Making dreams come true for Otago children since 1987
All-expenses-paid trips, medical support and 24/7 volunteer caregivers — creating lifelong memories.
About Koru Care Otago
Since 1987, Koru Care Otago has taken small groups of children living with serious or lifelong conditions on fully funded trips to the Gold Coast — providing medical support and two-to-one volunteer caregiving. We believe in the power of experiences and the smiles they bring.
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What People Say
" What I enjoyed most about the trip was seeing Bugs
Bunny and Daffy Duck in the parade at Movie World... If I had to describe the
trip in three words, awesome, fun, exciting. "
— Polly / Koru Care Kid
— Polly / Koru Care Kid
" The trip helped me become more independent, grow in
confidence and allowed me to meet some amazing people...
My hope is to pass on the same joy, courage, and sense of possibility. "
— Tara / Koru Care Kid / Board Member
My hope is to pass on the same joy, courage, and sense of possibility. "
— Tara / Koru Care Kid / Board Member
" I would definitely tell someone to go for it and
apply. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity because you usually never get the
chance to do something awesome like this."
— Paige / Koru Care Kid
— Paige / Koru Care Kid
" What an awesome bunch who gave our children the best
time of there lifes and made our children get to do things they
wouldnt get to do. We appreciate everything you do for the children x "
— Nikki / Parent
— Nikki / Parent
" A massive thank you to all the sponsors and an even
bigger thank you to all cares for taking our babies on this once in
a life time experience we appreciate you all so much words cant express how much
this means to us "
— Lucy / Parent
— Lucy / Parent
" Thank you to koru care and the awesome leaders
taking such great care of our children. It's a big thing sending them so
far away especially after caring for them when so unwell but this was so
important for them and us "
— Christine / Parent
— Christine / Parent