Serving the Motueka community feels like a homecoming for RISE Clinician Michelle Thurlow who first came to Motueka as a 16-year-old disengaged with school.

The community really supported her as a teen, so now with her own children grown she’s returned ‘home’ to give back to the community.

Nelson men are invited to a special free event mark featuring workshops, networking and talks on topics concerning men.

The third International Men’s Day is being held at Victory Community Centre on November 16. The theme of this year’s day is Show Yourself.

RISE has a significant new contract to work with the community to prevent family violence. RISE is one of five organisations chosen nationally to take part in an innovative new ACC-funded scheme that focusses on addressing the root causes of family violence.

The last few years have been the hardest of Malcolm’s life. He separated from his partner of 11 years and agreed their four children would live with their mother. Following the separation, Malcolm’s ex partner began a custody battle that continues to this day. He has felt victimised and sought refuge at RISE.

A new father, at his limits, falls and then learns to rise

“I have a role to play, both mums and dads have things to contribute and both parents are important,” says one of the participating dads

Helen Williams from Perinatal Support Nelson and co-facilitator of the Dads Programme talks about the first round of the new Dads Programme that recently wrapped up.

Are you a dad or about to be a dad? If so, come take a free course with other dads to learn what it’s like to be a parent and to learn helpful tools and new skills to make your experience more fulfilling.