https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects daily 0.75 2026-02-03 https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/patient-transfer-sliding-scales monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/fa5e2da5-2435-4f63-9859-c2b7bd7b7bbe/MDPTSM999-Patient-Transfer-Scale-in-situ.jpg Past Projects - Patient Transfer Sliding Scales - Earlier this year, in partnership with Marlborough Equipment Trust, we provided Patient Transfer Sliding Scales to Wairau and Nelson Hospitals. Accurate patient weight is essential for administering medication and treatment correctly, yet for immobile patients, hoist scales are often the only option available which can be impractical, stressful, and challenging to use. In such cases, weight may need to be estimated, which can affect medication accuracy. The Patient Transfer Sliding Scale eliminates the need for estimates, allowing immobile patients to be weighed accurately in seconds. With the scale integrated into the transfer board, weighing becomes a seamless part of the patient transfer process, providing greater dignity for patients and reducing lifting for hospital staff. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/pressure-mapper monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1f90cbc1-13d2-47a8-b1a8-937d4ff29043/Untitled+design+%284%29.png Past Projects - Pressure Mapper - Early identification of pressure ‘hot spots’ in patients is crucial for both their comfort and overall wellbeing. Preventing pressure injuries not only improves patient outcomes but also helps reduce healthcare costs. To support this, The Care Foundation has recently funded the purchase of a Pressure Mapper for the Region. In the past, detecting a patient’s pressure points relied on time-consuming, low-tech methods, and a Pressure Mapper was only hired in extreme cases due to the expense. Now, with a Pressure Mapper readily available, clinicians can quickly and accurately identify areas where pressure relief is needed. This allows for optimised seating, bedding, and cushioning solutions, significantly improving patient care both in hospitals and at home. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/victory-community-centre-equipment-for-nursing-clinic monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/ec96d15d-b2d1-4c88-acba-86ee892e92bb/Victory+Nursing.png Past Projects - Victory Community Centre: Equipment for Nursing Clinic - The Victory Community Centre in Nelson established a Nursing Clinic to address the primary healthcare needs of those facing significant barriers to care, including Māori, refugees, migrants, and individuals affected by poverty or the rising cost of living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1e12e685-ae2d-4e6b-bd00-50ea3109a1fc/Victory+Logo.jpg Past Projects - Victory Community Centre: Equipment for Nursing Clinic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/cultural-conversations monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1732060808120-P1OTQSBD2MLUXX5K6EP6/unsplash-image-Zyx1bK9mqmA.jpg Past Projects - Cultural Conversations: Global Stitch Up - Cultural Conversations is a community arts hub in Nelson that offers a warm, inclusive space where migrants and former refugees can connect through music, art, and storytelling. Among their many initiatives is the Global Stitch Up, a weekly sewing hub that brings together women from diverse backgrounds, fostering friendships and connections. The Care Foundation is proud to support the Global Stitch Up by funding access to women-only swimming sessions at Riverside Pool and facilitating female wellbeing workshops. These sessions enhance the wellbeing and mental health of participants, reduce isolation, and support newcomers as they find a sense of belonging within our community. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/maternal-mental-wellbeing-marlborough monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1731976635461-RVEVJMHRWLYAHXJAT4NS/unsplash-image-VeBn2VPxqLA.jpg Past Projects - Maternal Mental Wellbeing Marlborough - The birth of a child is a life-changing experience for any parent. Maternal Mental Wellbeing Marlborough offers crucial support to mothers and families who may feel overwhelmed, facing depression, anxiety or loneliness after giving birth. They provide a free post-natal course that helps mothers share their experiences, combat feelings of isolation, and reconnect with their sense of self, while also offering valuable tools to manage their mental health. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/living-well-with-cancer-support-groups monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1731976092625-MK5W2BCUJ3QJCMBAUY5H/unsplash-image-Xwg01ogc56U.jpg Past Projects - Living Well with Cancer Support Groups - Cancer Society Marlborough has created a variety of programs aimed at supporting the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals facing the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment. These programs include men’s and women’s exercise groups, art therapy sessions and counselling. With funding from The Care Foundation, Cancer Society Marlborough can offer these initiatives free of charge, ensuring they are accessible to all participants, regardless of their financial situation. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/education-scholarships monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1696389023916-F58W1UM4BG36C78YM73C/image-asset.jpeg Past Projects - Education Scholarships Since 2019 The Care Foundation has provided the funding for Career Development Scholarships for healthcare workers in the Top of the South. Scholarships are open to all staff who work for or are contracted by Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough for a minimum of 20 hours per week and provides successful applicants with up to 50% of their study fees. To date there have been more than 35 Scholarship recipients in both clinical and non-clinical roles from across Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough, Allied Health and supporting functions, including MedLab. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/public-health-lecture-series monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/02bc5b44-d828-4224-b4d9-7c37a4eafd3c/health-lecture-series.jpg Past Projects - Public Health Lecture Series - The Care Foundation has provided funding for a series of community health lectures seeking to educate, inform and challenge the Nelson Marlborough public on certain health matters. The lectures are organised by staff from the University of Otago Christchurch and Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough. Topics for the lectures are selected for their relevance/appeal to the community and invited speakers are expert in the field of the chosen topic. The lectures are free to attend and are held at The Suter in Nelson with an online option via Zoom for those who are unable to attend in person. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/better-living-conditions monthly 0.5 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1732660869031-SUB5DY3M1TO86U40OKLA/unsplash-image-BJVp39S3TrA.jpg Past Projects - Support for Impoverished Elderly The Better Living Conditions initiative was created by Age Concern Nelson Tasman to improve support for older adults living in poor and unsanitary conditions by working collaboratively with multiple agencies. These individuals frequently lack support, have limited finances, and face health issues that go unaddressed due to difficulties in accessing healthcare. The Better Living Conditions approach assists these individuals in a consistent and effective manner and prevents double-ups by ensuring everyone around the table is on board with what is happening. The Care Foundation provided grants in 2022, 2024 and 2025 to support the Better Living Conditions initiative. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/christmas-cheer monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1706650607956-EOT37VBVVGRQFKYJPC0C/image-asset.jpeg Past Projects - Christmas Cheer - Over the last few years, The Care Foundation has embedded a continuing tradition of delivering Christmas Fare to the residents, day users and staff at over 65 Live Life Disability Support community homes around the Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman Region. This funding ensures that everyone receives a touch of Christmas giving and festivity. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/sensory-equipment-wairau-nelson monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/a064f113-9f10-404f-b7fe-f1355cc7ff18/SqueezeMachine2_500x.jpg Past Projects - Sensory Equipment: Wairau & Nelson As the saying goes “alone we do a little, together we can do so much” and The Care Foundation has certainly seen the benefit of working together with other community groups. Recently in Marlborough the Freemasons (Lodge Eckford 334) approached us looking to collaborate and to support and benefit a vulnerable group in our community. We had already collaborated with The Marlborough Equipment Trust to fund the specialist outdoor play equipment at the Wairau Respite Home but a further need was identified by staff for specialised equipment inside the Home. To mark its 75th anniversary of service to the Marlborough community, the Lodge jumped at the opportunity to support this initiative by funding a range of specialist sensory equipment - a Sensory Kit, a Protac Sensit Puff Chair and a Squeeze Machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1697758226413-LDO1XHCBDNIDT0Y3XA9K/sensory-bean-bag.jpg Past Projects - Sensory Equipment: Wairau & Nelson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1697758262088-1E273T5XPHRQDMC2VOGG/SqueezeMachine2_500x.jpg Past Projects - Sensory Equipment: Wairau & Nelson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1697758295510-YYSWLZCG8HJL9SRLMTON/Sensorystart2023o_500x.jpg Past Projects - Sensory Equipment: Wairau & Nelson https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/ipu-bowls monthly 0.5 2024-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/5888d000-6e6e-42bd-8caf-5214b356c003/Picture+1.jpg Past Projects - Ipu (Bowls) - We responded to a request from our medical staff wanting to ensure they could, in a culturally safe manner, provide the necessary vessels for the proper care of tūpāpaku, in our Nelson and Wairau Hospitals sites. The Care Foundation funded four beautifully carved Ipu on stands, sourced, blessed and dedicated for their purpose under the guidance of the Hospital Maori Advisory Team. Honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Maori values, these Ipu are essential when caring for tūpāpaku so whanau visiting the body have somewhere to cleanse their hands to remove tapu. The Ipu are made from oak and resin and were handcrafted locally by Ataahua Toi Creations. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/manu-ora-specialist-equipment monthly 0.5 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/3fb985b5-f1d6-4f32-82b9-da6017f585ae/shutterstock_438550693.jpg Past Projects - Manu Ora: Specialist Equipment Manu Ora is a charitable organisation based in Blenheim providing a unique service within a Kaupapa Māori model. Manu Ora was set up by a group of experienced health professionals who were driven by the need to provide all aspects of hauora (wellbeing) for everyone. Breaking through the inequity barriers, they provide healthcare for high need patients focussing on access and affordability. The Care Foundation were with Manu Ora from their beginnings, funding bariatric and diabetic care equipment along with a medical kit for their outreach home visits. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/nelson-child-development-services-therapy-playground monthly 0.5 2024-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1694733771696-J4JJBH4Z6O33U4STWZ0S/child-dev-playground.jpg Past Projects - Nelson Child Development Services Therapy Playground - When Child Development Services moved to a new site on Nelson’s Braemar Campus they were delighted with their new location. There was, however, no funding for an outdoor play area in the small concrete courtyard. The staff could see the extra development opportunities that this space would create as a playground, not only as a treatment, assessment, and therapy space but also as an area to have fun in. The Care Foundation was keen to help this vision come to life and provided funding, with help from local law firm Duncan Cotterill, for the specialised play equipment for the area. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/live-life-disability-support-services-virtual-reality-equipment monthly 0.5 2024-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/9f40d66e-f7c1-4e03-bd46-f195a0cc614b/image-asset.jpg Past Projects - Live Life Disability Support Services: Virtual Reality Equipment For many disabled people, the nature of their disabilities excludes them from participating in day-to day activities which many of us take for granted. Virtual Reality (VR) provides an opportunity to change this by enabling them to experience situations, activities, and environments that they would never otherwise have been able to. Access to VR also provides the opportunity for practice and rehearsal of social skills and daily interactions in a way that reduces risk and allows disabled people to learn and develop at their own pace. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/nelson-child-development-services-therapy-playground-gx8ml monthly 0.5 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1697760139663-2JHDN4U8ADMF2IBV0MAY/image-asset.jpeg Past Projects - Suicide Bereavement Support: WAVES Programme Suicide is a whole of society issue. The death of a loved one to suicide is life-altering and traumatic for those left behind. Bereavement support is a crucial element in reducing trauma and suicide risk for those bereaved by suicide. Yellow Brick Road runs WAVES, an 8 week free of charge, practical and supportive grief education programme for those affected by suicide. The Care Foundation supported the work of Yellow Brick Road by funding the delivery of the WAVES programme in Nelson and Marlborough. The programme is delivered by skilled facilitators in small groups providing healing support and promoting a healthier grief process. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/nelson-tasman-hospice-specialist-equipment monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1694731531213-MY4Z0B180LEXJSXOHBYH/nelson-tasman-hospice.png Past Projects - The Nelson Tasman Hospice: Specialist Equipment The Nelson Tasman Hospice provides free specialist palliative care for residents of the Nelson Tasman Region with life limiting illnesses. A major part of the Hospice’s service is bringing that care to patients in their own homes and providing them with free specialist equipment to support their comfort and/or mobility. Being able to provide this equipment allows patients to receive treatment while remaining in the comfort of their own homes surrounded by their loved ones. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/wairau-childrens-respite-home-playground monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1694733422635-MSM4M07G3P85ETK388UF/childrens-playground.png Past Projects - Wairau Children’s Respite Home Playground A dawn blessing on 30 March 2023 marked the opening of the brand-new Wairau Children’s Respite Home. This is a purpose-built house which has been designed to allow for up to six families with children who have disabilities and complex needs to access respite care for their tamariki at any given time. The Care Foundation in partnership with Marlborough Equipment Trust provided funding for the accessible and safe playground at the Respite Home. Government funding had only allowed for a simple grassed finish and basic play equipment, however due to the nature of the tamariki staying at the Home it was everyone’s wish to provide them with a truly accessible space that enriches their experience. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/haemodialysis-unit-nelson-hospital monthly 0.5 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/9d9aef82-d4b5-4605-aa07-5d11061a0e35/shutterstock_510475060.jpg Past Projects - Haemodialysis Unit Equipment At the end of 2022 a new purpose-built Haemodialysis Unit opened at Nelson Hospital servicing patients in the Top of the South. The Care Foundation funded one of the eight specialist chairs and also provided television screens and headphones for each chair. With patients spending between 4-6 hours in the therapy chairs each visit, this individualised entertainment provides a welcome distraction for patients while they receive treatment. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/motueka-district-nurses-specialist-equipment monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1732655716408-847IGW814H49KNDRQAMX/unsplash-image-eO_JhqabBY0.jpg Past Projects - Motueka District Nurses: Specialist Equipment Motueka District Nurses provide a range of services to the wider Motueka community which are beyond the scope of general practice but do not require hospital admission. They also work with the Nelson Tasman Hospice to provide a palliative care service in the community. Together with the Hospice they provide equipment to patients to enable them to be treated in their own homes. Often these patients do not qualify for equipment supplied by Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough as they do not meet the criteria and at times there is simply not enough equipment for all patients. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/at-r-at-nelson-hospital-furniture-lamps monthly 0.5 2024-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1706651896618-PMD9GYV5KBIQUX8WRK08/image-asset.jpeg Past Projects - AT&R Unit : Outdoor Furniture & Bedside Lamps The Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit (AT&R) at Nelson Hospital provides rehabilitation to adult patients who need time and support to achieve independence after a stroke, fracture or major surgery. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/past-projects/wellby monthly 0.5 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1694732627285-QNZ6TIDSUWFG3LBA851T/Wellby-logo-col-trans-highres.png Past Projects - Wellby Feeling that we belong and are socially connected is vital to our health and wellbeing. That’s why The Care Foundation chose to support Wellby, a community-led initiative helping the people of Nelson and Tasman to better connect with their communities and improve their wellbeing. Wellby connects people in three ways: through hosted Talking Cafes which provide a welcoming and accessible environment for people to connect with others; by promoting the online Found Directory which contains listings for community groups, clubs and services; and by training people to become “Signposters” who help others find the information they need to enhance their supportive networks. https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/home daily 1.0 2024-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1701652446049-OHQL7QSWFUUEAACKBA6U/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/4f30382a-a455-48ea-a22b-6a7c6788fc4c/baby2.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/cef5701e-f74a-417b-8824-7dbb52da444a/care-foundation3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1701831929495-9IU4ZBVECMTIUWWAVLRK/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/46e3871a-a701-4f89-bf1b-ce137d89ed19/Couch-family.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/e47111fd-8e44-4b3a-9c93-0e05d8eb50be/24173-CareFoundation-New-Logo-Lock-up-Oct23-Reversed.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1703022723248-5PVF8FPH52I40T31LND9/image-asset.jpeg https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/about-us daily 0.75 2025-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1696385695171-HPWSXF11QF9B07K7YQVI/image-asset.jpeg https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/contact daily 0.75 2023-12-20 https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/our-team daily 0.75 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/d4d69d21-9920-4baa-a9b8-a4f3c70e6280/xSarah-Jane-Weir.jpg.pagespeed.ic.IV9YYmfwJj.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/2614c3e7-4deb-4ce9-b43a-57a901f0bd2d/Roger%2BRose.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/fc30d8e8-9a3f-4611-9f83-c77741fe6a8f/Richard-Olliver-pic_for_web2-239x300.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/701ecd27-960e-441b-9807-577fc7fe269f/jules-taylor.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/4aa6a1d8-a116-4c60-a8cb-fd2b95fed3f1/jenny-black2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/626f669b-bdff-4ce8-8e64-ada813dcdda6/Brigid+Profile+Pic+2+%281%29.jpg https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/applications daily 0.75 2025-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1706662051096-FHXJFUK7AD8ZR3XRF0HQ/image-asset.jpeg Applications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1706662604888-ET98KFQN8W95BTKFKNVU/image-asset.jpeg Applications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1706662655751-9MRF0KEFYHBKALGP8IZP/image-asset.jpeg Applications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1706664033575-L8B2UEPR9PHUVLQFV20M/image-asset.jpeg Applications https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/donate-now daily 0.75 2024-01-30 https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/current-projects daily 0.75 2024-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/46e3871a-a701-4f89-bf1b-ce137d89ed19/Couch-family.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/52beefd9-a1c7-4a48-a594-a55e6beb6090/sleep-mask.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1703132710417-617QL3NBD7WRXHAGBRA4/image-asset.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/1706650045857-QH9Q0WCYLXWF1OMDF2WE/image-asset.jpeg https://www.thecarefoundation.org.nz/sleep-care-packs daily 0.75 2024-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64deb3db47ab0717ca906fba/52beefd9-a1c7-4a48-a594-a55e6beb6090/sleep-mask.png