Family Works Northern
Family Works Northern is the child and family services division of Presbyterian Support Northern.
Please note: This page provides summary information only. More detailed information is available on the national Family Works website (www.familyworks.org.nz) or via the hyperlinks below.
We offer a range of services, programmes and community development initiatives from 11 community-based centres and numerous schools throughout our region, from Whangarei to Turangi.
Our staff work alongside children/tamariki (0-17 years) and their families/whanau, supporting them to make positive, lasting differences in the lives.
Family Works Northern offers:
- Development Programmes for children/tamariki and young people
- Counselling and Social Work Support for children/tamariki and their families/whanau facing complex challenges
- Parenting Programmes
- Group Learning Programmes
- Localised Community Development Initiatives
We have service centres in Whangarei, Auckland, East Auckland, Waitakere, North Shore, Manukau, Waikato, Rotorua, Western Bay of Plenty, Eastern Bay of Plenty and Taupo.
Under the Government-funded Social Workers in Schools programme we have 22 social workers operating in 44 schools in our region.
Our areas of focus include:
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increasing confidence and self-esteem
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overcoming problematic behaviour
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further developing parenting skills
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coping with grief and loss
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making blended families work
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overcoming the effects of abuse
We use a strengths-based approach and offer support to all in the community regardless of race, beliefs or background.
Children and families are referred to our service from government and/or community agencies, schools or health professionals - or they self-refer.
After initial discussion and needs assessment Family Works Northern will assist children and/or families to develop a plan to achieve the outcome(s) they want.
Families are asked to make a voluntary contribution/koha towards the provision of our services and programmes.
More detailed information is available on the Family Works Northern section of the national Family Works website - www.familyworks.org.nz
Jazz & Jewels
A fabulous evening of food, music and fine jewellery will be the highlight of the April 2009 social calendar. Presbyterian Support Northern is hosting a dinner and auction called Jazz & Jewels on 2 April at the Hyatt Regency, Auckland to support its work for families.
Walker & Hall is sponsoring the occasion, which will feature musical interludes from St Kentigern’s and St Cuthbert’s students. To secure your tickets to this sparkling event, visit www.jazzandjewels.co.nz
A Thank You to Enliven Befrienders
Enliven’s Befriending service celebrated the International Day of the Volunteer by holding a bbq to thank all their volunteers for their hard work and dedication over the year. The International Day of the Volunteer was held on the 5th of December, 2008...read more here.
