Younger Persons Stroke Music Therapy Group

Help Us Create a Music Therapy Band for Young Stroke Survivors. Stroke rates are rising — but funding to support stroke survivors is falling.

We’re raising $3,500 to launch a Younger Persons Stroke Music Therapy Group — an evidence-based program supporting physical, cognitive, communication, and social recovery through music.

Why this matters

For younger people, stroke recovery is often isolating. Rehab can feel lonely, adding to the challenges of rebuilding life. Music changes this — it motivates movement, strengthens communication, and fosters joy and connection.

What this group offers

10-week program led by a registered Music Therapist

Band-based music-making focusing on upper limb rehab, cognition, and therapeutic singing

A supportive, social space to rebuild confidence and friendships

Where & When

BrainTree Wellness Centre, Christchurch

Wednesday afternoons (or Tuesday, depending on availability)

What your donation supports

Professional Music Therapy facilitation

Instruments, resources, and materials

Room hire

Planning and evaluation with health professionals

The group will be developed with our two inspiring Young Stroke Advisors — featured in the TVNZ Stroke Special www.smt.nz & YouTube

Be part of their recovery

Help younger stroke survivors reconnect with their bodies, their voices, and each other. Every dollar brings us closer to launching this program and building a music therapy band where recovery and community come together.

Donate today — and be part of someone’s recovery journey.