AphasiaNZ

AphasiaNZ

AphasiaNZ needs your support. We are a NZ-wide charity which receives no government funding.

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Aphasia literally means 'absence of words'. Aphasia is the term used when a person develops language difficulties after damage to the language area of the brain. This can affect talking, understanding conversation, reading and writing. Imagine being unable to order a coffee in a cafe, or struggle to go to the post shop or bank because you can't get your words out...this is the reality for people with aphasia.

Aphasia is more common than Parkinson's disease. At least 28,000 New Zealanders have stroke-acquired aphasia. Thousands more have aphasia because of a head injury, such as a car accident or sporting accident, because of a brain tumour or because of brain disease.

AphasiaNZ has a team of Community Aphasia Advisors around the country who offer home visits, run Kōrero Clubs and provide workshops in the community. Our mission is to empower people with aphasia to participate in their communities.

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Aphasia New Zealand (AphasiaNZ) Charitable Trust provides support, resources, practical help and information to anyone affected by aphasia in New Zealand. This includes family, friends, and those who provide care, as well as the person with aphasia.

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Guest Donor on 13 Oct 2026    Steps for Aphasia: Auckland Marathon for AphasiaNZ
Hope your steps for aphasia go well-what a wonderful thing to do
$40
Barrie Hadfield

Thank you so much, x

Barrie Hadfield
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Guest Donor on 08 Oct 2026    Steps for Aphasia: Auckland Marathon for AphasiaNZ
Such an amazing cause! You are a real inspiration.
$50
Barrie Hadfield

Wow , Thank You xx

Barrie Hadfield
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 08 Oct 2026    Steps for Aphasia: Auckland Marathon for AphasiaNZ
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Barrie Hadfield

Thank you so much , x

Barrie Hadfield
Patrick
Amazing work Baz! Right behind you mate!!
$100
Barrie Hadfield

Patrick thank you . This has a very hard xxxx

Barrie Hadfield
Ryan
Good luck baz
$50
Barrie Hadfield

Ryan thank you so much , i hope that we can work together again. Xxxx

Barrie Hadfield

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