When a child needs hospital care, it can be one of the most frightening times for any family. Our Annual Street Appeal helps ensure that children and young people across our region continue to receive the best possible care – when they need it most. Our Annual Street Appeal is a major fundraiser for… Read more »
A huge shout out and thanks to the incredible Wellington District Police whānau. This morning the team delivered more than 500 pairs of cosy new PJs to Te Wao Nui, helping ensure our youngest patients stay warm and comfortable this winter. PJs and other winter items were collected from officers and staff across the region… Read more »
The NICU can be an overwhelming and challenging place to be. Amidst the clinical environment, filled with monitors and medical care, the simple act of reading to a precious baby takes on profound meaning. “The NICU is so crowded and a hard place to be. Reading to my baby was a minute of intimacy that… Read more »
We are delighted to be able to continue our support for kidney patients by funding community based Renal Peer Support Workshops. These workshops are invaluable because they provide a link between the hospital and community, helping people affected by kidney disease adjust to their chronic illness. Renal disease, often referred to as kidney disease, encompasses… Read more »
A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine is a small, portable device designed to manage pain without the use of medications. It works by sending mild electrical pulses through the skin to the nerve fibres, disrupting the pain signals being sent to the brain. These pulses are delivered through electrodes placed on the skin near… Read more »
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has funded a range of equipment for the Disability Leadership and Occupational Therapy teams throughout the Medical Wards, Emergency Departments and After Hours Services at Wellington, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals. This new equipment will significantly improve the hospital experience for people with disabilities and… Read more »
It was wonderful to welcome the talented Paul Beavis, local author and children’s book illustrator, to Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital this morning. Parents with young children will instantly recognise his lively style from books such as Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine series, Mrs Mo’s Monster, and Ring Ting Tui. As a former winner… Read more »
A huge shout out to brilliant Brownies, Zoe, Stella and Karina for their fantastic fundraising mahi. They recently held a Garage Sale raising $600 for Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital. Zoe told us, “We held the Garage Sale so that we could get our community action badge. We asked some other Brownies and Pippins from… Read more »
Trigger Warning: Baby Loss All our volunteer knitters and sewers lovingly create items for our tiniest patients. A small number of these talented people make extra special items for families who suffer baby loss. This compassionate service is largely unseen, yet has a profound impact on our hospitals and the families we support. We recently… Read more »
The Foundation is thrilled to have a three-year Charity Partnership with Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation. Funds from the second year of our agreement have enabled the purchase of 6 Cubro Haelvoet Duo-Line chairs to be used as breastfeeding chairs in NICU, a Giraffe Blue Spot Phototherapy System for Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital and… Read more »
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