Florence Nightingale Agency

19/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and acknowledge what an incredible year it has been for us at the Florence Nightingale Agency.

This year has been full of growth, none of which would have been possible without our amazing care staff and office team. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless mahi make a real difference every single day, helping our kiritaki and whānau live well with care, dignity, and respect.

Thank you for the skill and compassion you bring to your work everyday, and for showing through your actions that at the Florence Nightingale Agency we are truly People Who Care.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited for what’s to come in our mission to provide high-quality, person-centred care together.

We wish all our kiritaki and staff a safe, restful, and happy holiday period spent with those closest to you.
Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia 🎄🎆

19/12/2025

Coordinator of the Year: Congratulations Jacqui! 🎉

We’re proud to recognise Jacqui as our very first Coordinator of the Year 🏆

Jacqui consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication and leadership, setting a high standard through the quality of her work and the support she provides to those around her. From training new team members and stepping in when needed to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, Jacqui leads by example every day.

She has also represented our team at the Pasifika Conference and is always there to support her colleagues; something that has not gone unnoticed.

As one colleague shared: “Jacqui is very skilled and always steps up to help out in complex situations.”

Thank you, Jacqui, for your professionalism, reliability, and commitment to the team. This recognition is so well deserved 👏✨

17/12/2025

Today we're celebrating Elizabeth, our Advanced Support Worker of the Year! 🎉

In her nearly two years as an Advanced Support Worker, Elizabeth has been quick, friendly, and always ready to help, often stepping in at short notice to support trainings and go above and beyond in her role. Her mahi is always appreciated by the team and she more than deserves this award. Ka pai! 🙌

07/11/2025

We were incredibly moved to receive this stunning taonga gifted to our Christchurch office by Deanna Morgan and her whānau, as a gesture of appreciation for the mahi of our Florence Nightingale team.

The wood print, handcrafted by Deanna, depicts the Matariki star; a significant and treasured symbol in Māori culture, which symbolises the Māori New Year and the connection between the earth and the sky.

We are deeply honoured and grateful for this heartfelt gift. Thank you to Deanna and her whānau for sharing this with us, so beautiful and appreciated!

05/11/2025

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, together with Care On Call, we chose to support Look Good Feel Better NZ, an organisation that supports people living with cancer through free programmes that boost confidence, wellbeing, and help them feel like themselves again during treatment.

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing team, our donation drive raised $280 to support their incredible mahi!

To wrap up our campaign, we held a vibrant Pink Day at our Ops Conference; a chance to come together as a team, raise awareness, and show support for people and whānau affected by cancer.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, dressed up, and helped make this month so meaningful. Your generosity and aroha have made a real difference 🩷

27/10/2025

Last week we celebrated the opening of our beautiful new Invercargill office; he rā whakahirahira!
It was a truly special occasion, bringing together most of our dedicated team (minus a few due to weather restrictions), including those who travelled from Otago, and David, our CEO, who joined us from Auckland. We were also honoured to have our local NASC colleagues attend and share in the celebration. He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa i tae mai.
This new space provides us with a friendly, calm, and inviting environment in which we are excited to be able to share it with our support staff, clients, and the wider community.
Moments like these remind us of the importance of coming together - whanaungatanga - celebrating progress, and creating spaces that support wellbeing - hauora -and collaboration - mahi tahi.
If you're in the area, we warmly invite you to stop by, say hello to the Invercargill team, and take a look around. We would love to welcome you and show you what makes this new space so special.

22/10/2025

We’re thinking of all our kiritaki, support workers, and their whānau across the South Island as the severe weather warnings continue.

Please take extra care and keep an eye on the latest updates and follow the official advice for your local area; stay indoors, and avoid driving unless you absolutely have to. If you do need to travel, go slowly and arrive safely.

Your wellbeing matters to us. Look after yourselves, and each other. 🫂

Roofs have been damaged as workers are urged to stay at home as winds lash Wellington, Wairarapa, and the South Island.

20/10/2025

Warm Diwali wishes to everyone in our community who is celebrating today, from all of us at Florence Nightingale Agency!
May the Festival of Lights bring brightness and joy to you and your whānau, and the year ahead be filled with peace, prosperity, and new beginnings. 🪔

14/10/2025

Our incredible Christchurch team hit Hagley Park over the weekend for the Pink Ribbon Walk, and the energy was just amazing 😊

It was such a privilege to walk alongside survivors, supporters, and whānau; every step filled with hope, love, and a whole lot of pink! 🩷🎀

We’re so proud to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and be part of such a meaningful event that brings our community together each year. Kia kaha!

01/10/2025

After many years of dedicated service, we’re celebrating Brenda, one of our amazing Canterbury support workers. 💐

Brenda’s kindness, empathy, and tireless dedication have made a lasting difference in the lives of so many. Always going the extra mile, she’s been a steady, caring presence for kiritaki.

19/09/2025

Kia ora! 🌿

This week we’re celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week - and taking the opportunity to bring a little more Te Reo into our daily lives at Florence Nightingale Agency ❤

Language is a powerful way to connect, and for everyone in our community, including the kiritaki we care for and the team who support them, using Te Reo in everyday kōrero (conversation) can help keep it alive in our kāinga (homes) and hapori (communities) 🌱💬

We’ve gathered a few simple Te Reo Māori kupu (words) and kīanga (phrases) that you can use with kiritaki and whānau. Why not try using one this week?

Person with disability = Tāngata Whaikaha
Accessibility = Whakatapoko
Support Worker(s) = Ngā Tuarā Tautoko
Care Plan = Mahere Tautiaki
How can I help? = Me pēhea au e āwhina?

17/09/2025

Dawn and Laura from our Southland and Otago team had a fantastic time at the Summer Jobs and Beyond Careers Expo today!
We loved connecting and kōrero with current students and soon-to-be graduates interested in community health. It was a super busy day, but such a rewarding one! Thank you to the University of Otago for having us 🤩