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.
We provide up to 12 fully funded 1-on-1 therapy sessions with registered mental health professionals for children (tamariki) and young people (mātātahi) throughout New Zealand (Aotearoa).
Our support kits are designed for children (tamariki), young people (mātātahi) and parents (mātua) and caregivers who are affected by serious illness - including cancer (mate pukupuku) - and grief.
Backed by our team of therapists’ insights, our free online resources are full of helpful tips for tamariki / children, mātātahi / young people and their whānau who are affected by serious illness or grief.
Superhero Friday (By Kenzie's Gift) is a fundraiser that provides an opportunity for schools to teach their pupils how to navigate difficult emotions in a fun and interactive way.
The Grief Podcast is brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift and SkyCity Auckland Community Trust.
Parenting is all-consuming. And so is grief. It’s incredibly tough when the two have to co-exist.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.