Wellington District Police have been long time supporters of our children’s hospital, and we were thrilled to welcome them to Te Wao Nui last week when they dropped in more than 400 pairs of PJs to help keep sick tamariki and rangatahi warm and well this winter. These cosy PJs were generously donated from members… Read more »
Te Wao Nui is a Supreme Winner!
We are thrilled to announce that Te Wao Nui children’s hospital, in the Mark Dunajtschik and Dorothy Spotswood Building, has been awarded the Rider Levett Bucknall Supreme Award and Excellence and Best in Category Warren & Mahoney Civic, Health and Arts Property Award at the Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards… Read more »
It’s National Volunteer Week
In our final post for National Volunteer Week we’d love you to meet the people behind the people! Sally (pictured left) joined the Foundation in 2019, taking over from Trish (centre) as our Volunteer Manager. Sally does a wonderful job looking after a huge team of more than 400 volunteers, and has been focused on… Read more »
It’s National Volunteer Week
Merie’s shift to volunteering at Kenepuru Hospital was a natural move for her after retiring from a lifetime of Nursing. Merie trained at Hutt Hospital and nursed there for an incredible 40 odd years, before becoming a Research Nurse for Swee Tan at Gillies McIndoe Institute. Merie is a valued, cheerful and welcoming presence in… Read more »
It’s National Volunteer Week
Chloe began as an ED volunteer at Wellington Regional Hospital in late 2022, and joined after a friend had a positive volunteering experience with the hospital. The ED can be a fast paced, dynamic and often challenging environment but Chloe is a reassuring and cheerful presence for people who unexpectedly find themselves in hospital. Chloe… Read more »
It’s National Volunteer Week
Today we’d love you to meet this dynamic duo, partners Chris and Donna. Both volunteer as hospital guides as well as volunteering on the busy Intensive Care Unit (ICU) reception. Donna is well acquainted with the not for profit sector, having spent 20 years running a number of not for profits – all in the… Read more »
It’s National Volunteer Week
Carol joined our volunteer whānau in February this year. Born and raised in Chicago she moved to NZ in her 20s and has an IT background, having spent many years working for IBM, and is now enjoying her retirement. While initially volunteering as a Guide in the hospital’s Transit Lounge, she has now totally found… Read more »
It’s National Volunteer Week
It’s not often you see dogs in hospital, but this wee floofball Tiny (6) and Mum Cathy, a retired veterinarian, started volunteering at Wellington Regional Hospital in late 2022. Every week this sweet duo visit some of the oldest and the youngest patients in our hospitals, visiting Ward 3’s Acute Frailty Unit as well as… Read more »
It’s National Volunteer Week
Eric joined our ensemble of talented volunteer musicians in 2017 and you’ll find him every Friday lunchtime playing the baby grand in Wellington Hospital’s atrium. He also shares his time and love of music by playing for patients at Mary Potter Hospice. Research shows that music offers many calming and therapeutic benefits and our volunteer… Read more »
Fantastic resources for sick kids
Our huge thanks to Kiwi Conservation Club for donating their stunning Wild Things magazine to Te Wao Nui Child Health Service. These magazines are beautifully edited and are packed full of informative articles, puzzles and activities that showcase New Zealand’s flora and fauna. They will be a fantastic edition to our hospital’s Play Specialist’s kete… Read more »