Mission Statement

1. Mission Statement • Presbyterian Support Northern aims to make a positive impact on society by being a resourceful, energetic and responsive organisation. • We also wish to: • provide services based on client outcomes • implement community initiatives in conjunction with Presbyterian parishes, Presbyterian schools and others • improve social service outcomes through collaborative research and development.

2. Ethos • Our ethos derives from the Christian mission to love others and respond to human need. • Our roots go back to 1884 when Duncan Macpherson became Auckland’s first city missionary, with a vision for transforming society through practical service. • Today, we are a client-centred innovative, responsive, professional social service organisation that works alongside people, helping them to reach their goals and inspiring hope. • We value each other, act with compassion and respect, and promote consultation and open communication. We are also pragmatic, purposeful and focused on solutions that bring about positive and lasting changes.

3. Family Works (Te Hononga) Families (identify family members) Children ages 0-17 years

4. The Team • Manager • 19 SWIS • 2 Team Leaders • 3 Family Workers • 1 Full Time Counsellor • 1 Budgeter • Strengthening Families Co coordinator • 3 admin staff • 2 placement students(social worker/counsellor) • Volunteer who picks up food from Newmarket