In Uniform's Chosen Charities

In Uniform supports Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust and our own scholarship fund for youth in the outdoors.

In Uniform has decided to support two external charities - Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust – and do a fabulous job of offering that support. Our money (and yours) split many ways soon diminishes in effectiveness. Therefore In Uniform New Zealand Limited pledge our support in both money, time and focused effort to our chosen charities. In Uniform is fully committed to these projects and, as a result, is restricted in its ability to participate in other sponsorship opportunities at this time.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease affecting many New Zealanders, young and old. There are literally hundreds of wonderful, worthy charities out there – and we would love to give something to every single one of them, but to what end?

Our current focus is to work with our supplier network to replace 1 six year-old laptop, currently shared between four Multiple Sclerosis staff members with at least four brand new up-to-date computers. If you can help in ANY way please get in touch: Logan@inuniform.co.nz

About the Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand

We are a non-profit organisation formed to provide on-going support, education and advocacy for people with MS and their support networks. It also aims to educate the general public, employers and health professionals about MS and actively funds key research into the condition.

The Society was established in 1967 and today there are 18 regional Societies from Northland to Southland. Each regional Society is autonomous, and appoints one office holder to represent them on the National Council.

MSSNZ Services

MSSNZ offers a wide variety of services, some of our which are described in this leaflet. This assistance is available to people with MS, family members and their carers. Information on any of our activities is available from National Office.

Field Workers

The Field Worker Service has been operating for more than twenty years. It has developed into a vital and high profile service, available to all members at no charge.

Field Workers are trained to give advice on a wide range of matters concerning MS as well as arranging social groups, exercise classes, support meetings and service referrals.

All regional Societies have skilled and experienced professionals providing one-on-one support and information.

Youth Network

The Youth Support Network provides an opportunity for younger people with MS to receive support from their peers.

Information Service

The National Information Service provides a range of resources about MS, including:

• MS VOICE: Our quarterly publication informing stakeholders of current MS issues in New Zealand, and world-wide.
• MSSNZ Information Series: Specialised resources related to the specific symptoms and effects of MS.
• MSSNZ Library: A variety of resources about MS and related topics, available for loan.
• MSSNZ Website at www.msnz.org.nz: A source of up-to-date online information about MS and related topics, including news and events, latest research developments and access to all MSSNZ published information resources.

Research Programme

Our Research Fund partners with leading scientists and researchers to support crucial research into understanding MS.

A key recent project is the National MS Prevalence Study, which provides the first accurate picture of MS incidence in New Zealand in over twenty years.

MSSNZ Awards

MSSNZ administers two awards. The Dorothy Newman Scholarship funds tertiary study of up to $7,500 for two people with MS each year. The Scholarship recognises the challenge of an MS diagnosis and supports retraining in employment that may be neccesary for those with the condition.

The Esme Tombleson Award honours the contributions members make to their wider community. Awards for 'Person with MS of the Year' and 'Carer of the Year' are presented annually.

Advocacy

MSSNZ liaises with allied organisations and government bodies to ensure policies concerning people with MS receive considered input from those who will be affected.

Contact Details

Website: www.msnz.org.nz

National Office & National Information Service
Multiple Sclerosis Society of NZ
Level 2
85 The Terrace
Wellington

PO Box 2627
Wellington 6140

Telephone: +64 4 499 4677
Fax: +64 4 499 4675
Helpline: 0800 MS LINE or 0800 675 463

About Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter service provides a dedicated 24-hour, seven day a week service. This service often makes a life or death difference for thousands of New Zealanders.

Many of our qualifying organistaions are great and worthy charities in their own right, however the rescue helicopter trusts has the potential to benefit each and every one of us. Today you are a Customs officer, tomorrow a tramper needing help. A surf lifesaver today, injured in a car rally tomorrow.

A Westpac Rescue Helicopter is necessary when:

• a patient is very sick or badly injured
• medics think getting to hospital quickly will make a big difference
• an accident has occurred in a difficult location

Westpac Rescue Helicopters are like a fully equipped intensive care unit in the sky. From a defibrillator for a premature baby to full life support systems, Westpac Rescue Helicopters are equipped to deal with any situation.

Rescue helicopter service and Westpac Westpac was approached to sponsor the service by pioneer rescue helicopter pilot, the late Peter Button, in 1981.

Westpac is the naming rights sponsor of the Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch rescue helicopter services. In Uniform supports Westpac which in turn are an associate sponsor of the West Coast, Tauranga, Taupo, Palmerston North and Rotorua rescue helicopter trusts. Combined, these services carry out over 3,000 rescues each year.

More information about the Rescue Helicopters