A day-making letter
One of the things that makes us proudest as a Trust is hearing from families about how our support has helped their children thrive. But recently, we received something...
The difference early support makes
Sometimes the clearest way to see the value of funded support is through what happens in the weeks right after an assessment. We recently helped fund a diagnostic...
Supporting the whole child
Occupational therapy (OT) funding supports some of the most meaningful, day-to-day gains we see, the kind that change how a child moves through their whole week. For...
Building calm, consistent boundaries at home
One of the things we appreciate about many of the experts who support the families in our region, is they often take a full-family approach to a child’s...
Finding her rhythm in the classroom
One of the joys of the work we fund is hearing how a child is going, term by term, from the people who see them most. We recently heard from a tutor supporting a child...
The impact of play therapy
We are so lucky to have four Child-Centred Play Therapists here in Wānaka. Recently, we received wonderful feedback from one of the play therapists we support through...
Schools helping connect families with support
One of the important pathways that referrals come to the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust is via our local schools. Since 2009, our Wānaka-based charitable trust...
A sweet thank you
Recently, we were reminded of how much our support can help, thanks to a very heartwarming card. A young person created a card to show their appreciation for the help...
The grand slam of kindness
Get comfortable, because today’s thank you is just part of an even greater story. Just over 30 years ago, a group of Wānaka friends formed a “senior” social...
Thank you, Women in Business
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Wānaka Business Chamber and Queenstown Airport Women in Business for their generous support of the Upper Clutha...
Thank you to Wānaka Rotary Club and their rubber ducks
The Rotary Club of Wānaka has once again demonstrated the power of community generosity through their annual Duck Race fundraiser. We are incredibly grateful to have...