Recently, recipients have been given funds for sudden unexpected illness and urgent dental care. Other recipients include single parents struggling financially, amongst others.
So, as managers and colleagues, we encourage you to spread the word to any nurse who you think might benefit from funding from the Nurses Memorial Fund.
The fund’s philosophy is that it is there to help when social services and someone’s own resources are not enough to meet their needs. It is closely allied with NZNO; however applicants do not need to be a member to apply for assistance.
NZNMF was established as a benevolent fund in 1917 in memory of the 10 nurses lost in the sinking of the Marquette and has supported many nurses in times of financial hardship and emergencies for more than 100 years. We welcome applications from nurses with at least two years’ post-registration experience in New Zealand.
The fund’s income comes from interest on its investments and also from bequests, donations and membership subscription. You can become a member or life member and support the fund to help others. You can also encourage donations and bequests. The fund is a registered charity (Charity No. CC288878).
Applications for assistance or donations can be made to the NZNMF committee by email [email protected]
or by post to: NZNMF, PO Box 5363, Dunedin 9054.
Annual subscription: $10 and life membership $100.
Bequests are welcomed.
Beverly Henderson, secretary
NZ Nurses Memorial Fund