It is the policy of Synapse that customers who have contact with, or access our services have the right to lodge a complaint, make comment and provide feedback if they are unsatisfied or concerned with the treatment or support they receive.
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Come Home, Come Heal, Come Rest represents three inter-related core strategies oriented to improve understanding of and response to brain injury and cognitive impairment amongst Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Adverse life experiences can influence vulnerability to disadvantage including violence, trauma and substance (AOD) misuse, all of which can lead to brain injury.
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Cairns Community Living is a safe place of belonging for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples with a disability.
Read more Cairns Community Living is a safe place of belonging for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples with a disability.
Read moreNo matter where you live, there’s a number of ways you can connect to, and develop meaningful relationships with,…
Read moreSynapse partners with research institutions, organisations and government bodies to create change for those impacted by brain injury.
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Synapse-Australia's Brain Injury Organisation, is expanding nationally, creating a remarkable opportunity for you to be at the forefront of change as a part of the Synapse team.
Read moreThe Brain Injury Forum exists to provide you with a safe space to discuss your experiences. Our Community Rules outline the values that should guide your discussions and provide further detail on how Synapse staff moderate the forum.
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Throughout 2020 we will be working with Aboriginal communities and Disability Employment Service providers across Western Australia to develop new, culturally informed resources to support the delivery of employment services.
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Registered NDIS pre-planning, support coordination and specialised services to ensure you, or the person you are caring for, get the most suitable support.
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Home is where the heart is. But for people with brain injury we know this is frequently not the case, with many experiencing housing instability, living in aged care or in housing that does not meet their needs.
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Ensure you are equipped to care for someone with a brain injury by building a community of like-minded people around you.
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Our peer support community offers people with a brain injury the opportunity to connect with others to socialise, share experiences and feel understood and supported.
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In 2018-2019 Synapse partnered with the Brisbane Murri Court to complete a pilot project in response to the need for culturally safe screening for brain injury and complex disability in the Murri Court system.
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The Guddi Way Screen is an online, secure and automated platform built from evidence and stakeholder consultation. The screen identifies cognitive impairment and needs within a culturally informed and validated process.
Read more Information and practical housing support options to help you or someone you support live in the home and community of their choice.
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ABI The Facts is a comprehensive brain injury resource for professionals, individuals and families alike - it provides simple explanations of complex medical terms and delivers guidance for every stage of the journey.
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We understand the need for appropriate disability identification and referral processes to better support people with brain injury subject or at risk of custodial sentences and reduce recidivism.
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We have resources designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to start conversations about the NDIS and provide examples of some of the types of supports and services available.
Read more Court Link is the Queensland Courts integrated court assessment, referral and support program. Synapse is delivering the pilot Court Link Community Support Service (CLCS) in Cairns QLD.
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Tailored personal support across aspects of daily living, enabling you or someone you support to participate in desired community, vocational and educational activities.
Read moreABI The Facts is a comprehensive brain injury resource for professionals, individuals and families alike – it provides simple explanations of complex medical terms and delivers guidance for every stage of the journey.
Read moreWe are tackling the complex issues that contribute to the prevalence and impact of brain injury and continue cycles of disadvantage and marginalisation for many individuals and their communities.
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Our Wurri-Wurri Outreach in Queensland’s Far North is all about respecting our Elders. Together, in partnership with our Elders, we can keep them strong, both mentally and physically.
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Synapse is working to respond to the unique needs of people with brain injury as a result of domestic violence, contributing to improved outcomes.
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A housing model evaluation of our Cairns Community Living Initiative to systemically understand the outcomes of design decisions against the building’s performance in terms of user needs.
Read moreGet in touch with us today to make an enquiry or find out more about our services, programs and projects for people impacted by brain injury.
Read moreWe are passionate about creating change across Australia by developing an evidence base to connect knowledge, policy, services and systems that address complex issues surrounding brain injury.
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Our Family Liaison Program provides practical support and information to family members and carers of people who have a brain injury during hospital, rehabilitation and the transition home.
Read moreJoin one of our safe and supportive Facebook Groups for people with a brain injury, their carers and extended community.
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The BrainBank Podcast will answer your questions and connect you to community programs and services to help you live the life you want.
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Brain Injury Awareness Week will be held 19 - 25 August 2024 to raise awareness of brain injury and its impact in Australia.
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Synapse’s vision is to ‘rethink brain injury and change society’. Our commitment to this vision is ambitious and unwavering.
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When Alwyn Ricci founded Synapse (then Headway) thirty-five years ago, it was to make a genuine and practical difference to the lives of people impacted by brain injury and disability. This same passion and commitment continue to drive us forward today.
Read moreFrom events and special announcements, to updates on our support services and research, there's always lots happening at Synapse.
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People with brain injury living in rural and remote locations have significantly less access to services and supports, due to the lack of availability in these areas.
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Synapse is working with Griffith University to review the processes for assessing the disability needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander prisoners.
Read moreThe Synapse Leadership Team is responsible for providing strategic and operational management. The team has a diversity of specialist disability, health, research and corporate skills. Our Board members provide a broad range of experience in governance, finance, operations, disability, communications and health.
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A space for you to discuss your experiences, share advice and have meaningful, safe conversations about brain injury with a community that understands.
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On our journey, we never walk alone. We're strong when we stand with our partners, linking communities and cultures in positive ways.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with disabilities have much lower rates of access to appropriate services and supports including the NDIS.
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Those providing assessment and support within the NDIS should have appropriate education and training about brain injury and the cultural needs of Indigenous Australians.
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We are committed to increasing awareness about FASD, particularly in relation to people who may be undiagnosed and at risk of homelessness and/or engagement with the criminal justice system.
Read moreComa is generally the result of damage or interference with particular structures of the brain, and its length and depth provide a strong indication of the severity of brain injury.
Read moreA brain injury can affect a person’s ability to communicate by impairing their hearing, speech and cognitive processing.
Read moreWhen another party has caused an injury through negligence there may be grounds for making a claim for compensation.
Read moreResuming an independent lifestyle safely after a brain injury is an important goal. This goal should be approached in stages based on individual needs and abilities.
Read morePeople often turn to complementary therapies and alternative medicines to assist with some of the issues created by a brain injury.
Read moreSpeech language pathology encompasses the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
Read moreEveryone wants to be loved, it’s a fundamental human need. We all need people to talk to and laugh with, spend time with, share ideas, worries and joys. But after brain injury our relationships with partners, family and friends can often change quite significantly.
Read moreYour family member is discharged from hospital and you are ready to continue their rehabilitation. The steps listed below may serve as a guide if you wish to develop a program using free or low-cost resources which exist in your community.
Read moreThe early days after your child’s brain injury. Raising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges canbe magnified.
Read moreRaising a child brings challenges to all parents, and for parents of a child with a brain injury, those challenges can be magnified.
Read moreSeveral indicators are used to make predictions in determining brain injury severity.
Read moreChildren and young people with a brain injury may have difficulty with the social skills that most of us take for granted.
Read moreSocial skills and confidence can both be affected following an acquired brain injury.
Read moreThere are a number of degenerative conditions that lead to brain injury. Dementia is a category of brain diseases that result in memory loss and deterioration of speech, motor skills and cognitive functioning as it progresses.
Read moreThere are many reasons why a person with brain injury might develop challenging behaviour.
Read moreHeadaches are a common and often persistent problem after acquiring a brain injury. Headaches can arise after damage to different structures both inside and outside the head.
Read moreSome brain injuries can result in a loss of motivation and difficulty in getting started with activities.
Read moreAcquired brain injury (ABI) can have a number of consequences for an individual’s sexual functioning.
Read moreSurvivors of a brain injury who have done very well in their recovery may still face significant challenges in returning to their studies.
Read moreThese can be behaviours where the reasons behind the behaviour are difficult to understand or that people find hard to accept.
Read moreA brain injury can disrupt the long and complicated process to move from childhood through to being a mature adult.
Read moreClinical depression is a serious disorder that impacts on a person physically, emotionally and even cognitively - slowing thought processes and reducing the ability to concentrate.
Read morePeople with an acquired brain injury may be at risk of suicide at some stage of their recovery process. It is very important for family members and friends to recognise the danger signs, know how to help and who to turn to for advice or referral.
Read moreThe care needs of people affected by a brain injury often fall informally onto their parents, spouse or siblings.
Read moreThe effects of a brain injury can be diverse, so a wide range of accommodation options are needed.
Read moreIn the aftermath of your child acquiring a brain injury it can be easy to neglect your family. Caring for a child with a brain injury can take a great deal of time and energy. It's easy for everyone else's needs to get side-lined, and difficult to get the balance right.
Read moreLack of self-awareness is a common outcome for people who sustain brain injuries with frontal lobe damage. Their inability to self-monitor and self-correct behaviour can lead to challenging behaviours.
Read moreInfections that cause swelling in the brain or the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord (meninges) can result in acquired brain injury (ABI).
Read moreA stroke is an interruption of blood supply to part of the brain. If arteries become blocked, bleed or break, then the brain tissue is damaged, causing brain injury.
Read moreRehabilitation refers to a variety of therapies and support services available to people following the acute phase of recovery, once a person is medically stable.
Read moreThe long-term effects of a brain injury may not be evident for some time. This makes predictions of recovery difficult in the months following a brain injury.
Read moreMost people with an ABI will initially find some difficulty with prioritising, sequencing,organising, starting, and completing tasks.
Read moreActively engaging in physical activity and social engagement tests resilience. When someone is ageing with a brain injury, a positive ageing experience can be experienced.
Read moreWhile dogs have long been portrayed as ‘man’s best friend’ - a loyal companion – it’s not only canines that can prove a source of support and reassurance following brain injury.
Read moreAlcohol is a poison, or neurotoxin, that can cause injury to the brain. This is known as Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI). Other drugs - which fall into the category of stimulants, depressants or hallucinogens - can also lead to impairments.
Read moreAlthough the degree of recovery is largely determined by the nature and extent of the injury, the level of engagement in rehabilitation also significantly affects recovery outcomes.
Read moreGrowing up involves taking risks. This is normal as young people ‘test the waters’ and move towards independence and adulthood.
Read moreLack of sleep has a negative effect on our ability to think, mood, energy levels and appetite. The average person needs around eight hours sleep a night or will suffer from decreased concentration, energy and many other problems.
Read moreThe nervous system is a complex system including the brain, spinal cord and nerves. It interprets and responds to information received through the senses.
Read moreSensory and perceptual problems arise from damage to the right side of the brain or the parietal and occipital lobes of the brain.
Read moreAnger is a very common emotional response after a brain injury and can be directly related to impairments caused by the injury and difficulties with self-regulation.
Read moreInjury to the frontal lobes after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect the area of the brain that normally controls our impulses.
Read moreThe ability to view the world from someone else’s point of view is a complex cognitive skill that occurs in the frontal lobes of the brain.
Read moreAdvocacy relates to access and the fundamental human rights, needs and interests of all. Advocacy may involve speaking up for someone with a disability, or self-advocacy where a person speaks for themselves.
Read moreBrain injury can occur when there is a reduction in (hypoxic) or complete lack of (anoxic) oxygen supply to the brain.
Read moreDecision-making ranges from minor decisions, such as what to have for dinner, to major life-changing ones, such as changing careers.
Read moreShort-term memory loss is very common after a brain injury – thankfully there are plenty of coping strategies available. Typical situations include forgetting people's names, losing a train of thought, getting lost at the shops, repeating or forgetting past conversations, misplacing objects and difficulty learning new skills.
Read moreMental health describes the health of your emotions and how you cope. Unlike your physical health, your mind is more fragile and can start to change from things such as frightening experiences.
Read moreA brain injury may result in an ongoing need for medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
Read moreMany people with a brain injury see returning to work or study as an important milestone.
Read moreA neuropsychological assessment will usually be provided in the early stages of recovery. The main aim of the assessment is to maximise the survivor’s rehabilitation and participation in family, work and the community.
Read moreFatigue is a common and highly disabling symptom experienced by people with a brain injury.
Read moreThe brain needs exercise to stay in optimum health, just like our body. Practising skills will lead to better performance and ongoing mental stimulation will help protect against mental decline.
Read moreThe time in the hospital can be an overwhelming experience, but there are things that you can do to minimise stress.
Read moreHaving a social life and pursuing interests make life worthwhile and are important to consider following brain injury.
Read moreBrain tumours can affect brain function in a number of ways and to varying degrees, depending on where they grow and how severe they are.
Read moreRelearning sociable behaviour is easier when family, friends and co-workers agree on set limits and give the same feedback on what is acceptable or unacceptable behaviour.
Read moreThe impact of a brain injury has been likened to throwing a pebble in a pond. The ripple effect expands to partners, friends, family, carers, work colleagues and the wider community.
Read moreCarers need to maintain their own health and wellbeing as part of their caring role.
Read moreCaring for a family member with a brain injury is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.
Read moreEveryone has a legal right to make decisions and control their own life. If a person loses the ability to make decisions in life, legal guardians and administrators can make decisions for them.
Read moreConcussion is the most common form of traumatic brain injury (TBI), affecting around 42 million people worldwide each year. It is the result of a physical blow or sudden jolt that forces the brain to move within the skull.
Read moreLanguage and everyday living skills may need particular attention to ensure that a child with a brain injury recovers to the fullest extent possible over the years.
Read moreBrain injury is a known risk factor for developing a mental illness, while some people with brain injury will have a pre-existing mental illness. Either way, dealing with both can cause additional stress for the person and their family after a brain injury.
Read moreTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by either a blow to the head or by the head being forced to move rapidly forwards or backwards.
Read moreRetirement programs enable people with disability to successfully retire, and support mainstream community services to better accommodate people with disability.
Read moreThe brain controls and coordinates everything we do - our movements, feelings, thoughts, and bodily functions.
Read moreThe return home from hospital after a brain injury is usually eagerly awaited by family members.
Read morePost-brain injury many employees are eager to return to work. Employers may find some simple adjustments can be made to allow this to happen.
Read moreFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) refers to a range of impairments that can develop in an individual due to exposure to alcohol in the womb.
Read moreDementia is a category of brain diseases that result in memory loss and deterioration of speech, motor skills and cognitive functioning as it progresses.
Read moreIt is beneficial to stay in touch with friends during the rehabilitation and recovery stage. Additionally, support groups can play a vital role for the person with a brain injury, their carers and family.
Read moreChallenging behaviours after a brain injury can sometimes lead to domestic violence within a family.
Read moreWhile the general effects of brain injury can often include a level emotional distress, affecting your ongoing health and well-being, it’s not uncommon for people with a brain injury to experience more specific symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read moreEpilepsy is recurring brief episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain leading to uncontrolled convulsions and unconsciousness, or a momentary loss of awareness.
Read moreSouth West Community Transport is funded under the Home and Community Care Program to provide transport to support: Older and… Continue reading "South West Community Transport"
Read moreOsborne Park Hospital campus is home to Osborne Community Mental Health Service (Osborne Clinic) and Osborne Park Older Adult Mental… Continue reading "Osborne Adult Community Mental Osborne Park Adult Community Mental Health Service"
Read moreFunded by ADHC- for residents in City of Sydney LGA- homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Read moreCovers different cultures – they have a consultant for each one: Arabic, Assyrian, Cambodian, Chinese, Croatian, Filipino, Hindi, Serbian, Spanish,… Continue reading "Core Community Services (previously Multicultural Community Care Service)"
Read moreAcquired Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation supports people with a severe brain injury following discharge from hospital and who require further… Continue reading "Caulfield Hospital: Acquired Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation"
Read moreProvides short-term accommodation for people with traumatic brain injury with a focus on: Residential respite and leisure as a component… Continue reading "Liverpool Brain Injury Unit – Community Living Unit (CLU)"
Read moreAboriginal Service Providers: Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Tweed, Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley, Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Palerang, Queenbeyan, Snowy… Continue reading "National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation Community Transport Network"
Read moreThe organisation is recognised as the peak NSW Aboriginal organisation to providing child protection and out-of-home care policy advice and… Continue reading "Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care Secretariat (AbSec)"
Read moreThe City East Community Mental Health Service provides access to adult outpatient mental health services including treatment, urgent assessment and… Continue reading "City East Community Mental Health Service"
Read moreProvides trained volunteers to meet medical travellers and accompany them by public transport to and from their appointment in central… Continue reading "Melbourne Medical Companion Service"
Read moreWebsite has a search engine of community transport services for those disadvantaged including people with a disability.
Read moreProvides advice to the government on a range of community development issues. Also provide services to the Aboriginal community in… Continue reading "Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd"
Read moreAssistance with self-care and taking medicine
Read moreFacilitates emotional/well-being support groups for people with mental health concerns, their carers and family members. These groups are language specific.… Continue reading "ADEC – Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc."
Read moreProvides individual, family and self-advocacy programs for individuals living with a disability and their carers from culturally and linguistically diverse… Continue reading "ADEC- Action on Disability in Ethnic Communities"
Read moreCommunity based organisation dedicated to providing transport options for people who are transport disadvantaged.
Read moreCase Management Services/ Community Partipation Programs/ Recreational Program. ( other programs available)
Read moreTweed Shire area- Community Options- complex case management
Read moreSESCT provides transport, shopping and social access services for the elderly, people with adisability and people with limited access to… Continue reading "Access Sydney Community Transport"
Read morePeople impacted by multiple conditions that may include a chronic mental health condition, mental illness following accident or injury, brain… Continue reading "Recovery Compass Consulting (OT)"
Read moreThe Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) is the peak body for community mental health in Western Australia. Our… Continue reading "WA Assoc. for Mental Health WAAMH"
Read moreInbal Luft specialises in working with people who have experienced severe, complex and catastrophic injuries. She has extensive experience working… Continue reading "Encompass – Occupational Therapy (OT)"
Read moreIndependent Rehabilitation Services provides community-based Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology to adults with neurological conditions. We are committed to… Continue reading "Independent Rehabilitation Services"
Read moreProvides equipment and mobility aids specialised for your needs.
Read moreOT and Case Management Servicee for Sydney Region and Regional NSW- providing services for individuals who have had a severe… Continue reading "Occupational Therapy: Laura Bodycoat"
Read moreSpecial Interets/Services Offered: Movement Disorders, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve conduction studies, electroencephalography (EEG), Botox for Headaches, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, sweating, cervical… Continue reading "Dr Peter Silbert Perth Neurophysiology"
Read moreProvides vehicle modifications and transport solutions for wheelchair access.
Read moreClinic and home based rehab. Specialising in rehabilitation for people with neurological and complex therapy needs. Variety of programs available.… Continue reading "ARC Rehab: Advanced Rehab Centre"
Read moreProvides medical, continence and first aid supplies.
Read moreAn independent, disability advocacy organisation which works across New South Wales, Australia. The organisation works with families in which there… Continue reading "Family Advocacy"
Read morePrivate practices – specialises in brain injury rehab and equipment prescription
Read moreOsteopathy is a form of manual healthcare which takes into consideration the relationship between the structure of the body and… Continue reading "Sana Osteopathy"
Read morePrivate psychiatric hospital. Medicated detox. 21 day rehab. Recovery Support. Patients must be admitted under a psychiatrist.
Read moreFremantle Speech Pathology Services specialises in spelling and writing problems, reading delay, literacy development, learning disorders in reading and written… Continue reading "Fremantle Speech Pathology"
Read moreServices can assist those Adults and children with: Neurological disorders Brain injury Stroke Dementia Head and neck cancer Normal ageing
Read moreAmber Marshall – Senior Occupational Therapist Positive Step NDIS Registered Provider Mobile 0410 376 844 Tel … Continue reading "Amber Marshall – Occupational Therapist"
Read moreExpert Neurological Rehab Physiotherapy Duration varies • Price varies Home and community visits, specialising in treating these conditions: -Stroke -Traumatic… Continue reading "Midline Physiotherapy"
Read moreWe provide in-home rehabilitation for anyone experiencing movement or functional difficulties as a result of a neurological condition or injury.
Read moreCommunity Options program- complex case management. Known as Community Care Team.
Read moreNeurolab PT focuses on neurological rehabilitation, providing back to basics home visiting physiotherapy services.
Read moreWe provide comprehensive assessment and management of all neurological conditions. We also conduct neurophysiological diagnostic tests (Nerve Conduction Studies and… Continue reading "Nexus Neurology THE ONLY GROUP NEUROLOGY PRACTICE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA"
Read moreActive Mobility Systems is a trusted disability equipment supplier with over 30 years of experience serving families, healthcare facilities, schools… Continue reading "Active Mobility Systems"
Read moreWe are a mobile service that comes to you. We provide remedial and compensatory techniques to improve safety, independence and… Continue reading "Yellow door therpy Services"
Read moreDisability employment services for people who have a disability or mental health condition.
Read moreGrove Psychology have been providing psychology services since 2016. We have an emphasis on developing wellness, using the most up… Continue reading "Grove Psychology"
Read moreNewcastle Neuro speech pathologists have over ten years of experience working with adults with developmental, acquired and degenerative conditions across… Continue reading "Newcastle Neuro"
Read moreWe provide professional psychology and counselling services in individual counselling marriage counselling relationship counselling family counselling psychologists perth Employee Assistance… Continue reading "Vision Counselling Rockingham Office"
Read moreWe provide professional psychology and counselling services in individual counselling marriage counselling relationship counselling family counselling psychologists perth Employee Assistance… Continue reading "Vision Counselling Perth office"
Read moreSpecialist areas include neurological rehabilitation including stroke and traumatic brain injury, aged care and home modifications.
Read moreCovers many areas across NSW (regional and CBD) – specialising in catastrophic and complex cases.
Read moreSpecialist Case Management Services for people living with Mental Illness, Acquired Brain Injury and Disabilities
Read moreSpeech pathology services incl. training in ipad apps/communication
Read moreWe provide professional psychology and counselling services in individual counselling marriage counselling relationship counselling family counselling psychologists perth Employee Assistance… Continue reading "Vision Counselling Joondalup Office"
Read moreProvides assistance with personal activities, participation in community and social activities, development of daily skills and behavioural support.
Read moreOT with experience in mental health – also includes counselling services.
Read moreWorks with adults with TBI – speech therapy, assessments, reading, writing, spelling, group therapy.
Read moreProvides a broad range of services including in home support, allied health services, in home nursing and drug and alchol… Continue reading "REDHS"
Read moreCommunity based therapy service offering occupational therapy, speech pathology and physiotherapy services.
Read moreABIOS is a specialist community-based rehabilitation service to enhance the service system for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and… Continue reading "Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Service (ABIOS)"
Read moreWe provide professional psychology and counselling services in individual counselling marriage counselling relationship counselling family counselling psychologists perth Employee Assistance… Continue reading "Vision Counselling Midland Office"
Read moreAll care plans designed by registered nurses. They take in clients with brain injury. Also has 24 hour care available.
Read moreDr Jansen has worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist and team leader of multidisciplinary teams at Graylands Hospital, Osborne Clinic and… Continue reading "Dr Brendan Jansen"
Read moreRebound Health is a multidisciplinary allied health team including Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Dietetics. An NDIS accredited provider… Continue reading "Rebound Health"
Read moreA partnership including Northern Rivers Social Development Council, Mid Coast Communities, Intereach, Pathfinders, CareWest and Murrumbidgee Medicare Local
Read moreInformation on current consumer-based publications, laws, research and discussion papers
Read morePrepare to reel in an unforgettable experience with Menscarer.com! Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive space where people… Continue reading "Mens Carer"
Read moreTASC is a not for profit organisation that delivers legal, advocacy, psychology and counselling services across Toowoomba, Ipswich, Roma and… Continue reading "TASC National Ltd"
Read moreThe Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally recognised brand like the wheelchair icon for accessibility that provides a discreet way… Continue reading "Hidden Disabilities Sunflower"
Read moreProvides shopping trips and social outings for people who use a wheelchair. Door to door transport is provided in small… Continue reading "Easylink Transport"
Read morePerth Osteopathic Medicine in a multi-disciplinary clinic that takes a whole-body approach to good health.
Read moreAboriginal Service Providers: Kempsey, Nambucca, Port Macquarie, Greater Taree, Great Lakes, Gloucester.
Read moreProvider of care staff and in-home nurses to private, public or community-based organisations. Also specialise in brain injury.
Read moreProvide occupational therapy, speech pathology, paediatric services and physiotherapy services.
Read moreProvides advocacy assistance and leadership development to people living with a disability.
Read moreProvides shopping, personal care, meal preparation, domestic tasks and transport assistance
Read moreOccupational Therapy Australia is a nationwide organisation that works to promote the key role of the profession in promoting health… Continue reading "Occupational Therapy Australia"
Read moreA private psychology practice which focuses on the relationship between disorders of behaviour and thought and their underlying neural brain… Continue reading "Dr Warrick Brewer"
Read moreWide range of services – neurological, orthopaedic, reconditioning etc
Read moreProvides travel training to individuals with an ABI or other cognitive impairments to maintain their independence.
Read morePrograms such as: Multidiscplinary slow stream, stroke and neuro rehab, intensive neurological rehab etc. Rehab on the Move is an… Continue reading "Rehab on the Move"
Read moreBeth Causa – private SP- based in Wollongong. Rehab for people with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of… Continue reading "Wollongong Speech Pathology (SP)"
Read moreMargaret Onus – expertise in driving assessments (clients wanting to get their licence), everyday living skills etc.
Read moreBreathe Counselling offers professional, confidential and compassionate counselling services. Our team of qualified counsellors offer individuals, couples and families solutions… Continue reading "Breathe Counselling Perth"
Read moreBreathe Counselling offers professional, confidential and compassionate counselling services. Our team of qualified counsellors offer individuals, couples and families solutions… Continue reading "Breathe Counselling Perth"
Read moreBreathe Counselling offers professional, confidential and compassionate counselling services. Our team of qualified counsellors offer individuals, couples and families solutions… Continue reading "Breathe Counselling Perth"
Read moreClinical Psychology, rehabilitation psychology, case management, occupational therapy
Read moreBreathe Counselling offers professional, confidential and compassionate counselling services. Our team of qualified counsellors offer individuals, couples and families solutions… Continue reading "Breathe Counselling Perth"
Read moreProvides physiotherapists, accredited exercise physiologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, music therapists, neuropsychologists, psychologists, behaviour support practitioners, remedial massage therapists, and… Continue reading "Neurorehab Allied Health Network"
Read morePhysiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists work with adults and adolescents with an acquired brain injury and numerous other neurological… Continue reading "Independent Rehabilitation Services"
Read moreSmall team of local speech pathologist – works with all age groups. Part of their adult services – Language: difficulty… Continue reading "Southern Highlands Speech Pathology (SP)"
Read moreThe acquired brain injury unit is a statewide inpatient rehabilitation service for people with an acquired brain injury.
Read moreALL ADULT GENERAL NEUROLOGY – Over the age of 16 CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY – Murdoch Neurodiagnostic Services Electromyography and Nerve Conduction… Continue reading "St John of God Hospital Murdoch Neurodiagnostic Centre"
Read moreMove it Logan provides a variety of free and low cost fitness activities. People from diverse groups, as well as… Continue reading "Move It Logan City Councel"
Read moreCentre for Brain and body improvement -provides a team of neuropsychologists, psychologists, chiropractors, physiotherapists who work closely together to solve… Continue reading "Jurmaine Health"
Read moreCare for and treat people with brain damage and cognitive issues
Read morePaediatric Neurologist at Perth Paediatricscare for infants, children and adolescents with all types of neurologic and seizure/epilepsy disorders including headaches… Continue reading "Perth Pediatrics Dr Snehal Shah PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST"
Read moreGovernment initiative – provides resources on suicide and self-harm prevention
Read moreThis service works with infants through to young adults to understand a child/young person’s cognitive strengths and weaknesses to assist… Continue reading "Melbourne Pediatric Specialists"
Read moreCounselling services for adults and chidlren in relation to grief and bereavement. Training courses also available. Adult sessions incur a… Continue reading "Openminds"
Read moreClinical Neuropsychologist who also offers psychological services for BI – behaviour support, memory aides, social integration etc.
Read moreThe Neuro Rehab Clinic treat and care for people after brain or spinal cord damage.
Read moreProvides rehabilitation to meet the needs of people with severe brain injuries resulting from trauma, stroke and other medical causes… Continue reading "Caulfield Hospital Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation service"
Read moreThe Perth Brain Centre (est. in 2007) is Western Australia’s leading and longest established private clinic specialising in state-of-the-art brain… Continue reading "Perth Brain Centre"
Read moreThe ABI rehab clinic cares for and supports patients who have suffered a brain injury.
Read moreProvides an intensive outreach case management services for clients funded by the Transport Accident Commission and present with a range… Continue reading "ARBIAS"
Read moreThe 140-bed State Rehabilitation Service provides statewide tertiary or specialist level inpatient and outpatient clinical rehabilitation services to people suffering… Continue reading "Fiona stanley Hospital: State Rehabilitation Service"
Read moreAuthorised 30 bed Adult Mental Health Unit providing assessment and treatment for acute mental health conditions.
Read moreProvides shopping, meal preparation, domestic tasks and transport assistance
Read moreThe Department of Clinical Neuropsychology provides inpatient and outpatient services. It provides patient care, diagnostic assessment services, rehabilitation programs and… Continue reading "Austin Health(Department of Neuropsychology)"
Read moreProviding neurological consultative services and nerve conduction and electrophysiological services at his rooms in South Perth.
Read moreProvides assistance and support to people with a disability, their carers and their families who are from a CALD background.
Read moreSpecialises in public policy, workforce development and training, and services that build individual, organisational and community capacity.
Read moreTrained clinical psychologists who have substantial experience in the treatment of shyness and social phobia.
Read moreInformation on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
Read moreSupport for individuals with depression and anxiety. 24hr phone line available. Chat online. Or Email option.
Read moreProvides counselling, telephone, information and support, community information and health practioner education for those living with anxiety, stress, depression and… Continue reading "Reconnexion"
Read moreProvides organisational development, community engagement, workforce education and support, research and evaluation.
Read moreProvide services for people affected by mental illness, their family and friends including a helpline, online forums, information and resources.
Read moreThe peak body for mental health service providers in Victoria. Specialises in public policy, workforce development and training and services… Continue reading "Mental Health Victoria"
Read moreSupports people dealing with the day to day impacts of mental illness as well as their families, friends and carers.
Read moreA not-for-profit mental health and disability support organization. Their services span mental health, disability and community care
Read moreThrough our professional Counselling & Therapy Services we endeavour to provide an amalgam of professionalism, absolute confidentiality, expertise, and sensitivity.… Continue reading "Analysis WA Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy Services."
Read moreStatewide specialist mental health service that offers neuropsychiatric assessments and advice to psychiatric, neurological and other medical and mental health… Continue reading "Royal Melbourne Hospital (Neuropsychiatry Unit)"
Read moreSupport for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families Call us to access free and confidential counselling, group treatment… Continue reading "Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling"
Read moreSupport for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families Call us to access free and confidential counselling, group treatment… Continue reading "Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling"
Read moreRehab and consultancy service specialising in brain injury. Clinical services,case management, vocational Rehab, periodic support/advice, group programs and counselling.
Read moreHas both DES and Transition to Work (TTW). Covers region – Macarthur, Macleay, Manning, Murray Darling, Nepean, New England, North… Continue reading "OCTEC"
Read moreCovers wide range of different disabilities, areas and industry. (May not be suitable for someone with very specific or complex… Continue reading "Nova Employment"
Read moreAssistance in finding a job, ongoing support, vocational training, workplace mods, work prep. Two types of services: disability management service… Continue reading "Disability Employment Service"
Read moreProvides expertise in clinical, research, teaching and consulting work in psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and consultation-liaison psychiatry with patients with psychological and… Continue reading "Melbourne Neuropsychiatry"
Read moreThis service can arrange a number of counselling sessions to assist individuals, couples and families to work through issues connected… Continue reading "Family Relationship Services For Carers (FRSC)"
Read moreNot for profit organisation that provides specialist services for people with an acquired brain injury and high complex needs which… Continue reading "ARBIAS"
Read moreA self-advocacy and community education group for people with an acquired brain injury
Read moreProvides advocacy services for people with a disability and their families
Read more24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Greater Southern Area Health Service:"
Read moreResidential detoxification from alcohol and some other drugs. No methadone/benzos or cannabis. A non medicated detox-5 day program in a… Continue reading "Gorman House"
Read morePrivate Hospital. 3 weeks residentail detox/rehabilitation program. For ages 18 years and over. The hospital also has a separate anxiety/depresssion/mood… Continue reading "Northside West Clinic"
Read morePrivate Hospital. All drugs. Detox and rehabilitation program. 3 week in-patient program. Men and women on alternate days. Dr referral… Continue reading "Northside Clinic"
Read moreNon residential- medicated- outpatient detox by daily attendance at the centre. Appointment necessary. Harm minimisation philosophy. Counselling and group therapy,… Continue reading "Langton Centre"
Read moreA residential detox and rehab treatment facility for women and women with children (under 13 yrs). 3 week detox followed… Continue reading "Jarrah House"
Read moreMedical detox and Rehab available. 5-7 day program for 17 yrs and over. Harm minimisation policy. 24 hr phone assessment… Continue reading "Inpatient treatment Unit Concord Hospital"
Read moreMedically supervised residential detox from alcohol and drugs. Also offers detox from methadone (under 40ml) and bupremorphine (under 10ml) 18… Continue reading "Herbert Street Clinic"
Read moreProvides residentail and non-residential rehab programs for men and women 18 yrs and over with a drug, alcohol or gambling… Continue reading "Odyssey House"
Read moreMendicated inpatient detox for adults 18yrs and over. Will take dual diagnosis and uses harm minimisation policy. Offers both residential… Continue reading "Fairfield Hospital Detox Unit"
Read moreProvides a non-residential drug and alochol detox program. In area referral preferred- each case assessed individually.
Read moreDoes not provide the housing but is a source of information and sources
Read moreEmergency relief centres, tenancy participation services, student accommodation
Read moreSeveral programs: Macarthur Accommodation and Assistance Program (MAAP), Way2Home, Wadamba Wilam Renew Shelter.
Read moreMission Australia Housing is an established and progressive, national Community Housing provider of social and affordable housing in Australia that… Continue reading "Mission Australia Housing"
Read moreTo provide Illawarra Aboriginal and TSI people with high quality, appropriate, efficient and effective primary health care and related services
Read moreNGO, member based, Indigenous-run. Twitter @AHMRC
Read moreGrants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue their learning. Granted 6 monthly. Based in Vic-… Continue reading "Australian Disability and Indigenous People’s Education Fund"
Read moreProvides advocacy services for people with a disability and their families
Read moreProvides telephone advice, direct advocacy and individual and group education about housing rights.
Read moreClinical Neurospychologist – All types of referrals accepted including self referral
Read moreProvides individual client directed advocacy to assist people with disabilities to represent their own rights and wishes.
Read moreProvides an individual advocacy service to young people with a disability who are aged 12-25.
Read moreProvides individual assistance for adults with an intellectual disability.
Read moreAdvice, assistance and advocacy regarding complaints on behalf of people who have an intellectual or psychiatric disability; dementia or an… Continue reading "Office of the Public Advocate"
Read moreprovides information, support nad advocacy for families who have a child wih any type of disability or developmental delay across… Continue reading "Association for Children with a disability"
Read moreProvides advocacy support to people who are currently on a compulsory treatment order, either in the community or as an… Continue reading "Independent Mental Health Advocacy"
Read moreProvides legal advocacy including legal representation for individuals who have been discriminated against in education or employment on account of… Continue reading "AED Legal centre"
Read morePrivate Hospital. Medicated detox. 1-3 week in-patient rehab program. 6 week outpatient program.
Read morePrivate Hospital. This program is designed for clients who have alcohol and other drug abuse/dependence issues and is aimed at… Continue reading "St John of God Chemical Dependency Unit"
Read moreProvides a non-residential only medicated detox. Provides alcohol detox centre counselling- treats residents of St George area.
Read moreShort- term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.
Read moreNGO Employment service that works to provide employment services for job seekers with any mental, cultural or emotional challenges.
Read moreRange from high support accommodation to drop in support.
Read more0 – 65yo with different types of disabilities (physical, sensory, neurological – brain injury)
Read moreOffer short term, periodic or longer term case management services.
Read moreRespite. Must have a brain injury and live in the Hunter Region.
Read moreAssisted living programs with a specific ‘acquired brain injury independent living program’ if eligible.
Read moreRespite funded through ADHC and MAA. Established specifically for people with a brain injury.
Read moreSpecialised supported accommodation in Bathurst. 14 to 55 years of age
Read moreProvide personal care and support to people living independently in the community. Clients receive individual funding to meet their appropriate… Continue reading "The Disability Trust"
Read moreProvides personal/attendant care for people with ABI. Also includes other activities like setting up computer in clients’ home, home maintenance,… Continue reading "North West Disability Services"
Read moreAdvocacy and other services such as brokerage and social support groups for a number of different CALD backgrounds.
Read moreAdvocacy, to improve the life of people living with pain, families and carers to minimise the social and economic burden… Continue reading "PainAustralia"
Read moreTelephone service for reporting cases of neglect and abuse of disabled members of the community (Australia wide)
Read morePeak organisation for the non-government alcohol and other drug sector in NSW. Aim is to reduce alcohol and drug related… Continue reading "NADA – Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies"
Read moreRun several educational programs, social functions, seminars, sports and leisure activities as well as case work. Also provide support to… Continue reading "Chinese Parents Association – Children with Disabilities (CPA)"
Read moreSupports children and young people with a disability or delay aged 0-24 yo – early intervention, specialised therapy, school support… Continue reading "Lifestart"
Read moreHas both DES and Transition to Work (TTW). Covers region – Macarthur, Macleay, Manning, Murray Darling, Nepean, New England, North… Continue reading "OCTEC"
Read moreCovers wide range of different disabilities, areas and industry. (May not be suitable for someone with very specific or complex… Continue reading "Nova Employment"
Read moreAssistance in finding a job, ongoing support, vocational training, workplace mods, work prep. Two types of services: disability management service… Continue reading "Disability Employment Service"
Read moreCollated info on organisations and corporate entities that offer open employment, mentorship and paid internships.
Read moreBISS supports people 12 yrs and over with an intellectual disability who demonstrate challenging behaviours and are living with their… Continue reading "Macarthur Disability Services: Behaviour Support Implementation Service"
Read moreFRS are a key iniative under the Gov ‘Keep them Safe’ Action Plan. They are implemeted by NSW Health. Referrals… Continue reading "Family Referral Services"
Read moreCounselling services for adults and chidlren in relation to grief and bereavement. Training courses also available. Adult sessions incur a… Continue reading "Bereavement Care Centre"
Read morePrivate Hospital. 44 bed caring for children and young people
Read moreClinical Neuropsychologist providing assessment of brain functioning to support adjustment and recovery, as well as education or counselling to help… Continue reading "Kate Lennon Neuropsychology"
Read moreFunding grants for $2,000-10,000 for young people (18-65) for equipment, home modifications, respite & support services and other services that… Continue reading "Young Care – At Home Care Grants"
Read moreFree website where users can list their equipment for sale as well as browse items to buy. The website will… Continue reading "ReusAbility"
Read moreNGO. Training and Access work; information services e.g. Allied Health assist with inquiries re. Assistive Technology, communication, mobility, home modifications,… Continue reading "Assistive Technology Australia (AT Aust) – formerly known as Independent Living Centres"
Read moreEnableNSW provides equipment, and in some cases attendant care, to assist eligible residents of NSW with a permanent or long-term… Continue reading "Enable NSW"
Read moreWebsite where users can advertise as well as buy and sell variety of specialised equipment, housing, jobs, events and vehicles.
Read moreGovernment initiative – provides resources on suicide and self-harm prevention
Read moreDANA is the national representative body for almost 70 disability advocacy agencies across Australia.
Read moreThe national peak body which represents children and young people (aged 0-25) with disability. CYDA is a not for profit,… Continue reading "Children and Young People with a Disability Australia (CYDA)"
Read moreInformation about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.
Read moreSuffering? We are passionate about patient care and our 30 years of service proves it. We are a state of… Continue reading "Mandurah Physiotherapy"
Read moreSupports all families with children with a disability aged 0 to 18 years old. They provide a support Line, workshops,… Continue reading "Association for Children with a disability"
Read moreProvides assessment and retraining for maximum mobility and safety for people with some vision loss related to an ABI.
Read moreCovers some of the travel and accommodation costs incurred by rural Victorians when they must travel more than 100 kilometres… Continue reading "Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)"
Read moreA volunteer run service providing transport to essential, short term medical treatment for up to 6 weeks if you live… Continue reading "Red Cross transport Service"
Read moreOffers information, advice and referral to clinical continence services throughout Australia
Read moreProvides subsidised aids and equipment, home and vehicle modifications
Read moreThe Suicide Call Back Service provides free nationwide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide. Free telephone… Continue reading "Suicide call back service"
Read moreSupports individuals and families to recover from perinatal anxiety and depression
Read moreMental health and wellbeing resources for the serving and ex-serving community
Read moreWe are committed to providing expert physiotherapy treatment and advice to people living with neurological disease or injury in Perth’s… Continue reading "Hills Neurological Rehabilitation"
Read moreAlison has worked specifically in the area of cognitive rehabilitation for children, teenagers and adults for the past 25 years.… Continue reading "Alison Self OT services"
Read moreA provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Also includes Aboriginal services and online counselling
Read moreInformation and advice on how to find a therapist. Also provides a service directory to help locate a therapist.
Read moreFollowing your stroke, ABI or new diagnosis, we want you to have the right tools to support you in your… Continue reading "Neurotherapy Services"
Read moreInformation on how to manage and get treatment for suicidal thoughts.
Read moreInnovative website dedicated to providing access to trusted, relevant mental health care services, online programs and resources.
Read moreProvides information covering a wide variety of diseases and conditions, tests and treatments, health, fitness issues, medications, health support groups… Continue reading "My Dr"
Read moreFree internet based education and treatment programs for people with anxiety and depression.
Read moreAn interactive web-based program that helps people identify problem emotions and develop skills for preventing and managing depression.
Read more24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Hunter New England Area Health Service:"
Read moreCombines clinical family therapy, academic teaching, research, workforce development and community education.
Read moreProvide a range of services to support children, young people and their families including child and family counselling and educational… Continue reading "Relationships Australia- Victoria"
Read moreProvides a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services for the community.
Read moreProvides specialist employment service for people with vision impairment.
Read moreIn partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI)
Read moreProvides crisis accommodation and information for people in the eastern region of Melbourne who are experiencing or are at risk… Continue reading "Uniting -Crisis and Homelessness"
Read moreIn partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI)
Read moreThey work with individuals with a disability, families and carers 9-64 yrs- who do not access traditional disability support services.… Continue reading "St Vincent de Paul Society"
Read moreProvides outreach support to people who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness and who may have a range… Continue reading "SalvoCare Eastern Homelessness & Support Services (Peninsula)"
Read moreLGA: Goulburn, Mulwaree, Shoalhaven, Upper Lachlan Shire
Read moreOffers emergency shelter, crisis accommodation, specialist supports, and rough sleeping services
Read moreHelp if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness or family violence.
Read moreProvides assistance to find the right job, prepare resumes, develop skills and experience to apply for work.
Read moreAboriginal Service Providers, covers areas: Botany Bay, Hurstville, Kogarah, Randwick, Rockdale, Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Canada Bay, Leichhardt, Marrickville.
Read moreLGA: Kiama, Shellharbour, Wollongong
Read moreProvides programs to support children, young people, individuals and families who are in need of assistance.
Read moreCovers multiple LGA within Western NSW, Far West and Murrumbidgee – see http://www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/file/0019/302383/Ability_Links_NSW_Information_Sheet_September_2015.pdf
Read moreAboriginal Service Providers: Gosford, Wyong, Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton, Upper Hunter.
Read moreAboriginal Service Providers, covers areas: Bankstown, Liverpool, Fairfield, Ashfield, Burwood, Canterbury, Strathfield.
Read moreProvides specialist services for people with an acquired brain injury and high complex needs which include alcohol and other drug… Continue reading "ARBIAS"
Read moreProvides a peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual people, their families, allies and communities
Read moreQLife provides anonymous LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about their sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings… Continue reading "QLife"
Read moreProvides information, support and advice for people living with depression.
Read moreThere are many mental health and related support services available in Western Australia and throughout Australia, finding the right service… Continue reading "Think Mental Health"
Read moreProvide support, information and resources to individuals affected by anxiety, depression and related issues
Read moreProvide support, recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders.
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Our recent Synapse Brain Injury Network event featured speakers discussing their professional experience with working within the NDIS system, and getting the best outcome for their clients.
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The Australian Government’s decision to establish a task force to end the practice of placing young people with disability in aged care is an important step.
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In September, the Disability Royal Commission published their Final Report with mention of Synapse's advocacy work and projects.
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This NAIDOC week we celebrate our Synapse Elders. Our Elders guide and ensure we stay connected to community and culture.
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The key recommendations relating to younger people with disability, outlined in the newly released final report of the Aged Care Royal Commission, have been warmly welcomed by the Summer Foundation, Youngcare and Synapse.
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Synapse Australia claims issues outlined in the Disability Royal Commissions Final Report are well known to have existed in our systems and only make up part of the problem.
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Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of brain injury. When you live with a brain injury, the tiredness you feel is often cognitive fatigue. In this article, we’ll discuss what cognitive fatigue is and how you can manage and combat it in everyday life while living with a brain injury.
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Everyone wants to be loved, it's a fundamental human need. We all need people to talk to and laugh with, spend time with, share ideas, worries and joys. But after brain injury our relationships with partners, family and friends can often change quite significantly.
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Jamen started working at the Community Living Initiative in Cairns two-months before it opened to tenants in 2017. His role is to mentor the team working at the Community Living Initiative and act as a conduit between the team and tenants.
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The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Hon Stuart Robert, recently announced the introduction of compulsory Independent Assessments for people with disability to be able to access the NDIS, and as part of the plan review process. Synapse opposes this, and here’s why.
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Synapse has broken down the key elements in this year’s budget that are relevant to those living with brain injury and their carers below to help our community understand how this budget affects them.
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Brain injury is often called the ‘hidden’ disability due to its lack of physical evidence of injury, making it difficult to screen for and assess in Australian prisoners. Yet, having a brain injury in the criminal justice system makes an instrumental difference on the way prisoners are assessed and treated in and out of a prison.
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In early 2022 action star Bruce Willis publicly announced that he had aphasia, the condition was thrown into the public eye as everyone tried to work out what was happening to one of Hollywood’s biggest stars of all time.
Read more Synapse is sub-contracted to Griffith University to run the Assessing the Disability Needs of Indigenous Prisoners (ADNIP) project, which is funded by the Department of Social Services. This is a national project examining the methods and processes for the identification of disability and provision of support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander prisoners and formerly incarcerated people.
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National Carer's Week is upon us! Here are some top tips from our community for self-care.
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Synapse Community Partnerships Manager Sonya Green and our Family Liaison Officer Damien Mowle discuss the importance of communicating your brain injury to others.
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Reintegrating into society after chronic illness is a challenge that Sarah faced after years of living with a brain injury and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME).
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Plans to introduce independent assessments to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will amount to a ‘doubling down’ on exclusion for some of Australia’s most marginalised peoples.
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Organisations supporting young people living in nursing homes have welcomed the Morrison Government’s commitment to work to the targets endorsed by the Aged Care Royal Commission.
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Behaviour changes are part of brain injury for most people, but it’s an aspect that often isn’t fully apparent until you return home and life outside of the hospital routines begins.
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We are committed to the work we do together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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In this special interview Professor Beth Armstrong and Kerri Colegate discuss their work around communication difficulties after brain injury and stroke, with a particular focus on the experiences of Indigenous Australians.
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Sydney University is conducting a research study about the experiences of sexuality post stroke to assist with the ongoing development of sexual rehabilitation for future stroke survivors within the LGBTQI+ community.
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We know that for many living with brain injury, it can be difficult to find and connect with others who have similar experiences. Our online peer group chats have become an important and meaningful way for our communities to connect over a cuppa.
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This year most of the world is experiencing what it is to be socially isolated, which is something that people with brain injury often experience. We asked the members of our Reconnections support groups to share with us their experiences with social isolation and what they did about it.
Read more Aboriginal people can sometimes experience challenges when connecting with and engaging services. These challenges often occur when services are developed without connection to local culture and community.
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We recognise how important it is for people impacted by brain injury to connect with others who understand. Our Peer program is making this a reality for people across a range of activities, in-person and online
Read moreDrop-in and speak to members of the Synapse Information team in a safe and friendly environment in Caboolture.
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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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If you missed Tim Cudmore’s Afternoon Shift talk on Brain Injury’s invisible disabilities on November 3rd, the recording is now available.
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As we celebrate Women’s Health Week 2024, it’s vital to shine a light on a critical issue that often remains hidden: domestic violence and its concerning link to brain injury in women.
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The HESTA Excellence Awards recognise exceptional achievements in a range of settings across aged care, allied health, community services and disability services. Synapse has been nominated for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services, a testament to the hard work of our committed staff.
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ABI The Facts is a comprehensive brain injury resource for professionals, individuals and families. It provides simple explanations of complex medical terms and delivers guidance for every stage of the brain injury journey.
Read more The Queensland Government’s response to be tough on crime comes with a harsher cost to the lives of many children across the state, particularly those who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), brain injuries, or other cognitive impairment.
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We know art offers the chance to explore ideas and creative concepts. For people living with brain injury, it also provides an incredible opportunity to process and express their experiences – from the early stages through to the challenges and successes of recovery and day-to-day life.
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After recently being awarded an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Synapse is working with the brain injury and disability community across Australia to deliver a unique, comprehensive brain injury Information Hub.
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This month Jennifer sat down with the DSC team to yarn about being a proud Aboriginal woman and CEO of Synapse and how language, communication and co-design are vital to ensuring the inclusion of everyone in the disability sector.
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The Stroke Foundation has launched a new resource specially designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live well after stroke.
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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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Brain injury has a profound and underestimated impact on society. It’s important that everyone plays their part and does what they can to understand brain injury and support people in meaningful and impactful ways.
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Synapse believes building more youth detention centres will see young people impacted by brain injuries continue to be discriminated against.
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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) was recognised 3rd Dec. In this article, we explore what you can do to create and influence positive change in Australia.
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Migraines and headaches are extremely common in people who have experienced a brain injury, with 30 – 90% of people reporting symptoms.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
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Brain Drain Co. hosted their inaugural Market Day in support of Synapse on December 21st at Crowbar in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. The afternoon event saw local creators and musicians come together to raise awareness of the work Synapse does to support families impacted by brain injury.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
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With the right support and resources, you can successfully transition back into the workforce after a brain injury.
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Relationships are so important as they make us feel supported, connected and loved. In this article we’ll talk about how a brain injury may impact the different relationships in someone’s life.
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Synapse wins 2020 HESTA Excellence Award for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services
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Danny speaks about his journey back to work after a brain injury and offers his tips on navigating the recruitment process.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 18 to 30 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury and maybe make some friends at the same time.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreJoin us for an interactive, hands-on event and build new connections! We will share some of the ways we all support people living with brain injury in their transition from hospital to home, and improve access to services through the strengthening of support networks.
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Synapse—Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation CEO, Jennifer Cullen, has been awarded an honorary degree of the Doctor of the University from Griffith University.
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Brain injury is an invisible or hidden disability, so many of the impacts aren’t visible and often rely on the person disclosing this information when applying for, starting, or during their employment.
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For Brain Injury Awareness Week Vikki Moursellas guided our Reconnections community through cooking a delightful meal of lamb kefethes with pita bread and tzatziki.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read more Synapse Family Liaison Officers provide practical support and information to family members and carers of people who have brain injury.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 year old’s. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
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Next week is Brain Injury Awareness Week and this year’s theme is Every Brain Injury is Different. This pivotal advocacy week focuses on creating awareness in the community about the 700,000-plus Australians impacted by brain injury and their daily struggle to live in a world where their “disability” is often invisible.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 year old’s. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
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Synapse begins delivering the pilot brokerage model, Court Link Community Support Service (CLCS), the Queensland Government brokerage program to support a proportion of individuals accessing Court Link.
Read moreA 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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Synapse - Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation, has launched a new website which includes a comprehensive brain injury information hub.
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Picture this: You’re stuck at home. Your normal routine is gone, and there’s limits on what you can do and you can’t do. You’ve watched more TV recently than you ever have before in your life. Your life usually has structure – work, study, hobbies, going out with friends, and without that, you’re feeling bored and frustrated. When will this end?
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 18 to 30 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury and maybe make some friends at the same time.
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In late 2019 Synapse was awarded a three-year, $1.8 million Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to deliver a National Information Program focused on expanding brain injury information services over the next three years.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreOur Goulburn peer group is a regular meet up for people with brain injury and their support network to connect face-to-face.
Read moreA social group for anyone impacted by brain injury aged 16 to 35 years old. Come and connect with others living with brain injury.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
Read moreA 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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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.
Read moreA regular meet up on the Central Coast for people with brain injury and their support network to come and connect with other individuals.
Read moreCome, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.
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This week we held our Brain Injury Network event in New South Wales, connecting providers and specialists in our combined pursuit to support people impacted by brain injury.
Read moreThis Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.
Read moreOur 'Your Brain Matters' community drop-in provides Seniors impacted by brain injury the opportunity to chat and receive support!
Read moreOur 'Your Brain Matters' community drop-in provides seniors impacted by brain injury the opportunity to chat and receive support!
Read moreOur 'Your Brain Matters' community drop-in provides Seniors impacted by brain injury the opportunity to chat and receive support!
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The raw picture of domestic violence in Australia is not a pretty one, with one report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare revealing 1 in 6 women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15 – roughly 1.6 million women.
Read moreA regular meet up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney for people with a brain injury and their support network.
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Brain injury can impact someone at any stage of life and no two brain injuries are ever the same. Without the right support, knowledge and opportunities at the key milestones in life, people living with a brain injury can fall into the cycle of vulnerability.
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Synapse helps health professionals stay up to date with the latest research and developments through brain injury training.
Read moreThis Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.
Read moreThis Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.
Read moreThis Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.
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Brain Injury Awareness Week runs from 19-25 August and heralds an opportunity to raise awareness for the 700,000 Australians who live with a brain injury.
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When brain injury impacts your life or the life of someone you care for, there can be a lot of complex circumstances and systems to navigate. Between adjusting to life with a brain injury and finding suitable support, knowing where to start or who to turn to can be difficult.
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Our BrainBank Panelist Jayden is a proud dad of two beautiful girls. He sat down with our team to talk about how he worked to be an active and engaged parent and dad while living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
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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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A few weeks back members of the Reconnections community met online to participate in ‘Dance with Ability’. This therapy-based dance program was great fun for everyone and showed how dance can build self-confidence and general health. You can re-watch the session and get moving to some great tunes with Shane and Keri.
Read moreThis Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.
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The process of ageing is a normal part of life, but it can impact people living with a brain injury differently. Older individuals with a brain injury can often experience poor memory and can have periodic forgetfulness.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreA regular meet up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney for people with a brain injury and their support network.
Read moreThis Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.
Read moreA regular meet up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney for people with a brain injury and their support network.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
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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.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreA special Barefoot Bowls event! Come, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up in Noosa and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up in Noosa and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
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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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The NDIA has decided to indefinitely extend the use of core funding to access Support Coordination, making it easier to get the most from your NDIS plan.
Read moreA regular meet up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney for people with a brain injury and their support network.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreA regular meet up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney for people with a brain injury and their support network.
Read moreA regular meet up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney for people with a brain injury and their support network.
Read moreOur WA Brain Injury Justice Forum will bring together service providers from across the WA justice system.
Read moreAn immersive exhibition bringing together participants experiences with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) through art.
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Jayden was in a motorcycle accident in 2017, which saw him suffer a brain injury. In 2019, two years after his injury, Jayden met his now wife Milena.
Read moreThis Reconnections group is for Mandarin speaking people living with brain injury, their family members and carers.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
Read moreCome and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.
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We hosted a free online Chair Yoga class with our guests Julie Clark and Claire Cunneen (All Ability Yoga). Yoga is for every BODY. Join in for this 30 minute yoga and 15 minute meditation for all abilities.
Read moreIf you’ve got questions or need advice, support or further information, get in touch with us today. We’d love to help