Upcoming Events

Wound Awareness Week - 26 July - 1 August 2021

Burn Support Group wishes the very best to all those Preschools, Kohanga Reo centres and Primary Schools, participating in this exciting competition.

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to download, colour-in and enter the competition!

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Men's Day Out 2021

"This fun day out on a harbour fishing charter provides an informal opportunity for male burn survivors to enjoy the company of others similarly affected."

Open and available for support peers and family members 18+.

Please complete the registration form and return it to the office to hold your spot on the high seas.

For all inquiries contact michele@burns.org.nz or phone 021 863 670.

PLEASE NOTE:
Date for Men's Day
out has now changed to
16 October 2021

Mens Day Out - REGISTRATION FORM 2021
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Upcoming Camp

Ngatuhoa Lodge
Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park

The National Camp for New Zealand Burn Survivors

Friday 14 January to Tuesday 18 January 2022

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The Lions Foundation grants funding for 2021 Children's Camp

Thank you to the Lions Foundation for granting funds of $10,000.00 supporting the 2021 Children's Camp.

From the volunteers, leaders, support peers and the attending children, our sincere appreciation in contributing to this valuable and necessary event.

"Camp Awhi is a chance for kids to be kids" It gives the opportunity to make genuine connections with other children, re-discover the fun in physical fitness, learn their own strengths and find their own voices, along with a whole lot of fun..

Burn survivor supports individuality within the community

Tracey Maree Houia, is now leader of the artistic Talent Tree Agency. As a company displaying the need to show diversity throughout the industry, opportunities can be gained by registering your interest via contacting Tracey.

There is no JOINING FEE required, and you may be the next face on some of our favourite Kiwi shows....

Thank you to Tracey and those involved with the Talent Tree. Along with your support to the burn community, the appreciation of your generosity with a monthly donation is extremely kind and these funds will continue to support many of our Charity initiatives..

Australian Forum 2020

REGRETTABLY CANCELLED UNTIL 2021

In light of the world's current circumstances, Burn Support Group wishes everyone to stay safe.
Take care of you and your families.
Please feel free to reach out when necessary.

Applications are now open for the Australian Forum 2020 (18+)

Burnslife offer a four day forum open to Burn Survivors and families... The Burn Support Charitable Trust have provided the opportunity for New Zealand survivors to attend this worthwhile programme for the past two years.

Representatives receive accommodation and catering costs covered. They will partake in workshop sessions with health professionals, mix and mingle sharing your story and journey with burn survivors alike.

If you are interested and wish to take advantage of this opportunity for 2020, please complete and send in your application before closing date - 29 February 2020

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Australia Forum 202 - application form
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Congratulations to Amy Powles and Troy Hall

Two very worthy and deserved recipients will be attending the Australian Forum end of May 2020.

Amy Powels is the mother of beautiful young Emmy, who sustained burns at the age of 21 months. Emmy is now 4 years old, Amy has been on an unknown and sometimes lonely path of recovery. Attending this forum shall be insightful, gaining information that can best equip her to guide her daughter on her journey as she grows up with questions....

Troy Hall, burn survivor, having received electrical burns 8 years ago. For the past couple of years, between being a terrific dad, hard worker and passionate advocate for the Burn Support Group, Troy shares his experiences and journey with the young burn community throughout New Zealand.

Along with Troy and Amy, President, Nick Nielson will meet and greet with our over-the-ditch friends, immersing themselves in the 7th National Burnslife Education and Support Forum..

To our New Zealand representatives, we hope you enjoy this opportunity and build relationships that will last a life time. Wishing you all the very best for your adventure..

Phoenix World Burn Congress - 21 - 24 October 2020

Applications are now open for the Phoenix World Burn Congress 2020, which offers an incredible humbling experience, to meet and share your journey with peers alike, to embark on an adventure for 4 days that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Put into your words why you wish to attend, what you hope to gain and how you hope to give back. Applications are open until 1 March 2020..

The conference will be held at Providence, Rhode Island, USA.