Welcome to Wāhi Kōrero, a safe and anonymous place to share health-related stories.
Nau mai ki Wāhi Kōrero, he wāhi haumaru, he wāhi kirimuna ki te tuari i ngā kōrero hauora.
We encourage you to share your experiences of health care, particularly those that are not often heard. The stories shared on this site will be used for research and will help decision-makers improve health outcomes.
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E akiaki ana mātou i a koe ki te tuari i ō wheako tautiaki ā-hauora, ka tino pērā mō ngā mea me uaua ka rangona. Ko ngā kōrero ka tuarihia i tēnei pae ka whakamahia mō ngā rangahau me te āwhina i tā ngā kaiwhakatau whanake ake i ngā putanga hauora.
Tirohia ā mātou kaupapa me ngā kōrero kua tuarihia.
I have provided care for someone. These are the thoughts and feelings I keep to myself.
I am already a carer before my husband becomes ill. Our daughter has a disability and needs support every day. Then my husband becomes ill, and something in me shifts.…
Read Full Story >I have provided care for someone. These are the thoughts and feelings I keep to myself.
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer mid 2023. I supported him through major surgery and then chemo. By mid 2024 I felt resentful that he was rejecting…
Read Full Story >I have provided care for someone. These are the thoughts and feelings I keep to myself.
When my mother first became disabled, she was constantly moving between hospital, rehab, and nursing facilities. I thought that once she was in professional care, some of the pressure would…
Read Full Story >I have provided care for someone. These are the thoughts and feelings I keep to myself.
Caring for my mother who is becoming increasingly frail means looking after both her body and her heart. The physical care is constant. Some days, I feel like I am…
Read Full Story >I have provided care for someone. These are the thoughts and feelings I keep to myself.
My son has severe autism, and caring for him means every day begins with planning. Before I even think about work, I am coordinating his schedule with life coaches, therapists,…
Read Full Story >I have provided care for someone. These are the thoughts and feelings I keep to myself.
My child lives with Chronic pain & wakes most days crying & goes to sleep most days crying. I feel like it is too much. I find the crying very…
Read Full Story >When your story is submitted it will be sent to our team to moderate, from there we will post your story anonymously.
We won’t know it’s you or your story, all stories are submitted anonymously.
Your story will be used to explain to decision makers how healthcare is experienced and the potential areas for improvement.
I am already a carer before my husband becomes ill. Our daughter has a disability and needs support every day. Then my husband becomes ill, and something in me shifts.…
Read Full Story >My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer mid 2023. I supported him through major surgery and then chemo. By mid 2024 I felt resentful that he was rejecting…
Read Full Story >When my mother first became disabled, she was constantly moving between hospital, rehab, and nursing facilities. I thought that once she was in professional care, some of the pressure would…
Read Full Story >I had taken my 6 year old daughter to the after hours dr after she had been having fevers and coughing for a week, we were told her chest was…
Read Full Story >The medical system of our country is disgusting. Our medical personnel who choose to remain in our country are over worked. It is "normalised" to have a waiting period to…
Read Full Story >I was worried about my sexual health and couldn’t go to the doctor. I was uncomfortable down below and embarrassed. I took to using supermarket antibacterial soap and cream, in…
Read Full Story >I wish I could have been honest about terrible sleep - I lied and said sleep was okay, because I didn't want suggestions to sleep train. I also didn't mention…
Read Full Story >I am a first time Mama and although I had all the support from Whanau and friends I still opted to do well-child checks instead of just going to doctors…
Read Full Story >I wish that the post natal support that I received was for both my child and myself. I had regular check in for my child's health, but our decision to…
Read Full Story >All identifying details will be removed so your story will remain anonymous.
When your story is submitted it will be sent to our team to moderate. After all personal information has been removed, your story will be posted to the site anonymously.
Your story will be used in research to explain how healthcare is experienced. It will show potential areas for improvement.
