supported life-saving care
Helped fund an urgently needed expansion for Aotearoa’s only dedicated paediatric intensive care unit.
THANKS A MILLION FOR YOUR SUPER-POWERED SUPPORT.
We've always thought that our customers are pretty super, but don't just take our word for it.
Since 2001, with your generosity and kindness, we've raised over $20 million for our national children's hospital, Starship, and its little superheroes.
Thank you for being a part of something truly special.
HOW THE STARSHIP AIR AMBULANCE SAVED GIGI'S LIFE
When three-year-old Gigi suffered a severe accident, the distance between her and the critical care she needed could have been fatal. Thanks to the Starship National Air Ambulance she was swiftly transported from Tauranga to Starship Hospital's Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for life-saving treatment.
Read about Gigi's story and learn more about the Starship Air Ambulance.
A TEASPOON OF GENEROSITY, A PINT OF KINDNESS
kept families together
Provided over 200 fold-down beds for parents to stay with their kids.
CUSTOMER FUNDED PROJECTS
The generosity of our customers has helped to fund projects over the years such as:
OUTPATIENTS CLINIC REFURBISHMENT
an amazing $3.8m transformation of this crucial service that sees over 80,000 outpatients every year.
A NEW PORTABLE OCT EYE SCANNER
a first of its kind in New Zealand, to help young children at risk of vision loss.
STARSHIP NATIONAL AIR AMBULANCE
a flying intensive care unit to treat critically ill and injured children from all over the country and transport them to Starship Hospital.
TWO SPECIAL EMERGENCY TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
fitted out with life-saving equipment to bring desperately sick babies to Starship from anywhere in the country.
A MOBILE EAR CLINIC
providing free ear checks and specialist ear health services to children in the community.
EXPANDED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY SERVICE
the pilot phase of this project saw patient waiting times reduce from 12 to 3 months.
SQUIGGLE STANDING FRAME
assisting children to stand in physical therapy.
AN INTERACTIVE STARSHIP 360 EXPERIENCE
supporting the psychological wellbeing of children in hospital.
SAFEKIDS AOTEAROA
helping reduce the high rates of unintentional injuries in children.
STRENGTHENING STARSHIP’S PAIN SERVICE
significantly reducing the waiting time for assessment and therapy.
NATIONAL PAEDIATRIC PLASTIC SURGERY SERVICE
helping Starship to establish a world-class paediatric plastic surgery service.
SUPPORTING OVARIAN AND TESTICULAR TISSUE CYROPRESERVATION
providing hope for young children with cancer.
NEW FACILITIES
for children and staff in the new Medical Specialties and Neuroservices wards (Level 6).
SPROUT IV POLES
providing a colourful and child friendly alternative to the traditional IV poles.
COLOURFUL MURALS
to brighten the walls of the wards and make the environment more child friendly.
FOUR HEAT TABLES
to keep vulnerable and premature babies warm.
A WAITING ROOM OUTSIDE THE OPERATING THEATRES
where families can wait close by whilst their child is having surgery.
MORE THAN 200 DEDICATED FOLD-DOWN BEDS
provided in the rooms for a parent/caregiver to stay with their child in comfort.
STARSHIP’S PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU)
supporting the vital care provided by PICU which exists for children who are critically injured, acutely ill or have undergone complex surgery.
NEWSIMULATION 'NURSING KID' MANNEQUIN
including an introduction course and equipment.
SUPPORTING THE PLAY SPECIALISTS
supporting the essential work of the Play Specialists in the Children’s Emergency Department.
REFURBISHING THE RESPIRATORY AND SLEEP LAB
funding the refurbishment of the Starship Respiratory and Sleep Lab to provide enhanced respiratory services for children.
HELPING GROW THE NATIONAL METABOLIC DIETITIAN TEAM
helping care for patients with Inherited Metabolic Disease (IMDs).
ONCOLOGY PROJECT
supporting a multi-million dollar project to transform childhood cancer treatment in New Zealand.
A SPECIALISED SENSORY PLAY TROLLEY CALLED A 'SNOEZELEN' WAGON
which can be taken to the rooms of children unable to leave their beds.
THE KARI CENTRE
was upgraded and transformed.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD-CLASS CLINICAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMMES
for clinical teams to train and practice their skills.
CONSULT LIAISON ROOMS
had it's first upgrade since the hospital was built in 1992 with new purpose-built play room, an infant feeding therapy room and whānau room.
VITAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE HEART UNIT
including and echocardiography system to give surgeons 4D images of the heart.
THE SCRIPT APP
Script for Paediatrics is an app that makes prescribing antibiotics smarter and more efficient.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY'S CURTAIN BANK
enabling families to live in warmer, healthier homes.
NEW ZEALAND RHEUMATIC FEVER AND RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT
protecting our vulnerable communities and ensuring better outcomes for our children.
FUNDING FURTHER EDUCATION
enabling Starship staff to deepen their knowledge in their chosen field.
RESEARCH
enabling quality improvement of health care delivery.
WHARE HAUORA PANAMA ROAD SCHOOL
creating a vital community resource
“We are so grateful for the longstanding support of Mercury and its wonderful customers.
For over 20 years, you’ve stood alongside us, helping to make a meaningful difference for Starship children and their families across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Since 2001, you’ve contributed over $20 million towards our national children’s hospital, helping us to create warmer drier homes for Kiwi families, provide over 200 fold-down beds for parents so they can stay overnight comfortably with their children, expand our paediatric ICU, refurbish our outpatients clinic and so much more.
From all of us at the Starship Foundation - thank you so much for helping us to bring better health and brighter futures to the children of Aotearoa.”
- Starship Foundation Chief Executive, Joanna Simon.
starship kids stories
See how Starship donations have helped many kids like little Lennox.
AWESOME OUTPATIENTS
By joining forces, our Starship donators have helped fund a magical $3.8m three year transformation of the Outpatients clinic.
wonderful experiences
Watch the many ways you’ve helped the kids at Starship experience a little bit of wonderful, like our 360° experience and more!
STARSHIP FOUNDATION IMPACT REPORT
