Rei Kōtuku, a specialist paediatric palliative care service, which provides essential end-of-life care for terminally ill tamariki and their whānau, is facing closure due to funding challenges. This service has been a vital lifeline for families, ensuring children receive compassionate, specialised care in their final days.
Amanda, Chair of the PSNZ Palliative Care Network, has been advocating strongly on this issue, highlighting the significant gap this closure would leave in paediatric healthcare. Without dedicated services like Rei Kōtuku, families will struggle to access the specialised support they need, and the wider health system will face additional strain.
Read more about the impact of this closure in this Stuff article.
As a society, we must ensure all tamariki and their whānau have access to high-quality, dignified palliative care. PSNZ will continue to advocate for sustainable funding and solutions.
If you have thoughts or would like to support this advocacy, please get in touch.
Contact:
Ruth Dryfhout, Communications Manager, PSNZ [email protected]