brain injury support, Wellington NZ

Meet Cheryl

Wellington Brain Injury Association - supporting people in the Wellington community for over 27 years

Meet Cheryl, The Wellington Liaison Officer

"I love working with all the people I meet in this job"

Cheryl - liaison officer

Cheryl Hollis is the Liaison Officer and National Representative for Brain Injury Wellington.

Cheryl has a strong commitment to supporting people affected by brain injury and the whānau, families and carers around them. She understands that brain injury can be confusing and isolating, particularly when the effects are not visible to others.

Her approach is simple: listen, understand what matters to the person, and help them work out what their next step might be.

Cheryl provides one-to-one support, home visits, support groups, information and education, and helps people navigate services and systems such as ACC, health services and government agencies.

She particularly values the connection that comes from support groups, where people can meet others who understand their experiences, share information and feel less alone.

Cheryl believes that everyone affected by brain injury deserves to be heard, understood and treated with respect.

You don't have to work it out on your own.

Our son suffered a serious head injury at 18. Twenty-six years later, we still care for him at home. It is a lifelong commitment.

The Brain Injury Association provides understanding, support, social connection and information for both people living with brain injury and their caregivers.

Our son has attended the coffee groups and other gatherings for many years, and they are a highlight for him. Cheryl has been amazing and has helped him feel welcome and included.