Other Neurological Organisations
This is a list of neurological support groups around New Zealand. The list contains links to the groups’ websites, as well as their contact details.
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About-Cerebral-Palsy.org
About-Cerebral-Palsy.org provides useful information on cerebral palsy, diagnosis, cures of CP, and classification of cerebral palsy. Also, the site allows users to contact doctors with their questions, and offers free evaluation for lifetime benefits.
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Acoustic Neuroma Assn of NZ
http://www.acousticneuroma.org.nz/
The support group for sufferers of acoustic neuroma.
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Alzheimers NZ Inc
The national organization for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
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Aphasia Association of New Zealand
The national support organisation for people with aphasia.
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Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists
The website of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists.
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Autism Association of NZ
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.
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Brain Injury Association of NZ
National organization for all sufferers of brain injury, with regional offices throughout New Zealand.
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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.
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Chair in Neurosurgery
http://www.chairofneurosurgery.org.nz/
In 2010, we won the battle to keep neurosurgical services in Dunedin.Today, we’re securing the future of this vital service through the Neurological Foundation Chair in Neurosurgery – based at the University of Otago.
This world-renowned expert will lead New Zealand's first academic neurosurgery unit conducting world-class research into diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system, join the life-saving team of neurosurgeons based at Dunedin Hospital and teach a new generation of neurosurgeons.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome Support Group of New Zealand
The GBS Support Group pools the knowledge and support of sufferers and their carers.
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Head Injury Society of NZ Inc
http://www.head-injury.org.nz/
"The Voice of those affected by Head Injury" "Te Korero o ratou kau pangia i nga mate ki te mahunga"
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Huntington's Disease Association of NZ
http://www.huntingtons.org.nz/
Huntington's Disease (HD) is an inherited progressively degenerative neurological disorder which results in impairment of both mental capability and physical control.
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Lysosomal Diseases New Zealand
LDNZ is a support group for families affected by lysosomal storage diseases.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association
"Managing Neuromuscular conditions together". Mission: To provide New Zealanders living with neuromuscular conditions personal support and information, and to advocate, influence and promote equality of opportunity.
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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.
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New Zealand CCS Inc.
http://www.ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz/
CCS Disability Action is a social profit organisation that has been around since the 1930s. We work with people who have disabilities.
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New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders
NZORD, the New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders, provides New Zealand's central starting point for information about rare diseases.
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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.
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NZ Essential Tremor Support Group
http://www.essentialtremor.org.nz
Essential Tremor (ET) is a neurological disorder that causes a rhythmic shaking of the arms or other body parts, often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease. We are an organisation of about 400 members, meeting all over New Zealand with the aim of sharing ideas/hints with fellow sufferers, their caregivers and physicians.
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Parkinson's New Zealand
Parkinson’s New Zealand provides support, education and information for people with Parkinson’s and Parkinsonism conditions, their families, carers and health professionals.
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Post Polio Support Group Inc.
Post Polio Support Society of NZ provides information and support for the members of the society and others who have post-polio syndrome.
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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Support Group
An informal PSP Support Network for people with PSP and their families is co-ordinated by Sue Lacy. The support network offers resource information and telephone enquiries to help network people with PSP, carers and families.
See Parkinsons’s New Zealand
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Restless Legs Syndrome
http://www.nzord.org.nz/support_groups#R
See New Zealand Organisation for Rare Disorders
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Schizophrenia Fellowship NZ
The Fellowship is a voluntary organisation established to help families and individuals to cope with schizophrenia and related disorders. It is a national organisation with branches throughout New Zealand.
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Stroke Education
http://www.stroke-education.com
"To deliver the most advanced educational technologies for stroke in the world".
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Stroke Foundation of N.Z. Inc
The Stroke Foundation provides information and support to people with a stroke, their family/whanau and caregivers. Their network of Field Officers and stroke support clubs assist the stroke-affected community.
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The Angelman Network
Angelman Syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic condition which occurs in approx. 1:15 000 and is often misdiagnosed as Autism or cerebral palsy. Our website offers a lot of up-to-date information regarding this condition and also explains how finding the ‘cure’ for Angelman Syndrome in the near future is a very strong possibility due to the issue being related to a single gene. Solving this issue in Angelman Syndrome could also provide the key to solving the more complex disorders of Autism and Alzheimer’s.