We are the voice of physically disabled people, vibrant, equal, and full of life.
We set the standard for what full colour citizenship truly looks like for them.
Stretching from 1965 our roots lie in care and shelter, our founders stood up to change the world for others. We honour that legacy by pushing further, louder, and brighter. We’re here for full lives, lit up by leadership, creativity, humour, love, work, ambition, mischief, colour, and choice.
Our work focuses on housing, rehabilitation, advocacy, and research that deliver lasting change.
Our vision is a world that not only sees physically disabled people, but backs them all the way – because there’s nothing black and white about the human spirit.
More than five years after the closure of the Laura Ferguson Trust’s Greenlane rehabilitation facility, a new purpose-built centre has opened in Auckland to support people recovering from spinal injuries.
This TVNZ segment from Beagle Avenue highlights an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the people, processes, and everyday realities shaping life in the community. Through real-world footage and first-hand perspectives, the
1965 – Inspired by Lady Mary Caughey, the task of building a service to assist people with physical difficulties to live independent lives begins
1966 – First Fundraiser event
1967 – Trust formed
1968 – 224 Great South Road was acquired
1969 – The first 14 units were approved and the Auckland branch of the Laura Fergusson Trust was incorporated
1970 – The Governor General, Sir Arthur Porritt officially opened the Laura Fergusson Trust Home
1972 – 8 further units complete
1993 – Name changed to The Laura Fergusson Trust for Disabled Persons Auckland Branch Incorporated
1997 – The Greenlane Rehabilitation Centre was opened by the Rt Hon Prime Minister Jim Bolger
2002 – Trust establishes Chair of Rehabilitation at Auckland University of Technology
2017 – The Laura Fergusson Trust Incorporated celebrates 50 years
2020 – The Greenlane accommodation, support and rehabilitation services closed
2021 – Friends of Laura Fergusson established
2025 – Honour the past and ignite the future – new look, new team, new ambitions
