Peer Support
Synapse Reconnections offers a safe group for people with a brain injury to connect with each other.
The groups are moderated by Synapse staff with either lived experience or a wealth of knowledge about brain injury, and there are regular Facebook live interviews on topics such as coping with memory loss, as well as online meetings. These are closed groups which means that only members of the group can see what you have posted.
Synapse Reconnections offers a safe group for people with a brain injury to connect with each other.
Synapse Reconnections offers a safe group for carers and people within the support network of people with a brain injury to connect with each other.
A space for you to safely discuss your experiences, connect with others with brain-injury, ask questions of the professionals at Synapse and to find information more easily.
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While some of our services have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been able to respond to the current situation by offering many of them online and by telephone.
Our Information and Referral services are still available to you by phone on 1800 673 074 or email info@synapse.org.au.
We provide specialised information and advice to help you manage life with brain injury and navigate the systems of care and support – for people with brain injury and their families and carers.
Support coordination services are still active and can be delivered by email, phone and online meetings. While you may not be able to use your NDIS funding in ways you had originally planned, there are lots of online services and supports you can access from home to keep you connected to things that are important to you.
We are providing individual advocacy services for people with brain injury, their families and carers via email, phone and online meetings.
Note: If you live outside NSW, please contact our Information and Referral team to find Advocacy services in your area.
Our housing services are still operating in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Cairns and we are still taking referrals.
Access our Information Hub ‘Understanding Brain Injury’ for a wide range of helpful articles and fact sheets tailored to all aspects of life impacted by brain injury.
Caring 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.
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Read moreOur COVID-19 Response is a simple and convenient document you can refer to for information on how we are continuing to deliver services and support during this time.