Support Groups

There are a number of support groups at the local level.  These provide people with MND and carers, friends and family with a direct connection to others in similar circumstances.  These are very social occasions and anyone is welcome to attend.

Notice of  upcoming meetings will be posted on our Recent News.

Canterbury

MND Support Group.  Meets last Sunday of each month, 1pm – 3pm.

Venue: Papanui Library/Service Centre Meeting Room, Langdons Rd, Papanui, Christchurch

Format: Speaker followed by afternoon tea & chat

Manawatu

Whanganui “Have Fun Coping” MND Support Group

Second Wednesday of each month

For more information contact Fieldworker : Contact Reima Casey 06 328 7807

Waikato

Hamilton Support Group

Bi-monthly, second Thursday of the month, often with a speaker

Cambridge Social Group (MS, MND, MCT)

Third Friday of every month

For more information contact Fieldworker : Estelle 021 029 61951

Wellington

The Wellington Branch of the MND Association invites you to our monthly Support Group meeting.  This is held on the first Thursday of each month.

Venue:  The Community Centre,   Shona MacFarlane Retirement Village,  66 Mabey Road,  Avalon

TIME : 10.30am to 12.30pm

DATE  :

Light refreshments will be served.

When you go in the driveway at the retirement village take the second turning on your right.   You will see the community centre with its large foyer and staff can direct you to the Garden Lounge which is just across the courtyard from the foyer.  There is plenty of parking and easy wheelchair access.  Friends and family are always very welcome.

There is an alternative entrance round the back too.  Take the first turn right and go to the end car park.  There is a side door (wheelchair friendly) that admits you to the small space immediately outside the  Garden  Lounge.

Whangarei

Meets quarterly on a Saturday afternoon, usually at the Tiaho Rooms, Hunt Street.

For more information contact Fieldworker : Lin Field  09 624 2179