Information & Resources
Finding information after a brain injury can sometimes feel overwhelming. We have a range of resources to help you understand brain injury, recognise some of the challenges people may experience, and find practical ways to manage day-to-day life.
A Headbanger's Recovery
Hayden Bell-Norris shares his personal experience of brain injury and recovery. His story may help others understand that recovery can be a long and sometimes unpredictable journey.
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The Boom and Bust Cycle
Learn about the “boom and bust” pattern that can happen when someone does too much on a good day and then experiences increased fatigue or symptoms afterwards.
Why Am I So Tired?
Fatigue is a common challenge following brain injury. This resource explains some of the reasons for tiredness and offers ideas that may help.
Knock Knock: The Unseen Impact of Sports Concussions & CTE by Peter McKenzie, a member of BIA Wellington with the use of AI
"Nobody was counting all the damage to the brain." Inspired by Allan Shea’s poem, Knock Knock is a powerful musical story highlighting the long-term impacts of repetitive head impacts in sport. Following a player's journey from junior rugby through to later life, it brings light to concussions, the pressure to "play through the pain," and the reality of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).
Understanding Brain Injury | Brain Injury Association Wellington
The human brain is an extraordinary structure, but when an injury occurs, life changes in an instant. In New Zealand, a brain injury happens every 15 minutes—affecting more Kiwis than cancer. This short video breaks down how brain injuries occur, common symptoms like fatigue and memory loss, and how BIA Wellington supports individuals and whānau through their recovery journey.
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If you have a question about brain injury, or would like help finding information or wish to submit information to this page, please get in touch.
Email: wellington@brain-injury.org.nz
Phone: 04 473 5004
We're happy to help you find information that is relevant to your situation.