Spinal Support NZ

We are the "Buddy Organisation" who mentor newly injures spinal patients.

Auckland

TASC provides a "Buddy" for peer support while in the spinal unit. TASC also provides Back on Track sessions, outings, art and computer classes ( the tutors of these classes are people in wheelchairs). We are involved with budgeting and the sexuality programme. We have a yearly "Show Off Day" an open day to the public.

TASC was started in 1991 by a group of high level tetraplegics who fought ACC for 24 hour care and won. Since then it has grown to become the 'Buddy'" organisation and has continued to grow and evolve into a unique support group for all people with spinal concerns.

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Spinal Support NZ

A brief history and introduction to Spinal Support NZ

Spinal Support NZ originally TASC was founded in 1991 by a group of high level spinal injured people. TASC gradually evolved into the present organization. Spinal Support NZ and became a registered charity in 2008 (CC23064) and has built up a vast network of volunteers. These volunteers have various experiences and are able to offer moral support, advice and information to patients in the Spinal Unit.

Spinal Support NZ covers the same geographical area as the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, from New Plymouth, Taupo, across to the Eastern Bay of Plenty, up to Cape Reinga.

Spinal Support NZ is governed by a committee. They meet several times each year to advise and give direction to the Society.