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The Wilson Home Trust provides a range of services for families and children with physical disabilities in the upper North Island.

We also collaborate with Health, Education and Community organisations that provide services for children with disabilities. Not for profit organisation supporting children and families with physical disabilities

07/04/2026

We hope you had a happy Easter weekend!

The next Equipment / Activity and Young Adults grant closing date is this Thursday 9 April. Head to our website for more information: https://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/grants/

19/03/2026

GRANT RECIPIENT STORY

Badly injured in a motocross accident two years ago, 15-year-old Max is still on the road to recovery. However, a set of golf clubs granted by the Wilson Home Trust has given him a new lease of life. ⛳️🏌🏼‍♂️

“Max was over the moon when he received the clubs,” says his father, Glenn. “He plays one-handed, but his left hand is now starting to improve. He loves going out with his mates, and golf is a safe, social sport that he can do with them. “

A few months after the accident, the family also received a holiday grant from the Wilson Home Trust. “We went to Taupō and went parasailing – that was awesome,” says Glenn. “Max had only been out of hospital for five or six months – it was a great way to celebrate that he was alive and to remind us how far he’d come.”

To other families facing similar challenges, Glenn has this advice: “Definitely apply for grants. Whether it’s equipment, a holiday, or something that helps your child stay occupied and do what other kids can do, it can really make a huge difference.”

A grant towards equipment or activities can be life-changing for a young person rehabilitating from an injury. 🩵

The next grant closing date is 9th April 2026. Find out more information on our website: https://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/grants/

23/02/2026

The Halberg Games are just around the corner, if you or you know someone who
needs assistance with the registration or other related costs then check out our
Activity and Young Adults grants. The next funding round closes on 12 March and
the outcome will be intime for the games in April.

For more information about our grant funding visit our website at
www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz or contact Chris on [email protected]

03/02/2026

The Wilson Home Trust would like to thank the Devonport / Takapuna Local Board
for funding towards the Christmas Santas Grotto.

Also, our next grants funding round closes on Thursday 12th March at midday – see our website for more details: https://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/grants/

09/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Team at the Wilson Home Trust!

We are back in the office and look forward to catching up at some stage this year.

A reminder that the next grant funding round closes on Thursday 29th January.

For all enquiries please call Chris on 09 488 0126 or email [email protected] and information about the grants are at www.wilsonhometrust.org.nz

18/12/2025

Our first grants closing date in 2026 is on Thursday 29th January for Equipment / Activity and Young Adults grants. Holiday and Counselling grants can be applied for anything and we can turn then around in 48 hours, providing we have the correct documentation. However please note the Wilson Home Trust holiday closing dates below, no grants will be processed during this time:

Wilson Home Trust office closes at 3pm on Monday 22 December and opens at 9am on Thursday 8 January 2026.

We would like to wish you all a fabulous Christmas break and all the best for 2026. If you are travelling over this time, safe travels.

28/11/2025

Join Our Hydrotherapy Team! 🌊

MightyKids Rehab is looking for a Poolside Volunteer to support our hydrotherapy programme at the Wilson Centre. This rewarding role runs on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday afternoons.

What you’ll do:
• Be on hand poolside to provide assistance.
• Welcome and read with families, creating a warm and friendly environment.

If you’re passionate about helping children and families, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Please email us at [email protected] to express your interest.

12/11/2025

Santa has confirmed that he will be coming to the Wilson Home Trust site on Saturday 6 December. This year we have cute baby animals to interact with, face-painting and some yummy ice creams.

There will be presents for all of the children that attend so please register your child and siblings.

Where: Wilson Home Trust - 1 St Leonards Road, Hauraki - In the Wilson Centre meeting room. Time: 10am to 2pm

To register please email your Child's name and age, Preferred time, Siblings name and age to Chris at [email protected]

07/11/2025

CCS Disability Action is marking its 90th year, and on Wednesday night it was the Auckland Region's turn to cut the cake!

Wilson Home Trust COM members David Rees and Jenny Stiles were there to help celebrate, along with David's daughter, Katherine Rees.

What a massive achievement for CCS Disability, congratulations from Wilson Home Trust.

Photos left to right:
- David Rees Wilson Home COM, Katherine Rees
- Katherine Rees , Susan Sherrard, Alysson Hamblett past and present Chairs of the LAC (Local Advisory Committee)
- Tim George (Local Advisory Committee)

05/11/2025

The last grant funding closing date for 2025 for Equipment / Activity and Young Adults is on Thursday 20 November 2025. The first grant closing date for 2026 is on Thursday 5 February.

Holiday and Counselling grants can be applied for anytime during the month.

Check out our grants webpage to apply: https://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/grants/

For more information, please contact us on 09 488 0126 or email [email protected]

14/10/2025

12-year-old Amelie adores her new companion dog and best friend, Maple – and so does the rest of her family. A***n says that Maple has just fitted perfectly into their lives.

“She’s been a great emotional support for Amelie when she’s sick or not feeling great. She’s also a good ‘icebreaker’ when we’re out and about. Kids can sometimes feel awkward about the wheelchair, but they’ll stop and talk to Amelie because Maple is there. Then they realise that Amelie is just like them, but in a wheelchair. It’s been lovely for her.”

“We feel incredibly lucky to have Maple in our family and we’re so very grateful for Wilson Home Trust for giving us the opportunity to purchase this gorgeous dog. Thank you!”

A grant towards a companion dog can be life-changing for children with physical disabilities. Read Amelie’s story or visit our website to learn more about our grants.

https://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/amelie-maple/

07/10/2025

7-year-old Zachery loves cuddles, going to school and being around friends at school – and he especially loves his new trike! His Mum, Nicky, is just as delighted with the adaptable trike, made possible by one of our Equipment & Activities Grants.

“The trike has given him so much more mobility,” says Nicky. “It’ll grow with him until he’s about 10 or 12 years old. It gives him the ability to be like other kids and go places. By next year, he’ll hopefully be using it independently.”

Zachery also loved having a family holiday last year at Tasman Miranda holiday park, thanks to one of our holiday grants (see picture). And in 2023, he received a grant towards an iPad, which gives him more independence and autonomy – and gives Nicky a break to get jobs done.

All the grants have been invaluable for Zachery and his family. “First of all, the iPad – it’s in use right now,” says Nicky. ‘Then having that amazing holiday, and now, the trike which make a difference for years to come. Thank you so much – the grants really have been life-changing for us.”

Read Zachery’s story using the link below or visit our website to learn more about our life-changing grants.

https://wilsonhometrust.org.nz/zacherys-story/

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