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Ageing support

Everyone deserves to have support that enables them to continue to live as independently as possible while having choice and control in everyday life.

As we age, we’re more likely to find ourselves impacted by brain injury as a result of falls or degenerative conditions (like Dementia, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s). Synapse is working with ageing Australians every day to support their health and wellbeing, seeing them thrive in the community they live in. Our team are deeply committed to providing tailored support that puts the individual first.

Information & resources

Our Information and Referral Service team specialise in ageing support. We connect those over 65 (or over 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) impacted by brain injury with consultants who help you through every stage of the journey. Our consultants are here to listen to your concerns, discuss what is important to you, provide you with resources, and help find services in your area that best achieve your priorities. The goal is to support you as you age and help you continue to thrive.

Talk to us about

  • Finding ageing services and support
  • Navigating My Aged Care
  • Peer support and carers groups
  • Resources and information about ageing and brain injury

Speak to our team to access the best ageing information and resources.

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Ageing & Reconnections events

26 Apr

Synapse Reconnections Noosa Seniors – April

Come and meet up in Noosa and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.

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2 May

Synapse Reconnections Maroochydore Seniors – May

Come 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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24 May

Synapse Reconnections Noosa Seniors – May

Come and meet up in Noosa and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.

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6 Jun

Synapse Reconnections Maroochydore Seniors – June

Come 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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Helping ageing carers

It’s no secret that the care needs of those living with a brain injury falls informally to their children, spouse or siblings.

Our team are here to assist anyone impacted by brain injury, including carers and family. We can help you access the most current resources, information, and tools you need to support your loved one and yourself. Synapse’s information consultants can also help you find what carer supports groups are available. These groups provide invaluable discussion on how to care for someone as both them and you age. If you’re a long-term carer taking time out for each day is vital for wellbeing and these groups can be a good way to help do that.

Other information about ageing

Ageing focus area

Brain injury & ageing

Ageing is a risk factor for brain injury. For people over 65, there is an increased risk of falls and degenerative conditions.

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Active ageing

Active ageing

Active ageing is incorporating activities as per an older persons’ goals, abilities, and opportunities to strive for a positive ageing process.

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Preparing for retirement

Preparing for retirement

People living with disabilities may have less educational, employment and financial opportunities to plan for retirement, and there are limited sufficient resources to support.

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