Northland Brain Train programme

Invitation to the Northland Brain Train

Northlanders will have the chance to discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research as the Northland Brain Train makes its way across the region from March 15.

First stop is Kaitaia on Monday March 15, followed by Kaikohe on March 16 and Whangarei on Wednesday March 17.

The events include lectures by leading neuroscientists on the latest brain research, seminars on brain health and medical care from community support groups, and information displays with advice on support and services.

The Northland Brain Train is a partnership between the Tiaho Trust and the Neurological Foundation as part of International brain Awareness Week.

Each year, this international effort aims to raise public awareness about the critical research that is revealing the brain’s deepest mysteries and helping to find the cures for neurological disorders.

For more details go to www.neurological.org.nz, or www.brainweek.co.nz for free brain games and advice on brain health.

Freephone Neurological Foundation 0508 BRAINS, or Tiaho Trust 0800 430 3408

Northland Program
Kaitaia Monday March 15th
Kaitaia Primary School, 5 Church Road, Kaitaia.  10:00am to 2:00pm

Kaikohe Tuesday March 16
War Memorial Hall, Memorial Road, Kaikohe.  10:00am to 2:00pm

Kaitaia/Kaikohe program
10.00am A short introduction from Tiaho Trust followed by a short display from a local school. 
10.30am Dr Maurice Curtis from the University of Auckland - How exercise and lifestyle affect your brain
11.30am Alzheimer’s Society
12.00pm Neurological Foundation
12.30pm Brain Injury Association
1.00pm Parent 2 Parent
1.30pm Epilepsy Northland
2.00pm Close

Displays and talks by community support groups Alzheimer’s Northland, Brain Injury Association, Epilepsy Northland, Parent to Parent, Parkinson’s Northland, Neurological Foundation.

Whangarei Wednesday March 17
Forum North, Rust Avenue, Whangarei   11:00 am to 4:00pm

Whangarei Programme
11.00am A short introduction from Tiaho Trust followed by a short display from a local school. 
11.30am Dr John Reynolds from the University of Otago -Positive Reinforcement or Parkinson’s? Giving the brain the right signals
12.30pm Alzheimer’s Society
1.00pm Brain Injury Association
1.30pm Dr Heidi Pridmore - Brain Attack ; what you should know
2.30pm Epilepsy Northland
3.00pm Adrienne Kohler of the Neurological Foundation – Brain Health Basics
4.00pm Close

Displays and talks by community support groups Alzheimer’s Northland, Brain Injury Association, Epilepsy Northland, Parent to Parent, Parkinson’s Northland, Neurological Foundation.