Life after stroke events (LAS)
We offer a range of workshops, presentations and education sessions for people affected by stroke.

A stroke can result in a major life change for stroke survivors and their whānau. Register yourself below to attend one of our upcoming workshops for some tips to manage life after stroke.
Event | Date/ Time | Location | Registration |
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Workshop in Nelson |
Wednesday 12th March, 10:00am-1:00pm |
Stoke Baptist Church, |
Email: emma.mcculloch@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/las_workshop_registration_nelson |
Hui in Gisborne |
Friday 14th March, 8:30am - 12:00pm |
Holy Trinity Church Hall Corner of Palmerston Rd & Derby Street, Gisborne |
Email marilyn.hunt@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/las_hui_registration_gisborne |
Workshop in Carterton |
Friday 14th March, 10:00am-1:00pm |
Carterton Events Centre, |
Email bec.gardiner@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/las_workshop_registration_carterton |
Workshop in Tauranga |
Tuesday 18th March, 9:30am - 12:00pm |
Email teresa.sherman@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
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Workshop in Hutt Valley |
Tuesday 18th March, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
Avalon Pavillion, Taita Drive, Lower Hutt, (Supported by Eastern Hutt Rotary) |
Email bec.gardiner@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
Workshop in Rangiora |
Wednesday 19th March, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
John Knox Church, |
Email kirstie.hamilton@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
Workshop in Hawkes Bay |
Thursday 20th March, 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Email nicola.hosking@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
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Workshop in Alexandra |
Tuesday 25th March, 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Alexandra Community House, |
Email judith.hyslop@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
Hui in Tauranga Moana |
Tuesday 25th March, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
LifeZone Church, |
Email bridget.oconnor@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
Workshop in Turangi |
Thursday 27th March, 9:30am - 12:00pm |
Tūrangi Senior Citizens Hall, McLaren Park, Ohuanga Road, Tūrangi |
Email teresa.sherman@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
Workshop in Tauranga |
Tuesday 1st April, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
LifeZone Church, 7 Oak Lane, Judea, Tauranga |
Email teresa.sherman@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
Workshop in Timaru |
Wednesday 9th April, 1:30pm - 4pm |
Wilson Street Baptist Church, 17 Wilson Street, Timaru |
Email kirstie.hamilton@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration |
Location | Time | Sessions | Registrations |
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Pakuranga Medical Centre, Auckland |
10:00am - 11:30am |
1. Stroke basics and returning to pre-stroke activities - Wednesday 26th March 2. Managing the hidden effects of stroke - Wednesday 7th May 3. Wellbeing after stroke - Wednesday 4th June 4. Language and rehabilitation - Wednesday 2nd July 5. Managing changing relationships and legal basics - Wednesday 6th August |
Email michelle.newberry-lee@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/las_education_session_registration |
Highland Park Library, Auckland |
1:30pm - 3pm |
1. Hidden effects and memory - Tuesday 1st April 2. Legal/ relationships and difficult conversations - Tuesday 6th May 3. Return to Work and secondary stroke prevention - Tuesday 3rd June 4. Wellbeing, anxiety and selfcare - Tuesday 1st July 5. Aphasia and rehabilitation - Tuesday 5th August |
Email michelle.newberry-lee@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/las_education_session_registration |

Workshop in Nelson
Wednesday 12 March, 10am - 1pm
Venue for workshop: Stoke Baptist Church, 648 Main Road Stoke, Stoke, Nelson 7011
To register, fill out the form here