Apply for Support

Thank you for reaching out for support during this challenging time for you and your loved ones.

We appreciate that each situation is unique and are committed to accommodating your specific needs and requests to the best of our ability. Our team brings a wealth of understanding and compassion through their own personal experiences of loved ones diagnosed with brain cancer. They strive to give each application the attention and care it deserves.

We fund a range of personalised support options, with the aim to alleviate stress and bring moments of joy to families. Whether it’s organising special holidays and experiences, supporting food and fuel bills, providing assistance with respite care, or fulfilling a cherished wish, we’re here to help make it happen.

We do require some formalities to be completed before we can start working on your request. Our application covers these.

To be eligible for our funding the applicant must have a primary brain cancer diagnosis. The applicant needs to confirm this in the application form and consent to us contacting their doctor (and give us their contact details) in case we wish to verify the information provided. We also request the applicant to nominate a support person who they authorise to communicate with us on their behalf if necessary.

Application forms may be filled out on behalf of an individual diagnosed with primary brain cancer, but only with that individual’s consent. It is the responsibility of the person completing the application form to confirm the applicant consents to this.

Other information may be provided by the applicant or their nominated support person from time to time while we are working on their request. By providing this information to us, the applicant or their nominated support person confirms we have the consent of any affected individuals to use and share their information if necessary to process the application. An example of this could be providing the names and other details of an applicant’s travelling companion/s where we have been asked to arrange a trip, but there could be other examples.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at any time. We are here to assist you as you work through each step of the application process.

  • The objective of the Trust is to support people living with Brain Cancer by assisting in the following areas:

    ◦ Providing experiences and opportunities to enjoy time with family and friends, to plan holidays and adventures, and to create lasting memories.

    ◦ Supporting travel costs necessary to receive evidence-based treatment not available in New Zealand, as recommended by their qualified clinician.

    ◦ Enabling them, or their close family members, to obtain respite or similar care and relief that will improve their quality of life.

    ◦ To carry out activities that support, or are ancillary to, the objective of assisting persons diagnosed with Brain Cancer and their families who have a financial need.