Every two days, a child in New Zealand needs the Starship National Air Ambulance. Christmas is no exception.

When a child’s life is on the line, your support for the Starship National Air Ambulance provides the specialised life-saving care they need.

Starship National Air Ambulance

Bringing children from across Aotearoa New Zealand to Starship for urgent medical care. On call 24/7, 365 days a year.

The importance of therapeutic play

A play-based approach to hospital care supports children and whānau by reducing stress and anxiety.

Patient story: Alfie

“I got to 150 consecutive days in hospital before I gave up counting.”