Stroke Foundation of New Zealand

We have stroke clubs supporting physical exercise & social contact.

We provide information, support and referrals (on to appropriate services) on healthy living e.g. quit smoking, gym programmes & green prescriptions, exercise groups, healthy eating.

Support everyone involved to exercise, make good choices and take control over their lives.

We provide support with accessing a needs assessor when needed and advocate for the family and the person who has had a stroke with the health sector and government agencies.

We provide support and can apply for funding for various needs - social activities, gym memberships, community activities.

• Provide ongoing support, advice and information on strokes to families/whanau. 
• Inform of the impact of stroke on the family and lifestyle patterns.
• Provide information on the code of health and disability (consumer rights), abuse and neglect and challenging incidents.

We respect and acknowledge the rights of the clients and their cultural needs and have a Maori advisor who works with IWI & can provide support to the whanau & stroke person. 

We have brochures available in Maori.

We provide information on:

• hospital transport/shuttles
• disability transport
• we complete Auckland transport applications for 1/2 price taxis (Total Mobility Scheme).