Methodist Mission Southern

Methodist Mission Southern Delivering social service and education programmes across Otago and Southland since 1890 to create "Change That Works" for our clients and their whānau.

The vision of the Methodist Mission is of a safe, caring, and sustainable society where every citizen is valued and respected, and enjoys equal opportunity to lead a fulfilled life. We work with a strengths-based toolkit that is built on the belief that everyone has the potential and capacity to grow, change, and adapt. We believe in supporting those we work with to find their own solutions and we walk beside them from the place they are to the place they wish to be. If you’d like to support us financially, our account number is
02-0912-0216744-000

07/10/2026

Donor support for rangatahi in our Youth Transition & Young Mums Houses.

29/09/2026
24/09/2026
What would you like to pass down to your loved ones?A will isn’t just about money or property. It’s about making sure th...
22/09/2026

What would you like to pass down to your loved ones?

A will isn’t just about money or property. It’s about making sure the people and causes that matter to you are remembered and cared for.

16/09/2026

From University Research to Real-World Impact

Many evidence-based programmes begin with great research. Far fewer make the journey into everyday practice.

ENGAGE is one of those success stories.

Developed by Professor Dione Healey at the University of Otago, ENGAGE was created to help young children develop self-regulation through purposeful play. Following promising research, the challenge became ensuring the programme could be delivered consistently, sustainably and at scale.

This is where Otago Innovation played an important role.

As the University of Otago's technology transfer office, Otago Innovation helped transform ENGAGE from an academic research programme into a real-world solution. Through funding, commercialisation expertise, intellectual property protection and strategic partnerships, they supported the pathway from research to implementation.

ENGAGE has continued to evolve through collaboration with researchers, students, research assistants and practitioners. A key partner in adapting ENGAGE for early childhood education has been the Methodist Mission Southern, whose team worked closely with Professor Healey to develop and implement the programme within ECE settings.

Today, ENGAGE is being rolled out to hundreds of early childhood services across New Zealand as part of a Government-funded initiative, helping more children develop the self-regulation skills that underpin learning, relationships and lifelong wellbeing.

It's a powerful example of what can happen when world-class research, commercialisation expertise and community partnerships work together to create lasting impact.

Ō mātou rā akoranga Mātua te Tamaiti mō Whiringa-ā-nuku - our October Parenting Through Separation course dates are now ...
15/09/2026

Ō mātou rā akoranga Mātua te Tamaiti mō Whiringa-ā-nuku - our October Parenting Through Separation course dates are now open to book in. 📌

Around 350,000 people. One place to call home. ❤️From Ōtepoti Dunedin to Murihiku Southland, the Methodist Mission South...
14/09/2026

Around 350,000 people. One place to call home. ❤️From Ōtepoti Dunedin to Murihiku Southland, the Methodist Mission Southern serves communities across a region of around 350,000 people.

This Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we celebrate the language, places and people that make our part of Aotearoa unique. 🌿

Kia kaha te reo Māori!

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Suite A, 55 Hanover Street
Dunedin
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