If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, look no further than the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Floods of Fire festival!
Floods of Fire is an inclusive, free event on today 16 March at the Adelaide University on their North Terrace Campus. There will be a range of musicians playing pop-up performances, from professionals and ASO Orchestra members to beginners in the Citizens Orchestra. There will also be interactive installations, workshops, theatre and more on the day to discover.
Head to the ASO website for more information and to register your interest: https://www.aso.com.au/series/floods-of-fire/...
You may have noticed that we have a new friendly face at the reception desk in our City Hub, Maisie! ☺
She’s taken over our Office Coordination role in the Central Hub and will be your go-to for booking appointments and general assistance when you’re visiting us in the city.
Previously, Maisie worked in the higher education sector since 2017, primarily in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education space. Here she worked directly with students, staff, and the wider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. She’s looking forward to building meaningful relationships with the ABI community in her role here at Brain Injury SA.
Next time you see her in hub, be sure to say hello! 👋...
It’s your last chance to grab tickets before our first ‘Understanding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)’ training of the year on Monday 18 March! Grab tickets through the link in our bio.
Our ‘Understanding ABI’ training is hosted by our qualified professionals who have a deep, experienced understanding of the way an ABI can impact someone. To ensure that you are getting the most from the session, ‘Understanding ABI’ is intentionally designed for smaller groups, to facilitate a more interactive experience between attendees and our trainer. We also provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions to someone who has lived experience with ABI during the session.
Our training session costs $80 + GST per ticket, with a 10% discount if you book for three attendees at once. If you can’t make this date, our next upcoming training is on 17 June 2024. Tickets are available through the same link for the June session....
Let`s talk about Dysphagia this Swallowing Awareness Day.
Swallowing is something - like breathing - that we do so consistently that we don`t even notice. On average, a person will swallow between 500 - 700 times a day.
Dysphagia is when someone has difficulty or discomfort safely swallowing food, drinks, and medication. Speech Pathology Australia found that 1 in 17 people will develop a form of Dysphagia in their lifetime.
Our Speech Pathologists can assist people with Dysphagia and their supports to discuss concerns and goals with eating and drinking and develop a plan to work towards it together. They can also help with developing mealtime management plans, strategies to improve safety during mealtime & more. To learn more about our Speech Pathologists, head to our website at: www.braininjurysa.org.au/services/rewire-therapy-services/speech-pathology/
Head to the Speech Pathology Australia website at: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au to learn more about Dysphagia.
A reminder that all three of our Brain Injury SA hubs will be closed on Monday March 11 for the public holiday. We will be back to our regular trading hours Tuesday 12 March.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you next week! 🥳...
Happy International Women’s Day! Here at Brain Injury SA we work with a group of strong, driven and phenomenal women, including our CEO, Liz. She wrote an insightful piece on IWD on this year`s theme of Count her in: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.
"I spent 5 years of a long career working in the Women’s sector, and saw many parallels about the experience of women with those of people with disabilities, whom much of my career has been spent working with. The sense of inequity, the fiery debates arising from evidence of injustice, the privilege and advantage taken for granted, the physical and systemic barriers that support the status quo, and lack of access to power to create real change. To reduce inequality, we must foster insight within the decision makers and those who hold the power. Without insight into the experiences of others, to feel the pain of discrimination, the judgement inherent in others failing to make effort to understand, we will limit the commitment to invest in and drive real progress.
Each week I go to the supermarket. Each time I go to the supermarket I find items I cannot reach because I am too short. Nothing I have control over, but it is a regular reminder that the world is designed for others, not me. I take risks to address the problem, I climb on shelves, I jump to catch an item, at risk of pulling everything on top of me. I tell myself off for being so stupid. Internally I swear at the store planner and ask “why?”. I then reflect on how much easier it is for me than someone with less mobility, less strength and less reach to undertake the essential ritual we call shopping. My weekly tiny reminder that the world needs to do better.
Investment for change requires some risk taking to do something differently, because doing something the same way will most likely achieve the same result. Barriers that exclude access can be removed with thoughtful planning and progressive action, or alternatively by a radical re-think and absorption of different perspectives. Investing in requires listening to, and it is then that we can really accelerate progress.
Wishing everyone a safe and progressive International Women’s Day!"...
Say hello to one of our recent additions to the Counselling and Psychology team, Nathan!
Bringing a person-centred approach to his role, Nathan has several years’ experience in the mental health and disability sector in counselling, psychotherapy, supported employment and as a community support worker. He recently shared with us on our Organisational Day his extensive knowledge and experience within the trauma space.
Alongside Nathan, our Counselling and Psychology team currently have immediate capacity across a range of our Brain Injury SA sites. Swipe for more details on where 👉🔹 To refer for our services, visit our website at braininjurysa.org.au/referrals or give us a call on (08) 8217 7600....
Our good friend Luke (aka Flukey Lukey) has his comedy show starting this week at The Gov for the Adelaide Fringe!
His show called `Trying to Find a Balance` starts Thursday 7 March, and explores the duality of Luke’s balance abilities, and his aim to balance everything in his life.
If you`re keen on a hilarious night out, head to the link below to purchase tickets to see Luke`s comedy in action! https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/flukey-lukey-trying-to-find-a-balance-af2024...
She’s a member of our fantastic Physio team here at Brain Injury SA. Ash has valuable experience working with acute care patients while working in hospital in her previous role, where she supported people who had experiences of stroke, dementia and Parkinson’s.
Ash enjoys working with her clients to help improve their overall endurance and strength while working towards their goals, while ensuring their Physio sessions are fun and engaging at the same time.
Here’s just a few of the ways that a physio may be able to support you: - Balance and walking assistance - Building functional strength - Reducing risk of falls - Improving coordination
Ash has immediate capacity in both our Central and South clinics. Our Northern Hub also has immediate capacity with other members of our Physio team.
If you’re looking for any Physiotherapy assistance, put in a referral via our website at braininjurysa.org.au/referrals or give our team a call at (08) 8217 7600 and they can assist you....
Check out these delicious meals that our Northern Cooking Group have whipped up over the last few months 🥗
Want to give it a try yourself? Our City Cooking group has capacity for more members! 👨🍳
Led by our Dietitian Tomoko, the group runs once a month at our Central Hub, where you will make a delicious meal and learn about food safety and nutrition, all while discovering new and healthy recipes to try at home!
WHERE: Brain Injury SA Central Hub WHEN: First Wednesday of the month. TIME: 10:30AM - 12:30PM
If you’re interested in gaining more knowledge and confidence in food safety, cooking skills and nutrition, contact our friendly admin team on (08) 8217 7600, or send us an email at info@braininjurysa.org.au....
🔹 Attention BISE Group attendees and Southern Hub participants! 🔹
Next Wednesday 6 March our Brain Injury Support and Education (BISE) Group will be held at our Southern Hub.
We will be hosting a special guest, Chris, who will be introducing the group to the art of basket weaving! The group will be guided through string making using natural materials, basic weaving skills, and by the end of the session you will have something that you’ve created to take home.
WHEN: Wednesday 6 March 2024, 10:30AM - 12:00PM WHERE: Brain Injury SA Southern Hub, 15 Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga Centre WHO: Anyone with an ABI
If you’re interested in attending this special BISE group session, be sure to register by calling our admin team at 08 8217 7600, or emailing Ed at edward@braininjurysa.org.au....
All three of our sites here at Brain Injury SA have immediate capacity in almost all our Rewire and Pathways services. Some of our Allied Health services include Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy.
We can provide our allied health services however suits you, whether it be in-clinic, at home visits or via telehealth. We can also provide services in regional areas of South Australia. Our therapists provide individualised services through an interdisciplinary team approach to help you achieve your personal goals.
If you’d like to learn more about our services here at Brain Injury SA, please head to our website at https://braininjurysa.org.au/services/rewire-therapy-services/. To make a referral for our services please head to our website at https://braininjurysa.org.au/referrals, or give our friendly admin staff a call on 8217 7600. We look forward to hearing from you!...
We are hosting our Understanding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) training next month! 🧠
Our Understanding ABI interactive training is designed for anyone who supports a person who has an ABI. The training is designed to provide you with a better understanding of Acquired Brain Injury and the impact it can have on an individual. All attendees will walk away from the session with a basic toolkit for how to best support someone with an ABI.
The training is hosted by a qualified professional from our team at Brain Injury SA, and also features a Q&A session with someone who has lived experience of an ABI.
WHEN: 9:30AM – 12:00PM, Monday 18 March WHERE: Brain Injury SA Central Hub, 70 Light Square, Adelaide WHO: Support workers, family or other disability care staff that support someone with an ABI.
To register, head to the link in our bio to purchase a ticket 🎟 We also offer tailored training packages for businesses and organisations to expand their knowledge and better understand ABI. If you`re interested, you`ll find more information on our website....
Our Occupational Therapist’s Deanna and Nicole completed the Human Guide Training with Guide Dogs in January.
During the training they highlighted both theory and practical components, which involved the two guiding each other safely around the building, all whilst navigating hazards like steps and elevators. Their instructors also introduced them to the different visual challenges that people with vision impairments face, and how they directly related to engaging in everyday tasks.
Thank you to Guide Dogs for inviting us to this training! Our OT’s now feel more confident to guide vision impaired participants around the Brain Injury SA hubs if the situation arises....
Our 10 week youth Reconnect Transition Program is commencing soon - and we`d love your help spreading the word to anyone that you know that may be interested in participating.
What is the program? The youth Reconnect Transition Program (yRTP) helps younger people who have been involved in a road trauma, to adjust to life with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This group provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the brain and how to optimise recovery, as well as connecting you with other young people who have a shared experience of brain injury.
The topics covered throughout the 10 week program include: Neuroplasticity, mental health, relationships, pillars of brain health, and future goals.
This group is facilitated by a psychologist who specialises in supporting people living with brain injury, and also draws on the experience of peer mentors, who offer insights from their own journeys of recovery.
Details: When: Starts Friday 8 March 2024 Frequency: Once per week on Fridays, for a total of 10 sessions Time: 10.30am-12.30pm Location: Brain Injury SA - Light Square Registration online at this link: https://braininjurysa.org.au/rtp-registration-of-interest-form/
This group is free to attend, and morning tea and a light lunch will be provided to all attendees.
Further information on the program can be found on our website https://braininjurysa.org.au/services/therapeutic-and-educational-groups/reconnect-transition-program/, or by calling our friendly reception team on 08 8217 7600....