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The Power of Intergenerational Support

We were recently visited by Mike and Rose, who share a very special connection with Home & Family. Mike told us the story of his father, Bill (pictured), whose life was changed by our organisation more than 100 years ago. Having lost both parents before the age of five, Bill and an older brother were in […]

The Power of Intergenerational Support

Celebrating Partnership: Pub Charity

We want to recognise and celebrate a partnership that has supported Home & Family for over a decade. From child therapy, to parenting programmes and youth work, Pub Charity has consistently backed Home & Family’s initiatives, enabling us to continue to provide responsive, wraparound support to Canterbury whānau. This year, Pub Charity generously supported the […]

Celebrating Partnership: Pub Charity

Appeal Week 2026

This June, as part of Appeal Week, we asked our community to donate old phones and chargers for the whānau we support. This helps ensure that whānau have a reliable way to call for help when they need it most — providing a vital lifeline in the aftermath of family harm. We want to take […]

Appeal Week 2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Lulu

Home & Family regularly takes on students and volunteers to provide them with real‑life experience in the workplace. From social work students to marketing interns, student therapists to administrative volunteers, we support young people to gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experience they can carry with them throughout their careers. By donating their time and energy, […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Lulu

Couples Therapy

Our Couples Therapy service provides a safe and supportive space for partners to work through challenges, strengthen communication, and rebuild connection. Guided by experienced therapists, couples are supported to better understand one another and develop healthier ways of relating. Through this service, we aim to help create stronger, more stable foundations for families and relationships. While […]

Couples Therapy