Annabelle's Legacy ❤
Supporting advocacy for mental health system reform following the loss of our daughter
Glen Eden, Auckland
Our beloved 13-year-old daughter Annabelle Daza died in September 2024. In her final weeks, she reached out again and again for help — but the systems meant to protect her failed. Crisis helplines did not escalate her serious disclosures. Emergency services withdrew when she showed distress. Schools dismissed the concerns of her worried friends. Every time she asked for help, she was let down.
We are determined to fight for the changes that could have saved her life and will protect other tamariki. Together with MPs, Mana Mokopuna - Children's Commissioner, Mitey, and media we are building Annabelle's Legacy - a system that can truly work for vulnerable children, young people, and their families.
We are sharing Annabelle's funeral service for those who knew and loved her, and for all who are supporting our kaupapa. It captures the essence of our extraordinary girl - her creativity, her gentle spirit, and the profound impact she had on everyone lucky enough to know her.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BpYeZTyWwtVl8lNYq2x1iFtZBtGd938Q/view?usp=sharing
Donations will support legal representation at the coroner's inquest and ongoing advocacy work to create the systemic changes that will protect other vulnerable tamariki - so that no other whānau must endure what we have.
Thank you for standing with us.
With gratitude,
Zoë and Miguel Daza
Use of funds
Donations will go towards
Legal costs to hire a QC lawyer as our representative for the coroner's inquest
Advocacy-related travel, expert advice,
Essential resources to support systemic change in the mental health system. This funding enables us to continue fighting for reforms that could prevent other children from falling through the same gaps that tragically failed Annabelle.
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Latest update
Significant Progress in Our Advocacy for Change 24 September 2025
We wanted to share some significant developments in our advocacy for Annabelle.
The Health and Disability Commissioner has referred our complaint about Youthline directly to the Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey. This referral was made due to "broader concerns regarding potential risks to public safety with particular reference to a young and vulnerable population." This means they've recognised that the failures in Annabelle's case represent systemic issues that need addressing at a policy level.
We're also incredibly grateful for the Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad's powerful open letter supporting the need for urgent reform. Her first open letter since 2013 validates everything we've been advocating for - you can read it here: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360822291/our-urgent-collective-care-needed-prevent-youth-suicide-open-letter-childrens-commissioner
These institutional voices backing our call for change give us real hope that meaningful reform will happen so other families don't face what we have.
Thank you for your continued support in this fight for systemic change.
Zoë and Miguel
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