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Grief can be isolating, but when grief is shared it becomes less lonely.We have a variety of resources available to families who need support.

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Support Kits

Our support kits help those affected by illness or grief to accept their reality and move forward armed with coping mechanisms. We have support kits for children, parents, caregivers and teachers.
Grief

Parenting is all-consuming. And so is grief. It’s incredibly tough when the two have to co-exist.

Cancer

If your māmā / mum, pāpā / dad, or an adult close to youhas mate pukupuku / cancer or other serious illness, this support kit is just for you.

Serious illness

A guide that provides helpful information and insights for mātua / parents and caregivers and other whānau members who are preparing for the death of a taitamaiti / child.

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1-on-1 Therapy

We provide up to 12 fully funded 1-on-1 therapy sessions with registered mental health professionals for young people aged 3-24 years old nationwide.
Funded 1-on-1 Therapy
6120
Support Kits
5223
Therapy Sessions
6492
Individuals Helped

1-on-1 Therapy

Fill out the form below to see if we can help you and your whānau with therapy. We check our emails regularly, so you can expect to hear from Dr Freyja Mann within 2-3 working days to start making a plan for support. For other enquiries, including media, please contact us.

For serious illness (including mate pukupuku / cancer and terminal illness) and grief support, get in touch today

Fill out the form below to see if we can help you and your whānau with therapy. We are a small team who check our emails regularly, we will aim to get back to you in 2-3 working days. For other enquiries, including media, please email us at hello@kenziesgift.com

If you are having issues with submitting this form please contact us directly at hello@kenziesgift.com

If you or anyone in your family are struggling and need support while you are waiting for our response, 1737 is a free 24/7 call/text line staffed by qualified counsellors who will be able to talk things through with you confidentially.

YouthLine is also a 24/7 service – young people age 12-24 can call on 0800 376 633, text to 234, or use webchat on their website
www.youthline.co.nz

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Our Supporters

As a charity, we don’t receive any government funding and rely on the amazing generosity of our supporters to keep our essential mental health services running.

Lindsay Foundation
Potter Masonic Trust
Linda Simmons
The Lion Foundation
ANZ
JB Hi-Fi
Dragon Community Trust
BlueSky Community Trust
David Levene Foundation
Hugo
Foundation North
Christine Taylor Foundation
Otago Community Trust
We Care Community Trust
Pub Charity
Linda Simmons (Bayleys Residential Sales)
JM Thompson Charitable Trust
Perpetual Guardian
Bupa Foundation
Lotto
Milestone Foundation
William Harvey Trust (Perpetual Guardian)
ILT Foundation
Hawke's Bay Foundation
TECT
Public Trust
Royston Health Trust
Four Winds Foundation
John Ilott Charitable Trust
COGS
Christchurch Casino
Aotearoa Gaming Trust
Lister Presbyterian Health Trust
Louise and Patrick Emmett Murphy Foundation (Public Trust)
Ernest Hyam Davis & The Ted and Mollie Carr Endowment
T G Macarthy Trust (Public Trust)
J A Redwood Charitable Trust (Perpetual Guardian)
Rata Foundation
Marsh Insurance
SkyCity Community Trust
Trillian Trust
Jones Foundation