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PeopleMatters - Spring 2017

Welcome to the fifth edition of our PeopleMatters e-newsletter where you can read about the latest happenings within Presbyterian Support Southland.

Financial support needed 

PARO is a robotic seal that provides remarkable physiological benefits for dementia residents. We currently have one (read the story below) but we would like more, especially for Resthaven in Gore. If you are able to support us, please click here or call 03 211 8200. 

Save the date

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 18 October from 5.30pm at 181 Spey Street Invercargill.  Please join us as we highlight another year.

Memorabilia sought for 100 year celebrations

If you have any memorabilia, photos or memories of Presbyterian Support Southland over the past 98 years, we would love to hear from you.  Please call 03 211 8200. 

Join our team

If you are looking for a new opportunity, click here to view all current vacancies.

Contents

Robyn Willet, Colin and Betty Gerken celebrating a 20 year friendship through SupportLink

Twenty Years of SupportLink Friendship

by PSS

What began as a desire to do something good for the community has blossomed into a firm friendship for Robyn Willett and Colin Gerken two decades on.

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PSS Marketing and Communications Manager Shelley Erskine, Peacehaven Hospital and Rest Home Manager Lynda Cammell and Iona Team Leader Julie Worner with PARO, a robotic baby seal that Enliven Southland has recently purchased 

Robotic Baby Seal Making Friends at Iona

by PSS

A robotic baby seal could have a life changing impact for Iona residents.

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The L’Oreal Face Your Future event in Auckland
has inspired many teens

Face Your Future Event Inspires Invercargill Teen

by PSS

Invercargill teen Darcy McMurdo has returned from the L’Oreal Face Your Future event more motivated than ever.

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Helen Goatley

Getting to Know

by PSS

Helen Goatley

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Jill and Keith Ashley enjoy the mid-winter Christmas meal at Resthaven Village

Winter Wonderland at Resthaven Village

by PSS

Staff, residents and their families got right into the Christmas spirit with Gore’s Resthaven Village transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the month of June.

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Enliven staff celebrate the Care and Support Workers Pay Equity Settlement,
which came into effect on July 1

Equal Pay Decision Takes Effect 

by PSS

The landmark pay equity settlement has impacted tens of thousands of aged care and disability workers nationwide. 

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Family Works and Central Office creating Tukutuku panels based on the
history of Presbyterian Support Southland

Cultural Korero

by PSS

Celebration of Matariki 2017

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Trustees Stan Tiatia and Kirsty Robertson

PSS Trustees in the News

by PSS

PSS Trustees have been making news. 

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Action from ILT Kidzone Festival 2017

Lasting Impact Remembered

by PSS

The memory of former Family Start Family/Whānau Worker Vicki Fraser lives on through the impact she had on her clients.

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Staff Achievements and Happenings

by PSS

Well done to all of the following staff

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