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Synapse provides a range of support services for people impacted by brain injury and disability. We're committed to keeping this platform safe and respectful.

Synapse’s mission is to ensure the rights of people impacted by brain injury, connecting knowledge, policy, services, and systems. Synapse focuses on both government and public support to realise funding for the development of specialist services nationally. Synapse’s commitment to reducing the massive unmet need for services and support in Australia is unwavering. The team at Synapse are resolute in seeing specialist and individualised services available to all in need, no matter where they live or which culture they belong to. Glad to have you here on Synapse Australia's official page, a hub for news, insights, and conversations. We're here for you from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, public holidays aside. Posts that cross the line into offensive or defamatory territory will be removed. Likewise, any advertising material will also be deleted. And remember, let's keep our language clean and respectful. We're here to create a supportive environment for those living with brain injuries and their caretakers, offering a place to seek advice and support. To that end, any misleading or unhelpful comments won't have a place here. Remember, the views expressed by individuals on this page are their own and do not reflect the official stance of Synapse Australia. Facebook has Community Standards for people and communities using Facebook. If you do want to report something inappropriate or abusive that you experience on Facebook, please use the report link near the post, photo or comment to report it to Facebook. For more information on how to report inappropriate activity please visit:
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06/09/2025

This Father’s Day, we celebrate all dads, granddads, uncles, carers, and father figures who make a difference every day.

The journey of living with or caring for someone with a brain injury can be challenging, but the love, strength, and support you give is truly inspiring.

To all the father figures in our community – thank you. Today, we celebrate you.

04/09/2025

Last Chance to Sign Up for Bridge to Brisbane 2025!
Join Synapse Australia as we walk, run, and roll to raise awareness for Australians impacted by brain injury.

Entries close 13th September! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event!

Every step counts, and together we can make a difference. Whether you lace up with us on the day or support from afar, your involvement matters.

Register now or donate today to help us build brighter futures for those living with brain injury:
https://bridgetobrisbane.gofundraise.com.au/beneficiary/synapse

03/09/2025

Women’s Health Week 2025
Did you know women are disproportionately impacted by brain injury - not only as survivors, but also as carers?

Key facts:
-Women are more likely than men to have their brain injury misdiagnosed.
-40% of women hospitalised after family violence have a brain injury.
-1 in 3 women entering prison report a history of brain injury.
-Women make up 72% of primary carers for people living with brain injury.
-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 69× more likely to be hospitalised with assault-related head injuries.

At Synapse, we’re working to raise awareness, improve support, and ensure women living with brain injury and the women who care for them are heard.

This Women’s Health Week, let’s shine a light on the hidden impacts of brain injury for women.

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/womens-health-week
Sources for these statistics can be found at synapse.org.au/key-facts-figures-sources/

31/08/2025

And the winners are…! ✨📸
A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Capture the Light photography competition during Brain Injury Awareness Week 2025. Across the country, you helped shine a light on brain injury by capturing landmarks illuminated in purple and gold – making the invisible visible.

We’re thrilled to announce our winners:
🏆 Top 3 Entries – each receiving a $100 voucher
, QLD/ Story Bridge2505 , QLD / Story Bridge
Dane. M ACT / Paranaple Convention Centre

🌟 Best of Brisbane Prize – two tickets to the Brisbane Powerhouse Museum
Jen at Brisbaneatnight, QLD/ Story Bridge

Congratulations to all our winners! Your creativity and eye for detail truly captured the spirit of this year’s theme.

This competition is made possible thanks to our Prize sponsors: Bunnings Warehouse Indooroopilly, Harvey Norman, and Brisbane Powerhouse.

Synapse would like to thank the generosity of the following:

28/08/2025

Are you living with a brain injury or caring for someone who is?🧠 Do you want to connect with other people who understand your challenges and celebrate your victories? If so, you might be interested in joining our Reconnections support groups who meet monthly in:
🟠 NSW
🟠 QLD
🟠 WA

See all events here: https://synapse.org.au/events/
Link in Bio under 'Events'

27/08/2025

Expectation vs reality in brain injury recovery
When leaving hospital, it’s easy to imagine recovery as a straight path forward. The reality, however, is often far more complex. There can be twists, turns, and setbacks along the way before things start to feel steady again.
At Synapse, we know that recovery is not always a smooth journey, and that’s okay. Everyone’s experience is unique, and every step forward matters.

If you or someone you know is navigating life after brain injury, we’re here to help.
Learn more about our supports at synapse.org.au or call our Infoline on 1800 673 074.

25/08/2025

Bridge to Brisbane is almost here – and Team Synapse is ready to go the distance!
Whether you’re wheeling, walking, jogging, or running, this iconic Brisbane event is the perfect way to challenge yourself, have fun, and make a difference.

Together with our friends , we’re hitting the pavement for awareness, inclusion, and impact – supporting those living with brain injury and their families.

Join us in person or take part virtually from anywhere!
Sign up today: https://bridgetobrisbane.gofundraise.com.au/beneficiary/synapse

When registering:
✔ Select Synapse and Be Physiology as your team
✔ Nominate Synapse Australia as your chosen charity
✔ Start fundraising to support brain injury recovery and inclusion
Let’s cross that finish line together.

24/08/2025

That’s a wrap on Brain Injury Awareness Week 2025!
This year’s theme shone a light on how the ‘invisible disability’ of brain injury intersects with issues of domestic and family violence, justice, homelessness, and beyond. By raising awareness of these issues, we can break down barriers in our systems and create meaningful change for those with a brain injury.

💙 Thank you to everyone who shared their stories, joined the conversation, and helped spread awareness. Your voices make a difference.
💙 Thank you to our partners, supporters, and community who stand with us every day in building a world where people with brain injury are understood, supported, and empowered.

Awareness doesn’t stop here. Together, we can continue to challenge stigma, push for better supports, and create lasting change.

21/08/2025

“I did 12 years in prison without a single conversation about brain injury.”

Imagine living with confusion, memory loss, or impulse control issues, and never knowing why. Now imagine facing a prison sentence without anyone asking if you’ve had a brain injury.

People in prison are often carrying invisible injuries.
They’re not asking for special treatment. just a fair shot at support, and a second chance.

Early intervention and the right support can change lives.
It can stop a cycle of punishment and start a pathway to healing.

We can’t talk about justice reform without talking about brain injury.
Because when 42% of male prison entrants have a brain injury, this isn’t a side issue, it’s the heart of the matter.

It’s time to break the silence, challenge the stigma, and push for a system that sees the whole person, not just the offence, so we can break the cycle.

Read Matthew's story here: https://synapse.org.au/brain-injury-awareness-week/biaw-2025-matthews-story/

20/08/2025

“You’re not stupid, your brain works differently.”
That’s what a youth worker finally told him, after years of being labelled, excluded, and punished.
This young person was born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, raised in a parentless home, and cycled through schools and services that didn’t understand him. By 14, he was in youth detention not because he was ‘bad’, but because no one stepped in early enough with the right support.
His story isn’t unique.

36% of young people in Western Australian youth detention had fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) prevalence, and many undiagnosed, invisible, and misunderstood.

We need early identification, trauma-informed education, and coordinated responses across health, justice and community sectors.
Because with the right support, lives can change.
You can't punish anyone out of a brain injury.

Join us in calling for visible change for invisible disabilities this Brain Injury Awareness Week.
Discover how you can help: synapse.org.au/brain-injury-awareness-week
Read Luca's story here: https://synapse.org.au/brain-injury-awareness-week/biaw-2025-lucas-story/

19/08/2025

Invisible disabilities deserve visible change.
A brain injury isn’t always visible. Memory loss, irritability, or difficulty making decisions may be the only signs, but they can change a person’s life forever.
Without proper support, people with brain injuries can face homelessness, justice system involvement, or fall through the cracks of essential services. Many don’t even know their brain is injured.

This Brain Injury Awareness Week (18–24 August), Synapse is calling for visible change. Our roadmap shows the steps we need to take to better support those living with brain injury - through screening, specialist services, tailored interventions, and training for professionals.
Everyone with a brain injury deserves to be seen, understood, and supported.
Together, we can make change visible.

18/08/2025

"She didn’t go to the hospital, not because it wasn’t serious, but because no one ever told her it could be a brain injury."

Did you know?
Repeated head trauma from domestic violence can cause lifelong brain injury.
Brain injuries caused by domestic and family violence are far more common than we think.

Survivors often live with symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and fatigue, misdiagnosed as stress, burnout, or even depression. The trauma is not always visible, but its impact can affect everything: health, employment, parenting, and independence.

Brain Injury Awareness Week is here, and this year, we’re demanding visible change for invisible -disabilities. For those impacted by domestic violence, this means:
-Routine screening for brain injuries
-Early intervention & rehab
-Perpetrator behaviour change programs
-Specialist training for frontline workers

No one should suffer in silence. We must do better.
Discover how you can help: synapse.org.au/brain-injury-awareness-week

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Level 1, 262 Montague Road
West End, QLD
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://synapse.org.au/

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