TASC is a
non-profit organisation assisting in the rehabilitation of spinal
patients in all areas of consequence to them. They are known as the
“Buddy Organisation.”
This buddy
system is available for all spinal patients, whether they be
accident related, medical, rehabilitation, ex-patients, or family
and friends.
Assistance is given where an advocate is sought and a range of
activities such as art, computer and
Back on Track classes are carried
out.
Back on Track
is an education programme for new patients, their families and
carers. The Back on Track programme is held once a fortnight at
the Spinal Unit. Our Guest Speakers are people who themselves
have had a Spinal impairment. Some of the Topics that are
covered are:
Being out and
Being seen.
Changing roles
Travel experience
Caregiving
agencies
Life after Spinal
Cord Injury.
These sessions
are open to anyone with a Spinal concern their family or carers
living in the community. It is advisable to ring the office to check
topics and dates etc. New phone number (09)2703526 or (09)2703548
For more
information, see
www.tasc.org.nz
