Brain Injury SA is for people with Acquired Brain Injury
Acquire Brain Injury (ABI) is the “multiple disabilities arising from damage to the brain acquired after birth. It results in deterioration in cognitive, physical, emotional or independent functioning. It can be as a result of accidents, tumours, infection, poisoning, lack of oxygen, degenerative neurological disease etc.”
– National Community Services Data Dictionary (Australian Institute of Health and Well Being, Canberra, 2012)
Our Vision:
Embrace life after brain injury
Our Purpose
As a Peak Body and a Service Provider, Brain Injury SA works with and for the ABI community to:
- Empower people to determine and work towards their goals.
- Provide tailored and accessible therapy services to maximise quality of life.
- Assist in addressing barriers and issues arising from living with disabilities.
- Support families and carers.
- Advocate for and work to deliver increased community and government awareness, inclusion and assistance for people living with ABI.
- Continuously improve the value and quality of services through research, evaluation and development.