WanderSearch Canterbury safeguards vulnerable individuals at risk of going missing, empowering individuals to live healthy, active lifestyles in the communities they love.
Who Does WanderSearch Help?
WanderSearch Canterbury Charitable Trust works with all age groups and conditions e.g. Dementia, Autism, Brain injury, etc. We supply free radio frequency devices that can be worn by the individual and allow them to be found quickly by NZ Police and Land Search and Rescue volunteers should they go missing.
'Wandering lays bare a painful truth about life with dementia: risk and freedom are inextricably intertwined.'
WanderSearch provides peace of mind for the person using the device and their whanau/friends/caregivers.
Individuals who use a WanderSearch device are found much faster compared to those without any sort of location device. For individuals who have frail health or who can be unaware of environmental hazards the time taken to locate them can be critical and the use of a WanderSearch device can be life-saving.
'This is an invaluable service providing peace of mind to care staff and resident family'
'It gave us peace of mind and certainty, and enables us the caregivers to sleep easier at night'
'I knew my mum was safe. Your organisation saves lives, thank you'
Client Stories
Diana and Jim
Diana discusses how the use of a WandaTrak keyring supports her husband Jim to stay safe and active and allows them to remain living together in their own home for as long as possible.
Kathryn & Wiremu
Kathryn and Wiremu discuss how a WanderSearch device supports Wiremu's independence.
Tak
Tak discusses how WanderSearch devices have been utilised for the students of Waitaha School to facilitate students to participate safely in school activities.