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Life after stroke events (LAS)

We offer a range of workshops, presentations and education sessions for people affected by stroke.

LAS Blenheim event

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.

Upcoming workshops and huis
Event Date/ Time Location Registration

Workshop in Nelson

Wednesday 12th March,

10:00am-1:00pm

Stoke Baptist Church,

648 Main Road Stoke, Stoke, Nelson 7011

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,

50 Holloway Street, Carterton 5713

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

Senior Citizens Hall 33 Maitland Street, Greerton, Tauranga

Email teresa.sherman@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration

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,

Corner of High Street and King Street, Rangiora

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

Camberley Community Centre, 703 Kiwi Street, Hastings 4120

Email nicola.hosking@stroke.org.nz or complete the online form https://strokeaotearoanewzealand.formstack.com/forms/life_after_stroke_registration

Workshop in Alexandra

Tuesday 25th March,

9:00am - 12:00pm

Alexandra Community House,

14-20 Centennial Ave, Alexendra, Otago

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,

7 Oak Lane, Judea, Tauranga 3110

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

Upcoming group education sessions
Location Time Sessions Registrations

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

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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

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