Support Articles

End-of-life doulas provide emotional, practical, and spiritual support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Education, Support

End-of-life doulas: Compassionate support when it matters most

Talking about death can be difficult, but planning for the end of life can bring comfort, clarity,…

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Grandson Holding Grandpa's Hands
Carers, Events, Support

You’re invited: MND Support Group in Auckland

You’re invited to attend the new MND Support Group for the Auckland region, taking place at 12.30pm…

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Mother Daughter
Carers, Support

Ending Life Well – A podcast series for carers

Caring for a loved one who is dying can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re untrained and facing…

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Toni Foster
MND NZ, Support

Meet Support Service Manager – Toni Foster

We love having Toni back in the office, and we’ve put a few questions to help get…

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New Support Advisor Appointed
MND NZ, Support

New Support Advisor Appointed for South Island

We are delighted to let you know that Sarah Mathieson has joined our team as Support Advisor…

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Advocacy, MND NZ, Support

We’re growing our support with your help

We’re growing our support! 💙 Motor Neurone Disease NZ was built on the ethos of helping people…

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Jonathan Spencer
Community, Support

Support for those living with motor neurone disease

When retired vet Jonathan Spencer found out in 2021 he had motor neurone disease, it was like being hit with a sledgehammer.

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Grandson Holding Grandpa's Hands
MND NZ, Support

Interview: Meet the new Support Advisor

We are delighted to share that Rachel Woodworth has recently joined MND NZ as a Support Advisor…

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MND Support Group in Taranaki
Community, Support

New MND support group in Taranaki

After losing her mum to motor neurone disease, Jen Smart saw a need to support grieving families. 

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Education, Support

Free financial fitness online programme

Independent Living Services’ Comfortable with Money workshops are back for 2024. Join the programme and take back…

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Support

Your 2023 impact

It’s been another busy year at Motor Neurone Disease NZ as we continue to evolve as an…

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New Books For Kids
Education, Support

Beth’s heart project helps young children in NZ

Beth Watson was strongly committed to supporting those impacted by MND, and was involved with MND NZ…

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