South Centre

27/05/2026

June Newsletter

27/05/2026

Jack from SOAR recently featured our Family Support Worker Nadine and H.A.R.D Peer Support Worker from South Centre, highlighting our vital work within our community.

Thanks Jack and we hope they didn't cause you too much trouble lol 😆

SOAR's radio show is broadcast every Wednesday at 12.10pm and Friday at 1.45pm on 96.4 Radio Southland

On SOAR this Week I Interviewed Nadine who is a Family whanau Support Worker at Te Whare Manaaki South Centre and Tuahine who is a Peer support worker for the H.A.R.D Program at South Centre Seniors & Elderly: The centre offers specific weekly groups for senior citizens, such as Tuesday afternoon Euchre cards and fall prevention classes.Families & Youth: There are free, home-based parenting programs (like Triple P), general family support, and they host other community groups throughout the week. Here a couple of Program they Have Te Whare Manaaki—also known as South Centre Anglican Care—is a vital community and social services hub located at 9 Jenkin Street in Strathern, Invercargill. It provides wraparound family support, peer-led addiction recovery, positive parenting programs, and assistance for socially isolated elderly individuals in the Southland region.Thank you Nadine And Tuahine for coming on SOAR this Morning Keep up the Awesome Mahi you do in the Community of Invercargill at South Centre Nadine as the Family Whanau Support Worker and Tuahine as the Peer Support worker for the H.A.R.D Program at Te Whare Manaaki This Podcast will be live on the radio on Wednesday 3rd of June at 12:10pm and Reply Friday 5th of June at 1:45pm Thank you.

26/05/2026

For those of you who have not visited South Centre over the last week, this is Monette our admin and newest team member.
Monette will be the first face you see when you enter our door and today is her birthday.
Happy birthday Monette 🎂

25/05/2026

Thank you to the Murihiku Raranga Roopu for the beautiful putiputi you left after your wānanga

11/05/2026

Meet Telesha, who recently completed our Triple P Parenting Programme.

“I decided to join to gain more tools around parenting a young child,” she says. “Also to become more aware of my parenting style, gain more knowledge, and to reassure myself I am not the only solo parent who struggles.”

Before starting, things at home felt really heavy. “My son would become violent, show problematic behaviour, sibling rivalry, and anxiety in myself in public situations with my son.”

When she started the programme, things slowly began to shift.
“Quality time is a very big thing for us now. I found through the programme I lacked in that, and when I took this approach my children became a different child. Planned ignoring in certain situations has also helped and become routine, depending on the situation. After completing the programme I can now leave the house with my son with no anxiety if an outburst occurred. I have gained a lot more confidence within myself and my parenting abilities.”

One of the biggest lessons for her was simple, but powerful. “That quality time and just giving your child time, even if it’s only five minutes, can really change how you need to approach things.”
She noticed the difference most when the goals she set alongside her practitioner started working in real life. “When the goals and things my parenting lady and I made actually started changing behaviours and things in the home were getting back on the right track.”

Things at home have changed for the better. “My son is now happier, enjoys routine and the boundaries set. We both can now walk off instead of having a useless child-parent tiff. With routine and clear boundaries becomes a strong connection.”

She’s also seen big changes in behaviour. “He no longer hits, smacks, punches, or has major outbursts. These were an everyday occurrence prior to the programme. His relationship with his sister has improved, not 100% but siblings will be siblings.”

When asked what she would say to other parents considering a parenting programme, she didn’t hesitate. “You would be silly not to take up an offer for such an extraordinary programme that 100% has positive outcomes. With Triple P – Positive Parenting Program you will gain the knowledge and tools needed to take on almost all scenarios that could happen in real time as a parent.”

And in one phrase, she sums it up simply:
“Honestly the best parenting programme I have ever completed, and I would do it again in a heartbeat if I needed to.”

Thank you for sharing your story, Telesha.

05/05/2026

Please click on the link below to hear what Tuahine has to say about the H.A.R.D Programme.

https://youtu.be/BR1A90pY0nc

Courtesy of Julanne Clarke-Morris, Anglican Taonga Online

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30/04/2026

Head on down to Holy Trinity tomorrow and find yourself a bargain

28/04/2026

It was our pleasure to have Julanne from Anglican Taonga visit and write a story about our H.A.R.D Programme.
Great work Tuahine

Please click on the link below to read all about it

https://www.anglicantaonga.org.nz/news/pastoral/twm_southcentre_hp

20/04/2026

Happy birthday Jasmin 🎂

You're such a valued member of the South Centre team and we truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication you bring every day. It's been incredible to see your journey from being a Family Support Worker to becoming accredited in not just one but two Triple P Parenting Programmes. That's an amazing achievement!

We hope you have a fantastic day and enjoy the morning tea, you deserve it!

16/04/2026

We are on the lookout for a superstar to join our team

🔹 About the Role This position is perfect for someone who enjoys keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll be the backbone of our daily activities, greeti...