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Liaison Service
The regional Brain Injury Associations, through the liaison service, provide a range of practical assistance:
- Information and education for people with brain injury and their families so they can better understand the implications of the injury
- Support groups – check the times with your local association
- Specialist support groups that cater specifically for the needs of men, women or spouses and carers
- Assistance and advocacy support in liaising with ACC, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Development, Work & Income and other government or associated agencies
- Information or assistance to obtain the appropriate professional help or service
- Various social activities are run throughout the year, for example, picnics, pot luck dinners and games evenings
- Through your regional association you may be able to access Outward Bound courses, camps and sponsored holiday accommodation
To get in touch with your local Brain Injury Association Liaison Officer, call 0800 272 464.
Education Service
The Education Advisory Service was established by BIANZ with support from ACC to raise awareness of brain injury and promote prevention strategies. Currently, this service is a pilot and confined to the Auckland region, however it is planned to extend the service in 2008.
The Education Advisory Service offers free educational workshops to workplaces, organisations and community groups to provide:
- Information about brain injury – causes, symptoms, effects
- Information about support services available for individuals with a brain injury and their families
- Tips for reducing risk and preventing brain injury
Early intervention and understanding of the issues surrounding brain injury can make a crucial difference for the future of the affected individual, and help them to become an integrated member of your business, organisation or community group.
For more information, contact the Education Advisory Service on
09 414 5693 or 0508 1 BRAIN (0508 1 27246)
or email education@brain-injury.org.nz
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