Acquired Brain Injury: The Facts

ABI The Facts is a comprehensive brain injury resource for professionals, individuals and families alike – it provides simple explanations of complex medical terms and delivers guidance for every stage of the journey.

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Come Home, Come Heal, Come Rest.

Improving understanding and response to brain injury and cognitive impairment amongst Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Specialist Brain Injury Training

People with brain injury tell us they have difficulty finding services, systems and supports that understand their needs.

Our training and advisory services ensure that you and your organisation can.

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In light of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, we are taking measures across all aspects of Synapse to ensure we minimise risks to out community while continuing to connect you with the information, support and services you need.

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How can we assist you?

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How we provide support

Everyone deserves control over of their life and to make choices that are important to them. Our team provides a range of specialist services for people who have a brain injury or disability, carers, family members and organisations.

Our Services

Contact us for information, referral, NDIS support coordination, advocacy, assessments, training, and housing and support services.

Research and Focus Areas

We contribute evidence and create tools to understand the impact of brain injury and connect people to speciality services and support.

Advocating to Protect Rights

Whether the issue is big or small, we provide advocacy services to individuals and influence policy and system change.

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Information hub

Learn about the causes and effects of brain injury, hospital and rehabilitation and living with a brain injury.

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Stay Connected During COVID-19

Stay Connected During COVID-19

In light of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, we are taking measures across all aspects of Synapse to ensure we minimise risks to out community while continuing to connect you with the information, support and services you need.

Visit Our Info Page

About Brain Injury

Brain injury has a profound and underestimated impact on society. It touches every demographic and culture, every age and occurs in every region.

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The term ‘brain injury’ refers to any type of brain disorder or neurological disruption which is acquired rather than developmental.

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Brain injury is often known as the ‘invisible disability’ because there may be no physical signs of injury.

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Some primary causes of brain injury include strokes, degenerative diseases such as dementia, trauma, FASD, epilepsy, and infections and diseases, including brain cancer.

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Brain injury can have a profound impact on functioning that leads to an over-representation in systems including child protection, criminal justice, mental health and homelessness.

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Specialist support and services can create pathways to enable people impacted by brain injury to lead full and connected lives.

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With the right people around you and a positive mental attitude, you can exceed your own expectations surrounding your recovery.

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Synapse News and Updates

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Young People in Residential Aged Care
1 Dec

Reducing the number of Younger Australians in Residential Aged Care

The Australian Government’s decision to establish a task force to end the practice of placing young people with disability in aged care is an important step.

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Synapse Hesta Award
27 Nov

Synapse wins HESTA Excellence Award for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services

Synapse wins 2020 HESTA Excellence Award for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services

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NDIS Support Coordination
29 Oct

Get the Most from Changes to NDIS Support Coordination

The NDIA has decided to indefinitely extend the use of core funding to access Support Coordination, making it easier to get the most from your NDIS plan.

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Synapse Blog

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Synapse Blog
17 Dec

Christmas with ABI

 Christmas can be overwhelming at the best of times, but living with ABI can make the chaos of shopping, noise and lights unbearable.  

If you or someone you care for has an ABI, there are a few ways you can help prevent Christmas cheer descending into seasonal struggle.  

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Information and Referral
2 Dec

Synapse Information & Referral – Helping you navigate brain injury

When brain injury impacts your life or the life of someone you care for, there can be a lot of complex circumstances and systems to navigate. Between adjusting to life with a brain injury and finding suitable support, knowing where to start or who to turn to can be difficult.

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1 Dec

Preparing for job interviews – Information Session

We recently hosted Alexa Locke from Greenlight Human Capital who spoke with our Reconnections group on the topic of developing job interview skills and disclosing a brain injury. You can watch the session recording to learn more.

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Upcoming Synapse Events

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2 - 2 February

Synapse Reconnections (online) – Interrelate Special Event “A New Normal”

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5 Feb

Synapse Reconnections Parramatta (online) – February

Our February meeting for Synapse Reconnections Parramatta. This meeting will be held online using Zoom.

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Your donation will help Synapse provide more leading services, housing and support. Donate today to make a real difference to people impacted by brain injury.

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