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Head Injury Southland Charitable Trust

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Description

We can assist people across the Southland Region with head injuries, their families/whānau, carers, employers, teachers etc. We will advocate for them with ACC and MSD and doctors/medical teams to enable them to receive all the necessary rehabilitation to ensure they have the best recovery possible. We provide support, information and education on the effects of, and prevention of, head injuries to all interested community groups, schools, sports teams, and workplaces in Southland.

Staff

Field Officer available Monday to Thursday 9 am-3 pm - contact via 027 424 8813 or email fo.his.sth@gmail.com
Office manager available Monday to Thursday 9 am-1 pm - email his-sth@xtra.co.nz

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Make an appointment, Contact us, Referral, Walk in

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Services are free

Hours

Mon – Thu 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Advocacy

We will advocate for people with head injuries with ACC , WINZ and doctors/medical teams and other agencies , workplaces , schools etc.

We will advocate for people with head injuries with ACC , WINZ and doctors/medical teams and other agencies , workplaces , schools etc.

Disability support services

Education and training, Disability information and advisory services
  • Education and training
  • Disability information and advisory services
Injury support services

We provide support for people with head injuries and assist them to receive the necessary rehabilitation.
  • Rehabilitation therapy

We provide support for people with head injuries and assist them to receive the necessary rehabilitation.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Region

Southland

Contact Details

39 Gala Street, Avenal, Invercargill

Southland

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Street Address

c/o Community House
46 Kelvin Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810

Postal Address

P.O.Box 78 Invercargill

This page was last updated at 12:13PM on May 13, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Head Injury Southland Charitable Trust.