BISA is thrilled to have returned to normal opening hours this week after our 2-week closure period over the holiday season. We can't wait to see you! ๐ ๐
Happy Christmas everyone. See you in 2023! ๐๐๐๐ง
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From all of us at Brain Injury SA - we wish you, your loved ones and supporters a safe and Merry Christmas.ย ๐๐
It's been another exciting year of expansion at BISA and weโre looking forward to bringing more support to people with brain injury across our State in 2023!
Weโll see you back at our Rewire Hubs from the 9th of January and look forward to continuing to support you in embracing life after brain injury in 2023.
Stay safe and well BISA community.ย ๐ง ๐
#braininjurysa #embracinglifeafterabi #braininjuryaustralia #braininjuryawareness #christmasinadelaide
If youโre starting to plan 2023 and considering the support you need, then talk to us about our Rewire Therapy!
As both a peak body and service provider, we work every day to address the needs of people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and our REWIRE Therapy is an interdisciplinary approach, harnessing a whole team of allied health to support you across;
๐ง Physiotherapy
๐ง Speech Pathology
๐ง Occupational Therapy
๐ง Psychology
๐ง Dietetics
๐ง Developmental Education
๐ง Allied Health Assistants
Rewire referrals can be made online and all you need is to be over 16 years of age and have an established funding source including; the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Lifetime Support Scheme, ReturntoWorkSA (RTWSA), self-funding or insurance agencies.
Let us help you embrace life after ABI in 2023!ย ๐๐
๐ https://braininjurysa.org.au/contact/making-a-referral-rewire-services/
#embracelifeafterbraininjury #braininjurysa #braininjuryaustralia #braininjuryawareness
๐๐ Christmas can be a wonderful time of year but it can also be a challenging one.
At times stressful, lonely and isolating, especially for people with brain injury, so we want to remind you of the services to reach out to at this time should you need support;
๐ง Emergency Services 000
๐ง Lifeline 13 11 24
๐ง Mental Health Triage 13 14 65
We also encourage you to reach out to those around you and be in touch with someone you trust if you need help. Remember you do matter, in the lives of those around you, including those of us at Brain Injury SA!
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#reachoutatchristmas #braininjurysa #braininjuryawareness #braininjuryaustralia
Itโs that time of year!ย ๐
We are winding down for 2022 with our last in person allied health appointments taking place next week on Thursday 22nd December.
Our office will then be closed from 4.45pm on Thursday 22nd December and will re-open for 2023 on Monday 9th January.
#braininjurysa #embracinglifeafterabi #braininjuryaustralia #braininjuryawareness #christmasinadelaide
This is one of our participants Peter! During his Physiotherapy sessions in our City Hub, Peter enjoyed using our specialised assistive bike, and had been wanting an exercise bike that he can use at home to increase his physical activity and be proactive about exercise outside of the Rewire program.
Peterโs right leg and arm has been affected by his brain injury and therefore he finds it difficult to use a regular exercise bike. In Physiotherapy, we trialled a regular recumbent bike, and although Peter could generate movement and strength through both of his legs, it was difficult for Peter to control his right leg and keep it in the pedal.
Peterโs Physiotherapist Natasha contacted TADSA (Technology for Ageing and Disability) to see if they could help!
For over 45 years TADSA has changed the lives of people living with disability by providing personalised assistive technology equipment and services. Assistive technology is any device, aid, system or equipment that allows you to perform a task that you would otherwise be unable to do, or increases the ease and safety with which you can perform that task. It ranges from quite simple devices or modifications to more complex adaptive technology.
TADSA were able to make a customised โbox-styleโ pedal for Peter that could be attached to a regular recumbent bike, replacing a standard pedal. TADSA ensured that Peter was able to get himself set up on the bike independently so he could manage this at home.
Both the recumbent exercise bike and the modified pedal by TADSA were able to be purchased as low cost Assistive Technology through Peterโs NDIS plan.
Peter is loving using his bike at home and having the ability to manage his physical activity better himself outside of physio. Swipe to see him in action!ย ๐ฝ๏ธ
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At Brain Injury SA we are here to;
๐ง Empower people to work towards their goals
๐ง Provide tailored and accessible therapy services to maximise quality of life
๐ง Assist in addressing barriers and issues arising from living with disabilities
๐ง Support families and carers
Our services are many and weโd love to be able to support you and your family to embrace life after brain injury.
๐ Explore them all at https://braininjurysa.org.au/services (Link in profile).
#embracelifeafterbraininjury #braininjurysa #braininjuryawareness #braininjurysupport #braininjuryaustralia #braininjury #southaustralia
We need your help!ย ๐๐
Last chance to nominate for our Customer Service Award!
This year weโre giving out some awards at our Christmas Show and one weโre introducing is a Customer Service Recognition for our staff, as voted by you!
Nominations close this Saturday 10th December and weโd love your help selecting the winner.
๐ You can complete the nomination form online here https://forms.gle/hRcNvNEe8kjTXLxt8 (head to link in our bio)
๐ or pick up a printed copy of the form at one of our Hubs and return this to the reception staff
๐ or if you'd like help with your nomination, please phone us onย 8217 7600 and one of our nominated staff members will help you.
#braininjurysa #braininjuryaustralia #braininjuryawareness #alliedhealth #alliedhealthworkers
On Wednesday itโs the final Brain Injury and Support Group (BISE) for the year!ย ๐ง ๐
Join us for a morning of talking all things Christmas. Take advice from the collective knowledge of the group, feel supported and figure out what might help YOU get through this time of year!
๐ As always, RSVP essential to Ed Weaver on Edward@braininjurysa.org.au or phone our office on 8217 7600.
#whatson #braininjurysa #braininjuryawareness #braininjurysupport #supportgroup #christmastime
Would you like to have a better understanding of what an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is and how it can impact an individual?ย ๐ง
Brain Injury SA is running an interactive training session, suitable for support workers and carers, that covers the follow topics:
โช๏ธWhat is a Brain injury?
โช๏ธCommon challenges someone may face after ABI
โช๏ธTips to support
โช๏ธLived experience of ABI
โช๏ธKey principles for working with people with ABI
If you are interested in attending this training session, scheduled to be held onsite at our city location on Monday Dec 5, 9.30am, then please register via this link:
๐ https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-for-support-workers-working-with-people-with-an-abi (link in bio)
We look forward to seeing you there!
#braininjurysa #braininjuryeducation #braininjuryaustralia #braininjuryawareness
We are seeking nominations for our staff for the Customer Service Award!ย ๐
Have you been pleased with the service you received from a BISA staff member this year? This might be any staff member you have had contact with including our support/administration team.ย We'd love to hear from you about this so we can recognise them in our end of year celebrations!ย ๐
What weโd like to know is:
๐น The name of the staff member
๐น How did they personalise your service and how did this help to meet your goals?
๐น How did the service from the staff member go beyond your expectations?
๐น How did the staff member demonstrate the values of BISA?
๐น Tell us how the staff member contributed to your enjoyment and the feeling of safety during your services
๐น Please tell us overall why the staff member impressed you with the level of service they provided
๐ You can complete the nomination form online via link in our profile or you can pick up a printed copy of the form at one of our Hubs and return this to the reception staff.
๐ Please get your nominations in by 10 Decemberย ๐๐
If you'd like help with your nomination, please phone us on 8217 7600 and one of our nominated staff members will help you.
#braininjurysa #braininjurysupport #braininjuryawareness #staffawards #adelaidehealth
#adelaidehealthworkers
We'd like to you to meet our newest allied health team member, Chloe Jarvis.ย ๐ง
Chloe works from our Northern and Central Rewire Hubs and is a Counsellor with a background in Developmental Education, working with children and adults within the disability and mental health sectors. Chloe enjoys an integrative approach while building genuine connection with individuals and families.
Sheโs excited to be part of the interdisciplinary team we have here at BISA, where Psychology and Counselling are just one of the multiple allied health supports who work together to help people embrace life after ABI!
Chloe has capacity from our Northern Rewire Hub, so if you're looking for Counselling support, please complete a referral form online via link in our profile.
#counselling #braininjurysupport #braininjurysa #braininjuryawareness #disabilitysupport #adelaidehealth
Join us Wednesday December 7th for the final BISE for 2022.
The festive season means different things to different people, and in this session we will discuss the joys, pressures, and challenges of this time of year, as well as sharing tips for making the most of it.
Take advice from the collective knowledge of the group, feel supported and figure out what might help YOU get through Christmas!
Registration essential to attend. Please RSVP to Ed Weaver on Edward@braininjurysa.org.au or via phone 8217 7600.
#whatson #christmastime braininjurysa #braininjuryawareness #braininjurysupport
Itโs almost that that time of year when the silly season is upon us. After a quiet few years, we think 2022 might be a bit busier than weโve seen for a while too!
For people with brain injury this can be a challenging period; from the increase in activities to the sensory overload that the season can bring.ย ๐ง ๐๐
So friends and family, remember to be thoughtful of your loved ones with ABI as December approaches!
And people with ABI, any tips for others to help get through the season?ย ๐
#braininjurysa #sillyseason #braininjuryaustralia #braininjuryawareness #invisibledisability #adelaide
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