Who We Are
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury is one of seven autonomous regional organisations making a difference together across New Zealand under the Presbyterian Support banner. Our core activities concentrate on assisting children, youth and families; elderly people; and people with physical disabilities.
Mission Statement
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury mission is "Supporting people with quality care and Christian love".
We give effect to our mission throughout the South Canterbury Community by:
- Providing a range of quality services to fill gaps in community need
- Enabling people to respond to the needs of others
- Careful stewardship and sharing of resources entrusted to us.
Presbyterian Support South Canterbury is an incorporated society registered under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957. Our forerunner, the Presbyterian Social Services Association of South Canterbury was formed by Presbyterian Church members in May 1918, and opened the NorthHaven Children's Home in October 1918.
The organisation has progressed through the years by widening its focus and services in response to community needs. It also provides care for the older people and now offers a full range of residential services, as well as day care activities.
Many of our financial supporters and volunteers are Presbyterians but we are independent from the Presbyterian Church and are responsible for raising our own funds for services which are offered to all in the community, regardless of race, beliefs or background.
You don't have to be a Presbyterian to be supported by, work for, or support Presbyterian Support.
Homestead Administration Centre
The Homestead Administration Centre at 12 Park Lane, Timaru is the administrative heart of Presbyterian Support where Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Publicity & Fundraising departments are situated. The Managers of Health & Disability Services and Community Services are also based there.
Executive Staff
| Chief Executive Officer | Michael Parker |
| Eldercare Manager | Carolyn Cooper |
| Family Works Manager | Liz Nolan |
| Office Manager | Barry Oram |
| Residential Liaison Manager |
Vivien Clemens |
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Board of Governance
Overseeing Presbyterian Support is a board of governance, currently standing at 10 in number. Three are appointed by the Presbytery of South Canterbury while three are elected and a further three are then invited by the other seven to join the Board. The Chief Executive Officer is also a member of the Board.
The Board is chaired by Jim Pearce and other members are Michael Parker (Chief Executive Officer), Paul Dewsbery (Deputy Chairperson), Allan Hubbard (Chairperson Finance Committee), Mollie Thomson, Len Home, Isobel Mayman, Malcolm Talbot, Michael Wilkinson, and Nicola Hornsey.
Quality of Service
Presbyterian Support has maintained continuous accreditation with Quality Health New Zealand since 1996 and received an Outstanding Achievement Award in September 2002 for its high level of quality of service. The organisation also achieved Certification from the Ministry of Health under the Health & Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001 for its Aged Care Services. Presbyterian Support is Certified to provide Rest Home Care and Hospital Care (Medical and Geriatric Services, non-acute).
The Family Works Service is a Department of Child Youth and Family approved Child and Family Support Service.
Around 300 skilled, caring and professional full and part-time staff members work within Presbyterian Support facilities and share their many individual talents and skills with the people of the South Canterbury community through our services. Many volunteers also play a vital role in our work by having a positive input into the services provided and help make our facilities more homely.
Please see the Contact Us page for contact details.
