Brain Injury SA

Brain Injury SA Allied Health Service Provider and Peak Body - supporting people with an ABI
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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.

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate for the 2025 BISA Customer Service Award, presented at our ...
09/12/2025

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate for the 2025 BISA Customer Service Award, presented at our very first staff SHINE Awards event!

We received so many wonderful nominations praising our staff members for their dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care and service.

There could only be one winner, and we are thrilled to share that the 2025 winner is our Occupational Therapist, Rebekah!

Many of her nominations highlighted Rebekah's deep compassion and understanding of clients' emotions and needs, and her natural ability to provide thoughtful guidance and a safe space for honest conversations. Rebekah's empathy, professionalism, and ability to truly listen are invaluable in helping clients navigate challenges with confidence.

Well-deserved, Rebekah — congratulations! 🎉

Thank you to Andersons Solicitors for sponsoring and presenting our 2025 Customer Service Award!

✨ Brain Injury SA hosted our very first SHINE Awards, celebrating the incredible people who power our organisation and r...
08/12/2025

✨ Brain Injury SA hosted our very first SHINE Awards, celebrating the incredible people who power our organisation and recognising outstanding achievements across our team.

It was a truly special evening honouring the dedication, passion, and impact of our staff — and a wonderful chance to celebrate together! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors — Andersons Solicitors, Lucent Advisory, IPMB, Insurance Placement & Management Brokers and Spacetel — for supporting the event and presenting awards throughout the night. Your partnership makes celebrations like this possible. 💙

Congratulations to all our award recipients for their exceptional contributions to Brain Injury SA! 🌟

Today, on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), we recognise the 5.5 million Australians living with disa...
03/12/2025

Today, on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), we recognise the 5.5 million Australians living with disability.

At Brain Injury SA, we celebrate and support people living with acquired brain injury, helping them embrace life, build independence, and connect with their communities 💙

Everyone has a part to play in creating an inclusive community where people with disability can participate fully and thrive.

Learn more about IDPwD and how to get involved → https://www.idpwd.com.au/about/about-idpwd/

02/12/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Brain Injury SA! 🎄✨

Our hubs are feeling bright and festive with decorations now up across our sites.

🌟 What’s your favourite part of getting ready for the season? Hanging up stockings? Decorating the tree?

Tell us in the comments! 👇

🎁🧠 Christmas with an acquired brain injury (ABI)The holiday season can be exciting, but it may also bring extra challeng...
27/11/2025

🎁🧠 Christmas with an acquired brain injury (ABI)

The holiday season can be exciting, but it may also bring extra challenges for people with an ABI.

Here are some practical tips to help you - or someone you know - enjoy the holiday season safely, comfortably, and with confidence.

🎧 Managing Overstimulation
• Crowds & noise: Choose quieter times for shopping or social events.
• Lights & decorations: Take breaks in dimmer rooms if lights become overwhelming.
• Set limits: It’s okay to say no or leave early from events that feel too busy.

💤 Maintaining Routine and Rest
• Try to stick to regular sleep and meal routines wherever possible.
• Schedule short rest breaks during busy days.

📝 Organisation Support
• Shopping lists: Keep track of gifts and tasks in a notebook or on your phone.
• Checklists: Use simple step-by-step reminders for decorating, cooking, or travel.
• Labels, calendars, and notes can help keep things clear and organised.

🫶 Mental Health and Social Connection
• Take time for activities you enjoy.
• Stay in touch with friends and reach out to others to avoid feeling isolated.
• Practice relaxation strategies like breathing exercises.

🛒 Planning Shopping and Travel
• Online shopping can reduce stress from crowds and heavy lifting.
• Plan short shopping trips, allow extra time, take breaks, and bring water/snacks.
• Ask for help with heavy packages or long trips if needed.

💧 Hydration and Nutrition
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Eat regular, balanced meals to maintain energy throughout the day.
• Limit excessive sugar or caffeine, which can increase fatigue or irritability.

Take the season one step at a time. Planning ahead, pacing yourself, and asking for support can make your Christmas enjoyable and safe ❤️

✨ We love sharing community initiatives ✨🚗 Learning to drive: How the NDIS can help Learning to drive is a big step towa...
25/11/2025

✨ We love sharing community initiatives ✨

🚗 Learning to drive: How the NDIS can help

Learning to drive is a big step toward independence — helping people get to work, study, or connect with their community without relying on others.

Leap in! shares guidance on NDIS driving supports and what’s covered to help participants get on the road.

Learn more →

To obtain NDIS funds to help you learn to drive, learning to drive needs to be a goal in your NDIS Plan. All drivers need to pass a medical fitness test.

🎁 Christmas is just one month away!If you’re planning to purchase gifts this festive season, consider Chooze — with clot...
25/11/2025

🎁 Christmas is just one month away!

If you’re planning to purchase gifts this festive season, consider Chooze — with clothing, toys, technology, sports gear, and more, there’s something for everyone!

As a Charity Partner of The Chooze Shop, every purchase made through our unique link donates money back to Brain Injury SA, helping us continue supporting people living with brain injury, along with their families and carers 💚

Shop this gifting season with The Chooze Shop → https://choozeshop.com/braininjurysa

🎄 2025 Client Christmas Party🎄Join us for our 2025 Client Christmas Party! Celebrate the festive season with a relaxed m...
20/11/2025

🎄 2025 Client Christmas Party🎄

Join us for our 2025 Client Christmas Party! Celebrate the festive season with a relaxed morning tea and some fun, Christmas-themed games 🌟

Invitations have been sent and can be collected in-clinic by all clients who engaged with a BISA service this year. Be sure to RSVP → https://events.humanitix.com/bisa-2025-client-christmas-party

A big thank you to our generous supporters for helping us bring this special event to life: My Plan Manager, VIVA Mutual and the City of Unley Community Centres for the event space!

We’re looking forward to celebrating together!

Check out photos from last year's BISA Client Christmas Party 🥳

🎄It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!Local councils across South Australia are hosting their annual Christmas pa...
20/11/2025

🎄It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Local councils across South Australia are hosting their annual Christmas pageants and community events, with accessible facilities and disability-friendly spaces to make celebrations inclusive for everyone 🌟

Check out the list compiled by LGA South Australia for festive events happening near you → https://ow.ly/F8po50Xqjip

You can also search for events in your own local area to join the fun!

🔔 Christmas and Holiday Closure Notice 🔔We’d like to advise that our Brain Injury SA Hubs will be closed during the Chri...
17/11/2025

🔔 Christmas and Holiday Closure Notice 🔔

We’d like to advise that our Brain Injury SA Hubs will be closed during the Christmas and holiday period.

Our offices will close at 4:45pm on Friday, 19 December 2025 and will reopen at 8:45am on Monday, 5 January 2026.

Wishing you well this holiday season! ✨

🧠 Are you, or someone you know, a carer for someone living with an ABI? Join us for our final BISA Carers Social Catch U...
15/11/2025

🧠 Are you, or someone you know, a carer for someone living with an ABI?

Join us for our final BISA Carers Social Catch Up for the year — happening this Wednesday!

It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with other carers, share experiences, and enjoy a relaxed morning tea together.

📅 When: Wednesday 19 November, 10.30am – 12pm
📍 Where: Brain Injury SA Northern Hub — 2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth
🎟️ Cost: FREE - Registration is essential

Register to attend our session and connect with other carers → https://ow.ly/Bt8250Xqh67

We hope to see you there!

🌼 Today we celebrate World Kindness Day!Kindness doesn’t need to be big to make an impact — it can be a smile, a moment ...
13/11/2025

🌼 Today we celebrate World Kindness Day!

Kindness doesn’t need to be big to make an impact — it can be a smile, a moment of patience, taking the time to listen, or lending a hand when someone needs it most.

We see the difference that kindness, understanding, and truly listening can make every day — in recovery, in connection, and in community.

Let’s take today as a reminder to choose kindness! 🫶

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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.