Important notice May 2026

Future of training courses from August 2026

Despite strong clinician support and interest in attending training courses in the last 2 years there has been a continuing trend of reduction of training funding to support allied health professions. We have been in business for 20 years and have worked hard to deliver courses across NZ and especially into regions where others may not provide courses, however this does come at an extra cost. Increased cost of delivery and reducing attendance has affected the sustainability of the business so the decision has been made that going forward from August 2026 the business will be closed for a minimum of a year till 2028, with a focus on only contracted courses. 

Therefore, there will be no further general timetable for the 10 neuro and OT clinical cognition courses after the last scheduled courses below.

The last courses available for 2026:

• Neuro Assessment courses in Auckland May 19/20 and New Plymouth, 10th & 11th August.

• The Managing Progressive Neurological disorders course Auckland, 24th & 25th June.

• Stroke study day New Plymouth 12th August.

• TBI study Christchurch 27th August. 

Accessing contracted training courses? Different Health NZ services and private providers can in the future collaborate together to pool secured funds to ensure a minimum number to contract a course together should they wish to access training. These courses can be chosen from our 11 current courses as outlined on the website or they can be tailored individually from a variety of content to benefit services. 

Should your service be interested in contracting a course please contact me directly and a helpful first step can be sending out an expressions of interest email to other regional Health NZ allied health services and private providers including ACC contracted services. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the over 5,000 people who have attended and especially those who have attended multiple courses for your support and we hope to still assist you in the future. 

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa,

Sarah Mather  

Clinical Director Therapeutic Solutions Training

Specialist Brain Injury Rehabilitation Training for Health Professionals

Therapeutic Solutions provides evidence-informed neurorehabilitation training for allied health and rehabilitation professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our courses support practitioners working with clients affected by brain injury, stroke, dementia, progressive neurological disorders, and complex cognitive or sensory impairments.

Established by Occupational Therapist Sarah Mather, Therapeutic Solutions has offered practical, neuroscience-informed courses since 2007. We help clinicians build confidence and clarity in their practice through hands-on, research-aligned training.

What We Offer

• Courses in cognition, visual dysfunction, physical rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation and specialist assessment and management of stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia and other progressive neurological disorders.

• Designed for a wide range of rehabilitation professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech language therapists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, case managers, carers and support workers.

• Training that blends clinical experience, functional strategies, and the latest neuroscience

• Opportunities to attend in person across New Zealand, or to host a course in your region