With New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT)‘s help we were very pleased to be able to co-fund a multi-gym for Wellington Hospital’s Therapies Outpatient team. The department treats thousands of patients every year who have either a physical injury or disability, or who are trying to get back on their feet after surgery. Having access to… Read more »
Training mannequins result in safer birth for mother and baby
Recent international research has demonstrated that refinements in practical birthing techniques can prevent injuries and result in better outcomes for both mother and baby. The ‘Sophie’ mannequin is the only realistic mother / baby training mannequin that is specifically intended to allow obstetricians, registrars and midwives to practice and refine techniques that reduce women suffering… Read more »
Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood onsite to mark milestone in New Children’s Hospital build
Our skyline looks a little different this morning! Wellington Region’s New Children’s Hospital took another significant step towards completion on the weekend, when builders McKee FEHL removed the multi-storied crane, allowing the new hospital to be completely enclosed and interior work to take place. Three years ago on 10 July 2017, Mr Dunajtschik announced that he… Read more »
National Volunteer Week – Meet Caryl and Lilly
It’s National Volunteer week and we are incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary family of more than 450 volunteers, who generously choose to gift their time and talents to help our hospitals every week. Huge aroha and thanks to them all! Finally in our series this week, we are delighted to share a little extra… Read more »
National Volunteer Week – Meet Nuwani and Patrick
It’s National Volunteer week and we are incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary family of more than 450 volunteers, who generously choose to gift their time and talents to help our hospitals every week. Huge aroha and thanks to them all! This week we’d love to introduce a few of them. Today we have a… Read more »
National Volunteer Week – Meet Raewyn
It’s National Volunteer week and we are incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary family of more than 450 volunteers, who generously choose to gift their time and talents to help our hospitals every week. Huge aroha and thanks to them all! This week we’d love to introduce a few of them. We have amazing teams… Read more »
National Volunteer Week – Meet Richard
It’s National Volunteer week and we are incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary family of more than 450 volunteers, who generously choose to gift their time and talents to help our hospitals every week. Huge aroha and thanks to them all! This week we’d love to introduce a few of them. London born, but an… Read more »
National Volunteer Week – Meet Hayden
It’s National Volunteer week and we are incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary family of more than 450 volunteers, who generously choose to gift their time and talents to help our hospitals every week. Huge aroha and thanks to them all! This week we’d love to introduce a few of them. You have to be… Read more »
Wonderful donation of PJs
Wow. Huge thanks to Jamilla, Tayla, Charlotte and Ella who dropped in 60 pairs of beautifully wrapped new flannelette PJs for the children’s hospital yesterday! Money was raised from a long sponsored walk from Wellington Airport to Khandallah. We are also very grateful to everyone who has donated online. With our community’s help we can… Read more »
National Volunteer Week – Meet Hineamoa
It’s National Volunteer week and we are incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary family of more than 450 volunteers, who generously choose to gift their time and talents to help our hospitals every week. Huge aroha and thanks to them all! This week we’d love to introduce a few of them. Hineamoa joined our volunteer… Read more »