South Island Stroke Study Day 2026

Stroke: Enhancing your day to day practice. An informative program designed for acute, rehab & community staff caring for stroke survivors.
About this Event

Join Us for the South Island Stroke Study Day 2026!

Venue:
Rolleston Lecture Hall, Otago University Campus
2 Riccarton Avenue, Riccarton Christchurch
This event is run by Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand and Health New Zealand.
For more event information, please contact Bridget at [email protected].

Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your knowledge and network in a friendly, informal setting. See you there!

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
Opening and Mihi Whakatau – Te Pora Ehau
🕑: 09:15 AM
Location, Location, Location: Understanding How Brain Area Affects Symptoms a
🕑: 09:45 AM
Bringing Best Practice to Life: Implementing a Comprehensive Aphasia Treatmen
🕑: 10:45 PM
Ngā Aratohu Mate Roro Ikura Māori (Māori Stroke Guidelines) – Witana Petley,
🕑: 11:30 AM
The Naked Patient – Eric UfiPoa Taule’ale’ausumai
🕑: 12:15 PM
Delivering for Communities: Service Update and Future Direction – Nicky Mayne
🕑: 01:15 PM
The Neurophysiological Considerations for Gait Rehabilitation – Dan Harvey
🕑: 01:45 PM
An Approach to Post-Stroke Fatigue Management – Jaclyn McMath
🕑: 02:15 PM
Difficult Conversations and Managing Expectations – Dr Michaela Glanville
🕑: 02:45 PM
Finding the beat: Neurologic Music Therapy – Kimberley Wade
🕑: 03:15 PM
Wrap Up