian Angel at $30 a month
teachers to pursue his love of the performing arts at the tertiary level. By becoming a volunteer (go to Question 4)
With two parents not working, and a rural address that makes finding part By making a gift
time work difficult, Cain wasn’t sure how to raise enough money to get a tertiary I have left a gift to Presbyterian Support USI in my will
education, regardless of the subject. So Cain’s career advisor
I would like information about leaving a gift in my will
suggested he apply for Presbyterian Support’s
Dennis Moore scholarship. I would like information about giving by automatic payment
In his application Cain was easily able to show his
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helping put six young people
through tertiary education. Expiry date
What Throughout his life, Dennis always
sought opportunities to serve
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particularly young people.
When he died in 1999, Dennis
REV. DENNIS MOORE
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legacy be?
1930 – 1999
included Presbyterian Support
in his Will. That caring bequest With a small Phone
has created a permanent legacy.
Each year, the Dennis Moore
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