Bringing Comfort Home: Yondi Foundation Backs Hospice Equipment Programme

We are proud and grateful to announce new Rimu supporters Yondi Foundation who have committed to two years of supporting our Equipment programme.

Last year, we delivered 1,040 pieces of specialist clinical equipment directly into our patients’ homes, ensuring they and their families could be supported where they needed it most. This service is free to patients and tailored to their specific needs as assessed by our clinical teams. Pieces of equipment are managed through our facilities team of colleagues and volunteers who clean, maintain and deliver these items to ensure patients can be at home around their home comforts and retain a sense of normalcy.

Our equipment programme ensures that families, in some of their worst times, can feel supported, comfortable and cared for in their homes, as well as giving their carers the tools they need to safely and confidently help their loved one with mobility and to fill their days in ways that mean something to them.

The Yondi Foundation was founded in memory of Audrey and Earl Kyle who shared a deep passion for animal and humanitarian welfare around the world. They spent their lives supporting various worthy causes and charitable organisations. The Yondi Foundation is committed to making a meaningful impact by supporting initiatives that improve lives, protect animals and create lasting change.

Yondi, their beloved pet monkey, a Guenan Greater Spot Nose Monkey, held a special place in their hearts. They had rescued her as a baby and raised her as their own child since they were unable to have children of their own. Yondi travelled with them on many adventures around the world – something that would be impossible today.

We are very proud to partner with the Yondi Foundation. As Rimu supporters, we thank the Trustees, Chiara and Geoff, alongside Maria and Matthews, for their commitment to ensuring that the Yondi Foundation honour Audrey and Earl’s legacy by making positive change in their community. Thank you.

Know that your support and dedication make a difference. By 2038, palliative care needs are expected to grow by 50%, our focus is ensuring we can continue to be there when our community needs us. With your continued support, we can achieve a sustainable future for these vital services.