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Relevant NZ organisations

New Zealand Dementia Foundation
Description:
The New Zealand Dementia Foundation exists to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. We are an independent, national organisation connecting professionals to promote best practice dementia care through leadership in the areas of research, education, support, advocacy and influence.
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Dementia New Zealand
Description:
Dementia New Zealand’s member organisations provide support and education services to about 70% of New Zealand’s population affected by dementia, particularly in larger cities. They are a key national voice to develop and promote better services to help people live well with dementia.
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Alzheimers New Zealand
Description:
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.
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YODAT: Younger Onset Dementia Aotearoa Trust
Description:
YODAT is seeking to address the gaps in the care and treatment of people living with younger onset dementia by providing age appropriate facilities and services addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs, advocacy for people with this condition, and support for their families, carers and communities. 
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Carers New Zealand
Description:
The primary role of Carers NZ is to ensure awareness about carers, their role, and their needs within New Zealand and internationally.
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Hospice New Zealand
Description:
Hospice New Zealand is the national organisation representing all hospice services in New Zealand.  It works to ensure equality of access and consistent delivery of palliative and end of life care for New Zealanders.
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Office for Seniors / Super Seniors
Description:
The Office for Seniors provides information to seniors and to the Government about the issues and concerns of older people. The Office is part of the Ministry of Social Development.
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The Harris List
Author:
Leslie Harris (NZ)
Description:
A New Zealand website listing helpful information and sources of support 
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Young Onset Dementia Collective
Author:
Young Onset Dementia Collective 
Description:
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
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Age Concern
Description:
Age Concern is a national organisation dedicated to promoting dignity, wellbeing, equity and respect and provide expert information and support services in response to older people's needs. 
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The New Zealand Aged Care Association 
Description:
The New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA), is a not-for-profit, national membership organisation which represents all parts of the aged-care residential sector. 
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Home and Community Health Association
Description:
The Association (HCHA) represents providers of home and community health services in New Zealand.  
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Ministry of Health
Description:
The Ministry of Health leads New Zealand’s health and disability system, and has overall responsibility for the management and development of that system. The Ministry has a Health of older people team.
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Brain Research New Zealand
Description:
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.
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Dementia Learning Centre
Author:
Alzheimers New Zealand
Description:
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
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