ACROSS Te Kotahitanga O te Wairua was formed in September 1990 and became an incorporated
society under the Charitable Trust Act (1957), in July 1991. In 1996 a new Constitution was adopted
as a result of a merger between its parent bodies, the Anglican All Saints’ Children’s Home Trust
and Catholic Social Services in Palmerston North. It moved the governance of the service from the
Catholic Bishop of Palmerston North and the Anglican All Saints’ Children’s Home Trust to a Board
comprising membership from Anglican, Catholic Church and community representatives.
The agency prides itself on its special character which includes responding in a caring and compassionate
way to the needs of those in the community requiring immediate and/or long term support.
ACROSS is staffed by both social workers and counsellors who provide a range of services to children
and families. The agency is managed by a Director appointed by the Board. Practice supervision and
training is provided by a senior social worker/ Practice Manager.
