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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.

19/02/2026

⚖️🧠 World Social Justice Day

Today we recognise the importance of fairness, equity, and equal access to opportunities for all.

For people living with a brain injury, social justice means being heard, respected, and supported — without stigma or barriers. It means having the opportunity to make decisions, express your views, and participate fully in the community.

At Brain Injury SA, our Advocates walk alongside individuals with an ABI to help them speak up, understand and defend their rights, and work towards the best possible outcomes when facing challenges or complaints. We provide individual advocacy, promote self-advocacy, and drive systemic change to remove barriers that impact community participation. Our Appeals Officers support people living with disability to navigate complex systems and review decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard.

Today we celebrate our incredible Advocates and Appeals Officers and the meaningful difference they make to the lives of people in our community ❤️

16/02/2026

🎭 The Adelaide Fringe kicks off this weekend!

The Fringe offers an Accessibility Bookings service to support people to enjoy shows safely and confidently.

Learn more about Accessibility at the Adelaide Fringe or book a show → https://adelaidefringe.com.au/accessibility-bookings

15/02/2026

📣 We are still accepting referrals for the upcoming BISA Connect Clinic, starting next month!

🧠 Our upcoming BISA Connect Clinic offers a 10-week block of free Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy, delivered by our student clinicians:
• When: Wednesday 4 March until Friday 8 May 2026 (Sessions available on Wednesdays and Fridays)
• Where: BISA Northern and Southern Hubs
• What: Clients can access up to two sessions per week, per therapy service
• Cost: Free for those who meet the eligibility criteria

✅ Who is eligible?
This service is for adults aged 18–65 with a diagnosed ABI, such as stroke, TBI, hypoxic brain injury, or a degenerative neurological condition.
To be eligible, clients must:
• Have a diagnosed ABI,
• Have no current or active source of funding.

Make a referral via our website → https://ow.ly/H2aK50YcALQ
or by calling us on 8217 7600

12/02/2026

📰✨ Stay Connected with BISA!

Want to know what’s happening at Brain Injury SA? Our monthly BISA News eNewsletter delivers the latest programs, upcoming events, helpful resources, and much more — straight to your inbox ✉️

💡 Subscribe and stay in the loop → https://ow.ly/Jn8z50Ye8La
📖 Read our latest edition → https://ow.ly/OQHc50Ye8L6

11/02/2026

✨ We love sharing community initiatives ✨

Join Community Living Project Inc. Living Project Inc. for their event, Micro Enterprise - A conversation and guided overview.

When: Wednesday 25 February, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Where: 31 Saltash Avenue, Christies Beach SA 5165
Cost: FREE

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

09/02/2026

📣 Our next Be Well Plan for Carers starts next week! There's still time to register!

Our Be Well Program is FREE and designed specifically for carers and family members of people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI). The program supports you to better understand your own mental wellbeing and introduces practical, evidence-based tools to support your wellbeing while caring for others.

Each session explores a different focus area, including:
🧠 Building a wellbeing foundation
🧠 Understanding your wellbeing profile
🧠 Exploring personal resources and challenges
🧠 Managing stress and building resilience
🧠 Creating and living your Be Well Plan
🧠 Using the Be Well Tracker and digital tools

Join the Be Well Program starting next week:
📅 Dates: 6 consecutive weeks, commencing Tuesday 17 February 2026 (final session Tuesday 24 March 2026)
🕙 Time: 10am – 12pm
💻 Where: Online
🎟️ Cost: FREE

Registration is essential. Register now → https://forms.office.com/r/tpY0mByn4L

08/02/2026

📣 We’re excited to announce the topic for our upcoming Carer Information Session!

🖥️ Understanding and Supporting Cyber Awareness

In response to the increasing number of online scams in the community and BISA’s awareness of the particular risks for people with ABI, we are hosting a session for carers to support cyber safety.

This session will provide information and education to carers regarding cyber scams and will explore ways carers can keep themselves and the person they care safe.

At the end of the session, you will be able to recognise potential cyber scams, minimise online risks, and feel more confident to have conversations about cyber safety.

📅 When: Thursday 12 February 2026, 1.30pm to 3pm
📍 Where: In-person at BISA Southern Hub (15 Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga Centre) or Online
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend. Registration is essential → https://ow.ly/MaNX50XWtcN

Registrations are also open to our other upcoming Carers Information Sessions (Topics to be announced soon):
➡️ Thursday 19 March 2026, 1.30pm to 3pm – In-person at BISA Northern Hub (2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth) or Online
➡️ Tuesday 14 April 2026, 1.30pm to 3pm – In-person at BISA City Hub (70 Light Square, Adelaide) or Online

03/02/2026

🧠 Do you have a brain injury? Are you looking for connection with someone who truly understands?

Our Peer Support Program has availability across all BISA hubs, and we’re excited to welcome some new Peer Mentors to the team who are eager to connect with and support you.

Our Peer Support Program offers the opportunity to be paired with a Peer Mentor who has lived experience of navigating life after brain injury — someone who truly understands and can walk alongside you on your journey.

🤝 Our Peer Support Program is:
➡️ Free and open to all adults (18+) who have sustained a brain injury
➡️ 5 sessions over 5 weeks, at a time that suits you
➡️ Available face-to-face at any BISA hub, or via phone or video call

If you’re ready to connect with someone who understands, we’d love to hear from you. ❤️

Register your interest today and access supportive, understanding connection through our Peer Support Program → https://braininjurysa.org.au/peer-support-program/

01/02/2026

🧠 Brain injury doesn’t always look the way people expect, and it’s often misunderstood.

Let’s break down some common myths and share the facts that matter — because understanding builds more supportive communities:

❌ Myth: “You can tell if someone has a brain injury.”
✅ Fact: Many brain injuries are invisible. Fatigue, memory issues, sensory overload and emotional changes aren’t always obvious.

❌ Myth: “People fully recover from brain injury once they leave hospital.”
✅ Fact: Recovery is often ongoing. Many people continue rehabilitation and adjust to long-term changes well beyond hospital discharge.

❌ Myth: “Only severe accidents cause brain injury.”
✅ Fact: Brain injury can result from falls, strokes, infections, or repeated mild impacts — not just major trauma.

❌ Myth: “Brain injury only affects thinking.”
✅ Fact: Brain injury may affect emotions, behaviour, sleep, relationships, communication, and physical ability too.

❌ Myth: “If someone looks fine, they must be fine.”
✅ Fact: Symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and sensory overload can be debilitating, even if someone appears well.

29/01/2026

📣 Refer for our upcoming BISA Connect Clinic

Our first BISA Connect Clinic for 2026 offers a 10-week block of free Speech Pathology and Physiotherapy, delivered by our student clinicians.

🧠 Who is eligible?
This service is for adults aged 18–65 with a diagnosed ABI, such as stroke, TBI, hypoxic brain injury, or a degenerative neurological condition.
✅ To be eligible, clients must:
• Have a diagnosed ABI,
• Have no current or active source of funding.

🧠 Upcoming BISA Connect Clinic details
• When: Wednesday 4 March until Friday 8 May 2026 (Sessions available on Wednesdays and Fridays)
• Where: BISA Northern and Southern Hubs
• What: Clients can access up to two sessions per week, per therapy service
• Cost: Free for those who meet the eligibility criteria

✏️ To make a referral, visit → https://ow.ly/bIwp50Y4FvM
For more information, contact us on (08) 8217 7600 or email referrals@braininjurysa.org.au.

28/01/2026

✨ We love sharing community initiatives✨

Flinders University are working on a new program to support people to reconnect with their community after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and are seeking volunteers to participate in research surveys.

🧠 If you are A Person with TBI:
➡️ 18 years or over
➡️ Have experienced a TBI 3 months to 10 years ago
➡️ Live in the community.

✏️ As part of this project, you will be asked to:
➡️ Complete surveys at one time point, online or on paper – this will take approximately 45 minutes
➡️ Wear an activity monitor (watch) measuring your activity for seven days
➡️ Optional: Take part in an interview to share your experiences of returning to the community after your TBI (interview will be 30 minutes to 1

Participants will receive a gift voucher to thank them for their time.

For more information, please contact Claire via phone 8201 7803, via email claire.gough@flinders.edu.au or visit → https://ow.ly/pxqt50Xg1Qz

26/01/2026

🎒 Back to School for 2026!

To all families in our community with children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loved ones heading back to school — we’re wishing you a safe and happy start to the 2026 school year.

As school returns, our streets and school zones become busier. Please take extra care on the roads and around crossings as everyone settles back into routines.

Wishing students, families and educators a fun, positive and safe year ahead! 🍎✨

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Adelaide, SA
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://braininjurysa.org.au/

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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.