Traumatic Brain OR SPINAL Injury

Do you need support for your Traumatic Brain or Spinal Injury? The ConneXu team has the experience and know-how to work with you to live the life you want.

There are many ways we can work with you, these include:

  • Advocate alongside you to ensure you have the right funding from ACC for your needs;

  • Partner with you to understand and navigate a new way of life, without losing control of your choices;

  • We can work with you to create a personalised plan, so you can live the life you want, without being limited by your injury;

  • Helping to maintain family and whanau connections, work and employment options and general activities;

  • Provide you with the level of support that suits you, on your terms, to help you maintain control.

If you have a Traumatic Brain Injury, or spinal injury, get in touch with us and we can chat about how we can work with you to live life your way.

Stories from people we work with

Stories
Freedom of choice for Jess
Freedom of choice for Jess

“Most adults don’t have someone making their decisions for them, why should I be any different just because I have a disability? Because I have a label attached to me?”

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The beauty of independence: Ella and Friends
The beauty of independence: Ella and Friends

They have already achieved so much and have set their own goals. They learn so much by living together in a supported environment and have a lot of fun.

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Dylan's story: Life after school and leaving home
Dylan's story: Life after school and leaving home

This is Dylan. He finished school last year and, just like many other young men, had always dreamed of moving out of home and into a flat.

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Peter McTavish: My Story
Peter McTavish: My Story

“I refuse to let my disability stop me. The day I do - I’ll be dead.” …Intelligent and inspiring, but to the point, that’s how my interview with Peter McTavish started, and was the flavour of how it was to continue.

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Wheels in motion: Darrell and Allan are going places
Wheels in motion: Darrell and Allan are going places

Riding along on a bike, with the wind in your hair, has got to be one of the most freeing sensations that we can experience. However, for Allan - who as well as being both severely intellectually disabled and autistic…

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