Local and international experts in child wellbeing will speak, debate and accelerate action towards solutions in a series of talks organized by Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN), one of New Zealand’s largest social services providers.
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A lifeline for Lifeline
Leading counselling service, Lifeline, has been thrown a lifeline by Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN), which has committed 18 months of operational support while looking to also help solve Lifeline’s long-term funding issues.
Church’s stand against family violence
St Columba Presbyterian Churches in Otumoetai is taking a stand against family violence in support of White Ribbon Day. Reverend Donald Hegan and the congregation of St Columba.
Graham Barnes on Q&A
The Justice Panel speaks to Shine Senior Trainer Graham Barnes, Justspeak spokesperson Julia Spelman, lawyer Stephen Franks and political scientist Dr Jennifer Curtin about the recent changes in family violence laws.
Changes to family violence laws
Belinda Henley talks to Holly Carrington from Shine about Prime minister John Key announcing an overhaul of family violence law in New Zealand. More than 50 changes will be made as part of a new drive by the Government .
Working better together to prevent family violence
Social services provider Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) has welcomed the Government’s plan to transform current structures and provision of services for the most vulnerable children and young people.
PSN welcomes radical changes in care and protection services
Social services provider Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) has welcomed the Government’s plan to transform current structures and provision of services for the most vulnerable children and young people.
Breaking news!
We are very pleased to announce that the domestic abuse charity, Shine, is to merge with Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN). From 1 July 2016 Shine will deliver services as part of PSN alongside Family Works and Enliven. The move will help us make a bigger difference for those affected by family violence.
How separation affects children
Children are affected by separation more than many parents realise, says Timothy McMichael who heads the family dispute resolution service provided by Family Works Northern.
Creating a giant White Ribbon
Aucklanders are invited to “put a stake in the ground” against family violence this November 24 and to fill in a giant White Ribbon that will be located in Britomart’s Takutai Square from Noon.
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