Synapse Reconnections

Peer support groups

Join our 2023 Reconnections groups. These peer support groups provide those impacted by brain injury the opportunity to connect and support each other.

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Regional QLD Brain Injury Network event

We’re inviting anyone in regional or remote QLD to join the Synapse team for an online brain injury networking event during Seniors Month.

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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

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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
15 Sep

How screening for brain injury can change corrections outcomes

The issue of brain injury while incarcerated is complex and disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners. Brain injury currently receives relatively little recognition in the criminal justice system.

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13 Sep

Misconceptions disconnecting older Aussies from support

Misconceptions about the causes and impact of brain injury can be damaging and stop older Australians from seeking the support they need. Ageing Australians do not need to struggle in silence.

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11 Sep

BIAW 2023 wrap-up

We’re so happy to have championed another Brain Injury Awareness Week to raise awareness of brain injury and its impact across Australia. Thank you to each person and company who came along side Synapse to share and highlight the week.  

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Upcoming events

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27 Sep

Synapse Goulburn Reconnections – September

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

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29 Sep

Synapse Central Coast Reconnections – September

A regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.

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3 Oct

Synapse Illawarra Reconnections – October

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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Brain injury training

Brain injury training

Synapse delivers unique training to help you and your team better understand the needs of people impacted by brain injury. Our specialised training is unique in Australia, informed by over 35 years experience working with people impacted by 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.