We provide a range of practical assistance including:

• Provide information and education for people with brain injury and their families so they can better understand the implications of the injury.
• Support groups are an informal opportunity to catch up and share good news, ideas, topics and concerns with others who understand. – please contact us for venues and times.
• Specialist support groups that cater specifically for the needs of men, women or spouses and carers - please contact us for more information.
• 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. 
• Please contact us to access Outward Bound courses, camps and sponsored holiday accommodation.
• Run training sessions for people working with people with Brain Injury.

Please contact Vanessa Gray .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for further information.  If you would like to come and see us please call first and make an appointment.

Key Contact

Vikki Herdman

Liaison Officer

I have lived in the North since late 1997. Since my arrival I have worked alongside people with Brain Injury and supported them and their family and friends.

I believe in the philosophy of Barry Willers “What ever it takes” model and approach my work in the community with this in mind.

As well as direct client work I am also involved in delivering education around Injury Prevention.

No two brian injuries are the same and therefore our clients needs are varied and sometimes vast.  I enjoy the variety, the challenges and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet so many fantastic people who have allowed a complete stranger into their lives.

09 459 5013
northland.vikki@brain-injury.org.nz