There is an abundance of information about brain injury online.
Our favourite websites
We've a few favourite sites we recommend - the information is reliable and helpful.
New Zealand
Brain Injury New Zealand
The Brain Injury New Zealand offers support and resources to those who are affected by brain injury. Headway: Brain Injury Auckland is one of 14 regional offices. For the contact details of offices outside Auckland visit our partners.
The Neurological Foundation New Zealand
The Neurological Foundation is a New Zealand charity that funds vital research and ongoing education into neurological conditions, which includes diseases and disorders of the brain and central nervous system.
Independent Living Charitable Trust
Independent Living is a not-for-profit organisation, which makes sense, since they’re in the business of being human. They’re committed to making daily living easier for people with impairments, as well as their families, whānau, and support networks.
Cerebral Palsy Group
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries. Their team help provide FREE support and useful resources to individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and other disabilities
International
Brainline
The US website Brainline.org is a multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PTSD: people with brain injuries, their family and friends, and the professionals who work with them.
Headway: The Brain Injury Association UK
Headway's downloadable range of e-booklets and factsheets cover many of the symptoms and practical issues associated with a brain injury.
TraumaticBrainInjury.com
TraumaticBrainInjury.com is a US disability community service project providing on request, and at no cost, resources, support and advocacy to empower people with disabilities, their families and allies to lead self-determined lives.
BrainFacts.org
The US website BrainFacts.org shares the stories of scientific discovery and the knowledge they reveal. Unraveling the mysteries of the brain has the potential to impact every aspect of human experience and civilisation.
National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury
The US National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI) provides relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members.