A small device with a life-changing job
Wandering lays bare a painful truth about life with dementia and other conditions: risk and freedom are inextricably intertwined.
For more than two decades, WanderSearch Canterbury has given families a way to hold both. Our free radio-frequency devices mean a loved one can keep walking, gardening and living their life — while trained teams stand ready to find them fast if they ever go missing.
We’re run by a dedicated team and a network of volunteers, funded entirely by grants, donations and community support.
Mission, vision & values
Our mission
To safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk of going missing — empowering them to live healthy, active lives in the communities they love.
Our mission
To safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk of going missing — empowering them to live healthy, active lives in the communities they love.
Compassion
We meet families with warmth and dignity.
Safety
Everything we do reduces risk and saves time.
Independence
Freedom to live actively, for as long as possible.
Community
We're stronger together — Police, LSAR, whānau and volunteers.