Expert palliative care for children & their whānau
We provide free specialist care across the lower North Island for babies, children and teens on life’s toughest journey.
Support at every step of the journey
DIAGNOSIS
We walk alongside whānau from the moment of their child’s diagnosis, helping them understand what lies ahead and begin making informed, supported choices.
LIVING WELL
Our team supports children and their whānau to live fully—managing pain & symptoms, creating moments of joy, and making the most of the time that’s left.
DYING WELL
When a child is approaching the end of life, we provide expert, compassionate care to ensure comfort, dignity, and connection.
DEALING WITH LOSS
Our support doesn’t end with death. We walk with whānau through their grief, offering space, aroha, and practical guidance for the days, months, and years ahead.
Specialist care wherever it’s needed
Our team travels to you, providing specialist paediatric palliative care where you want to be
AT HOME
We do home visits, working in partnership with local nurses and GPs to support children in their own space.
IN HOSPITAL
We can provide care in hospital, working alongside paediatricians to ensure coordinated, compassionate care.
IN HOSPICE
We can provide care to young people in adult hospice, collaborating with adult hospice teams to meet their unique needs.
Meet the Team
Our clinical team includes medical, nursing and psychology professionals who specialise in providing palliative care to tamariki and their whānau.
If you are a caregiver or health care professional to a baby, child or teenager with serious illness, please connect with us at any time.
Thanks to our generous donors our service is available for free.
Our sponsors
We are a privately funded 3-year pilot and the only specialist paediatric palliative care service outside of Auckland. We couldn’t provide these services without the generous support from our sponsors.
