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Brain Injury Association Otago
Community Health Service
Today
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Description
The Otago Brain Injury Association provides support, advocacy, information and education in order to promote quality life that maximises potential, choice and independence for people affected by brain injury. We provide a free and independent service throughout the entire Otago area supporting those with a brain injury and their families and carers.
The Brain Injury Association promotes an understanding of all aspects of brain injury, focusing not just on the impact on the individual but also on their families and others who care for them. Experience has shown education is the key to managing many of the issues that arise. We provide education to families, schools, tertiary education, other agencies and the wider community. This education can be tailored to whichever group to make it relevant to the audience.
We provide assistance around accessing services and support i.e. ACC, MSD and other government organisations or community agencies. We also provide peer support groups across Otago. Our clients find it extremely helpful to have someone who is knowledgeable on entitlements and the systems they have to deal with, who is able to speak up on their behalf if required.
Staff
Sue Whyte - Liaison Officer
Cathy Matthews - Liaison Officer
Shannon Campbell - Manager
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Walk in
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Matariki (20 Jun). Open Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Easter Monday (21 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 9 Jan. Closed 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Disability information and advisory services
Disability information and advisory services
- Disability information and advisory services
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, Waitaki
Contact Details
10 George Street, Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 471 6156
Email
Website
10 George Street (c/o Living Well)
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Street Address
10 George Street (c/o Living Well)
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Otago 9016
Postal Address
Brain Injury Association Otago
Suite 1, Floor G
10 George Street
DUNEDIN 9016
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This page was last updated at 10:09AM on December 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Brain Injury Association Otago.