Neurological Foundation of New Zealand

OTHER NEUROLOGICAL ORGANISATIONS

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Acoustic Neuroma Assn of NZ
Alzheimers NZ Inc
Autism Association of NZ
Brain Injury Association of NZ
Cerebral Palsy Society
Dermatomyositis Support Group
Dyslexia Support Group / SPELD
Dyspraxia Support Group of New Zealand Inc.
Dystonia Patient Network Inc
Epilepsy New Zealand
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Support Group of New Zealand
Head Injury Society of NZ Inc
Huntingtons Disease Assn of NZ
Lysosomal Diseases New Zealand
Migraine Sufferers Support Group
Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA)
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Auckland
Muscular Dystrophy Association
N.Z. Addison's Network [NZAN]
New Zealand CCS Inc.
New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders
Parkinsonism Society of New Zealand Inc.
Post Polio Support Group Inc.
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support Group
Restless Legs Syndrome
Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ
Stroke Education
Stroke Foundation of N.Z. Inc


Acoustic Neuroma Assn of NZ

The support group for sufferers of acoustic neuroma. Acoustic Neuroma Assn of NZ P O Box 222 Taumarunui Tel: (07) 896 7452 Email: acousticneuromaassnofnewzealand@xtra.co.nz


Alzheimers NZ Inc

The national organization for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Alzheimers New Zealand Level 3, Adelphi Finance House 15 Courtenay Place P O Box 3643 Wellington Tel: (04) 381 2362 Email: nationaloffice@alzheimers.org.nz


Autism New Zealand Inc

The main purpose of the Autistic Association of New Zealand Inc. is to provide support, resources and information on autistic spectrum disorders to those with these conditions, their family/whanau, caregivers and professionals working with them. Autism Association of NZ P O Box 7305 Sydenham Christchurch Telephone: (09) 276 1396 Email: info@autismnz.org.nz


Brain Injury Association of NZ

National organization for all sufferers of brain injury, with regional offices throughout New Zealand. Brain Injury Association of NZ P O Box 74-323 Market Road Auckland Tel: 0800 272 464 Email: bianz@xtra.co.nz


Cerebral Palsy Society

Our overriding philosophy is that individuals with Cerebral Palsy are people first, with the right to a life as close to normal as their disabilities allow. This goal is best met with a consumer-powered approach that focuses on a persons needs and strengths, that identifies the resources they require and evaluates the system by the individuals progress. Cerebral Palsy Society P O Box 16067, Sandringham, Auckland or 13 Coyle Street, Sandringham Telephone: 0800 501 601 Email: info@cpsoc.org.nz


Dermatomyositis Support Group

JDMS Friends is a support group that offers information and contacts with other families who have loved ones with Dermatomyositis within New Zealand. Dermatomyositis is one of a group of acquired muscle diseases called inflammatory myopathies. The disease affects both children and adults. Females are more often affected than males. Dermatomyositis is characterized by a rash accompanying, or more often, preceding muscle weakness. The rash looks like patchy, bluish-purple discolorations on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, elbows, knees, knuckles, and back. Some people may also develop calcium deposits, which appear as hard bumps under the skin. The most common symptom is muscle weakness, usually affecting the muscles that are closest to the trunk of the body. Rangi and Stella Williams 20 Jupiter Street Palmerston North 5301 Email: jdmsfriends@graffiti.net Ph/Fax : 06 3532938 Stella Mb : 0211034135 Rangi Mb : 0212334497


Dyslexia Support Group / SPELD

SPELD is a non-profit organisation with 33 branches throughout New Zealand. We aim to provide assistance with problems associated with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia. These vary in severity and affect all age groups. C/- SPELD The Secretary P.O.Box 25 Dargaville Tel: (09) 439 5955 Email: faj@xtra.co.nz


Dyspraxia Support Group of New Zealand Inc.

This parent-initiated, voluntary support group for all who care for children with Developmental Dyspraxia, was formed in June, 1992, and is unique in the help, support and information it provides. Judy Davies Q.S.M National coordinator The Dyspraxia Centre PO Box 20292 Bishopdale Christchurch Tel: (03) 359 7072 Email: praxisnz@xtra.co.nz


NZ Dystonia Patient Network Inc

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. Dystonia Patient Network Inc P O Box 305 375 Triton Plaza North Shore 0757 Email: info@dystonia.org.nz


Epilepsy New Zealand

Epilepsy New Zealand comprises 16 branches covering New Zealand, supported by a national office in Hamilton. All branches aim to provide support and promote the welfare of people and families/whanau with epilepsy. Epilepsy New Zealand PO Box 1074 Hamilton Tel: (07) 834 3556 Email: national@epilepsy.org.nz


Guillain-Barre Syndrome Support Group of New Zealand

The GBS Support Group pools the knowledge and support of sufferers and their carers Jenny Murray National coordinator 27 Grenville St New Plymouth Tel: (06) 751 1014 Email: jenny.gbs.nz@clear.net.nz


Head Injury Society of NZ Inc

"The Voice of those affected by Head Injury" "Te Korero o ratou kau pangia i nga mate ki te mahunga" Head Injury Society of NZ Inc 5th Floor Rossmore House 123 Molesworth Street P O Box 12-245 Thorndon Wellington Tel: 0508-444357 or (04) 472 2977 Email: nat-office@head-injury.org.nz


Huntingtons Disease Assn of NZ

Huntington's Disease (HD) is an inherited progressively degenerative neurological disorder which results in impairment of both mental capability and physical control. Huntingtons Disease Association of NZ P O Box 16 238 Sandringham Auckland Tel: 025-749-163


Lysosomal Diseases New Zealand

Lysosomal Diseases New Zealand P O Box 38-538 Petone


Migraine Sufferers Support Group

Our aim is to keep you informed about all aspects of migraine. We wish to reach out to as many people as possible and to offer ongoing advice, support and information, as it becomes available. Migraine Sufferers Support Group P O Box 32 473 Devonport Auckland Email: annette@migraine.co.nz


Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA)

The MNDANZ has a network of branches and support groups throughout New Zealand to assist people with MND in getting the right care and help. Motor Neurone Disease Association of New Zealand Inc. (MNDANZ) PO Box 2129 Wellington Tel: (04) 473 5555 Email: info@mndanz.org.nz


Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand

MSSNZ has 19 regional offices from Whangarei to Invercargill providing information and support services to people with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and their carers. Multiple Sclerosis Society of NZ PO Box 2627 Wellington Email: info@msnz.org.nz


Muscular Dystrophy Association

"Managing Neuromuscular conditions together" Muscular Distrophy Association P O Box 16238 Sandringham Tel: (09) 815 0247 or for out of Auckland 0800 800 337 Email: info@mda.org.nz


N.Z. Addison's Network [NZAN]

The New Zealand Addison's Network works with people who have Addison's disease. The website gives goals and benefits of membership, and has downloadable newsletters and medical Q&A. New Zealand Addison's Network National Co-Ordinator PO Box 17-414 Greenlane Auckland Call Jeanette on (06) 877 4352 Call Gary on (04) 565 1783 Call Karen on (09) 483 7043 Email: jeanette.c@paradise.net.nz


New Zealand CCS Inc.

CCS (formerly Crippled Childrens Society) is a social profit organisation that has been around since the 1930s. We work with people who have disabilities. New Zealand CCS Inc. PO Box 6349 Marion Square Wellington Tel:

OTHER NEUROLOGICAL SITES OF INTEREST


New Zealand Health Directory - Healthpages

Healthpages is an extensive directory of professional individuals and organisations in many health disciplines throughout New Zealand. It is a fully searchable database. Our aim is to provide the general public and professionals with relevant information for making referral decisions.


American Research - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. Congress in 1950, NINDS is one of the more than two dozen research institutes and centres that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is an agency of the Public Health Service within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NINDS has occupied a central position in the world of neuroscience for 50 years.


American Research - American Academy of Neurology

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a worldwide professional association of more than 17,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals "dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders." The AAN hosts the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, the pre-eminent international neurological science meeting. New Zealand neurologists are AAN members; the Neurological Foundation's Professor Janusz Lipski attended the SFN's last meeting and reported in Headlines Volume 56.


American Research - Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives

The Dana Alliance is a non-profit organization of more than 200 pre-eminent scientists dedicated to advancing education about the progress and promise of brain research.


Glaxo Neurological Centre

The aims of the Centre are to provide advice, information and support to people with a neurological condition, their families and care professionals and to raise the awareness of neurological conditions in the community.


American Association of Neurosurgeons

American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is a scientific and educational association with nearly 5,500 members worldwide


Brain Research Foundation

A dramatic investment in talent is being made at the University of Chicago to create a 'stroke team' capable of treating stroke as rapidly and vigorously as we now treat heart attacks


Brainnet

The Central Nervous System & Brain Disorders Network An alliance of: National Foundation for Brain Research National Association for Clinical NeuroServices National Coalition for Research in Neurological Disorders


About-Cerebral-Palsy.org

About-Cerebral-Palsy.org provides useful information on Cerebral Palsy, Diagnosis, Causes of CP, and classification of Cerebral Palsy. Also, allows users to contact doctors with their questions, and offers free evaluation for lifetime benefits.