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our History

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex New Zealand (TSCNZ) was formed in 2014 by a group of dedicated volunteers with personal connections to TSC. Prior to 2014, we were part of the Australasian Tuberous Sclerosis Society (ATSS) which is now known as Tuberous Sclerosis Australia. When ATSS wanted to host a family conference in New Zealand, it became apparent that it was necessary to establish a New Zealand charity to ease the organisation of the conference and to further the goals of individuals and families living with TSC in New Zealand.

TSCNZ was formed as an unincorporated society and was granted Charities Commission approval in June 2014. Follow this link to the rules of the organisation. TSCNZ was officially launched at the 2014 TSC Family Conference by the Honourable Peseta Sam Lotuliga, Associate Minister of Health. TSCNZ continues to work closely with Tuberous Sclerosis Australia and is a member organisation of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex International.

TSCNZ is run by a management committee of volunteers and are well supported by other volunteers who provide support through the Discussions of Tuberous Sclerosis in Australia and New Zealand Facebook page, fund-raising, website management, graphic design (Kate Sutherland) and book-keeping. A number of clinicians act as medical advisors to TSCNZ. We are very grateful to our founding donors whose generosity has ensured TSCNZ has a secure financial base.

Founding Donors

Management Committee 2024/2025

Helen Willacy (President)

Tom Maling (Secretary)
Julianne Managh (Treasurer)

Leah Bos

Frances Morton

Lisa Underwood

Find out more about members of the committee and how they became involved with TSCNZ on our TSC Stories page.

The Management Committee welcome input from the TSC community. They can be reached at info@tsc.org.nz or 021 154 7017. The AGM is held in July or August each year.

Community organiser 2025

Lisa Underwood (lisa@tsc.org.nz)