
Caitlin Reid
24-year-old Caitlin Reid, from NSW, says that while a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) brought a succession of challenges, with that also came enormous personal and professional growth.
Read moreThese personal stories provide an insight into what life with a brain injury can be like. We hope that these stories reassure you that you’re not alone as you as you hear about the challenges and triumphs that others have faced. If you’d like to share your story, we encourage you to get in touch. Your story may well be helpful to someone else living through similar experiences.
24-year-old Caitlin Reid, from NSW, says that while a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) brought a succession of challenges, with that also came enormous personal and professional growth.
Read moreMeredith’s daughter Ari was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was 17. Meredith shares her experience as a carer, the impact of brain injury on her own life, and how she takes care of her own wellbeing.
Read moreLeanne Hall cares for two complex needs children and has struggled for years to organise support from the NDIS for her son, Ollie. Rachael Kernick of Synapse became part of 'Team Ollie', and has contributed to life-changing funding for the family.
Read moreSarah had just crossed the finish line of a triathlon on the Gold Coast when her brain "shut down". It took her over two years to discover what had happened: a virus aggressively inflamed her central nervous system.
Read moreDamien's story highlights the importance of a solid support network to motivate you through your rehabilitation and recovery.
Read moreKate has experienced two episodes of Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE) - an extremely rare and often fatal disease.
Read moreIn November 2017, Shelby had just finished a two week tour around Australia with her band The Beautiful Monument, when she was admitted into The Austin Hospital in Melbourne with an unknown illness.
Read moreAt just 22 years of age, a blood clot in Caitlin's brain caused her to collapse at home. After intensive rehabilitation, Catilin is taking a positive outlook on recovery.
Read moreAs a child in 1998, Tim was in an accident that caused traumatic brain injury. His long journey of recovery and discovery has lead him to focus his energy on others.
Read moreIn 2011, Les Clarence’ fit and healthy 55-year-old wife Franziska suffered a stroke in her sleep.
Read moreFiona is one of the tenants at the Synapse Cairns Community Living. Before coming to the Synapse Cairns Community Living, Fiona was living in hospital in Townsville.
Read moreIn February 1993, Julie was working as a flight attendant when she began experiencing persistent headaches.
Read moreDavid Trahair has an acquired brain injury as a result of a fall at home. David and his wife Nicki hold the Beans 4 Brains Fun Run annually.
Read moreWhen David was 11 years old, he acquired a brain injury through a horse riding accident.
Read moreNick Lonie is the former Chairman of Headwest. His brain injury occurred after he fell from the back of a moving ute.
Read moreSynapse employee Julian Saavedra’s involvement with Synapse began as a volunteer during his recovery from a severe traumatic brain injury.
Read moreMeredith’s daughter Ari was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was 17. Meredith shares her experience as a carer, the impact of brain injury on her own life, and how she takes care of her own wellbeing.
Read moreLeanne Hall cares for two complex needs children and has struggled for years to organise support from the NDIS for her son, Ollie. Rachael Kernick of Synapse became part of 'Team Ollie', and has contributed to life-changing funding for the family.
Read moreKate has experienced two episodes of Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE) - an extremely rare and often fatal disease.
Read moreIn 2011, Les Clarence’ fit and healthy 55-year-old wife Franziska suffered a stroke in her sleep.
Read more24-year-old Caitlin Reid, from NSW, says that while a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) brought a succession of challenges, with that also came enormous personal and professional growth.
Read moreSarah had just crossed the finish line of a triathlon on the Gold Coast when her brain "shut down". It took her over two years to discover what had happened: a virus aggressively inflamed her central nervous system.
Read moreDamien's story highlights the importance of a solid support network to motivate you through your rehabilitation and recovery.
Read moreKate has experienced two episodes of Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy (ANE) - an extremely rare and often fatal disease.
Read moreIn November 2017, Shelby had just finished a two week tour around Australia with her band The Beautiful Monument, when she was admitted into The Austin Hospital in Melbourne with an unknown illness.
Read moreAt just 22 years of age, a blood clot in Caitlin's brain caused her to collapse at home. After intensive rehabilitation, Catilin is taking a positive outlook on recovery.
Read moreAs a child in 1998, Tim was in an accident that caused traumatic brain injury. His long journey of recovery and discovery has lead him to focus his energy on others.
Read moreFiona is one of the tenants at the Synapse Cairns Community Living. Before coming to the Synapse Cairns Community Living, Fiona was living in hospital in Townsville.
Read moreIn February 1993, Julie was working as a flight attendant when she began experiencing persistent headaches.
Read moreDavid Trahair has an acquired brain injury as a result of a fall at home. David and his wife Nicki hold the Beans 4 Brains Fun Run annually.
Read moreWhen David was 11 years old, he acquired a brain injury through a horse riding accident.
Read moreNick Lonie is the former Chairman of Headwest. His brain injury occurred after he fell from the back of a moving ute.
Read moreSynapse employee Julian Saavedra’s involvement with Synapse began as a volunteer during his recovery from a severe traumatic brain injury.
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