Be part of building a world that is more understanding of brain injury! Learn more about a condition that impacts 1 in 45 Australians and celebrate the achievements of people living with brain injury and their families! We have a truly inspiring morning planned, including two exceptional keynote speakers: Professor Charlie Teo and Professor Jennie Ponsford. Enjoy from the comfort of your own home or get together with friends and family and ...
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You’re Invited: August 17 – Brain Injury Awareness Week Launch 2020: Live Stream Event via YouTube
Learn more about a condition that impacts 1 in 45 Australians and celebrate the achievements of people living with brain injury and their families! We have a truly inspiring morning planned. Enjoy from the comfort of your own home or get together with friends and family and watch the live stream together! – KEYNOTE SPEAKERS – Professor Charlie Teo Professor Teo is an internationally renowned neurosurgeon who has offered surgery to patients ...
2020 Brain Injury SA Awards – nominate someone today
In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Week Nominations are now open for Brain Injury SA's Most Inspiring Individual Award and Service Excellence Award. Visit Sponsor websites: Lifetime Support Authority & Duncan Basheer Hannon The winners will be announced during Brain Injury SA’s launch of Brain Injury Awareness Week on August 17. Do you know someone living with acquired brain injury (ABI) who deserves to ...
Tips on How to Keep Safe and Active at Home – Magic Potion
Article written by Dylan Claridge, Accredited Physiotherapist. “Exercise is as close to a dose of magic potion as we’re ever going to get.” As we are sure you are aware by now, our daily routines and environments have changed. In the past few weeks we have been going out less and staying in more. Throughout these times, with recreational sport and gym facilities not as available as they once were many have (and will) find it difficult to ...
Participate in our Online Survey: Researching the ABI Community
Brain Injury SA is conducting research to understand the issues affecting the ABI community and the services available to them. If you live in South Australia and have an ABI or know someone who does, please complete our online survey for your chance to win one of four $100 Coles Myer Gift Vouchers! Survey closes 5pm, Friday 12 June 2020. Winners will be notified via phone on Tuesday 16 June 2020. Your participation is voluntary, and your ...
10 Tips for Coping during COVID-19
Article written by Ed Weaver, registered psychologist. People with ABI and their families aren’t strangers to dealing with adversity. Still, this is a new situation for everyone, and it poses new challenges. Here are 10 tips for looking after your mental health in the weeks and months ahead. Stay connected One of the biggest threats to our wellbeing is the need to distance ourselves from people we care about. Connection is crucial ...