Logo for The Gavel Club (Centre for Brain Research) The Gavel Club (Centre for Brain Research)

Our Club is designed for the needs of adults with aphasia, which usually results from a stroke, traumatic brain injury or tumours. Members take part in public speaking opportunities, mentored by speech-language therapists and a Toastmaster, in order to build confidence in communication.

https://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/en/faculty/cbr/our-community/gavel-club.html

Available Roles:

Communication Assistant

As Communication Assistant you will support people with aphasia to increase their confidence and improve communication and leadership skills to help them re-join life's conversations.


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