Accommodation Community Response Publications Get Involved Latest news What's on 11 Jun Support for carers of contemporary veterans is inadequate: RSL The RSL says that the level of support for carers of contemporary veterans is woefully... 16 May Survey highlights violence against intellectually disabled women as National Research Organisation for Women's Safety opens High rates of violence against women with disabilities has been highlighted in a new survey, as a... 30 Apr Stem cells from teeth can make brain-like cells University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that stem cells taken from teeth can grow... 10 Apr Head injuries can make children loners New research has found that a child's relationships may be a hidden casualty long after a... 25 Mar Survivors ignored by coward punch laws: victim's family The family of a coward punch victim says the new Queensland laws must cover those who survive... See all news Community Events - Plan Ahead Workshops "Plan Ahead" is a project that Queenslanders with Disability Network is doing in 2014 to help... 22 Jul Community Events - Synapse Networking Breakfast is a relaxed, informal way to liaise with service providers supporting people with ABI... 11 Aug Community Events - 2014 Acquired Brain Injury National Conference The national Conference will bring together more than 500 delegates from across Australia... See all community events Who is "Synapse''? "We strive to reconnect the lives of those most at risk within our community, those affected by a Brain Disorder." Nation wide Synapse seeks to focus both government and public support to realise funding for the development of highly specialist services in the areas of accommodation, education and training. Our commitment to reduce the massive unmet need for these services is unwavering. Our objective to see specialist and individualised services available to all in need is resolute. No matter where they live, or culture they belong to. We believe that anyone affected by a Brain Disorder is entitled to lead a life of quality, based on their own decisions and choices. more Donate Now Support young people with Brain Injury. Get the facts What is a Brain Disorder?