Eye Care Initiative for Wellington Special Olympics

Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes from around NZ will be screened for undiagnosed eye conditions with the support of a local charity. More than 1070 Kiwi special needs athletes will benefit from the eye screening initiative which will see them receive specialist eye care during their events beginning in Wellington this month.

GSK offering Employees World First Preventative Healthcare Initiative

A new world first preventative healthcare programme has been introduced to Kiwi workers and their families.The free programme offers screening and treatment for dozens of conditions which commonly affect Kiwis but are not currently funded – such as skin, cervical and bowel cancer, prenatal scans, HIV screening, cardiovascular and diabetes treatment, smoking cessation programmes, and a range of immunisations for employees and their families.

Men’s Mental Health NZ Campaign

Sam O’Sullivan, a trained Clinical Psychologist, is adventuring into stunning New Zealand locations to teach people how to be mindful in action, and is talking to outdoor Kiwi men about how they calmly focus their awareness in their own unique ways. He is challenging the stereotype of the stoic Kiwi male and exploring what real strength in modern New Zealand looks like.

Go Anywhere Emergency Alarm

Smart Caller ‘Safe-Life Pendant’ Where ever there is 3G coverage in New Zealand, the Safe Life Pendant can put you in contact with someone to help you, or locate you in an emergency.

Whooping Cough NZ Cases Double

Two Starship paediatric specialists are warning Kiwi parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against whooping cough after new figures show New Zealand cases are up by over 108% for the same time last year.