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Synapse launches mens behaviour change program - Step Up

 – now taking referrals!

Step Up – Men’s Behaviour Change Program

Housing vacancies!

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Take a look at our current vacancies, offering you the greatest opportunity to live a quality, independent life.

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Brain Injury Networking Event - Southeast QLD

“Recover, Reclaim and Return”- Empowering a successful return to work after brain injury.

Join us for an interactive, hands-on event and build new connections!

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Annual Review 2023-24 available now

Our Annual Review for 2023-24 is out now!
Our work proudly continues to ensure that the ‘invisible disability’ doesn’t remain invisible to the Australian community and systems.

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Brain Injury Training

Quick and flexible eLearning to train your team to understand brain injury and how it impacts the individuals you support.

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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.

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News and updates

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News and updates
2 May

Non-fatal strangulation and its link to brain injury

Non-fatal strangulation is a dangerous, yet often overlooked, form of domestic and family violence (DFV) that poses severe and lasting risks to survivors. Although it can leave no visible marks, the harm inflicted by non-fatal strangulation can have long-lasting effects, including a brain injury.

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4 Apr

Parkinson’s awareness month: What is Parkinson’s disease?

This April, during World Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we shine a light on Parkinson’s disease. A condition affecting an estimated 150,000 Australians. But, how much do we really know about its impact and the support available in Australia?

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28 Mar

Creating an inclusive workplace by supporting employees with a brain injury

For businesses, creating an inclusive and supportive environment isn't just about meeting compliance. It’s about building a company culture that values diversity and maximises the potential of every team member.

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Programs & research

The Guddi Way Screen

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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Upcoming events

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Ageing support

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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