Neurological

Meningococcal B   (www.immunise.moh.govt.nz)  

You can use this Web site to find scientifically and medically credible information about the MeNZB™ vaccine, and get updates on the nationwide immunisation programme and monitoring data.

M E / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Group   (canterbury.cyberplace.co.nz/community/MECFS/)  

Support group for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand   (www.msnz.org.nz)  

Working since 1967 to support, educate and advocate for people with MS, and their support networks. The Society has educated the general public, employers and health professionals about MS and actively encouraged on-going medical research to find the cause and a cure for this neurological condition.

Parkinsons New Zealand   (www.parkinsons.org.nz)  

Provides health information and support services to assist people with Parkinsons, their families and their carers.

Alzheimers New Zealand   (www.alzheimers.org.nz)  

A charitable organisation with 23 Alzheimers member organisations located throughout the country. These member organisations provide support, information and services appropriate to their local community. Alzheimers New Zealand National Office supports the work of the member organisations and at a national level represents people with dementia, their carers and families, through advocacy, raising public awareness and providing information.

Epilepsy New Zealand   (www.epilepsy.org.nz)  

A company aiming to provide support and promote the welfare of people and families whanau with epilepsy.

Muscular Dystrophy Association   (www.mda.org.nz)  

A ‘not for profit’ Incorporated Society aiming to improve the quality of life for all people with Neuromuscular conditions and their families.

Cerebral Palsy Society of New Zealand   (www.cpsoc.org.nz)  

An organisation working with people suffering from Cerebral Palsy. Their services allow these people to experience home life and day activities as close to normal patterns as their disabilities allow.

MS Waikato   (www.mswaikato.org.nz)  

Provides care, support and education for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis.

Van der Veer Institute for Parkinson's & Brain Research   (www.vanderveer.org.nz)  

The Institute's activities centre around brain research and the clinical care of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Auckland   (www.msakl.org.nz)  

Support for people with MS in Auckland, Manukau and Waitakere Cities, as well as Papakura and Franklin Districts.

Head Injury Society of New Zealand   (www.head-injury.org.nz)  

Provides basic information about brain injury. The site also provides contacts for local support groups.

Rotorua & District Multiple Sclerosis Society   (www.cole.gen.nz/MS)  

With information on Multiple Sclerosis, Field Officer services, activities, and links.

Motor Neurone Disease   (www.mnda.org.nz)  

This Web site has been written primarily for carers, family and friends of people with MND.

Huntington's Disease Associations of New Zealand   (www.huntingtons.org.nz)  

With branches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, the Association provides support and advocacy for those with Huntington's Disease. They also offer information and support to family members and associates, as well as promoting public awareness of the disease.

Head Injury Society Waikato   (whis.nzl.org)  

Providing education, advocacy, information, support and counselling for those suffering from head injuries, their families/whanau and care givers.

INSIGHT   (www.insightteam.co.nz)  

Assessment and rehabilitation services for people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury or have been diagnosed with neurotoxicity.

Neurological Foundation of NZ   (www.neurological.org.nz)  

A registered charity formed in 1971 to reduce the level of suffering and premature death from diseases of the brain and nervous system through research, education and information.

Arachnoiditis Sufferers Action and Monitoring Society (ASAMS)   (www.arachnoiditis.org.nz)  

Arachnoiditis is a condition that begins with inflammation of the arachnoid membrane which covers the spinal cord and brain.

Meningitis Trust   (www.meningitis-trust.org.nz)  

Support, advice and awareness literature for those affected by any form of meningitis or meningococcal disease.

Ranworth Healthcare   (www.ranworth.co.nz)  

A specialist residential assessment and rehabilitation service for people who have experienced a brain injury.

Migraine Support Group   (www.migraine.co.nz)  

Educate and provide information for migraine sufferers to help them cope with their disease.

Phoenix Rehabilitation Unit   (www.phoenixrehab.co.nz)  

A rehabilitation unit for people with brain injuries, offering residential and out-patient programmes. A brain injury may be as a result of a traumatic accident, a stroke or a tumour.

The Great New Zealand Trail Ride   (www.gnztr.org.nz)  

A horse trek through the North Island to raise money for the MS Society.

Alzheimers Auckland   (www.alzheimers.co.nz)  

There are over 30,000 people in New Zealand with alzheimers or other types of dementia. About 9,000 of these are in the greater Auckland region. Alzheimers Auckland aims to help all people affected by dementia, their carers, family, friends and whanau.