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About Brain Injury SA

We welcome you to Brain Injury SA’s online community and wish to highlight a few guidelines for participating on our pages to ensure that everyone has a positive experience. Brain Injury SA’s values

•Empathy – we work humbly alongside our participants with appreciation of their viewpoint and their ownership of their lives
•Respect – we listen to understand, give value to the choices of participants and create dignity in the provision and receipt of assistance
•Empowerment – we engage our participants in addressing the needs they define, encouraging, supporting and growing their confidence to drive the changes they seek
•Accountability – we are committed to creating trust in our service provision through honesty, transparency and inclusion in decision making and integrity in our practices
•Drive – we strive to be innovative and work efficiently, striving for continuous improvement with positive impact for our participants with a quest to continuously improve our services
•Collaboration – we recognise that working together and with others achieves more than working alone

Our values are integral to who we are and must also be followed in all online interactions. By interacting on one of our online channels, you are agreeing to follow the below social media page rules for Brain Injury SA:
•Follow terms and conditions for the social media site you are on,
•Act with respect to others – this means no bullying or negative comments directed at individuals, and do not discriminate against others,
•Do not SPAM or Troll our pages or followers of our pages,
•Respect the commentary of others. We encourage difference of opinion, but this must be respectful and not seen to attack an individual for their comments or beliefs,
•Respect the privacy of others and do not share personal details on a public forum such as on a social media page, including your own,
•Do not post advertising material on our pages, unless specifically invited to do so from a senior representative at Brain Injury SA. All advertising material that is not authorised will be removed,
•Hate speech, explicit or sexually explicit, offensive or derogatory language will not be accepted, and users will be banned immediately from our page. Any comments or posts that Brain Injury SA deems have broken these rules may be deleted or hidden, and users may be banned or blocked from our pages as a result of ongoing or significant misconduct. We would like to thank all our social media users and followers for following our page rules and building an online community for all to come together.

09/03/2026

Your Guide to Voting in the 2026 South Australian State Election 📝

The South Australian State Election is coming up on Saturday March 21. Here’s what you need to know to make voting simple and accessible for you and those you care for.

📅 Key Dates 📅
➡️ Early voting period: Voting centres open from Saturday 14 March to Friday 20 March 2026, excluding Sunday 15 March, from 8:00am until 6:00pm.
➡️ Election day: Voting centres open on Saturday 21 March 2026, from 8:00am and close at 6:00pm.
➡️ Early Voting – More Flexibility for Everyone

For the first time, you can vote early without needing a special reason. This change makes voting easier for everyone. Polling locations will be published on the Electoral Commission of South Australia’s website.

📞 Telephone Assisted Voting (TAV) – A New Accessible Option
While this has been available during council elections, for the first time at a state parliamentary election, TAV will now be available for:
➡️ Blind or sight-impaired electors
➡️ Electors who cannot vote without assistance due to motor impairment

TAV allows eligible voters to cast their vote over the phone with help from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) team.

TAV will be available from Saturday 14 March to Saturday 21 March 2026, excluding Sunday 15 March via 1300 951 579

Official information provided by the Electoral Commission of South Australia.

For more information about the state election, visit ecsa.sa.gov.au

07/03/2026

📣 Our BISA Hubs will be closed tomorrow, Monday 9 March, for the public holiday.

We will be open as usual on Tuesday 10 March.

04/03/2026

Have you heard of the National Assistance Card?

If you are an autistic person or are living with brain injury, the National Assistance Card is a simple way to let others know when you need help – especially in situations where you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or unable to communicate.

The card includes personalised information about the impacts of your disability, helping people understand how to support you in everyday situations, like at the shops, on public transport, at medical appointments, or in emergencies.

The National Assistance Card is now available for people with brain injury across Australia.

Learn more → www.nationalassistancecard.com.au

If you'd like to learn more or need help to complete the application for the National Assistance Card, please reach out to our BISA Advocacy team → https://ow.ly/J04c50YooSf

National Assistance Card

03/03/2026

🥑 We currently have immediate capacity for our Specialist Dietitian Services!

Nutrition is vital for recovery and day-to-day functioning after acquired brain injury.

Our Dietitian specialises in brain injury and nutrition, working closely with our interdisciplinary team to help clients build the skills, confidence and knowledge to improve their nutritional intake and overall health and wellbeing.

🧠 Our Specialist Dietitian can assist clients with:
🥬 Improving energy levels and managing fatigue
🥬 Individualised nutrition plans tailored towards personal goals
🥬 Support with tube feeding and enteral nutrition
🥬 Practical strategies to improve gut health
🥬 Chronic disease management
🥬 Achieving a comfortable, sustainable weight to support mobility and endurance
🥬 And much more

Looking for support towards better gut and brain health after brain injury?
📝 Submit a referral today → https://braininjurysa.org.au/referrals/

02/03/2026

🥬 March 2026 is Gut Health Month!

This Gut Health Month shines a spotlight on the incredible power of the gut and the important role it plays in overall health and wellbeing.

🧠 For people living with an acquired brain injury, nutrition plays an important role in supporting recovery, brain health, and quality of life.

Follow us and stay tuned as we share all things gut throughout March.

🔎 Learn more about Gut Health Month → https://ow.ly/RRJL50YnQ50

26/02/2026

🧠 Our BISE Group is back!

We’re excited to share that our much-loved Brain Injury Support and Education (BISE) Group has returned!

Join us for our upcoming session, ‘Getting in Touch with Nature’, at the Adelaide Botanic Garden next Wednesday. Together, we’ll explore the benefits of spending time in nature and share ideas for incorporating it into everyday life. 🌿

📅 When: Wednesday 4 March, 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Where: Adelaide Botanic Garden – Botanic Lodge Café

📩 Registrations are essential. To register, please contact Ed at edward@braininjurysa.org.au

We hope to see you there! 💙

23/02/2026

🧠 Within the brain injury community, connection and understanding matter.

Have you checked in with someone today? A simple message, call, or moment of listening can make a real difference 💙

22/02/2026

🧠 Today is World Encephalitis Day — 22 February!

World Encephalitis Day is a global awareness day dedicated to increasing understanding of encephalitis, a serious inflammation of the brain that can be caused by infection or the immune system attacking the brain. Despite its impact, many people have never heard of it — about 77% of people worldwide are unfamiliar with encephalitis.

Encephalitis can lead to symptoms such as headaches, fever, memory changes, seizures and long‑term brain effects — and for many, the journey to diagnosis and recovery is challenging.

💛 Let’s take today to learn more, share reliable information, and support those whose lives have been impacted by encephalitis. Visit Encephalitis International for more information → https://www.encephalitis.info/what-is-encephalitis/

19/02/2026

⚖️🧠 World Social Justice Day

Today we recognise the importance of fairness, equity, and equal access to opportunities for all.

For people living with a brain injury, social justice means being heard, respected, and supported — without stigma or barriers. It means having the opportunity to make decisions, express your views, and participate fully in the community.

At Brain Injury SA, our Advocates walk alongside individuals with an ABI to help them speak up, understand and defend their rights, and work towards the best possible outcomes when facing challenges or complaints. We provide individual advocacy, promote self-advocacy, and drive systemic change to remove barriers that impact community participation. Our Appeals Officers support people living with disability to navigate complex systems and review decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard.

Today we celebrate our incredible Advocates and Appeals Officers and the meaningful difference they make to the lives of people in our community ❤️

16/02/2026

🎭 The Adelaide Fringe kicks off this weekend!

The Fringe offers an Accessibility Bookings service to support people to enjoy shows safely and confidently.

Learn more about Accessibility at the Adelaide Fringe or book a show → https://adelaidefringe.com.au/accessibility-bookings

15/02/2026

📣 We are still accepting referrals for the upcoming BISA Connect Clinic, starting next month!

🧠 Our upcoming BISA Connect Clinic offers a 10-week block of free Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy, delivered by our student clinicians:
• When: Wednesday 4 March until Friday 8 May 2026 (Sessions available on Wednesdays and Fridays)
• Where: BISA Northern and Southern Hubs
• What: Clients can access up to two sessions per week, per therapy service
• Cost: Free for those who meet the eligibility criteria

✅ Who is eligible?
This service is for adults aged 18–65 with a diagnosed ABI, such as stroke, TBI, hypoxic brain injury, or a degenerative neurological condition.
To be eligible, clients must:
• Have a diagnosed ABI,
• Have no current or active source of funding.

Make a referral via our website → https://ow.ly/H2aK50YcALQ
or by calling us on 8217 7600

12/02/2026

📰✨ Stay Connected with BISA!

Want to know what’s happening at Brain Injury SA? Our monthly BISA News eNewsletter delivers the latest programs, upcoming events, helpful resources, and much more — straight to your inbox ✉️

💡 Subscribe and stay in the loop → https://ow.ly/Jn8z50Ye8La
📖 Read our latest edition → https://ow.ly/OQHc50Ye8L6

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Adelaide, SA
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://braininjurysa.org.au/

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Services + Support for people with ABI in South Australia

Brain Injury SA is now recognised and funded as the peak body in South Australia for people with an acquired brain injury (ABI), and those who care for them. It is a member-based organisation, which engages with people with an ABI and their families, service providers, ABI specialists, and people and agencies that are interested in the impact of ABI in South Australia. Brain Injury SA is governed by a volunteer Board, comprised of people with a range of backgrounds and skills that are committed to BINSA’s aims and objectives. The Board is responsible for BINSA’s strategic directions and operational priorities. The day to day operational and financial management of Brain Injury SA is the responsibility of the Executive Officer, Liz Forsyth, supported by a team of highly qualified and experienced staff and the many wonderful volunteers who contribute to every area of Brain Injury SA’s operation and without whom Brain Injury SA would be unable to complete its valuable work.

Our ultimate goal is to help people embrace life after ABI.