How we provide support

Our services

Contact us for information on our services that provide practical solutions to the everyday challenges associated with a brain injury, for individuals and organisations.

Research and focus areas

We understand the impact of a brain injury! We provide evidence and create validated tools that connect people to services and support.

Advocating to protect rights

At Synapse, we’re passionate about systemic issues that intersect with brain injury. Our work supports the individual and influences policy to create positive systemic change.

Programs & research

The Guddi Way Screen

The Guddi Way Screen is a culturally developed tool to identify cognitive impairment as a result of a brain injury in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

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Ageing support

Our curated service directory will help you to find service providers in your area who have the experience and qualifications necessary to address the many and varied needs of life with a brain injury.

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Peer support groups

Our Reconnections groups provide those impacted by brain injury the opportunity to connect with other individuals living with brain injury and their families.

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Service directory

Our curated service directory will help you to find service providers in your area who have the experience and qualifications necessary to address the many and varied needs of life with a brain injury.

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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.

Learn more about brain injury

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

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

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

Cairns Community Housing Initiative Synapse Reconnections

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.

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

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.