Every day, patients across our hospitals face the unthinkable – cardiac arrests, cancer diagnoses, traumatic injuries and more. But thanks to you, they don’t face it alone. Your Regular Donations help provide diagnostic, medical and surgical equipment, advanced training and other key resources that help our hospital teams deliver the best possible care – when… Read more »
New High Dependency Unit for the Wellington Region
This Monday, Wellington Regional Hospital’s new High Dependency Unit (HDU) will open, significantly strengthening critical care services across our region. The 12 bed unit is designed for patients who are seriously ill and require close monitoring, those who are too unwell for a standard ward but don’t need full intensive care. With a specialist nurse… Read more »
How You’re Helping Patients Rebuild
Because of you, patients are getting the support they need for a stronger, safer recovery! For many patients, rehabilitation is a long and challenging journey and access to the right equipment can make all the difference. Thanks to your generosity, Wellington Hospitals Foundation has funded a Leg Press machine for Therapies Outpatients, giving patients the… Read more »
Comfort in Every Stitch
Thanks to the kindness of Irene Yarrall, children in Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital will receive not just expert care this week, but also a beautifully handcrafted bear – each one made with love and compassion. A talented knitter, Irene has created and donated 20 “trauma bears” to bring comfort to tamariki and rangatahi facing… Read more »
Phone Recycling That Makes a Difference for Tamariki
Yesterday, we celebrated the incredible mahi of Daniel, Catherine and the rest of the Recycling For Charity, New Zealand team, who have raised $10,000 by recycling an impressive 2,285kg of mobile phones – that’s over 2 tonnes of phones saved from landfill! You can be part of this amazing effort by safely and sustainably disposing… Read more »
A Dino-Mite Surprise for Tiaki at Te Wao Nui!
Children’s hospital mascot, Tiaki, had a roarsome surprise when they ran into this fierce (but very friendly) T-Rex – also known as Adele – on their recent visit to Te Wao Nui! Its wonderful moments like these that bring a bit of joy and laughter to our hospital whānau.
Bringing Comfort Through Faith and Knitting
At Wellington Regional Hospital, Chaplain Bill is a source of comfort and support for patients and families. But did you know he’s also a talented knitter? Taught by his late mum when he was just eight years old, Bill has been knitting ever since. In his spare time, he lovingly creates beautiful knitted items to… Read more »
Fundraising Champion Celebrated
Congratulations to Wellington Hospitals Foundation Chair, Bill Day, on being named a finalist for Senior New Zealander of the Year. This well-deserved recognition celebrates Bill’s dedication to fundraising and advocacy for the health sector, where he has made a lasting impact across our region and beyond.
High Tea with Heart
Thanks to the Kapakapanui Lions Club, more premature and critically ill newborns will receive specialist neonatal care. Their High Tea fundraiser brought the community together for a wonderful afternoon of homemade treats, entertainment and sunshine – all to support a new Neonatal Flight Transport Incubator for Wellington Regional Hospital’s NICU Flight Service. A special thanks… Read more »
Kindness in a Cup
We’re so lucky to have some little legends making a big difference in our community! A special shoutout to Tillie (pictured left), who has been dreaming of running a lemonade stand for ages and when she finally did, she decided to donate the profits to Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital. When asked why she chose… Read more »