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Today we celebrate the incredible work of Occupational Therapists – allied health professionals who empower people of all ages to live life to the fullest! Whether it’s supporting recovery after injury, supporting tamariki play and development, helping someone regain independence, assessing for assistive aids and appliances and supporting a return to work or study, OTs… Continue reading World Occupational Therapy Day

15 – 21 September is Speech‑language Therapy Awareness Week: Let’s embrace Wairuatanga together! At ABI, our Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) work across our services – with adults and tamariki – supporting communication, swallowing, connection, and identity. These are all vital elements of holistic hauora. This week, we celebrate the essential role communication plays in… Continue reading Speech‑language Therapy Awareness Week

This year marks 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – a powerful celebration of our language, culture, and identity. For five decades, this week has brought people together to honour te reo Māori, reminding us that every word spoken keeps this taonga alive for future generations. Join us in celebrating 50 years… Continue reading Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Today we celebrate the incredible impact of physiotherapy in transforming lives every single day! From the gym to the bedside, from parks to workplaces, our amazing physiotherapists are there – helping kiritaki regain their mobility, strength, and balance. Whether it’s navigating uneven terrain, supporting the journey back to work, or helping children reach developmental milestones… Continue reading Happy World Physiotherapy Day!

ABI was proud to partner with the incredible team at Attitude earlier this year. My Fragile Brain, a three-part series, explores what brain injury truly looks like through the experiences of patients at ABI – not just of personal recovery journeys, but of the complexity of brain injury rehabilitation. It highlights the profound impact on… Continue reading My Fragile Brain

As Aotearoa’s major provider of rehabilitation for those with brain injury including concussion, the ABI Rehabilitation team views the recent death of a young New Zealander with extreme sadness. He was 19 and had his life in front of him. Our heart goes out to his whānau and friends. They participated in a recently invented… Continue reading Position Statement on Run-It Straight

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month – Neuropsychological Assessment A neuropsychological assessment is often recommended for kiritaki following a brain injury if they’re experiencing changes in thinking, memory, or behavior. This assessment is completed by Psychologists with specialized postgraduate training in neuropsychology. The assessment includes an interview and a series of tests designed to identify… Continue reading March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Neuropsychological Assessment

To help demystify concussions and offer deeper insight into the risks and benefits of playing contact sports, a new podcast is here! 🎧 Echoes of Impact is a collaboration between AUT’s Dr. Mangor Pedersen (Psychology & Neuroscience) and Dr. Rufus McEwan (Communication Studies), featuring legendary All Blacks Frank Bunce and Conrad Smith, and hosted by… Continue reading March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Echoes of Impact

In New Zealand, approximately 36,000 traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and 11,000 strokes are reported each year. At ABI, we’re dedicated to supporting individuals living with concussion, mild, moderate, and severe TBI. Today, we’re focusing on Concussion — a type of mild TBI caused by a bump, jolt, or blow to the head that causes the… Continue reading March is Brain Injury Awareness Month: Concussion