https://wellington.gen.nz/wellington-health-foundation Wellington Health Foundation newsitems http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=144 Prominent Wellington law firm DLA Phillips Fox have donated to the Foundation a number of etched glass panels for use in the New Wellington Regional Hospital. health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=144 Wellington Health Foundation 2008-02-11T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=143 The Foundation is looking for a positive go-getter to Manage the Foundation’s Volunteer Services at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals. To learn more visit Job Vacancies on this web site. Applications close 22nd February health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=143 Wellington Health Foundation 2008-02-11T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=145 Fonterra has once again provided support to Wellington hospital patients with the donation of more than 40 walking frames, gifting them to the Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation. This bumps up the suppply donated last year by Fonterra. The frames are used in both hospitals and patients homes. health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=145 Wellington Health Foundation 2008-02-11T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=142 LVMartin & Son (”It’s the putting right that counts”) have Christmas Wishing Trees at their stores for Children’s hospitals. Gifts placed at any of LVMartin stores will be donated to the Children’s wards at Wellington, Kenepuru, and Hutt and Rotorua Hospitals. Thank you LVMartin health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=142 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-12-10T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=141 This year Nick Tansley and his great team from the Carols by Candlelight Trust will be holding the Christmas Carols at The Basin Reserve. The new venue is a first for Nick and the beauty of the new location is that families can bring their blankets and food and have a picnic and be part of christmas. Glass and alcohol are banned but all your picnic fare is acceptable. The Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation will be selling LIGHT STICKS and a bucket collection will be in place. All funds from donations and sale of light sticks will go to benefit all the sick kids at WELLINGTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. We thank Nick and his team from the Trust for their continued suipport of Wellington Children’s Hospital Doors open at 5.30pm Mark your diaries NOW for another great night. fares transport health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=141 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-11-13T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=140 health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=140 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-11-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=132 The Wellington & Kenepuru Hospital Volunteers won the Regional Health and Wellbeing Award on Monday night 1 October. The Wellington Airport Community Awards and sponsored by Community Trust of Wellington are annual awards made to the many volunteer groups throughout the greater Wellington Region. health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=132 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-10-02T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=129 Year 12 Students of Onslow College, Rebecca Hart and Colin Jackson, recently raised funds and toys for Wellington Childrens Hospital. Kate Marchant, Childrens Hospital Play Therapist said the donation was a big boost for the Hospital. Rebecca and Colin asked their fellow students to donate their old toys and also raised funds. The Foundation and Children’s Hospital thank Rebecca and Colin and all Onslow students for their thoughtfulness and support of Wellington Childrens Hospital Teacher Sharon McIntosh, Colin Jackson, Kate Marchant & Rebecca Hart make their presentation to Wellington Childrens Hospital health lobbygroups communitygroups Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=129 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-09-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=128 On Thursday 6 Septemer at a Civic function hosted by the Mayor of Wellington, Kerry Prendergast, the Wellington Hospital and Health Foundation accepted on behalf of all hospital volunteers a Winners certificate for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2007. health lobbygroups communitygroups Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=128 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-09-07T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=120 The Woolworths, Countdown and Foodtown supermakets throughout New Zealand have raised $113,000 in the first week of the campaign. All funds will go to assist the special requirements at the Childrens Hospitals in South Auckland, Waikato, WELLINGTON, Canterbury and Dunedin. The Foundation is very grateful to the staff and Management of all the supermarkets who are participating in the campaign. health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=120 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-08-20T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=119 Wellington Returned Services Association have become a key supporter of the Wellington Hearing Expo 07 to be held at the Michael Fowler Center on 28,29 & 30th September 2007. For more details see News item below. health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=119 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-08-14T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=117 The Rotary Club of Port Nicholson recently held a fundraising breakfast at the Intercontinental Hotel in Wellington for 220 guests. Funds raised are to go to Wellington Children’s Hospital. Ian Patterson from Just Patterson Real Estate auctioned off a number of items at the breakfast. The Foundation is very appreciative of the support of the Rotary Club. Funds raised will go towards much needed equipment in the childrens hospital. health lobbygroups communitygroups Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=117 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-08-08T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=116 Woolworths, Countdown, SuperValue and Fresh Choice Supemarkets launch an appeal throughout their supermarkets to raise funds for Wellington Childrens Hospital. appeals communitygroups health lobbygroups Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=116 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-08-02T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=114 Mrs Trish Lee has been appointed Volunteer Coordinator for Kenepuru Hospital. health lobbygroups communitygroups Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=114 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-07-04T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=112 The Community Trust of Wellington has provided a significant grant to enable the restoration of the Royal Doulton Mural Panels to be completed. health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=112 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-07-02T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=111 The Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation has received from BP a supply of BP petrol vouchers to pass on to our Wellington and Kenepuru Hospital volunteers as a thank you for all they do for their hospital communities. The Foundation is one of many charities who have been selected to receive the petrol vouchers and on behalf of our volunteers we say thank BP. health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=111 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-07-02T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=110 Donation boxes have been placed in Wellington Hospital by the Foundation. Funds donated by the public go towards patient care at Wellington Hospital. "The Foundation uses these funds to buy those little extras that are unable to be funded by the Government" said Shona Brunton - Foundation Coordinator. health lobbygroups communitygroups Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=110 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-06-20T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=109 Plimmerton School recently donated a number of books to Wellington Children’s Hospital. The Foundation is greatful to the school as there is a never ending need for good books for the 4000 children who pass through Children’s Hospital each year. books health lobbygroups communitygroups Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=109 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-06-20T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=106 The Community Trust of Wellington together with Spotless Catering Ltd hosted 170 volunteers at a luncheon at Westpac Stadium on 12 June 2007, to recognise the significant contribution volunteers make to the well being of many Wellingtonians. health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=106 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=105 The Foundation has installed an Honours Board in the entrance of Wellington Hospital. The purpose of the Board is to recognise all individuals, businesses and organisations who have assisted the Foundation in its work for the benefit of patients and families at Wellington and Keneperu Hospitals. health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=105 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=104 Recently the Wellington Hospital Mural Preservation Trust presented a cheque to Hospital Chief Executive Margot Mains to assist with the reinstallation of the remaining Royal Doulton Tiles. The Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation have also been raising funds to complete this project. The tiles are a key feature of Wellington's Hospital and are irreplaceable. health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=104 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=103 Ms Shona Brunton has been appointed at the Foundation’s Coordinator. In her position Shona is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Foundation and for coordinating fundraising projects. health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=103 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=102 Ms Belinda Yeates has been appointed Manager of the Foundation’s Hospital Volunteer Services. The service has been providing volunteers at Wellington and Keneperu Hospitals for many many years. The service has in excess of 100 volunteers and is currently recruiting additional members. Belinda has taken over from Kim Clifton. health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=102 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=101 From Wednesday 9th May 2007 Hospital Volunteers will now be on duty in Wellington Hospital’s Emegency Department (ED). The ED volunteers compliment the extension of the Hospital Volunteer Service at Wellington and Keneperu hospitals. health lobbygroups communitygroups Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=101 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-05-10T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=98 Let us know what you think our new regional hospital should look like. Download and colour in the drawing below and send to: health lobbygroups communitygroups Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=98 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-03-30T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=62 Wellington Hospitals & Health Foundation called in the big guys to help when a {Porirua} child health service struck an unusual problem when trying to accommodate a donated play house. porirua places health lobbygroups communitygroups Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=62 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-03-20T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=60 Volunteers at Wellington hospitals have received a boost with a donation from the Wellbeing Health Volunteer Trust, which has now been dissolved. health lobbygroups communitygroups Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=60 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-03-02T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=56 Fish & Game New Zealand are providing copies of their magazines for patients at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospital. Each copy is delivered by the hospital volunteers to individual patients to read and take home. The Foundation is very grateful for the support from Fish & Game New Zealand. health lobbygroups communitygroups Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=56 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-02-12T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=55 Thanks to a generous donation from the Pelorus Trust, Sue Barber goes shopping for the children. Sue works with the Child Development Team and is seen here selecting toys with Margaret from EDEX in Wellington. The new toys will provide a positive healing environment for the children. This in turn not only [...] health lobbygroups communitygroups Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=55 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=54 A young student, Patrese Smith, has donated a very special gift to the Foundation. A large collection of toy bears will now bring many smiles to the children visiting the Children’s Ward. Last year almost 4050 children were patients at our hosptials and this can be a worrying time for them and their [...] health lobbygroups communitygroups Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.whf.org.nz/?p=54 Wellington Health Foundation 2007-01-31T00:00:00Z