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Connect Groups

Connect Groups are friendly, volunteer-led monthly gatherings where people build connection and community.

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What to expect

Life after a concussion or brain injury can feel isolating. Research shows that connecting with peers – people with lived experience of brain injury – can ease isolation, offer encouragement, and provide practical ideas for navigating daily challenges.

Our Connect Groups are welcoming, volunteer-led gatherings held monthly.

They’re a chance to:

  • Meet others who understand
  • Share advice and encouragement
  • Engage with your community
  • Focus on doing more of what is important to you.

You don’t have to face brain injury alone. We’re here to help you find connection, hope, and support for the journey ahead.

This is an unfacilitated group and only suitable for people living independently in the community.

Local connect
groups

Kingsland Connect Group
2nd Thursday of the month
10am – 11am

 

Howick Connect Group
1st Wednesday of the month
10am – 11am

 

Manukau Connect Group
2nd Thursday of the month
10am -11am

 

New Lynn Connect Group
2nd Thursday of the month
1pm – 2pm

 

Takapuna Connect Group
3rd Tuesday of the month
10am – 11am

 

Hobsonville Connect Group
1st Tuesday of the month 10am – 11am

 

Warworth Connect Group
1st Tuesday of the month 10am – 11am

 

Dargaville Connect Group
2nd Thursday of the month 10am – 12pm

 

Kerikeri Connect Group
1st Thursday of the month 10am – 12pm

 

Kaitaia Connect Group
3rd Thursday of the month 10am – 12pm

 

Whangarei Connect Group
1st Thursday of the month 10am – 12pm

Special interest
connect groups

Some of our groups connect over a shared interest such as art, singing or gardening.
Friday Social Group

Every Friday in Greenlane. 10:30 – 12pm

All welcome including carers and support people. Join us for games, conversation and a cuppa. Make friends and new connections. Headway staff onsite.

 

Art out West with Wayne

1st and 3rd Thursday of every month:
10am – 12pm
New Lynn Community Centre

 

Tai Chi with Pauline

Thursdays: 10 – 11am
Milford Senior Citizen Club

Thursdays: 1 – 2pm
Ponsonby Community Centre

Fridays: 1 – 2pm
Sunnynook Community Centre

 

Whangaparāoa Community Singers

2nd and 4th Friday of every month:
11am – 12pm

Whangaparaoa Community Hub, 719 Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay

Inclusive, all abilities

Get involved

Interested in joining a Connect Group or supporting others by leading a Connect Group? We’d love to hear from you.

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