Stuttering Treatment And Research Trust

Stuttering Treatment And Research Trust The Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust (START) is a Charitable Trust based in Greenlane, AKL

We are the only organisation in Aotearoa that specialises in providing therapy and support to people of all ages who stutter and their families and whanau.

📣 REGISTER NOW Our 2 day course for 11-13 year olds who stutter is coming up these school holidays! This is an awesome o...
26/05/2026

📣 REGISTER NOW

Our 2 day course for 11-13 year olds who stutter is coming up these school holidays! This is an awesome opportunity for children to connect with others and learn in a supportive environment!

Get in touch with any questions or to register.

📣 Online Adult Support Group - new dates and topics!Email support@start.org.nz to register your interest.
19/05/2026

📣 Online Adult Support Group - new dates and topics!

Email support@start.org.nz to register your interest.

Are you a teacher who has a child in your class who stutters? Are you unsure how you can support them? 🤔Please download ...
16/05/2026

Are you a teacher who has a child in your class who stutters? Are you unsure how you can support them? 🤔

Please download our “Teachers’ Guide for Working with Young People who Stutter”
👉https://www.stuttering.co.nz/help-someone-who-stutters/teachers/

We have made this FREELY available because we recognize the importance of teachers being informed about stuttering, and how this understanding affects a young person’s learning and life at school.

At START our research and collaboration with universities both in Aotearoa and abroad, make us a centre of excellence and cutting-edge knowledge.

For more info about START and other resources, please visit us here. https://www.stuttering.co.nz/

Or email us at support@start.org.nz

We’re here to help and we’d love to hear from you.💙💚

Today our team is celebrating Pink Shirt Day 🩷A day to celebrate diversity and promote safe, supportive, and inclusive s...
14/05/2026

Today our team is celebrating Pink Shirt Day 🩷

A day to celebrate diversity and promote safe, supportive, and inclusive schools, workplaces, and communities.

Did you know that part of our role at START is supporting people who stutter who may experience teasing, bullying, or discrimination because of their stutter?

Bullying is never okay. Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Check out pinkshirtday.org.nz for resources and ideas on how you can get involved!

Calling all SLTs! 🎺We are hosting our next “Meet and Eat” session on Wednesday 20th May, at 12noon-1.30pm via Zoom.These...
12/05/2026

Calling all SLTs! 🎺

We are hosting our next “Meet and Eat” session on Wednesday 20th May, at 12noon-1.30pm via Zoom.

These regular sessions offer lunchtime advice and guidance for SLTs working with people who stutter.

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with your peers, gain support and exchange ideas. 💙💚

👉To find out more and to book visit us here https://www.stuttering.co.nz/help-someone-who-stutters/speech-therapists/

Or email us at support@start.org.nz

It’s been a while since we featured some of the creative writing from our tamariki, but we know you love it! 🥰Please enj...
10/05/2026

It’s been a while since we featured some of the creative writing from our tamariki, but we know you love it! 🥰

Please enjoy this wonderful poem from Sammie, age 12.

Sammie’s writing evokes beautiful imagery, we are so proud to be able to share it here. 💙💚

Stuttering

Stuttering looks like paper burning,
all crumpled up and disappearing,
but with help turns out as a new
flame that is bold and bright.

Stuttering feels like a butterfly
that is stuck in its cocoon beating
helpless against a barrier that
seems unbreakable, but with some
effort it’s free and feels the rays of
sunshine beaming down on it.

Stuttering smells like new paint,
different and overpowering but
fresh and distinct.

Stuttering tastes like an unripe
pineapple, that is sour and tough
But becomes ripe and sweet.

Stuttering sounds like a bird having
a voice that makes a horrible shriek
but then starts to sing a sweet
melody note by note.

How to Support Someone Who StuttersEveryone who stutters is different, but most people who stutter appreciate it when yo...
06/05/2026

How to Support Someone Who Stutters

Everyone who stutters is different, but most people who stutter appreciate it when you keep eye contact and let them finish speaking.🫂

Here are some other ways to help.👇

💙Be there for them
💚Stand up for them
💙Respect their choices
💚Don’t give them advice on how to stop stuttering
💙Don’t joke about stuttering

We had a wonderful evening the other week at Janelle’s leaving event. Thank you to everyone who came along. 😍We had spee...
28/04/2026

We had a wonderful evening the other week at Janelle’s leaving event. Thank you to everyone who came along. 😍

We had speeches from our Board Chair Eric Allan, and Board member Dean Cook, then the floor was opened up for others to share their special thoughts and anecdotes about Janelle and what she has given them. There was a tremendous amount of love in the room!💙💚💙💚

Thank you also to Claire Green and the Hearing House for hosting the event.🎂🎉

What would the ideal school for tamariki who stutter look like? One of our clients, Roman, has shared his ideas 💡What ot...
28/04/2026

What would the ideal school for tamariki who stutter look like? One of our clients, Roman, has shared his ideas 💡

What other suggestions do you have?

Address

251 Campbell Road
Auckland
1061

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6495796775

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