Expert palliative care for children & their whānau

We provide free specialist care across the lower North Island for babies, children and teens on life’s toughest journey.

Support at every step of the journey

DIAGNOSIS

We walk alongside whānau from the moment of their child’s diagnosis, helping them understand what lies ahead and begin making informed, supported choices.

LIVING WELL

Our team supports children and their whānau to live fully—managing pain & symptoms, creating moments of joy, and making the most of the time that’s left.

DYING WELL

When a child is approaching the end of life, we provide expert, compassionate care to ensure comfort, dignity, and connection.

DEALING WITH LOSS

Our support doesn’t end with death. We walk with whānau through their grief, offering space, aroha, and practical guidance for the days, months, and years ahead.

Specialist care wherever it’s needed

Our team travels to you, providing specialist paediatric palliative care where you want to be

AT HOME

We do home visits, working in partnership with local nurses and GPs to support children in their own space.

IN HOSPITAL

We can provide care in hospital, working alongside paediatricians to ensure coordinated, compassionate care.

IN HOSPICE

We can provide care to young people in adult hospice, collaborating with adult hospice teams to meet their unique needs.

If you are a caregiver or health care professional to a baby, child or teenager with serious illness, please connect with us at any time.

Thanks to our generous donors our service is available for free.

Meet the team

  • Dr Amanda Evans

    Co-founder | Paediatric Palliative Care Specialist
    Amanda trained in paediatrics in Auckland and at Starship, going on to specialise in paediatric palliative care. She is one of only two specialists in NZ.

  • Mary Bond

    Co-founder | Clinical Nurse Specialist
    With 25 years’ nursing experience, Mary has a background in Neonatal Intensive Care and specialist community palliative care, most recently at Mary Potter Hospice in Wellington.

  • Vicki Chennells

    Clinical Nurse Specialist
    Vicki brings deep expertise from the UK, where she worked in paediatric oncology and palliative care, including as a clinical lead in a children’s hospice.

  • Claire Ewens

    Educational Psychologist
    Claire has over 10 years’ experience supporting children in schools and early learning settings, with a focus on emotional literacy and resilience.

Our sponsors

We are a privately funded 3-year pilot and the only specialist paediatric palliative care service outside of Auckland. We couldn’t provide these services without the generous support from our sponsors.