Rewire Therapy Services

A therapy service that helps people to embrace life after brain injury.

This Service is for:

A Person with a 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)

About Rewire

Rewire is a person-centred and flexible therapy service that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to support people to achieve their goals.

The interdisciplinary services we offer are:

Male Participant receiving physiotherapy treatment by Brain Injury SA staff member. The participant uses a walking stick and holds their hand for support during session while progressing through a agility ladder.

Female participant communicating with female Brain Injury SA staff member in a positive supportive interaction

Examples of therapy services available:

Communication, cognitive, memory and social skill building
Augmentative and alternative communication
Support with mental health and wellbeing
Functional Assessments and reports
Home modifications
Equipment and assistive technology prescription
Skill building for returning to work
Transfers and gait training
Falls, balance, and dizziness therapy
Pain and fatigue management
Swallowing and mealtime management
Nutritional advice

Why choose Rewire?

Specialist knowledge in brain injury
Person-centred and flexible approach
Interdisciplinary team that provides a collaborative and goal-focused service
We are a profit-for-purpose organisation that exists to provide support and advocacy for people living with ABI
Therapy sessions can be held at a Rewire Hub, at home, in the community or via Telehealth
Group sessions are available to compliment individual therapy
Regional outreach services available

Close up of brain neuron - rewire concept

Eligibility

Be aged 16 or over
Have an acquired brain injury
Have a funding source

Funding sources include the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Lifetime Support Scheme, ReturntoWorkSA (RTWSA), self-funding and insurance agencies.