Brain Tumour support for kiwi kids & their families
We’re here to provide information, resources and support for Kiwi children and families affected by brain tumours.
Why we’re here
Around 35-40 children a year are diagnosed with a brain tumour, and there are many more families with children living with the disease. Awareness about brain tumours in children and the effect it has on the whole family is low. We believe that no one facing this disease should be alone on their journey.
We’re working to help all families where a child has a brain tumour, wherever they are in New Zealand. We know that families facing a brain tumour diagnosis feel scared, confused and alone – they need somewhere to turn.
KIDZ is our dedicated children and families arm of Brain Tumour Support NZ, providing support for everyone affected by a childhood brain tumour. We provide information, support and advocacy, connecting families to others facing a brain tumour diagnosis in Aotearoa.
Our support is available to families of children affected by any type of brain tumour. Find out more below about the ways we can help your family live well when affected by a brain tumour.
For resources available for people affected by adult brain tumours go to our main site https://www.braintumoursupport.org.nz/
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Communication is Key
Knowing what to say and how to say it isn’t easy, so we’ve put together some information to help guide and support these tricky conversations.
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Support & Resources
Our support is available to everybody affected by any type of brain tumour. Find out more about the ways we can help you thrive when living with and beyond a brain tumour here.
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Early Diagnosis
Our early diagnosis guides are here for you to learn about the signs and symptoms to look for depending on your childs age.
Make a donation.
No matter how big or small a donation, we will work hard to ensure that our support is available to kids and teens in New Zealand who are affected by any type of brain tumour, whether that’s a patient, their family or their whanāu.
Join our Support Group
Come and chat with our support group