Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust - Canterbury

A traumatic brain injury can happen

To anyone

At any age

At any time

Every 15 minutes someone in Aotearoa New Zealand suffers a traumatic brain injury

More kiwis are affected by brain injuries than by cancer

It could happen to you, or someone you love

ACC estimates that up to 35,000 people suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in New Zealand

30% more people than are diagnosed with cancer

Only two thirds receive treatment

Infants, children and adolescents are at greater risk of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) than any other age groups

TBI is a leading cause of long-term disability among children and young adults in Canterbury

Māori and Pacific people are over-represented in TBI statistics

How we help

There’s no one-size fits all response when it comes to diagnosis or treatment.

The effects are different for everyone and can be cognitive, behavioural, emotional, and physical; they can inhibit a person’s ability to live independently, maintain relationships and return to work or education and participate in leisure activities.

"...the staff were amazing, and I wouldn't have made all the progress I've made without them."

Dale Henley

That’s why the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust (Canty) https://www.lfbit.co.nz/ provides the full range of services, carried out by our highly skilled team of over 220 specially trained staff, when and where they are needed.

The Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust is the only provider like this in the South Island and one of only three across New Zealand.