The foundation has a proud history in supporting innovative and excellent medical research including collaborations, new technologies and the creation of hubs of excellence in particular medical fields. Areas of focus to date include research into rare and terminal childhood disease, illness and disability, adult brain diseases, mental health, and addiction.

Supporting leadership and transformation in low decile schools that are facing challenges is a key area of interest for the foundation. By assisting with the funding of innovative solutions and partnerships with NGO’s and Government the aim is to ensure that all children thrive, despite attending a school which is struggling. This has also extended to supporting educational development to pre-school, particularly in South Auckland.

The foundation aims to reduce inequity within the health system by supporting community based/led/owned solutions which offer practical assistance for families/individuals who are suffering through medical and hardship issues. As part of this the foundation looks to incorporate, where possible leading medical research from other grantees so that it can flow down into medical practice at a community level. Examples include health hubs in low income schools offering a variety of health services.

The foundation looks to help build capacity in community organisations which are working to assist people and communities out of poverty. Community led/driven initiatives that target reducing stress on families with young children are of interest, as are innovative solutions to increasing availability of affordable housing and increasing community connectedness. To date there’s been particular focus on Takanini in South Auckland where the foundation has existing relationships with the local school and other community groups.