Connectivity - Traumatic Brain Injury Australia

20/07/2025

Every year approximately 180,000 concussions take place in Australia. That's a huge number. You can learn more about how to recognise a concussion including when to seek medical attention by enrolling in our NEW Concussion Short Course here: https://ow.ly/eoYW50WqZHO

17/07/2025

Connectivity's new Concussion Short Course is now LIVE! 🧠

Enrol today and over the course of 60 minutes you will learn about concussion signs, symptoms and red flags, as well as special interest topics all delivered by experts in their fields. The course also includes a number of lived experience stories so you can put real experiences to your learnings.

You can sign up to complete the course via the Connectivity website: https://ow.ly/ykFi50WqZCV

08/07/2025

🖤💛❤️ NAIDOC Week 2025 – The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy ❤️💛🖤

As we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week, we honour the resilience and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This year’s theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," calls us to reflect on the past and look forward to a future shaped by the strength of young leaders, the vision of communities, and the legacy of ancestors .

At Connectivity, we are committed to supporting First Nations individuals impacted by traumatic brain injury. We recognise the importance of culturally safe and community-connected pathways to recovery. By listening to and amplifying the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we aim to build a future where all individuals have access to the care and support they deserve.
Let’s walk together towards a future where all recovery journeys are respected, connected, and empowered.

06/06/2025

Our new Concussion in Family and Domestic Violence animation is live! Co-designed with local Elders and community groups, and created by Coolamon Creative this animation has been developed to educate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on concussion in family and domestic violence.

There are many ways TBI Traumatic Brain Injury can happen. For example, family and domestic violence situations can cause head trauma, leading to concussions...

27/05/2025

National Reconciliation Week 2025 🖤💛❤️
Bridging Now to Next

This week, Connectivity TBI Australia stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as we honour truth, strength, and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.

As part of our commitment to equity and culturally safe care, we’re proud to announce the upcoming launch of Connectivity’s Deadly TBI Resources — Australia’s first Aboriginal-specific concussion resources, co-designed by Mob, for Mob.

These groundbreaking resources centre community voices and lived experiences to ensure brain injury support is accessible, culturally respectful, and empowering for First Nations communities.

💬 Stay tuned — the Deadly TBI Resources are coming soon!

25/05/2025

On Sorry Day, we pause to reflect on the historical and ongoing trauma faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the deep pain caused by the policies of forced removal, dispossession, and disconnection from culture and community. Connectivity stands with Indigenous Australians in recognising the profound impacts these actions have had on their lives, their families, and their communities.

As an organisation committed to improving health outcomes, we understand that healing is not just about medical care—it is about respect, recognition, and action. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to address the health disparities they face, including the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and its unique challenges in Indigenous communities.

We know that genuine reconciliation requires more than words; it requires continuous effort, collaboration, and the creation of culturally competent healthcare solutions. On this Sorry Day 2025, we acknowledge the past, support the present, and commit to a future where all Australians, regardless of their background, have equal access to the healthcare and opportunities they deserve.

11/05/2025

We are mid-way through Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Month.

Did you know that compared with other Australian women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 32 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family related Assault?

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be a major consequence of violence against women. You can learn more about traumatic brain injury at www.connectivity.org.au

The violence needs to end. If you need help in a FDV situation, check out the crisis helplines for your State here: https://www.connectivity.org.au/living-with-tbi/helplines-and-support-services/

08/05/2025

We recently spoke with rugby great, Mark 'Spudd' Carroll about his experience with concussion. As he says ' you only get one brain and you need to look after it'. You can hear more on his story and learn more about concussion on the Connectivity website.
Sports-Related Concussion Short Course: www.connectivity.org.au/courses/sport-related-concussion-course/
Spudd's story: www.connectivity.org.au/living-with-tbi/ambassadors/mark-spudd-carroll/

30/04/2025

Today marks the beginning of Family and Domestic Violence Prevention month.

It's estimated that by the age of 15 up to 1 in 6 Australian women will have experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) including concussion and more serious TBI is a serious consequence of violence against women.

You can learn more at about traumatic brain injury at connectivity.org.au

If you are in immediate danger call 000.

Connectivity has a list of Domestic Violence Crisis Support contacts by State available here: https://www.connectivity.org.au/living-with-tbi/helplines-and-support-services/

24/04/2025

Today we remember and commemorate all Australian and New Zealanders who have served, and those who lost their lives in war, conflict or peacekeeping.

We are acutely aware that traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects many service members and veterans, and have worked to create information on blast-related TBI and low-level blast exposure and TBI. You can find this information available on the Connectivity website: www.connectivity.org.au/symptoms-and-care/blast-related-tbi/

22/04/2025

Connectivity warmly welcomes its newest board director, Denise Goldsworthy AO. Denise has an extensive career spanning over 30 years as an Australian business executive in the mining sector.

Denise has extensive board experience, including on the ASX, in Federal and State Governments, and on private and charity boards. Denise’s appointment will bring a wealth of expertise, innovation, and visionary leadership to Connectivity.

We’re thrilled to have you on the board, Denise.

19/04/2025

Happy Easter, from the team at Connectivity 🐰🥚