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You and your Whānau

Living with a brain injury can mean even basic thoughts and everyday actions are difficult. Their impact can be life-changing, far-reaching and affect more than just one person. That’s why we’re here – to help people with a brain injury and their whānau and friends find new pathways to achieve independence, inclusion and quality of life.

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What is a brain injury

Brain injury is often the result of external force to the head and can affect a person’s cognitive, behavioural, emotional and physical abilities. Effects can be temporary or permanent and vary in their level of seriousness.

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We can help you

We specialise in the assessment, rehabilitation and support of those impacted by brain injury. There’s no one size fits all diagnosis or treatment so we provide a full continuum of integrated services when and where they are needed.

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Stories from those we’ve helped

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10 May 2021

If you put in the work, it will pay off

Before my injury, I usually had up to four horses in full competition work, was studying at ARA to become an Architectural Technician and was doing some hours teaching every week (including kids from the pony club and some local adults on their horses too).

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28 August 2020

Take everyday as it comes

I enjoy racing motocross and downhill mountain biking at the Christchurch Adventure Park and Victoria Park. We used to go two to three times a week.

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28 August 2020

Thud, crack, smack

I don’t remember how it felt. I don’t even remember if that’s the exact sound it made. But I can be certain that’s how you’d describe my head impacting the ground.

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Have your say with AmplifyU!


Learn about the new Ministry for Disabled People and have your say with ‘AmplifyU’!

AmplifyU is a platform made by disabled people, for disabled people, to provide input in the creation of the new Ministry for Disabled People. You’ll be able to ask questions, learn about what's happening, and talk with people to help ensure community interests are at the centre of the new ministry.

If you’re interested in helping shape the future of the new ministry, take a look and get involved!

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Our skilled team work together to provide an integrated approach to rehabilitation and recovery.

We help people with a brain injury and their whānau find new pathways to independence, inclusion and quality of life. Find out how we can help you.

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