Providing support, navigation and education to Aucklanders affected by brain injury.

Support is the primary function of Headway: Brain Injury Auckland. Our charity was formed in 1981 by a group of parents, partners and other carers to provide support in the community post injury. The need for support continues today.

We run a number of support groups, providing both well informed advice and companionship with people who understand the trials and tribulations of living with the effects of a brain injury.

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The brain injury landscape is complicated and in the early stages, people don’t know where to go for advice, how to request assistance and how to deal with a host of practical consequences. Our liaison officers are available to help you navigate this landscape.

Brain injury is 'hidden' and there is still a lot of misunderstanding about its nature and consequences. We look to promote awareness and understanding about brain injury in the community using a variety of methods.