Advocating for children’s
palliative care
Three out of four dying children in New Zealand don’t receive any specialist palliative care.
Many are in pain. Many want to be cared for at home but are instead in hospital. Many families struggle to get support for their kids on evenings, weekends and in rural areas.
Join us to advocate for a nationwide specialist service for our palliative kids and their families.
Health NZ’s “Paediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Palliative Model of Care”
April 2024
Right now, Health NZ is deciding what the future of paediatric palliative care should look like in Aotearoa.
Health NZ is consulting on three proposed models for paediatric palliative care. We believe that Option 3 – the Four Hub model – is the only one that would ensure every region has access to a local specialist team, 24/7 support, and the ability to care for children at home if that’s what families choose.
Submissions are closing on 2 May and every voice counts.
November 2024
Our Unheard Cries Report
Read the report to learn about the gaps in care, hear directly from families about their story, and understand what a nationwide paediatric palliative care service could look like.
The solution
How you can help
Contact us at hello@reikotuku.org.nz to learn about how you can support our advocacy for a nationwide funded paediatric palliative care service.