Laura Fergusson Trust Incorporated - LFT Auckland

19/05/2026

We want to pause, for a shout out to the amazing Flynn Mitchell. Flynn is a friend to Laura Fergusson, an amazing human, and set to go far. Thanks Flynn for talking with us recently about how we can ground our mission to be part of the voice for physically disabled people in Aotearoa.
Congratulations on all you've achieved so far.
You'll be hearing more from Flynn, stand by!

Flynn Mitchell came to university with a point to prove.

05/05/2026

Grand Designs
Now that we’re a Community Housing Provider (CHP), we’ve shifted up a gear. Exploratory work is underway across six potential sites in South and East Auckland.
We’ve scratched the pad with early design thinking for accessible, purpose-built housing that will enable physically disabled people to live vibrant and equal lives.
For a sneak peek about the kind of thing we’re driving at see below. We’re busy getting ahead of the game and ready to move at pace when we get the full green light.

23/04/2026

When it's on, it's all on and always on at our LiFT Hub. Our collaborative space where good people are bringing good energy to change things for the better right across our sector. Exciting times, exciting teams, you should pop in and check us out.

31/03/2026

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. It has been a month to recognise the community, advocacy, and progress improving outcomes for people with cerebral palsy.

At , we value our partnership with the . Their leadership and ongoing support play a vital role in strengthening outcomes and opportunities for people across Aotearoa.

We are also grateful for LFT Board members , Mike Bishop who brings invaluable lived experience and leadership through his role on the Cerebral Palsy Society board, and Professor Sue Stott, a leading paediatric orthopaedic surgeon whose decades of expertise have advanced care and outcomes for children with cerebral palsy.

This month reminds us to keep listening, learning, and acting so people with cerebral palsy can live with dignity and choice.

24/03/2026

Over the past year, we’ve partnered with ROPE NEURO REHABILITATION LIMITED and ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand to deliver a gym programme designed for people with physical disabilities. The impact has been powerful.

Participants have seen improvements in strength, mobility, and confidence, along with greater motivation and social connection.

“The progress is small, but the impact is so big for us.”
— Partner of a participant with CP

Access to specialist equipment and a supportive environment has been key, with quality of life data also showing positive change.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re currently reviewing the programme and look forward to restarting soon so more people can benefit.

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09/03/2026

It was great to be out in the community last week attending Show Your Ability, New Zealand’s leading annual disability equipment expo.

It was fantastic to connect with suppliers, explore new innovations in equipment and assistive technology, and see the continued advancement of solutions that support independence for people with physical disabilities.

For us at Laura Fergusson Trust, opportunities like this are invaluable. Staying connected with the sector and learning about emerging technology helps inform the work we are doing — from rehabilitation and housing to community participation — and will feed into a number of our future workstreams.

Great to see so many organisations, suppliers, and advocates coming together with a shared focus: enabling people with physical disabilities to live independently, participate fully in their communities, and thrive.

05/03/2026

Exciting news! 🏡✨

The Laura Fergusson Trust is now officially registered as a Community Housing Provider (CHP) — a significant milestone in our journey.

Our mission is to set the standard for a future where physically disabled people thrive as equal, visible and valued citizens. Housing is a key area of impact for us — creating accessible, future-fit options that go beyond minimum standards.

We believe accessible housing is fundamental to independence, choice and quality of life. Our vision is for every person with a physical disability to have access to a home that truly supports their needs.

Thank you for backing our work. Together, we’re turning vision into action.

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01/03/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of attending the celebration and launch of Te Kura Whakatairanga Oranga Tinana – School of Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences at the

This redesignation feels like a natural next step for the School. The new name and status reflect the range of work happening across the faculty and the programmes they offer. It also highlights the steady growth in teaching and research across applied exercise and sport sciences, clinical exercise physiology and physiotherapy, areas that are clearly continuing to evolve and expand.

For us at Laura Fergusson Trust, it reinforced the importance of collaboration. Working alongside tertiary partners creates exciting opportunities for shared research, student engagement, and innovation that strengthens rehabilitation pathways for people living with physical disability.

We look forward to continuing to build this relationship and exploring what we can achieve together.

26/02/2026

We loved working with the We do Landscaping team on our Transitional home garden make over! 🌳🌿🎋

15/02/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our members through our new Transitional Home.

Our members are at the heart of . Their voices, lived experience, advocacy, and ongoing support have shaped who we are — and who we are becoming.

It was a privilege to open our doors, show them through the space, and showcase what this home represents: safe, warm, accessible transitional accommodation designed to support recovery, independence, and dignity.

We value their insights, their encouragement, and their belief in our mission. Opportunities like this remind us that rebuilding isn’t just about bricks and mortar — it’s about community.

Thank you to everyone who came through. Your support strengthens our resolve to continue creating housing solutions that truly work for physically disabled people.

11/02/2026

🧡 So honoured to be on RNZ this morning discussing the opening of our Transitional home and what it means for people with physically disabled people in Auckland following a spinal cord injury.

🙌 Huge Thank you to Katherine Ryan for her thoughtful conversation and support with Ray Finch this morning.

🟧 We really appreciate the platform to share this important milestone and the work ahead. 📻🙏

https://www.laurafergusson.co.nz/

A new purpose built centre has opened after five years of Auckland's community going without access to care.