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    • Sweet Visit to Te Wao Nui
      • Royal New Zealand Ballet dancers made a special and very sweet visit to Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital today, ahead of their highly anticipated return season of Hansel and Gretel, from 26 October – 9 December. Dancers Ana Gallardo Lobaina, Shae Berney, Kirby Selchow and Shaun James Kelly brought a touch of magic and enchantment... Read more » The post Sweet Visit to Te Wao Nui appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Turning hot dogs into heart-warming acts of kindness
      • A big shoutout to Tawan, Stella, and Sofia, Year 10 students from Queen Margaret College. Their hot dog stand at the school’s open day was a huge hit, and they used the proceeds to buy sticker and activity books, as well as stress balls, puzzles, and board games for kids spending time in hospital. Legends! The post Turning hot dogs into heart-warming acts of kindness appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Gifts of warmth and kindness
      • It was a pleasure to meet Niamh and Ava who recently came bearing gifts of warm PJs for children in hospital. These dedicated Y10 Queen Margaret students, put in months of hard work, hosting fundraisers like sausage sizzles, to raise funds to purchase over 60 pairs of pyjamas! Thanks so much for your kindness and... Read more » The post Gifts of warmth and kindness appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Supporting our smallest patients with care and craft
      • Our huge thanks to everyone from the Johnsonville knitting group. This close-knit team of about 20 talented knitters and quilters, have been weaving their magic for many years, creating hundreds of beautifully handcrafted items for our tiniest patients! Special thanks also to Lynn and Heather (pictured) who recently collected and delivered 108 new precious goodies... Read more » The post Supporting our smallest patients with care and craft appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Multi-year partnership benefits child health
      • Buddle Findlay Child Health Foundation have been a valuable long-standing partner of Wellington Hospitals Foundation. In an exciting new collaboration, we’re thrilled to announce a three-year Charity Partnership agreement that allows us to work together to enhance the services provided by Te Wao Nui Child Health Service. Buddle Findlay’s initial contribution under this agreement has... Read more » The post Multi-year partnership benefits child health appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • The gift of a lifetime
      • September is Wills Month. After remembering loved ones in their Wills, many people want to leave something to help make a difference. Leaving a bequest to Wellington Hospitals Foundation is a lasting gift that will ensure our hospitals can continue to provide world-class treatment and care today, tomorrow and forever. In New Zealand we’re lucky... Read more » The post The gift of a lifetime appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Enhancing Quality of Life: Portable oxygen support for Kapiti patients
      • Imagine someone who has a serious lung disease, like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), where simple acts like breathing become a monumental struggle. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are delighted to have funded an Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrator, for the use of patients within the Kapiti community who rely on home oxygen... Read more » The post Enhancing Quality of Life: Portable oxygen support for Kapiti patients appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Caring trio
      • We’re so fortunate to have so many caring kids in our community! It was lovely to meet Noora, Millie and Nicole from Queen Margaret College last week. These students held various fundraisers to enable them to purchase new craft and activity packs for Te Wao Nui, which will be a very welcome distraction and boredom... Read more » The post Caring trio appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • SKY enhances children’s hospital experience
      • Te Wao Nui Child Health Service and hospital truly has children at its heart. Thanks to the generosity of SKY Television Network Ltd, we’ve been able to introduce 12 child-friendly channels on 85 screens throughout the new hospital. This donation has not only significantly enhanced the hospital experience for our tamariki, but has also given... Read more » The post SKY enhances children’s hospital experience appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Caring Kiwi Kids
      • Talented bakers Erika, Amelie, and Emily, recently whipped up a storm, selling delicious goodies so that they could buy crafts and games for sick kids spending time in hospital. Some tamariki spend long hours in hospital and donations of new toys, games and art supplies are always a very welcome addition to our Play Specialists’... Read more » The post Caring Kiwi Kids appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Taking the wheel in charitable giving
      • It’s safe to say that Capital City Motors are always in the driver’s seat when it comes to giving back! As trusted Ford and Mazda dealers, they’ve been our Charity Partners since 2017, generously providing two vehicles for our Foundation’s use. Last Friday was a hole-in-one kind of day at their Charity Golf Day at... Read more » The post Taking the wheel in charitable giving appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Wellington Lions: Scoring Smiles at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital
      • After four long years, we were excited to welcome back some very special guests to Te Wao Nui children’s hospital today – our charity partner Wellington Rugby / Wellington Lions, ahead of their home game tomorrow! Players, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Billy Proctor, Losi Filipo, Dominic Bird and Pepesana Patafilo scored smiles with our young champs, and... Read more » The post Wellington Lions: Scoring Smiles at Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Together We Make a Difference!
      • Our Annual Street Appeal for Te Wao Nui regional children’s hospital is gearing up for an action-packed day on Saturday 30th September, and we need your help to make it a massive success! Any of us who have had the experience of a sick child who needs hospital treatment, knows how traumatic that can be.... Read more » The post Together We Make a Difference! appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Wellington Hospitals Foundation Invests in Hi-Tech Medical Simulation Technology
      • Wellington Hospitals Foundation is thrilled to announce a significant investment in Hi-Tech Medical Simulation Technology for Wellington Regional Hospital. The use of patient simulators is recognised as an essential tool within medical education that greatly improves patient safety and emergency care. The goal of the Simulation and Skills Centre is to improve health outcomes by... Read more » The post Wellington Hospitals Foundation Invests in Hi-Tech Medical Simulation Technology appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Happy Birthday to us!
      • Happy Birthday to us! This month marks 18 years since Wellington Hospitals Foundation was established as the official charity and volunteer service for the hospitals served by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district. This includes Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals, Te Wao Nui Child Health Service,... Read more » The post Happy Birthday to us! appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Gala Ball a huge success for Te Wao Nui children’s hospital!
      • Wellington Hospitals Foundation, official charity for Wellington’s Te Wao Nui, was again delighted to be selected alongside another very worthy charity, for the Celebrate Wellington Gala Ball and Charity Auction, to open this month’s Eat Drink Play Festival in Wellington. This was a spectacular evening – a fabulous fusion of fine wine, dining, high fashion,... Read more » The post Gala Ball a huge success for Te Wao Nui children’s hospital! appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Wellington Police help keep kids warm this winter!
      • 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 » The post Wellington Police help keep kids warm this winter! appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post Te Wao Nui is a Supreme Winner! appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post It’s National Volunteer Week appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post It’s National Volunteer Week appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post It’s National Volunteer Week appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • It’s National Volunteer Week
      • Today we’d love you to meet this dynamic duo, husband and wife team 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 –... Read more » The post It’s National Volunteer Week appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post It’s National Volunteer Week appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post It’s National Volunteer Week appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post It’s National Volunteer Week appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • 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 » The post Fantastic resources for sick kids appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Congratulations to Sir Mark Dunajtschik
      • Our warmest congratulations to Sir Mark Dunajtschik on his investiture by Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro, today. Sir Mark received his knighthood for contributions to the Wellington community, including his $53 Million donation to build the newly-opened Wellington children’s hospital, Te Wao Nui. Without Mark and Dorothy Spotswood’s incredible generosity a new children’s hospital would... Read more » The post Congratulations to Sir Mark Dunajtschik appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Baby dinos visit our hospitals
      • It was super exciting this morning as two gorgeous baby dinos, Barry and Stiggy, arrived for a visit to Te Wao Nui and Wellington Hospital’s atrium, in advance of the LEGO Jurassic World by Brickman exhibition. Check out this stunning exhibition featuring 6 million individual lego pieces, at the new Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition... Read more » The post Baby dinos visit our hospitals appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

    • Liquid Gold for NICU
      • This International Milk Donor Appreciation Day we celebrate and thank the women who have donated an incredible 232 litres of liquid gold to the Wellington Hospitals Foundation funded Mothers Milk Bank/Pātaka Miraka, since it’s opening in May 2021 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  Milk from a baby’s own mother is always the first... Read more » The post Liquid Gold for NICU appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.

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