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We Love Books

We love working with St Hilda's Collegiate School, so when we issued this term's challenge, we were excited to see how they would respond. And respond they did!

Posted: Tuesday November 21, 2023

Spring Fling | Edwardian High Tea

We thoroughly enjoyed dressing in our finest, and enjoying the delectable treats at our Edwardian High Tea at Olveston Historic Home.

Posted: Tuesday November 21, 2023

Could you open your heart and home to one more?

We recently asked Doug and his whānau about their Caregiving experience. Doug explained that, at the time, they were a married couple with a young boy who was about kindy age. They saw the advertisement for carers being needed and, having no other significant commitments due to the age of their son, saw this as an opportunity to help people who needed a little bit of support and it seemed like it would work in well with their current lifestyle.

Posted: Tuesday November 21, 2023

Find Your Seat At Our Table

Can you help to make positive change in the lives of Otago whānau?

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Kia Ora E Te Whānau,

We regularly run events throughout the year. Previous fundraisers include our popular House and Garden Tour, movie nights, and concerts.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Yes! I Would Like to Make A Difference to Otago Whānau!

Every year, we support more than 2,200 tamariki across Otago. Your donation means we can provide parents and caregivers with positive choices to build a better future for their babies, children, and young people.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

A Legacy Remembered

We were saddened to hear that our former Director Catherine Goodyear passed away on Saturday 4 November.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Circle of Security

This is Michelle’s story; a mum raising two boys on her own, who was facing challenges with her youngest son’s resistance towards attending school.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Meri Kirihimete

Our last day for 2023 is Friday 22nd December. We will reopen on Thursday 4th January 2024.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Inspiring Whānau For A Brighter Tomorrow

Our Board of Trustees, chaired by Ruth Zeinert, provide considered stewardship to the agency. It is essential that we respond to changing need but also that our purpose, manaaki whānau, remains our true North.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Why Work For Us?

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Tēnā Koutou Katoa

In this issue, we share two inspirational stories from our rural teams; Sophie, a young mum was referred to our Family Start Programme in North Otago. She shares how she got through her pregnancy and those crucial early stages of her baby daughter’s development, despite mental health challenges and being isolated from whānau. And Michelle from Wanaka, a parent of two boys, talks about her experience and how our rural team in Central Otago, supported her to overcome her son’s anxiety and integrate him back into school by applying strategies she learned through the Circle of Security Parenting Programme.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Help Protect Our Future Generations

Nominating Anglican Family Care Inc. in your Will guarantees your thoughtfulness continues supporting vulnerable tamariki and their whānau beyond your lifetime.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

Te Mauri Ō Te Paerangi

As we continue to walk together on our bi-cultural journey, we joined together for morning kai in September to welcome the waka huia Te Mauri ō te Paerangi to its new resting place in our Kauri/Board room.

Posted: Monday November 20, 2023

At Your Place, At Your Pace

Our Family Start programme is a home-visiting service that aims to achieve positive health, education, and social change for pēpi, tamariki and their whānau. Support starts early - before the baby's birth or in their first year.

Posted: Sunday November 19, 2023

Join Us for an Elegant Afternoon: High Tea at Olveston Historic Home

Discover the timeless charm of Olveston Historic Home in a unique and stylish way! We invite you to indulge in the sophistication of our High Tea fundraiser event, taking place on October 28th from 3-5 pm.

Posted: Saturday September 9, 2023

Hope, Self-determination and Courage | How Family Start Helped Monica and Harry

Family Start is a home-visiting programme that focuses on improving children's growth and health, learning and relationships, family circumstances, environment and safety. It helps whānau who are struggling with challenges or problems that may make it harder for them to care for their baby or young child.

Posted: Monday May 1, 2023

Yes! I Would Like to Make A Difference to Otago Whānau

Every year we support more than 2,200 tamariki across Otago. Your donation means we can provide parents and caregivers with positive choices to build a better future for their babies, children, and young people.

Posted: Sunday April 30, 2023

Restorative Justice

We provide Restorative Justice services to the Dunedin and Alexandra courts. This community-based justice programme offers victims of a crime an opportunity to participate in a process to address the harm done, with referrals received through the courts or the Police Diversion Scheme.

Posted: Sunday April 30, 2023

Supporters' Lunch

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Supporters' Lunch in March

Posted: Sunday April 30, 2023