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Helpful website links
These website links have been collated to bring helpful information together for you.
New Zealand based Sites
Brain Injury New Zealand
Brain Injury New Zealand offers support and resources to those who are affected by brain injury. Brain Injury Waikato is one of 14 regional offices. For the contact details of offices outside Waikato visit this website to connect with other areas and find more resources.
The Neurological Foundation
The Neurological Foundation is a New Zealand charity that funds vital research and ongoing education into neurological conditions, which includes diseases and disorders of the brain and central nervous system.
Independent Living Charitable trust
Independent Living is a not-for-profit organisation committed to making daily living easier for people with impairments, as well as their whaanau, and support networks.
Wayfinders
Acc Navigation Services
ĀKI Innovation
ĀKI offers a range of Kaupapa Maaori services aiming to build and grow whaanau capacity. They offer rehabilitation services, navigation services and Rongoa
Brain Bloom Room
The Brain Bloom Room is on a mission to nurture & grow understanding about Neuro-development & how we can help our brains to rewire for robust health & wellness in Aotearoa New Zealand.
They believe that their programmes gives our entire body the foundation it needs for us to heal & restore, so we can become resilient & whole.
Cerebral Palsy Society (NZ)
Enhancing the lives of people with Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi in New Zealand.
ACC Advocacy
accadvocacy.org.nz
Provide a free independent nationwide service for anyone unhappy with an ACC decision or the length of time they've been waiting for a decision to be made. They also can provide support and advocacy for ACC hearings and reviews.
ACC Support and Advocacy Service
Free initial consultation, fees will be discussed after this consultation.
Get catered support and advocacy services for your ACC claim, issue or review. They offer a wide range of services including representation at review and assisting with any other issue.
Pathways
Pathways are passionate about helping tāngata whai ora and taiohi to achieve their very best outcomes (with a focus on Mental Health and Addictions). They work within many communities across Aotearoa supporting people to live full lives; hopeful and connected to what matters to them.
Services offered include: Acute Services, Alcahol and other drug services, group wellbeing programmes and mobile support services
Firstport
Discover disability information and advice from across Aotearoa New Zealand. There is a huge number of resources and support available on their website (click button below to access).
Overseas Sites
Brainline
The US website Brainline.org is a multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD: people with brain injuries, their family and friends, and the professionals who work with them.
Headway: the Brain Injury Association UK
Headway's downloadable range of e-booklets and factsheets cover many of the symptoms and practical issues associated with a brain injury
Traumatic Brain Injury.com
TraumaticBrainInjury.com is a US disability community service project providing on request, and at no cost, resources, support and advocacy to empower people with disabilities, their families and allies to lead self-determined lives.
Concussion Legacy Foundation
Wonderful resource for both concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Middle People Project
The resource hub for self-management after brain injury has some really great advice and articles.
Brain Injury guide for employers (Headway: Brain Injury UK)
Resource aimed to help provide information for employers of employees with brain injury. Some great information and advice in this resource.
Cerebral Palsy Group
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries. Their team help provide FREE support and useful resources to individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Cerebral Palsy Toolkit
A great resource toolkit for cerebral palsy, which the most common motor disability for children. This resource aims to assist those in seeking support, navigating the adjustments, and discovering avenues to guide your child toward a promising future.
Brain Injury Explanation
Sharing information and resources about brain injury in simple, easy to read terms. They have sections for carers and medical professionals as well.
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