Welcome from the Head Injury Society Chair

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Head Injury Society of New Zealand website.

The Society is governed by its affiliates and managed by an executive committee that meets monthly, by telephone. Selected members also meet to discuss topic of interest and ti attend to other pressing business.

As at September 2003 the HISNZ has three active affiliates and approximately 150 members. The Society also has a National Office that is staffed for 20 hours per week.

In its simplest terms, the mission of the HIS is to advocate for and to provide support for people with brain injuries, their families and carers.

Back to top

Mission Statement

To ensure a quality of life maximising potential, choice and independence for people with acquired head injury, their families and carers.

Back to top

Support of Members

Since the 2002 AGM the HISNZ has:

• Distributed in the vicinity of 3352 newsletter from branches and the National Office.
• Responded to in the vicinity of 2815 requests for information and support through all forms of contact

Back to top

Activities at the National Office

Since the employment of a part time officer activities at the National Office have included:

• General office duties such as mail collection, filing and actioning as appropriate and accounts management.
• Applications for charitable grants. These include approaches to;
  1. Microsoft New Zealand Limited for $5706 worth of software. This was successful.
  2. The New Zealand Community Trust for $4576 for computer equipment for the National Office and CEO. This was successful.
  3. The Community Grants Foundation for $20,000 to fund a management position. This application was successful.
  4. The W and M Bear Trust for a grant of $12,132 to fund four members to an Outward Bound Course. This application was declined.
  5. The Lion Foundation for funds for travel to the Annual General Meeting. This was successful and $1,623 was approved.
• Getting statutory reports, such as audits and Commerce Commission requirements, up to date and compliant.
• Planning and attending regular meetings with the Executive Committee and assisting as necessary, to meet the outcomes decided at these meetings
• Providing support on request for the Society’s affiliates and its Executive Committee.
• Looking for new office accommodation for the National Office because of a need to vacate the current premises.
• Working on finances and financial projections with the treasurer.

Back to top