The Hart Walker
The Hart Walker is a customised orthotic walking frame which has fitted bracing around the child’s chest, hips and down the lower limbs to provide support and alignment..
They need adjusted regularly and clinics are normally held twice a year
in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin subject of late to Covid impact.
Lions Clubs assist with organising venues and refreshments for the technicians and families who attend..
The Foundation
The Child Mobility Foundation is the first point of contact for NZ families seeking assistance with equipment for physically disabled children.
CMF has 5 trustees appointed from NZ Lions:
PDG Robert Naismith Chairman
Alan Gray Secretary
Janelle Collins Trustee
PDG Andrew Malloch Trustee
Ralph Gracie Trustee
Coordinator:- Genny Hanning - [email protected]
Asst Coordinator:- PDG Ella Butson
Treasurer: Steve Bennett (Lions NZ Treasurer)
New Role-Advisor to CFM: Past Chairman PDG Rodger Millar. Patron Past LCI International Director Ron Luxton QSM JP
Our role is to organise the Hart Walker clinics, and provide guidance to families and Lions Clubs on mobility devices. We ensure the protocols, procedures and policies are followed to achieve a successful child mobility project.
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The CMF coordinates the supply of the Hart Walker and other equipment.
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For more information about the Foundation go see more on this website. https://www.nzcmf.org
or Email [email protected]
Funding
This foundation relies on the support of Lions Clubs and voluntary donations. If you would like to help, please donate, so that CMF can continue its work effectively for the well-being of New Zealand’s physically disabled children.
Donate to Bank Account: Westpac 030389-0760525-00 with brief identity reference
Then Email confirmation details to:- [email protected]
or post
to Treasurer CMF
PO Box 1578 Whangarei 0140
The CMF Annual General Meeting was held Friday 28th April 2023
Prior to the 202 MD Convention
2pm Ascot Park Hotel,
with CMF Trustees and supporters
The Hart Walker is a customised orthotic walking frame which has fitted bracing around the child’s chest, hips and down the lower limbs to provide support and alignment..
They need adjusted regularly and clinics are normally held twice a year
in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin subject of late to Covid impact.
Lions Clubs assist with organising venues and refreshments for the technicians and families who attend..
The Foundation
The Child Mobility Foundation is the first point of contact for NZ families seeking assistance with equipment for physically disabled children.
CMF has 5 trustees appointed from NZ Lions:
PDG Robert Naismith Chairman
Alan Gray Secretary
Janelle Collins Trustee
PDG Andrew Malloch Trustee
Ralph Gracie Trustee
Coordinator:- Genny Hanning - [email protected]
Asst Coordinator:- PDG Ella Butson
Treasurer: Steve Bennett (Lions NZ Treasurer)
New Role-Advisor to CFM: Past Chairman PDG Rodger Millar. Patron Past LCI International Director Ron Luxton QSM JP
Our role is to organise the Hart Walker clinics, and provide guidance to families and Lions Clubs on mobility devices. We ensure the protocols, procedures and policies are followed to achieve a successful child mobility project.
.
The CMF coordinates the supply of the Hart Walker and other equipment.
.
For more information about the Foundation go see more on this website. https://www.nzcmf.org
or Email [email protected]
Funding
This foundation relies on the support of Lions Clubs and voluntary donations. If you would like to help, please donate, so that CMF can continue its work effectively for the well-being of New Zealand’s physically disabled children.
Donate to Bank Account: Westpac 030389-0760525-00 with brief identity reference
Then Email confirmation details to:- [email protected]
or post
to Treasurer CMF
PO Box 1578 Whangarei 0140
The CMF Annual General Meeting was held Friday 28th April 2023
Prior to the 202 MD Convention
2pm Ascot Park Hotel,
with CMF Trustees and supporters
Passionate, dedicated, and caring Lions
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We Serve for the children
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HELP FOR CHILDREN WITH MOBILITY PROBLEMS
THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR FAMILIES NEEDING HELP ENSURING CORRECT PROTOCOLS, PROCEDURES AND POLICIES CMF OFFERS GUIDANCE TO FAMILIES AND LIONS CLUBS ON HOW TO FINANCE EQUIPMENT - IT DOES NOT FUND DIRECTLY |
CMF HIRES THE RIGHT PEOPLE FOR THE CHILDRENS" NEEDS
SKILLED ORTHOTISTS & PHYSIOS AT REGULAR MOBILITY CLINICS WHERE CHILDREN ARE ASSESSED, FITTED TO, OR HAVE THEIR HART WALKERS & DEVICES ADJUSTED THERE UPON HELPING BODY AND MIND TO DEVELOP |
Our Mobility Clinics
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At the Mobility Clinics children and parents are hosted by local
Lions Clubs who provide a friendly welcome, often after long journeys and supply refreshments and snacks to sustain them. |
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COVID-19 STOP PRESS:- Clinics in main centres were on hold, but a clinic was held in Dunedin and children and caregivers transported by CMF to be brought up to date with treatments and Hart Walker adjustments.
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Click on these links to see videos of clinics and children in action:
Presentation to MD 202 Convention2021
https://youtu.be/ffbVJEdL258
Ben's Fitting
https://youtu.be/EFHrrIV1vic
A Mobility Clinic in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G-S2fTXMeA
Amira's Story incorporating 2016 10-10-10 Walk promotion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDXyz444P4U&t=12s
Matteo's Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGZcsacx8k&t=24s
CMF visit the Hart Walker factory in Keighley UK
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/431qj4xz4z355d88abo5p/Visit-to-Hart-Walker-UK.mp4?rlkey=olmcjomtvauv18gergs5ty5jl&dl=0
Presentation to MD 202 Convention2021
https://youtu.be/ffbVJEdL258
Ben's Fitting
https://youtu.be/EFHrrIV1vic
A Mobility Clinic in action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G-S2fTXMeA
Amira's Story incorporating 2016 10-10-10 Walk promotion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDXyz444P4U&t=12s
Matteo's Journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOGZcsacx8k&t=24s
CMF visit the Hart Walker factory in Keighley UK
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/431qj4xz4z355d88abo5p/Visit-to-Hart-Walker-UK.mp4?rlkey=olmcjomtvauv18gergs5ty5jl&dl=0
How to find out more
Whether you are a parent or caregiver seeking help, or a Lions Club looking for information on how to
help a child, just drop the Child Mobility Foundation an email and we will find solutions.
To make a Donation:
Donations can be banked into Westpac Bank Account No. 03-0389-0760525-00
Please note your name in reference, may need abbreviating to fit.
Then send us an email to address above with full details with suggestion for use for CMF to reconcile.
Donations can be banked into Westpac Bank Account No. 03-0389-0760525-00
Please note your name in reference, may need abbreviating to fit.
Then send us an email to address above with full details with suggestion for use for CMF to reconcile.
The Foundation Trustees
Behind the scenes, ensuring the best of care for the children and sound stewardship
Formed in 2011, the CMF has five trustees appointed from New Zealand Lions Clubs
Robert Naismith Chairman
Alan Gray Secretary
Janelle Collins Trustee
Andrew Malloch Trustee
Ralph Gracie Trustee
with
Genny Hanning The CMF MD Coordinator
[email protected]
Ella Butson Assistant CMF MD Coordinator
Treasurer:- Steve Bennett (Lions Clubs NZ. Treasurer)
New Role:-
Past Chairman PDG Rodger Millar Advisor to CFM
Our Patron is:- Past international Director Ron Luxton
Behind the scenes, ensuring the best of care for the children and sound stewardship
Formed in 2011, the CMF has five trustees appointed from New Zealand Lions Clubs
Robert Naismith Chairman
Alan Gray Secretary
Janelle Collins Trustee
Andrew Malloch Trustee
Ralph Gracie Trustee
with
Genny Hanning The CMF MD Coordinator
[email protected]
Ella Butson Assistant CMF MD Coordinator
Treasurer:- Steve Bennett (Lions Clubs NZ. Treasurer)
New Role:-
Past Chairman PDG Rodger Millar Advisor to CFM
Our Patron is:- Past international Director Ron Luxton