Epilepsy Association of NZ
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- Name
- Epilepsy Association of NZ
- Category
- Formal groups & organisations
- Address
- 6 Vialou Street
Hamilton Central
Hamilton 3204 - Postal Address
- PO Box 1074
Hamilton 3240 - Regions
- Waikato, Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, MidCentral, Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley, Nelson Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, South Canterbury, Southern (Otago), Southern (Southland)
- Phone
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- Web
- Visit Website
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 What is Epilepsy?
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Special Features
| Where Are We? Epilepsy New Zealand comprises 11 Offices covering New Zealand, supported by a National Support Centre in Hamilton. Click here to see all our Branches. What Do We Do? Educational services for professionals who work with people with epilepsy such as ambulance service staff, police, nurses and teachers Community awareness through speaking engagements in community groups including service clubs, workplaces, school and recreational clubs A national epilepsy helpline 0800 3745 37 Information and support services, both face-to-face and over the phone Educational programmes to increase the understanding of a person with epilepsy, their family and friends Local branches offering various types of support and social groups Seizure management planning that provides strategies to help the person with epilepsy gain control of their seizures and build confidence Regular publications of information through newsletters, brochures, information sheets and our website www.epilepsy.org.nz How Do We Do It? Our professionally trained Epilepsy Information and Support Specialists provide support and information on epilepsy. This can be to the individual, their family / whanau, schools, and places of employment, other health agencies or professionals. Our History Established in 1956 Epilepsy New Zealand has grown from one branch to 12. The first ‘Epilepsy Week’ was held in 1971 and in 1977 the Association launched its emphasis on field-work. Epilepsy New Zealand continues to develop it services to meet the demands of its clients and members. As a result, individuals, friends and family can feel more confident that they will not be disadvantaged by epilepsy. Contact Us All services provided by Epilepsy New Zealand and its Educators may be accessed via our toll free number 0800 37 45 37. You can gain direct access to your local office and Epilepsy Educator via this number when rung from a landline. |
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Updated: 24 Aug 2021 |