Family Support Coordinator – Dunedin

Shelley, and husband Glenn, are parents to Mia who joined the Dunedin NICU family in 2012.  After Shelley’s waters broke unexpectedly at 25 weeks, Mia arrived at 28+2 gestation. Glenn, a yacht Captain, flew home in time for the birth and managed the first cuddle out of the incubator just before having to fly back to work. These days, when Glenn is ‘off swing’ the trio love enjoying time in Glenn’s birthplace; beautiful Karitāne, and walking Huriawa peninsula with their wonderful Labradinger, Stella.

Shelley is eternally grateful for the wonderful staff of the unit, along with her dedicated mother, who together made the ten-week NICU journey the most positive experience it could have been. She feels blessed to have the opportunity to similarly support whānau on their unique journeys through Dunedin’s NICU.