Licence to Drive: Ava Takes the Wheel

Hands on Steering Wheel

We’re excited to announce that one of our incredible kiritaki, Ava, was recently featured on Licence to Drive; a New Zealand TV series following learner drivers with disabilities as they overcome challenges to gain independence on the road. Ava appears in Episodes 4 and 5, now streaming on Sky Go. Licence to Drive offers an […]

Mānawatia a Matariki – Our Event Guide!

Matariki, Māori New Year, is a wonderful time to pause, reflect with gratitude on the past year, and get ready for the year ahead. There are so many amazing events happening across the motu, offering great chances to connect with the local community and celebrate together. We want to encourage our staff and kiritaki to find […]

A Glimpse of Our Family Platform

A person uses an iPad to access the CareNet Family Platform

At Florence Nightingale Agency, we are always excited to hear the positive feedback from our kiritaki and their whānau about the tools we provide to enhance their care experience. One such tool is our Family Platform: an integral part of our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care. The Family Platform has already been used by […]

Embracing Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Kia ora koutou! It’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – or Māori Language Week – a time to celebrate, promote and appreciate Te Reo Māori and its significance in Aotearoa New Zealand. Learning and making use of a language can be daunting, especially if you’re just starting out, so we’re sharing a few easy […]

Florence Nightingale Agency Awarded ACC Lead Provider Contract

We’re thrilled to share a big milestone: The Florence Nightingale Agency has been awarded a lead provider contract with ACC. Looking ahead, as these changes begin to take effect, this will mean smoother processes and less paperwork for all our valued kiritaki. Most importantly, we’ll be more involved in the care journeys of our kiritaki […]

Assisting Clients Recovering from Winter Illness

While winter is slowly drawing to a close, the chills of the season still continue – as do the risk of seasonal illnesses. For people who require support, falling ill can be extra challenging. In such moments, the role of in-home care support workers becomes crucial. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in aiding […]

Alayacare

Alayacare

Florence Nightingale Agency are excited to be working with Alayacare, a cloud-based patient monitoring system. Alayacare is available in an easy to use App which can be downloaded onto any mobile phone and will contribute towards giving our clients the best possible health care in their homes! This modern technology allows our Support Workers to […]