Ageing support

We support the health and wellbeing of ageing Australians every day. Our team are committed to providing tailored support that puts the individual first.

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Brain Injury Training

Synapse delivers unique training to help you and your team better understand the needs of people impacted by brain injury.

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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we can provide more specialist support, services and housing to Australians impacted by brain injury.

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Synapse supports people impacted by brain injury by providing access to valuable resources, information and services.

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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 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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News and updates

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News and updates
23 Nov

Synapse wins grant to nationalise Guddi Way court program

Synapse has been awarded the Just Future grant, which aims to better understand the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with possible cognitive impairment to assist in informing sentencing and bail requirements.

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22 Nov

Synapse mentioned in Disability Royal Commissions Final Report

In September, the Disability Royal Commission published their Final Report with mention of Synapse's advocacy work and projects.

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20 Nov

What support are people looking for

As individuals navigate the complex landscape that is recovering from a brain injury, they often find themselves in need of specific information and services to better understand and manage the cognitive and physical impacts.

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Upcoming events

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1 Dec

Synapse Parramatta Reconnections – December

Our Parramatta Reconnections group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.

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5 Dec

Synapse Illawarra Reconnections – December

Our peer group in the Illawarra is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.

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6 Dec

Synapse Reconnections Mandarin – December

This Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.

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Service Directory

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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Synapse Reconnections

Synapse Reconnections

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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BrainBank Panel

BrainBank Panel

The BrainBank Panel is your opportunity to connect with someone you’ll feel comfortable talking to as you navigate your journey with brain injury. Find out more and enquire about speaking with a BrainBank Panelist.

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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.

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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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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.