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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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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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.

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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 announcements

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24 Sep

Danny Li – Returning to work after a brain injury

Danny speaks about his journey back to work after a brain injury and offers his tips on navigating the recruitment process.

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24 Sep

Working While Caring

While returning to work may not be possible or desired for all carers, we wanted to hear the experiences of those in our community who have returned to work and the things they had to consider along the way to balance their time and responsibilities.

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24 Sep

Expanding our Services Nationally

2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Synapse as we roll out the three-year $1.8 million Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) NDIS grant to extend our brain injury information and referral service nationally.

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Upcoming Synapse Events

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27 Oct

Synapse Reconnections Central Coast (online) – October

Our October meeting for Synapse Reconnections Central Coast. This meeting will be held online using Zoom.

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3 Nov

Synapse Reconnections Illawarra (online) – November

This will be an opportunity for you to share some of your challenges, your victories, your tips and tricks. Come and learn from other people’s stories and hear about different experiences of brain injury and issues that are important to you. You will be in a supportive space with people who understand. We look forward to seeing you.

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Donate to Synapse

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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Whether you’re after support or information for yourself or someone else, we can help.