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.
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If you or your whānau are affected by serious illness or grief, talk to us to see how we can help.
There's a reason more and more Kiwis are getting into cold water. Better sleep. Sharper focus. More energy. Reduced stress. Real benefits backed by real research — and a few minutes a week is all it takes. At Kenzie's Gift we run an annual winter swim challenge, so Kiwis across Aotearoa can put those perks to work — for themselves, and for the tamariki and rangatahi we walk alongside who are grieving the death of someone they love.
Let’s start with this: you are not alone. We hear from so many mātua / parents and caregivers whose child is facing bullying after the death of a loved one. And this: knowing that your grieving child is suffering at kura / school is devastating. We hear you, and we’re here for you. Read on for advice and ideas on how to support your tamariki through it.
Nic, founder of Kenzie’s Gift, joins Bijoux to share the story behind Kenzie’s Gift, the charity and the experiences that shaped it. She reflects on her daughter Kenzie’s illness and death, supporting Kenzie’s brother Connor through saying goodbye, and the lessons that led to helping grieving children across New Zealand. Nic also speaks about living with Parkinson’s and a heart transplant, how grief evolves over time, and finding moments of joy while carrying death. This episode is part of The Grief Podcast, brought to you by Kenzie’s Gift.
Kenzie's Gift is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005 (CC21425)
