Brain Injury SA

Brain Injury SA Allied Health Service Provider and Peak Body - supporting people with an ABI
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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.

Curious about what’s happening at Brain Injury SA? 💭Stay in the loop by signing up for our monthly BISA News eNewsletter...
23/10/2025

Curious about what’s happening at Brain Injury SA? 💭

Stay in the loop by signing up for our monthly BISA News eNewsletter 📰✨

From upcoming programs to community stories and the latest updates, you’ll be the first to know what’s new at BISA!

We’d love to keep in touch! Sign up → https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/127130C9201875A6

🌟 Help us celebrate great service — nominate for our 2025 Customer Service Award!We have absolutely loved seeing your lo...
22/10/2025

🌟 Help us celebrate great service — nominate for our 2025 Customer Service Award!

We have absolutely loved seeing your lovely and positive words in your votes so far 💗

From our friendly admin staff to our dedicated advocates and therapists, this award celebrates those who deliver exceptional care, support, and service to our community.

✨ Help us recognise their outstanding work and share your appreciation! Submit your nomination today → https://ow.ly/nviu50X3pAb

Be sure to get your vote in soon! Nominations close Friday 14 November.

21/10/2025

✨🧠 We had a fantastic time at the Disability, Ageing & Lifestyle (DAL Expo) hosted by Catalyst Foundation, connecting with the brain injury community and passionate supporters!

It was inspiring to connect with so many individuals and families, and also with other providers who share our passion for supporting those impacted by brain injury and disability.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us 🩷

✨ We love sharing community initiatives✨Join Community Living Project Inc. for their event, Discover Micro Enterprise - ...
19/10/2025

✨ We love sharing community initiatives✨

Join Community Living Project Inc. for their event, Discover Micro Enterprise - Exploring Possibilities, for information sharing, discussions and planning on Micro Enterprise as a career option for people with disability.

When: Wednesday 29 October, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre
Cost: FREE

Find out more and get your ticket here → https://events.humanitix.com/discover-micro-enterprise-exploring-possibilities-zsc9avem

🧠 October 19 to 25 is Invisible Disabilities Week 🧠For many people living with a brain injury, the effects may be invisi...
19/10/2025

🧠 October 19 to 25 is Invisible Disabilities Week 🧠

For many people living with a brain injury, the effects may be invisible to others. While someone may look like they’ve fully recovered, they may still experience challenges with memory, fatigue, concentration, communication, or mood. These impacts are real, even when they can’t be seen.

At Brain Injury SA, we understand that every brain injury is unique, and that recovery extends beyond the visible. That’s why we’re committed to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and ensuring people with brain injury receive the recognition and support they deserve.

🧠 Learn more about the impacts of ABI on our website → https://ow.ly/84XH50X9xwU

📣 Are you a support worker working with someone with a brain injury? We have a few spots left for our upcoming FREE Sup...
15/10/2025

📣 Are you a support worker working with someone with a brain injury?

We have a few spots left for our upcoming FREE Support Worker training ‘Understanding ABI’!

This training is specifically for those working with people with ABI, and covers topics including:
🧠 What is a brain injury?
🧠 Common challenges someone may face after ABI
🧠 Tips to support
🧠 Key principles for working with people with ABI

🗓️ Our upcoming session is next month!
When: Friday 7 November, 9am to 12pm
Where: BISA Northern Hub - 2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth SA 5112
Cost: FREE

✉️ If you are interested and can attend this session, please complete our form, and we'll be in touch with you → https://ow.ly/q7bW50XajkH

🧠 Our team had an amazing time exhibiting at the Carers SA Annual Carer Expo recently!Thank you to Carers SA for hosting...
14/10/2025

🧠 Our team had an amazing time exhibiting at the Carers SA Annual Carer Expo recently!

Thank you to Carers SA for hosting such a great event! It was wonderful to meet and connect, hear their stories, and share information about how we can support carers of people with an acquired brain injury.

🧠📣 Are you a carer looking for support? It's not too late to register for our Be Well Plan starting this Thursday 16 October!

Our Be Well for Carers is a FREE program, designed specifically for Families and Carers of Persons living with ABI, to help you better understand your own mental health and introduces you to practical, scientifically proven tools to support your wellbeing.

💻 Register for Be Well now → https://ow.ly/oVMB50X46gy

✨Recently, we were thrilled to host our first Carer Support Information Session, welcoming Stephen from Carers SA to sha...
13/10/2025

✨Recently, we were thrilled to host our first Carer Support Information Session, welcoming Stephen from Carers SA to share valuable insights and resources for people in caring roles.

Stephen’s presentation covered key information including:
➡️ Understanding who is a carer.
➡️ There are 245,000 unpaid carers in SA, including 31,400 young carers aged 5–25.
➡️ State funding available for carer breaks — from art classes to swimming, to help carers take time for themselves.
➡️ Carers Gateway (Commonwealth-funded, provided through Carers SA), offering advice, sessions and tools for support.

We hope to host future BISA Carer Information Sessions, topics covered may include:
🧠 Eligibility for carers allowance
🧠 Managing challenging behaviours
🧠 Scoping your expectations of support workers
🧠 Looking after your own health and wellbeing

We’re excited to continue offering these sessions to support carers — thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙

✨📣 Join us for our upcoming BISA Carers Social Catch Ups!

BISA is hosting a series of Carers Social Catch Ups at each of our hub locations. These catch ups offer a chance to meet and connect with other carers supporting someone with an ABI, learn about BISA services for carers, and enjoy a relaxed morning tea together.

🧠 South Hub Carers Social Catch Up - Wednesday 29 October, 10.30am to 12pm
🧠 City Hub Carers Social Catch Up - Wednesday 12 November, 10.30am to 12pm
🧠North Hub Carers Social Catch Up - Wednesday 19 November, 10.30am to 12pm

Sessions are free to attend. Registration is essential, register today → https://forms.office.com/r/QbC3V998K0

💛 It’s National Carers Week 💛We want to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible carers in our community — the people wh...
12/10/2025

💛 It’s National Carers Week 💛

We want to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible carers in our community — the people who provide support, compassion, and care every day, often behind the scenes.

Being a carer requires dedication, compassion, and resilience, and the support you provide has a meaningful impact every day. Whether you care for a loved one with a brain injury, disability, or health condition, your role is truly invaluable.

At Brain Injury SA, we see the commitment, patience, and heart that carers bring, and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you ❤️

If you’re a carer, take a moment this week to acknowledge your amazing efforts, and if you know a carer, let them know they’re appreciated.

Stay tuned this week for some information about BISA's supports for Carers of persons with an ABI 🧠

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚Today is a reminder of the importance of mental health for everyone. For people living with a...
09/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Today is a reminder of the importance of mental health for everyone.

For people living with an acquired brain injury, the journey can bring unique challenges — and at Brain Injury SA, we recognise that mental wellbeing is just as vital as physical recovery. Through our therapy, advocacy and initiatives, we’re here to support individuals and families to build resilience, connection and hope.

Let’s keep the conversation open by reaching out, checking in, and staying connected with our community 💚🧠

🎉 Our Reconnect Transition Program is back! 🎉We’re excited to announce that we’ve received grant funding to continue our...
09/10/2025

🎉 Our Reconnect Transition Program is back! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that we’ve received grant funding to continue our Reconnect Transition Program (RTP) — helping us to keep supporting individuals on their ABI recovery journey.

RTP offers a supportive group environment where participants can reconnect, build confidence, and prepare for life after rehabilitation.

🧠 Our next program kicks off this October!
When: Fridays, 10:30am – 12:30pm (with lunch until 1pm)
Where: Brain Injury SA Central Hub - 70 Light Square, Adelaide
Commencing: Friday 24 October 2025 (10 weekly sessions — first 8 weeks in 2025 until 12 December, final 2 weeks in January 2026)

💬 Interested or want to know more? Get in touch with us today → https://ow.ly/FN3G50X8SYl

🧠 Brain Injury SA are exhibiting at the Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle (DAL Expo), hosted by Catalyst Foundation, next...
08/10/2025

🧠 Brain Injury SA are exhibiting at the Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle (DAL Expo), hosted by Catalyst Foundation, next Friday and Saturday at the Adelaide Showgrounds!

Come and chat to us about how we can support those living with acquired brain injury, as well as the supports we offer for families, carers and support workers.

When: Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October
Time: 10am to 3pm
Where: Adelaide Showgrounds – Jubilee Pavilion

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

For more information about DAL Expo 2025 Adelaide, visit → https://ow.ly/Hax950X2zy5

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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.