Nearly half of all New Zealanders will live with mental illness and/or addiction at some point during their lifetime, and the use of mental health services has increased by 73% over the past decade.
A priority of East Coast Bays Rotary Club is to support community members who live with mental illness, so in 2022, the funds raised from our annual golf day were donated to upgrade the sensory modulation room within North Shore Hospital’s Emergency Department.
The dedicated room now has specially designed furniture, soothing imagery, low lighting, and accessories such as weighted blankets. The dedicated low-stimulus environment helps healthcare teams provide the best care for mental health patients who often need a quiet, calm, private space.
Thank you to all who supported our annual golf tournament and made our participation in this project possible. (@rymanhealthcarenz @northshore_toyota_nz anz_nz @rcp_newzealand The Security Company Ltd, @clearshieldglass, Tekton Consulting, @thermosashcommercial, Young and Caulfield Lawyers, @monstavisionnz, intent Group, The Puhoi Pub Hotel & Stables  Est 1879, @cetahomes, @action_manufacturing_hamilton, Debit Success, Rothbury Insurance Brokers)
We now look forward to our 2023 golf tournament.