Reaching beyond the physical barriers
For many people, life after a stroke can feel isolating, challenging, and uncertain. For one South Canterbury Stroke Club member, however, that journey has been transformed through connection, laughter, and the encouragement of others who understand.
Read MoreSaving lives on our roads
For hundreds of South Canterbury teenagers, a day at Fraser Park delivered far more than lessons about cars and roads — it delivered an opportunity to pause, reflect and think differently about the choices they make every day.
Read MoreSpreading kindness, one treat at a time
Since 2018, Good Bitches Baking South Canterbury has grown to 72 volunteers delivering 553 boxes of homemade treats—bringing comfort, connection, and kindness to people facing hardship across the community locally.
Read MoreBev's story
When Bev arrived at Hospice South Canterbury, it was with a quiet sense of knowing. After nine years of living with breast cancer, she had faced each stage with strength and generosity, always thinking of others even as things became harder.
Read MoreComfort at the Hardest Moments
What started as handmade gifts from mums who had experienced trauma in hospital has grown into something truly powerful.
From One Mother to Another was born from mothers’ own difficult hospital experiences.
Read MoreCamp Purple
Camp Purple isn’t just a getaway—it’s where tamariki and rangatahi from Aotearoa with Inflammatory Bowel Disease discover courage, connection, and life-changing moments.
Read MoreLiving each day fully
Motor Neurone Disease NZ supports South Cantabrians with specialist care, connection, and compassion—helping them navigate life with dignity and reassurance.
Read MoreWell Balanced
Good balance is the key to preventing falls and maintaining independence. Age Concern SC went on the road to show our community how to keep in shape.
Read MoreClaire’s Story
Claire was in desperate need of her second liver transplant when she came across the Timaru Host Lions Cody Hunter Fund. The timing couldn’t have been better.
Read MoreA Home Away From Home
The Ronald McDonald House has been the home away from home for many South Canterbury families, including the Chappell’s from Timaru.
Read MoreKids can thrive
The Fairlie Kids Club nurtures local tamariki with affordable after-school care, building confidence, connection, and community through fun and friendship.
Read MoreWater babies
Learning to swim is a basic life skill when you are an island nation. Plunket is helping children and parents jointly develop water confidence in South Canterbury.
Read MoreLove Golf
In 2021 golf in South Canterbury was not a growing sport. The number of young players taking up the sport was dwindling, something had to change.
Read MoreLisa’s Story
Facing a cancer journey alone is scary. Fortunately, the South Canterbury Cancer Society and navigators such as Monica can help patients walk this journey together.
Read MoreDavid & Raewyn’s Story
A dementia diagnosis is life-changing and not just for the person with the disease. Often support people, such as partners suffer just as much, and who is there to support them…
Read MoreA giraffe with a mission
Harold the giraffe is synonymous with the Life Education Trust, and has been educating children for 35 years. Despite his age, Harold is just as relevant today as he was in 1989.
Read MoreChristmas Angels
Can you imagine Christmas day without presents? Well, that was the reality for many South Canterbury families before the Christmas Angels project.
Read MoreRainbow 101 workshops
The Y is on a mission to make our region safer and more inclusive for the Rainbow community. This is why they created the Rainbow Education 101 programme.
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