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Revolutionary Pain App Trialed at Peacehaven Village

You could be forgiven for thinking Artificial Intelligence (AI) might be something beamed straight out of the latest Star Wars movie or broadcast live in last night’s 6 O’clock News headlines. But in a New Zealand first, Invercargill’s very own leading aged-care facility, Peacehaven Village, is trialling a smart phone...

Posted: Sunday August 25, 2019

Times and Tales of Allison Home

“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth.” Robert Southey

Posted: Tuesday August 13, 2019

New Board Members Bring Vast Experience

PSS has welcomed several Board Members over the past few months, each bringing with them invaluable experience.

Posted: Wednesday April 3, 2019

Generosity Highlights the South's Christmas Spirit

The generosity of the Southland community has once again amazed Family Works staff, with a huge number of donations helping to make Christmas a little brighter for hundreds of Southland families.

Posted: Wednesday April 3, 2019

Top of the Class

Vickery Court care worker Anna Oosthuizen may be only beginning her nursing career, but if she continues as she has started, her future will be bright.

Posted: Wednesday April 3, 2019

Volunteering opens new doors

Volunteering with Enliven's community service 'SupportLink' in Wakatipu has opened new doors for Sergio Pivetta, who is now taking steps to pursue a career in aged care.

Posted: Sunday March 10, 2019

Peacehaven to Celebrate 65th Anniversary

One of Invercargill’s largest and best known aged care homes will celebrate its 65th birthday on February 23 and 24, with two special events set to mark the milestone.

Posted: Sunday February 24, 2019

Enliven Proud to Back Southern Steel

Enliven and its staff and residents will be right behind the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel this season, as the team seeks a third consecutive national netball title.

Posted: Friday February 22, 2019

All positive at Peacehaven Village

For Geoff and Nancy Piercy, the move to a townhouse at Peacehaven Village was a big shift, both emotionally and physically, but two and a half years on they are happy to call it home and are overwhelmingly positive about it.

Posted: Monday January 7, 2019

Going the extra mile

If anyone knows anything about going the extra mile, it’s Robyn Colvin from Invercargill department store, H&J Smiths.

Posted: Thursday December 20, 2018

Making an Impact

Volunteering was not only an enjoyable and rewarding experience for Dilna Kolakunnath, but it also opened the door for a new career.

Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018

Pride of Workmanship at Vickery Court

Vickery Court Manager Carol Riddle was humbled to receive a Sunrise Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award recently.

Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018

Iona Courtyard Transformation

The courtyard at Peacehaven’s secure dementia unit, Iona, has been given a makeover – an edible one.

Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018

Funding in Focus: The Tindall Foundation

Family Works staff are set to gain invaluable knowledge and expertise early in 2019, when they take part in a five-day training course on trauma informed practice, thanks to the support of the Tindall Foundation.

Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018

Volunteer Special: Starting a conversation

Enliven volunteer Vicky Young is bringing joy to residents at Walmsley House, but says she gets just as much satisfaction from the experience as they do.

Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018

Celebrating a Centennary

In 2019 Presbyterian Support Southland will celebrate 100 years of making a difference in the lives of Southlanders young and old.

Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018

Celebrating 20 Years of Buddy

A mentoring programme that has positively impacted the lives of more than 300 Invercargill children has celebrated 20 years in the city.

Posted: Tuesday December 4, 2018

Guardian Angels play a vital role in the local community

We see children, young people and their families when they are at their lowest point and need a hand to face life’s challenges.

Posted: Wednesday November 7, 2018

SupportLink service one of a kind

Enliven service, SupportLink, is a free community service that offers assistance to older people living in their own home.

Posted: Wednesday November 7, 2018

Lion's generosity roars through Walmsley

After running in our community for nearly 50 years, the Invercargill South Lions Club closed its doors for the final time in June 2018 due to an ageing club membership and lack of new, younger members.

Posted: Thursday September 20, 2018

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