Local Support Groups Information Page

 

Epilepsy support groups are an opportunity to share epilepsy experiences and connect.  A support group may help increase epilepsy understanding and awareness.

Local in person support groups are regional and often dependent on interest from the community.

If you would like to volunteer as a support coordinator please contact one of our educators.

Please find current support groups below.

 

Region Educator Contact email Details of Support Group
Western Bay of Plenty Christine Sligo westernbop@epilepsy.org.nz

 

Tauranga Support Group is held every two months at the Central Baptist Hall in Tauranga.
Otago Leanne Stuff otago@epilepsy.org.nz

 

Dunedin Support Group meets once a month at lunch time.
Waikato Catherine Wightman waikato@epilepsy.org.nz

 

Hamilton Support Group currently has a mid-monthly meeting. This may be re-scheduled on a needs be basis.

 

Tokoroa Support Group takes places approximately every four months.

Northland Whangarei Reokore Johnson northland@epilepsy.org.nz Whangarei Epilepsy Support Group runs every fortnight 10am -12:30pm on a Tuesday.  Location is through the Civic Arcade upstairs in the building that has the sign outside with Epilepsy/MS/Dyslexia. All ages welcome.
Nelson / Marlborough Theresa Kidd-Foley nelson-marlborough@epilepsy.org.nz Chill & Chat in Community Matters Space

Motueka Public Library:
First Tuesday of each month, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
32 Wallace Street, Motueka 7120 -Tel no  03 528 1047

Richmond Library:
Third Tuesday of each month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
280 Queen Street, Richmond 7020 – Tel no 03 543 8500

Elma Turner Library Nelson:
Fourth Monday of each month, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
27 Halifax Street, Nelson 7010 – Tel no 03 546 8100

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