Family Works supports children, young people and their families within the Central Otago And Queenstown Lakes District to be safe, strong and connected.

Our Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Family Works team are based in Central Otago and help our community through:

• Social work
• Financial mentoring and inclusion
• Parenting support
• Buddy Programme

Mahi a whanau kei te tautoko nga tamaiti, taiohi me te whanau o o ratou ki te ora, ki te kaha, te kotuitui ai hoki.

We are committed to ensuring clients of all ethnicities and cultures have access to services which are delivered in ways that are culturally inclusive, relevant, open to feedback, and continuously improving.

We are here to help you. Please call us and talk with one of our team, email or visit our website for more details about our programmes.

Social Work

Our Family Works social workers are trained in providing advice, support and advocacy for children, parents and families.

At Family Works we partner with you and your family to help you work through challenging situations, making sure you have access to the right supports and resources.

Please see our website for more information on how we support the community.

Financial Mentoring and inclusion

Have you got money worries? Are your debts piling up? Do you want to gain some new skills to manage your money? You are not alone.

Our Family Works Financial Mentors are trained to help you get the right support to put together a healthy financial plan that works for you, and your whānau/family.

We walk alongside you to set up a plan that will work for you.

Please see our website for more information on how we can help

Parenting Support

We offer the Incredible Years programme in Central Otago.

This programme is offered to parents of children aged between three to eight years old and focuses on strengthening parenting skills and nurturing relationships through play, attention and involvement.

Please see our website for dates and enrolment information

Buddy Programme

This programme contributes to the emotional and social wellbeing of children by matching them with carefully selected and trained adult volunteers in a well-supported mentoring relationship.

We aim to enrich children’s lives with friendship, fun, encouragement and positive attitudes.

Please see our website for more information about the Buddy Programme.

To list your interested in learning more about volunteering as an Adult Buddy please click here for the volunteering section., Alternatively you can email [email protected] or phone (03) 477 7115.