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Headstart ABI Services

The Hunter and Central Coast’s ABI experts for 37+ yrs, assisting people with acquired brain injury.

Operating in the Hunter for the past 37 years, Headstart ABI provides specialised support services for people living with an acquired brain injury.

20/02/2026

Marika and Romeo tearing up the dance floor at Thursday's Morning Melodies! If you haven’t dropped by yet, it’s well worth a visit to Cardiff RSL Club — a joyful space filled with music, dancing, and social connection for people of all abilities. 💛🎵 😆🙌

19/02/2026

Rec had a great time at Shortlands Wetlands yesterday! Half the crew kicked back with a coffee on the balcony, while the others explored the freshly reno-vated walking tracks. Hannah said it’s one of her absolute favourite spots, and Phil summed it up perfectly: “It’s always lovely to sit on this balcony for the view.” 🌿☕✨

18/02/2026

We love our Knights here in Newcastle, even if the ride gets a bit bumpy sometimes! 😅 The boys went down 28–0 in the recent trial against the Bulldogs, but Gordon and CSW Guy still had an awesome day out. Fingers crossed our Newcastle Knights fire up once the season officially kicks off!💙❤️💙❤️

17/02/2026

Kicked off our first woodworking crafts session of the year with the wonderful Newcastle Mens Shed Inc! Such a super morning and we’re already getting started on some Easter projects 🐣✨

So happy to have Imelda back at Rec — and a big thank you to the lovely Ren for bringing a cake for everyone to share at morning tea. Great vibes all around! 💛🛠️🎉

16/02/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Part-Time Payroll Coordinator 🌟
Join our small, supportive finance team in a permanent part-time role (38 hours per fortnight) based at our Hamilton Office. Enjoy stability, work/life balance, and a welcoming team environment!

We’re looking for someone who is:
✔️ Highly organised
✔️ A strong communicator
✔️ Detail-focused
✔️ Experienced with accounting principles, NDIS processes, and financial management software

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Apply here: https://headstart-abi.com.au/jobs

14/02/2026

Happy Hannah enjoyed a milkshake with CSW Katrina in Morpeth recently. Yum! 😋🩷 Hope you're having a wonderful (Valentine's Day) weekend!

13/02/2026

🌾🐰 Another awesome day hanging out with the farm animals! Or was it the farm animals hanging out with us? 😆 🐑🐐Huge thanks to Steph for bringing the whole gang back to Headstart — including Lucy the Shetland, Oreo the guinea pig, and lots more furry (and feathered!) friends. We spent the day chilling in the shade, cuddling, patting, and giggling with our adorable visitors. 🐮🐣

Darryl: “I really liked the animals, especially the rabbits — and the cow was so sweet!”

Evie: “I love animals! I have a few of my own and this is one of my favourite activities!”

Already counting down to their next visit! 🐾💛

12/02/2026

We are deeply saddened to share that Mark Laverick passed away peacefully at home earlier this week, surrounded by his family. Mark faced many health challenges throughout his life, always with incredible strength and resilience. Though he bounced back so many times, this time it was not to be.

Our love and thoughts are with his wife Tracey, his daughter Samantha, and his mum Margie.

We will remember Mark as a gentle, humble man with a brilliant smile, who loved his family deeply and embraced every opportunity life gave him. He will be greatly missed.

The family invite everyone to celebrate Mark’s life at his funeral service:
📅 Friday 20 February, 2:30 pm
📍 Pettigrews, Mayfield
And afterwards in their reception room.

A livestream will be available for those unable to attend to attend in person, please get in contact for the link.

10/02/2026

Yesterday was the American NFL Super Bowl final, and Dan and CSW Stef headed to The Ballpark at Westfield Kotara to watch all the action. 🏈
For the sports fans: the Seattle Seahawks took down the New England Patriots 29–13!
For the food fans: the halftime show featured a hot dog eating competition 🤣🌭
We can't confirm who the brave contestants were, but it definitely sounded like a super stars-and-stripes kind of activity! 🇺🇸

06/02/2026

Support workers and other staff! Kismet (formerly One Community) have created a NEW EVENT: Newcastle Community Collective – for NDIS Support Workers only.

The events provide a platform for support workers to socialise with peers, gain practical knowledge and ask questions in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Venue: Happy Wombat, 2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle West, NSW 2302
Date and time: Thursday 19 March 2026, 5pm-7pm
Launch price is $12 and includes finger food and first drink.

Featuring a jargon-free panel discussion titled “Straight Talk”, where panel members will unpack the messy middle part of support work and provide the all important practical tips that you don’t necessarily learn in formal classed.

Hosted by media personality, former Paralympian and NDIS participant Christie Dawes.

See below for tickets/registrations 👇

05/02/2026

Our amazing Care Coordinators Heather and Teri-Anne are taking part in the Mystery Box Rally, raising funds for the Cancer Council — so for Rec, we got to decorate their rally car! 🚗🎨

For every $10 donation, everyone earned a spot on the car to decorate however they liked — colourful drawings, inspiring messages, or heartfelt tributes to loved ones lost to cancer. 💛

Kimberly shared, “It is such a good idea. I liked donating and being able to draw something on the car.”
And Fred said, “I enjoyed the day — it’s for a good cause.”

We’re so proud to support Heather and Teri-Anne on this incredible journey! 💪💛

Address

95 Turnbull Street
Newcastle, NSW
2303

Telephone

+61249654420

Website

http://www.headstart-abi.com.au/

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Our story

When it comes to brain injury… we get it! Servicing the Hunter and Central Coast since 1987.

Our difference is our expertise. Headstart is a specialist service supporting the choices and independence of people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). Brain injury is complex and can challenge every aspect of your life - movement, talking, thinking and feeling. Even though every person might be affected differently, we understand brain injury, the barriers and the invisible nature of the injury.

Our Approach:

1. Whatever it takes - we strive to find creative solutions that suit you.