Who We Are
Presbyterian Support began its work in Otago in 1906, the first of the seven autonomous regions to be established.
History
In earlier years, Presbyterian Support Otago provided residential care for disadvantaged children, progressing into residential care for older people with the opening of Ross Home in 1918
The late 1960's saw the organisation broaden its role still further, with the establishment of the Cameron Centre, providing a range of counselling and welfare services.
Presbyterian Support Otago continues to respond to changing community needs. Today Presbyterian Support is the largest provider of health and social services in the Otago region, operating seven aged care residential facilities and an extensive range of community services for older people, children and families.
Presbyterian Support offers services to all in the community, regardless of culture, religious beliefs or background. While we work in close co-operation with Presbyterian parishes throughout Otago, nevertheless Presbyterian Support is independent of the Presbyterian Church and is responsible both for raising our own funds for services and determining our service goals.
Presbyterian Support Otago is an incorporated society registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957.
Presbyterian Support Centre
Located adjacent to Dunedin's historic First Church of Otago, the Presbyterian Support Centre in Moray Place is the administrative heart of Presbyterian Support Otago.
Levels 3 and 4 of the centre provide administration support for Corporate Services, Human Resources, Communications & Fundraising, and the Aged Care Departments.
Levels 1 and 2 are known as the Cameron Centre - the Dunedin base for Presbyterian Support's Family Works department.
Management Team
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Chief Executive: |
Gillian Bremner |
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Finance Director: |
Andrew Borthwick |
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Director Services for Older People |
Maurice Burrowes |
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Family Works Director: |
Paul Hooper |
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Communications & Fundraising Director: |
Lisa Wells |
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Human Resources Co-ordinator: |
John Nunn |
Presbyterian Support Otago Board
Presbyterian Support Otago Board is governed by an elected Board. The Board consists of no more than eighteen members. Five persons are elected at the AGM, six appointed by the Presbyteries of Dunedin, North Otago, Clutha and Central Otago, Tapanui Parish Council and the Presbyterial; Association of Presbyterian Women; and six are elected by the Board.
The Board's current membership includes:
| Mr Frazer Barton | Chairperson |
| Mr Harold Hancox | |
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Rev Catherine Little |
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| Mr Ray Macleod | |
| Mrs Gaye Edwards | |
| Mr David Richardson | |
| Mrs Helen Scott | |
| Mr Tim Mepham | |
| Ms Margy-Jean Malcolm | |
| Mr Les Green (Advisor Corporate and Finance) |
Staff and Volunteers
With over 1100 skilled, caring and professional full and part-time staff, Presbyterian Support is one of the largest employers in the Otago region.
Approximately 600 dedicated volunteers are involved in every facet of our work. This ensures that together, Presbyterian Support makes a vital and effective difference in the lives of hundreds of individuals and families throughout Otago.
Please see the To Contact Us page for contact details.
