Headway NZ

05/08/2026

Aphasia after brain injury: missed the session?

Want a recap?

You can now watch this month's Lunch & Learn with Christa Grbin from AphasiaNZ on our website.

Link is in comments ⬇

02/08/2026

TV on. Music playing. Notifications buzzing. Three people talking.

And somewhere in all that, your brain is trying to find one specific word.

That's why reducing distractions can make such a difference for people living with aphasia.

For more practical tips for dealing with word finding challenges after brain injury, join us and speech language therapist, Christa Grbin from at our free online Lunch& Learn on Wednesday.

Head to our website or link in bio to register 💛

29/07/2026

Struggling to find the right word after concussion or a brain injury isn't a sign that you're "bad at communicating."

It's a real symptom of aphasia, and it can be frustrating, exhausting, and isolating. But you're not alone.

Want to understand aphasia after brain injury and learn practical strategies to help with word finding difficulties?

Join our next free online Lunch & Learn with - head to our website or link in bio to find out more and register 💛

22/07/2026

Know what to say, but the words won't come out?

Join us for our next free online Lunch + Learn with AphasiaNZ as we unpack word finding challenges after brain injury.

Wed, 5 August
12.30 - 12.50pm
Online

Head to the link in our bio to register.

07/07/2026

Thanks Kole and Sophia for sharing your story. We shed some tears watching your beautiful family and how you are navigating this together. Headway feels privileged to have you as part of our community and to have witnessed Kole's progress over the last few years. His improvements are testament to the love and support from your amazing whānau. Keep up the great work!

Health experts have warned us for years: The incidence of stroke is on the rise, particularly among young Māori and Pasifika.

05/07/2026

We had a wonderful surprise visit from Grace this Friday morning. A young girl with a big heart. Thank you for your generous donation 😇😊

28/06/2026

Concussions can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere – and you don’t need to black out to be concussed.

Without appropriate support, up to half of people experience persistent symptoms that affect learning, work, and daily life.

Early recognition and response are crucial for better long‑term brain health.

Head to our bio to read Paula's story or go to: https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/early-diagnosis-key-to-treating-concussion-on-farm/

25/06/2026

Have your say on further improvements to Disability Support Services (DSS).

DSS invites disabled people, families, whānau and carers to help shape further improvements to disability support services.

The community consultation will run from Monday 8 June to Friday 31 July.

For more information, go to www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/haveyoursay

17/06/2026

Grab your lunch and join us for a 20-minute, bite-sized session for anyone living with a brain injury or recovering from concussion.

After brain injury, people are twice as likely to experience addiction issues. This can come from changes in the brain itself, or from using substances to cope with the challenges that come with brain injury.

This session unpacks why that link exists, and shares simple, practical ways to support coping and wellbeing.

📅 Wed, 1 July
🕐 12.30 - 12.50pm
📍 Online

Bring your lunch, bring your questions, and join the korero with Simon Kozek from Bravehearts Charity.

Link in bio or on our website to register.

08/06/2026