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Chris shares with us his insights into being a Neuropsychologist. Neuropsychology is an important part of TBI rehabilitation with specialist skills in understanding how an injury or illness to the brain affects cognition (thinking), emotion and behaviour. “Often people think of Neuropsychologists as Psychologists who just do that big test following a Brain Injury. Neuropsychology is no… Continue reading Chris a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist

This week is National Psychology Week. ABI celebrates and thanks to our team of Psychologist for all their mahi. Kapai to all our kaimātai hinengaro (Psychologists). ABI has a team of about 25 Psychologists working across the Intensive inpatient TBI service, Residential Disability Services, and out in the community. The ABI Psychologists have varied specialist skill sets and… Continue reading National Aotearoa Psychology Week May 10 -16

Congratulations and well done to ABI Rehab Assistant, Joshy in recently graduating with NZQA Level 3 National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing.  Joshy has been working really hard to complete this certificate and is now working on his Level 4.   Joshy works in our residential service with people who have disabilities and high support needs. … Continue reading Congratulations and well done to Joshy

World Social Work Day was recently celebrated. This is the day social workers worldwide stand together to advance a common message globally. This year the theme is Ubuntu: I am Because We Are – strengthening social solidarity and global connectedness.  ABI recognises our social workers’ essential role in connecting people and whānau to their communities and… Continue reading World Social Work Day

Click here to watch the lecture that Dr Tanya’s (ABI’s Medical Director) has given at Auckland University of Technology.

After months of hard work, ABI Wellington has moved to its brand new premises on Hospital Drive in Porirua in June. Thanks to everyone involved!

Click here to listen to Dr Tanya’s (ABI’s Medical Director) interview on Radio New Zealand talking about brain injuries and the expertise provided at ABI Rehab.

Deane’s story – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects the whole whānau Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can happen to anyone at anytime, and it affects the whole whānau. Thank you to Deane and his family for sharing their story with us.