Harbour Neurology

21/09/2025

Today we launch our concussion recognition campaign 🏉



5Ss - SLUMP, SWAY, SLOW, STUN and SLUR

High 5 for the Big 5!

Learn the neurological signs of concussion -

Slump: lying motionless, unconscious or knocked out

Sway: appearing wobbly, unsteady or falling over

Slow: walking slowly, wandering or delayed movements

Stun: appearing confused or stunned or behaving unusually

Slur: slurred or slow speech, or responding poorly 🤕

To learn more about the Concussion Big 5, watch the player advocate video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_ZoUnKz5kc and animation for young players https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SpvSqrC7kE

We want the kids of today and ANYONE watching sport including commentators to be aware of so that players can get the help they need 🤕

The Concussion Big 5

*is a new initiative to keep the community safe in sport by better detecting concussion

*will help to make concussion detection easier on the sporting field
encourage players to seek help with a concussion, or those around a player to get them to medical care

*a relief for parents who are concerned about their kids in sport

*teaches anyone watching the game about the major signs to look for after a concussion, including parents, kids, referees, coaches or commentators

*Show the easy way to detect visual signs of concussion

Featuring Michael Lipman, Kirby Sefo, James McManus, Eshia McManus, Alex Wilkinson, James Graham and Max Kennedy
https://youtu.be/Y_ZoUnKz5kc
High 5! ctebiobank.org

18/09/2025

Prevention is at the heart of the Think Again dementia awareness campaign launched this week by news.com.au and Theaustralian, something NeuRA is proud to be part of. Our innovative, free online tool developed by Professor Kaarin Anstey is helping Australians assess their personal risk of developing dementia.

CogDrisk, the Cognitive Health and Dementia Risk Assessment Tool, offers individuals a personalised report based on lifestyle and health factors that impact brain health. Developed at NeuRA and UNSW, it gives you hard data to discuss with your GP, as well as advice on areas of brain health to address.

“We have been overwhelmed by the response from people wanting to take the CogDrisk assessment since Think Again was launched on Monday, which shows what a helpful tool it is,” Anstey said.

Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gqsyKRTt

Curious about your own risk? You can take the free CogDrisk assessment here: https://lnkd.in/di38-6KT

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18/09/2025

Having a discussion about the possibility of and seeing your doctor is the first step to reaching assistance. Brett and others are extraordinary in their ability to break down barriers and get people thinking about their own brain health. conneCTErs.org.au is there to help.

https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/former-wallaby-shares-concussion-ordeal #

At the age of 41, former Wallaby Brett Sheehan was told he had the brain of a 65-year-old. Sheehan, 45, who now lives in Queenstown with his three...

18/09/2025

What a pleasure to present on dementia and brain health for life at the Women's Agenda Health & Wellbeing Summit 2025 — with the conversations open, challenging and impactful Cassandra Szoeke - Dina Titkova - Cleola Anderiesz - https://lnkd.in/gqNtUUNS

We learnt that despite comparative high investment internationally by Australia in women’s health research, our focus is off target - we are missing the $$$ for female brain, heart, general medical research beyond the important pregnancy, breast cancer, and youth spheres.

Remember 14 modifiable risk factors are in play for reducing dementia risk. https://lnkd.in/gXt27e-G

Brain health messaging needs to begin early and consider factors of perimenopause into menopause, mental health, and substance use - including the hidden binge alcohol pattern common in workplaces Kathryn Elliott - Hester Wilson

Together we can shift the dial on for

18/09/2025

Professor Claire Shepherd, Director Sydney Brain Bank gave a wonderful talk on neuropathology at the Australasian Cognitive Neurology Association Annual Scientific Meeting.

There is much to learn on understanding clinical changes in life to CTE neuropathology internationally, and collaborative efforts will be needed.

If you’re interested in joining ACNA see https://acogna.org.au/

05/09/2025

Relevant to all ages and stages of life, the next guest speaker event at St Marks....Clinical Psychologist, Melissa Levi, will be offering relevant, practical information about ‘Big Conversations Every Family Should Have About Ageing, Dementia, and Care’ on Thursday 18 September at 6pm in the church. St Mark’s is delighted to be offering this event as a way of supporting our community as we all navigate the joys and challenges of the different stages of life.

This is a great opportunity to start planning positively for both your future and to help those you love. So book now and also spread the word widely about this timely talk. Bookings: https://stmarksdp.org/whats-on/ Tickets are only $10, and this event is proudly supported by Woollahra Council.

Hope to see you there!
Venue: St Mark's Anglican Church Darling Pt

03/09/2025

Ageing successfully with (and without) dementia

Friday 12 September 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Location: Hornsby Library, 28-44 George Street, Hornsby
Event cost: Free. Bookings are essential.
Contact: Hornsby Library
Email: library@hornsby.nsw.gov.au

03/09/2025

Free Screening of award-winning documentary "Everybody's Oma" for Dementia Action Week

Thursday 18 September 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
Location: Hornsby Library, 28-44 George Street, Hornsby
Event cost: Free. Bookings essential as tickets are strictly limited.
Contact: Sue Downing
Phone: 9847 6889

Everybody’s Oma is a beautiful dementia care story about filmmaker, Jason van Genderen’s ageing mother, Oma.

Part of Hello Hornsby

To increase understanding of people living with Dementia and their Carers, Council are hosting a screening of this heartwarming documentary.

30/08/2025

Dr Rowena Mobbs is looking forward to presenting on and brain health for life at the Women's Agenda Health & Wellbeing Summit 2025 next week. The program is packed full of info to help us lead productive and healthy lives, including neurological wellbeing on:
🧠 Brain injury and CTE
🧠 Migraine mysteries and treatments
🧠 Dementia prevention

A fantastic one for all women and anyone in the space of healthtech, healthcare, pharmaceutical, leadership

Tickets - https://lnkd.in/eWRktYpt

21/02/2025

CTE funding set to boost Australia’s future brain health

Friday, 21 February 2025

Dementia Australia welcomes the $12.5 million investment by the Federal Government to tackle chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), announced in Brisbane today by the Hon. Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport.

Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan said with this funding, Dementia Australia, together with the Concussion and CTE Coalition and other important partners, and working with the Federal Government, will develop and deliver a national pilot program of support services for people impacted by CTE, and a national awareness and education program in schools.

“CTE is a preventable form of dementia, and some estimates suggest thousands of people are impacted,” Professor Buchanan said.

“As dementia edges close to becoming the leading cause of death of Australians, it is crucial we act now to focus on the brain health of the nation.

“Dementia Australia has been working closely with the Concussion and CTE Coalition and other partners advocating for support services, education and awareness raising about concussion and CTE.

“We acknowledge the generous support and commitment by Wally Lewis AM – a Dementia Australia and Connecters Australia Ambassador – who has been diagnosed with probable CTE.

As Wally has said publicly many times: “We only get one brain.”

“We also wish to acknowledge the delegation of 20 people living with probable CTE and carers who joined the campaign in Federal Parliament in February last year to support the call for government support.”

CTE, as a form dementia, can result in changes in mood, personality, behaviour and cognitive function. Research has increasingly identified a strong causal link between repeated head injuries and CTE.

Wally Lewis AM, Dementia Australia and Connecters Australia Ambassador said this funding was fantastic news.

“On behalf of all people impacted by CTE I say thank you,” Mr Lewis said.

“We need to be talking to the whole community about protecting our brains and brain health and continuing to support people who are impacted by the effects of repeated head injury and are at risk of CTE.”

The Concussion and CTE Coalition includes Dementia Australia, Brain Foundation, Connecters Australia, Associate Professor Fatima Nasrallah of the Queensland Brain Institute at The University of Queensland and Dr Rowena Mobbs of Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland.

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Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated more than 433,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For support, please contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. An interpreter service is available. The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au

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