Relevant NZ Organisations

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New Zealand Dementia Foundation.

The New Zealand Dementia Foundation exists to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. We are an independent national organisation that connects professionals to promote best-practice dementia care through leadership in research, education, support, advocacy, and influence.

Dementia New Zealand.

Dementia New Zealand’s member organisations provide support and education services to about 70% of New Zealand’s dementia-affected population, particularly in larger cities. They are a key national voice in developing and promoting better services to help people live well with dementia.

Alzheimers New Zealand.

Alzheimers New Zealand’s national office in Wellington provides advocacy and education. Its member organisations provide grassroots support and education to people affected by dementia, particularly in regional areas.

YODAT: Younger Onset Dementia Aotearoa Trust.

The ADRC-developed toolkit provides freely available resources (a film, workbook, guide, and leaflet) to support the delivery of person-centred nutritional care in dementia.

Carers New Zealand.

The primary role of Carers NZ is to raise awareness of carers, their roles, and their needs in New Zealand and internationally.

Hospice New Zealand.

Hospice New Zealand is the national organisation representing all hospice services in New Zealand. It works to ensure equal access to and consistent delivery of palliative and end-of-life care for New Zealanders.

The Harris List.

Leslie Harris
A New Zealand website listing helpful information and sources of support.

Young Onset Dementia Collective.

This organisation was formed by a group of carers looking to improve the lives of people living with younger-onset dementia, working towards purpose-based, age-appropriate facilities for day stay and overnight care, as well as providing respite for carers

Age Concern.

Age Concern is a national organisation dedicated to promoting dignity, well-being, equity and respect, and providing expert information and support services in response to older people’s needs.

The New Zealand Aged Care Association.

The New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) is a not-for-profit, national membership organisation that represents all parts of the aged-care residential sector.

Home and Community Health Association.

The Association (HCHA) represents providers of home and community health services in New Zealand.

Ministry of Health.

The Ministry of Health leads New Zealand’s health and disability system and has overall responsibility for its management and development. The Ministry has a Health of Older People team.

Brain Research New Zealand.

Brain Research New Zealand – Rangahau Roro Aotearoa (BRNZ) is a national Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) undertaking research on the ageing-brain and ageing-related neurological disorders, including dementias.

Dementia Learning Centre.

The Dementia Learning Centre includes a range of education resources for those supporting people living with dementia, including information about Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, webinars, and a Caring for the Carers e-learning programme