Synapse - reconnecting lives

Behaviour is relative to a person's experience... what is normal for one person may not be for another. A certain behaviour will result because of an unmet need. Train your staff to identify...

Had King Kong been more aware of the danger he was in, he may have been spared his tragedy. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) often affects people through motor vehicle accidents and violence....

Johnathan Thurston - Indigenous Ambassador for Synapse Inc. A little known fact: up to one in five people who suffer concussion (caused by knocks to the head) will have changes in personality...

Social violence is increasing, particularly when alcohol is involved. Although one punch can kill, thousands more people will receive a permanent disability through trauma to the head...

Neurological Disorders, according to the World Health Organization, will surpass many diseases as the major cause of death and disability by the year 2020. With estimates at over 1 billion...

Brain injury is often called the "Silent Epidemic", despite the fact someone may require daily assistance. Looking 'normal' combined with a lack of awareness in the community...

A brain injury often results in complex or challenging behaviours. These can easily be misinterpreted by the community. Be aware of any changes in personality of your friends, reinforce positive...

You will never be the same person again. You may look exactly the same, but an injury to your head has left you unable to care for yourself. Unfortunately, your injury may never be...

Mental health is not the same as a brain injury, however they may often occur together in the same individual. Be aware of the issues and note changes in your friends' behaviour, they may have...

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is prevalent in every country and region across the world, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders among the highest risk. ABI is not culturally relevent... "Sick...

We always grieve for our soldiers lost at war, but rarely for the tens of thousands who return home to a life that will never be the same again. Invisible and undiagnosed, without...

Brain injury is often called the "Invisible Disability" because there may be no external or physical signs that any permanent injury has been sustained. Education and awareness are vital for the...