Rodney Aphasia Group is a non-profit community organisation, available to people of any age with any type of aphasia, their caregivers and family members.
Our group was established in 2006 by four people with aphasia, three of whom had suffered a stroke and one was a retired Speech Language Therapist. Membership started with eight people and today has over 70 members. Guests and new members are most welcome at any time.
Rodney Aphasia Group became an incorporated society in 2009 and since that time has been organised by an elected Committee. The purpose of the group is to provide support to people with aphasia, and their carers’.
About Us
Our Members are made up of people with aphasia resulting from stroke, or head injury and people with progressive conditions that also includes aphasia.
Monthly meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month at Orewa Community Church Hall, 235 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Meetings start at 1:30pm and finish around 3.00pm. Afternoon tea is provided. Meetings are sociable, fun, informative and educational. Meetings provide people with the opportunity to meet others who are going through a similar experience. We recommend to not park or seek access on Hibiscus Coast Highway. The best access is via: 6 Amorino Drive (next to number 6), Red Beach.
Membership is $20 for an Individual, $30 for a Couple and includes the person with aphasia’s key caregiver. Membership includes attendance to monthly support meetings, guest speakers, access to aphasia resources, and rehabilitation opportunities.
Our monthly support meetings aim to increase confidence for the person with aphasia, their whanau and their caregivers and provide strategies for dealing with the day to day challenges of living with aphasia.
Rodney Aphasia Group is thankful for the support provided from the following sponsors: ACC Local Boards, NZ Lotteries Board, Rodney Rotary, Laurie Parker Trust and Joe’s Garage Silverdale, and others.
