Janelle and Dean were interviewed on Breakfast to discuss The Genetics of Stuttering Study.
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Therapy for anyone in Aotearoa who stutters: opportunities emerging from challenges
When our founders set up START over 25 years ago they dreamed that one day anyone in Aotearoa New Zealand who stuttered would be able to get the help they needed. Little could we anticipate that the advent of COVID-19 would be the catalyst to achieving that.
Unjustified Dismissal –Supporting people who stutter in the workplace
In July 2020, Olivia Farrelly was dismissed from her job after disclosing her stutter to her employer during an informal performance meeting held at a cafe. Here’s the details.
Welcome to John and Felix – our new team members
Meet our new team members – John and Felix!
Therapy for stuttering still available during the COVID-19 lockdown
Therapy for people who stutter is still available during the COVID-19 lockdown, heres how it works.
Postponement of Looking back, going forward – START’s 25th celebration
Our START 25th celebration event on Wednesday 18 March has been postponed. Eric Allan, Board Chair, spoke of the Board’s sadness at having to make this difficult decision.
Welcoming Nikki – our Grants Coordinator
This formal introduction is well overdue, as Nikki joined us in April of 2019! It has been wonderful having her join the team, taking charge of the Grants Coordinator position, previously filled by the amazing Frances.
Welcome Brittney – the latest addition to our Speech Language Therapist team!
Brittney is a born and bred Invercargill girl who studied Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Canterbury, graduating in 2012. She worked for the Ministry of Education in Invercargill and Wellington, before heading to the UK to work as a locum speech language therapist.
Ricoh – Helping kids achieve their best START
Last year, our organisation sent out an appeal to raise $7,200 to help 10 Kiwi kids access treatment for stuttering. Mike Pollock, CEO of Ricoh, and former START Board Member reached out to us and generously offered to contribute 50% towards our goal.