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About us

MedicAlert® Foundation New Zealand

MedicAlert® Foundation is a non-profit essential service charitable organisation that provides lifesaving medical emergency information services for people with allergies, disabilities, and other life-long health conditions.

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44,000

Members actively enrolled in New Zealand

10

Lives saved by our Emergency Service Support line per month

6 mil

Members worldwide, in 25 different countries

$18.1 mil

Amount of money the Foundation has saved the Healthcare system

Our Purpose

To reduce avoidable harm and protect lives by providing quick, accurate, and up-to-date medical information, both digitally and linked via a Medical ID, and helps reduce the risk of the wrong treatments being administered to improve the quality of life for its members.

Our history

1956

Dr. Marion Collins created a Medical ID bracelet for his daughter in 1956, inspiring others to seek one. This idea led to the launch of a mission to save lives.

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1962

MedicAlert® Foundation NZ was established by the Lions Club in Upper Hutt by Lion Club President W F Downs.

1964

MedicAlert® Foundation NZ gained popularity and has nearly 4500 members

1968

Established as a Non Profit Incorporated Society administered by a volunteer Medical Advisory Board, management board and seven employees. The first executive director was Seymour Young.

1974

24/7 Emergency Hotline Service was established and is maintained by Wellington Free Ambulance.

1980

Minister of Health - Hon. George Gair awards a gold MedicAlert® Bracelet to its 20,000th member.

1985

Patient Medical Records established on computer

1997

New office facilities opened by Minister of Health - Hon. Bill English

2010

MedicAlert® Foundation NZ officially opens new National Office and launches MedicAlert®’s Nationwide Patient Vitals - Electronic Health Record Service.

Present

We presently safeguard more than 44,000 members in New Zealand and remain dedicated to preventing harm and saving lives.

Member stories

Our Impact

Lesley

Taumarunui
Allergies

A life-threatening accident led me to join Medic Alert after breaking my foot and experiencing anaphylactic shock during surgery due to anesthetic allergies. Thanks to my Medic Alert, medical professionals are now aware of my allergies, potentially saving my life in case of emergencies.

Ken

Auckland
Health Conditions

My Medic Alert bracelet will alert medical staff to the existence of my AUS should I ever be admitted to hospital in an unconscious condition as a result of a medical event or accident.

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MedicAlert® Foundation Worldwide

On a Worldwide mission to protect and save lives.

We are part of a global network of MedicAlert® Affiliates that use the personal emergency identification system to protect and save lives.

Our members benefit from confidence around-the-clock thanks to our internationally recognised Medical ID and a 24/7 Emergency Information Service, knowing that medical professionals are trained to look for and recognise the Medical ID and can easily retrieve a medical record when seconds count.

FAQs

Have any questions?

Enquiring minds want to know. Below you will find answers to questions that we get asked about the most. Can’t find an answer? Let us know.

We provide a free lost and found service. If you find a MedicAlert® Medical ID, return it to the Foundation, PO Box 40028, Upper Hutt 5140. We will locate the member and forward it onto them at no cost. For privacy protection, we cannot release members personal information.

Members can access their information anytime, just click sign in, or call Membership Services who can review your information with you over the phone once they have completed a security verification. Just remember, health information must come from your Health Provider. Any other information, it's important you update it regularly.

The 24/7 Emergency Hotline is a service provided by MedicAlert® Foundation New Zealand. It's accessible through the Central Emergency Ambulance Communications Centre in Wellington, funded by the New Zealand Government and staffed by Wellington Free Ambulance Employees. This hotline number, engraved on every member's MedicAlert® Medical ID and printed on every member's MedicAlert® Medical ID Card, offers immediate access to live personal, emergency contact, and health practitioner identification, along with cruicial medical information. It operates both within New Zealand and overseas through direct access to the Foundation's Global Access Service.

MedicAlert® Foundation is a member owned service organisation that acts to support its members. The Member Terms Statement is the basis of contract or agreement between the Foundation and its Medical Identification Members. A copy is provided on the enrolment form, available 24/7 on the Foundation's website, or upon request.

We offer a variety of products including silicone and velcro sports bands. However, our stainless steel petite emblem comes highly recommennded for babies and toddlers.

Please contact us on 0800840111 before sending a product for repairs. Alternatively, you can order new products at any time over the phone or online.

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Make a Donation

Small donations significantly help our non-profit Foundation. Without government funding, we rely on our members and friends to support our mission of saving lives.

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