Brain Injury Waikato provides a variety of events and meetings including support groups, education and information sessions, workshops that are free for the community.
Brain Injury Support group meetings
Support Groups will Commence in February 2025
We invite all people living with a brain injury, their family/whanau and carers to join us.
Support groups can provide a sense of belonging, make social connections, and share ideas, learn and deepen understanding for recovery and ask questions. It is a safe place to share, listen and give and get support surrounded by people who understand or are walking a similar path.
Our regular support groups are:
Cambridge Brain Injury Support Group:
3rd Tuesday of the Month**
10.30am-12pm
Cambridge Community Centre, 193 Shakespeare Street, Cambridge
Hamilton Brain Injury Support Group:
Last Friday of the month **
10.30am-12pm
Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton
Tokoroa Brain Injury Support Group:
2nd Friday of the month **
10.30am-12pm
Saint Marks Community House, 81 Bridge Street, Tokoroa
Taupo Brain Injury Support Group:
1st Thursday of the month **
10.30am-12pm
Taupo Women's club 2/12 Storey Avenue, Taupo
Te Awamutu Brain Injury Support Group:
3rd Thursday of the month **
10.30am-12pm
Enrich+ (Upstairs -lift available) 48 Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu
** dates may change due to public holidays or venue availability.
Information Sessions/workshops
Brain Injury Waikato provides monthly information and education sessions covering a variety of topics relevant to brain injury recovery. These sessions are provided by community providers, community organisations, health care providers. These sessions are free of charge and open to everyone to attend.
February: Blueprint for Balance workshop
Hamilton:
Monday 3rd February 2025, 10am-12pm at Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton View flyer
Cambridge:
Monday 24 February 2025, 10am-12pm at Cambridge Community House, 193 Shakespeare Street, Cambridge View Flyer
March: Mindfulness for the restless mind
Hamilton:
Monday 3rd March 2025, 9am-12pm at Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton View Flyer
Cambridge:
Monday 24 March 2025, 9am-12pm at Cambridge Community House, 193 Shakespeare Street, Cambridge View Flyer
April: Living your best life with brain injury
Hamilton:
Tuesday 8 April 2025, 10am-12pm at Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave, Nawton View Flyer
Cambridge:
Tuesday 29th April 2025, 10am-12pm at Cambridge Community House, 193 Shakespeare Street, Cambridge View Flyer
Brain Injury Awareness Month: March 2025 Event
Building Bridges to Connection after Brain Injury Event
Join us for our Brain Injury Awareness Month Event! Connect, learn, and support each other while exploring the impact of brain injury. Open to individuals, families, supporters, and anyone keen to learn more. Connect with community organisations and discover valuable resources.
When: Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Where: Kai Hall, 487 Tuhikaramea Road, Templeview, Hamilton
Cost: FREE
