Bridging the regional neuro-habilitation gap in Canterbury for tamariki, rangatahi, and adults.
Strategic investment areas
Every grant dollar is directed to one of three evidence-based investment areas, each measured against defined developmental and community outcomes.
Funding objective sensors — including MR EMG, VALD DynaMo, Digitsole Pro, GripAble Pro, and 4K movement tracking — to measure functional motor gains and spasticity with objective precision. These tools transform subjective observation into evidence-based, data-driven progress reporting for funders, whānau, and specialist teams.
Breaking financial barriers so individuals with cerebral palsy, stroke, and traumatic brain injury can access intensive Conductive Education without prohibitive out-of-pocket costs. Charitable subsidies ensure that geography and income never determine access to evidence-based neuro-habilitation in Canterbury.
Supporting our Addington movement hub with heavy-duty Bobath habilitation plinths, parallel bars, and specialist health and safety equipment. A purpose-built, fully equipped facility enables high-frequency, intensive practice — the cornerstone of meaningful neuroplastic change.
"At present, there are no neuro habilitation services within the South Island that offer the unique skill set that Dora possesses... reducing the need for travel and enabling families to retain financial resources within New Zealand."
Kay Hamilton
Speech-Language Therapist
"Kia Kaha provides far more than sensory-motor habilitation — they offer early intervention, direction, and genuine hope. Incorporating objective AI progress tracking gives valuable, data-driven insight into subtle developmental gains."
Cyndi Chen
Parent
100% of grant contributions are audited, tracked via robust board governance, and applied strictly to approved community neuro-habilitation outcomes. As a registered charitable trust (Registered Charity CC65109), Kia Kaha Neuro-Habilitation Foundation operates with full financial transparency, independent board oversight, and public annual reporting.
100%
of grant funds audited and tracked
Your contribution directly funds equipment, subsidies, and specialist infrastructure for Canterbury families who have nowhere else to turn.
