Brain Injury Waikato Inc.
Categories
Charity, Community Services, Trusts, Not for Profit Organisations
- 4 Tennyson Road, Enderly Hamilton Waikato 3240
- (07) 839 1191
- Send Email
- https://www.braininjurywaikato.org.nz/
Hours:
We have flexible hours of working within the hours of 8am-5pm Monday to Friday
About Us
Brain Injury Waikato empowers people and families impacted by brain injury through the provision of navigation, support and education. It also raises awareness and promotes the prevention of brain injuries.
Vision: Connected Communities for Better Lives
Mission: To improve awareness, support and choice for those impacted by brain injury.
Our Services:
We work to break isolation and build empowerment through:
• FREE Support Groups – Monthly support groups provided by our community educator – a place for peers to connect, build emotional support networks and expand their social networks.
• Education Sessions and free resources – Workshops to improve understanding of brain injury and available resources on our website and social media.
• FREE Navigation Support – Tailored help for individuals and families to access services, advocate for themselves, and move forward with dignity.
We also:
• Offer free educational talks to community organisations.
• Host an annual Brain Injury Awareness seminar for professionals and the public.
• Champion Brain Injury Awareness Month every March, fostering understanding and reducing stigma.
Highlights
- Free Navigation service to help navigate brain injury recovery and understand relevant pathways (ie. medical, ACC etc)
- Free Brain Injury Support groups monthly across the Waikato
- Free education workshops monthly in Hamilton and Cambridge (open to community to attend)
- Free resources about Brain Injury
- FAQ about brain injury
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