Brain Injury SA

30/03/2026

🍳 Looking for some tasty and gut-friendly recipes to try?

Treat yourself to some gut-loving goodness and download the Dietitian Connection e-book with 10+ simple recipes that your gut will love, all dietitian-approved!

🥘 From breakfast, lunch and dinner through to snacks and treats, this recipe e-book has your gut-health covered.

Download the Gut-loving goodness e-book → https://ow.ly/k0XI50Ytefc

25/03/2026

🧑‍🍳🥦 Our BISA Cooking Groups have been cooking up a storm, trying some new healthy and gut-friendly recipes for Gut Health Month.

Our Specialist Dietitian supports clients in cooking meals that are nutritious, gut-friendly, and great for brain health — because looking after your gut is part of looking after your brain!

We have two Cooking Classes a month, based at our Southern and Northern Hubs:

🫕 North Hub Cooking Group
When: Every third Wednesday of the month
Where: Brain Injury SA Northern Hub – 2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm

🫕 South Hub Cooking Group
When: Every fourth Wednesday of the month
Where: Brain Injury SA Southern Hub – 15 Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga Centre
Time: 11am to 1pm

Referral for our Cooking Classes as part of our Dietitian Services is essential. Make a referral online → https://ow.ly/l8bH50Yte9v or by phoning us on 8217 7600.

25/03/2026

📣 Our Carers Information Session ‘Finding the Right Support Worker’ has been rescheduled, and registrations are open!

In this session, we’ll explore the role of Support Workers, what carers can expect from them, and how to select someone who is the right fit for your family member and the care they need.

We’ll also discuss the importance of formal supports within care arrangements, helping carers create space for their own wellbeing. In addition, we’ll share strategies for managing challenging situations when things don’t go to plan.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a better understanding of how to identify and work with the right supports for your family member and your caring role.

📅 When: Tuesday 14 April 2026, 1.30pm to 3pm
📍 Where: In-person at BISA City Hub (70 Light Square, Adelaide) or Online
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend. Registration is essential → https://ow.ly/ztJR50YwBs0

We hope to see you there!

23/03/2026

🧠 Did you know your gut and brain are constantly talking to each other?

Your gut doesn’t just digest food — it talks to your brain.

The brain sends signals that influence how we feel and what we choose to eat. 🥦
Meanwhile, the gut receives messages from the gut microbiome — the trillions of microbes living in our digestive system — which can affect digestion, mood, and overall wellbeing. ❤️

This constant back-and-forth communication is known as the gut–brain connection, and it plays an important role in both gut and brain health.

🔍Want to learn more? Dietitian Connection has created a range of resources and information for Gut Health Month → https://ow.ly/axor50YtbLh

22/03/2026

📣 The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is seeking feedback about how to improve service agreements, so they are easy to understand, fair and supportive for everyone.

The survey is open to those who are:
• participants
• families and carers
• providers.

Each group has their own section, survey, and ideas wall. This helps us understand your needs and experiences.

📝 For more information to complete the survey, please visit NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission → https://engage.ndis.gov.au/projects/improving-service-agreements

📞 Brain Injury SA welcomes you to contact our Advocacy team if you need assistance to provide feedback, call us on 8217 7600.

Share your ideas to make service agreements clearer and fairer.

19/03/2026

As part of Swallowing Awareness Day on Wednesday 18 March, we visited Nonna’s Cucina to celebrate the launch of their brand new Dysphagia Menu!👏

The first of its kind in South Australia, this menu offers high-quality, delicious mealtime experiences for people who require modified foods due to swallowing difficulties, dental issues, or other conditions — including those living with acquired brain injury.

We had the chance to hear from the team and see the menu come to life, as they carefully prepared meals across all IDDSI levels. We tried the puréed tiramisu, and it was absolutely delicious! 🍰

It was such a pleasure to see the passion and care the team at Nonna’s Cucina bring to creating inclusive dining experiences. ❤️

👨‍🍳We encourage you to check out their Dysphagia Menu and the wonderful work Nonna's Cucina - Made with Love, Shared With Joy is doing for the disability and ageing community → https://ow.ly/UuC150Yw8gQ

18/03/2026

🧠 Join us for our next BISE Group session!

We'll be visiting the Adelaide Botanic Garden where we’ll explore the benefits of spending time in nature and share ideas for incorporating it into everyday life. 🌿

📅 When: Wednesday 1 April, 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Where: Adelaide Botanic Garden – Botanic Lodge Café

📩 Registrations are essential. To register, please contact Ed at edward@braininjurysa.org.au

We hope you'll join us!

17/03/2026

✨ We love sharing community initiatives✨

Adelaide University is seeking volunteers to participate in a study to better understand brain health in people with Parkinson's disease OR who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion after the age of 10.

As a participant, you will complete an online survey and attend up to two in-person activity sessions.

For more information → call (08) 8313 4352, or email find_tbi@adelaide.edu.au

16/03/2026

🤝 Join us for our next Youth Reconnect Transition Program (yRTP)

Are you a young person living with a brain injury and looking to build confidence, skills, and connection?

Our Youth Reconnect Transition Program (yRTP) is a supportive group program designed to help young people navigate life after brain injury, reconnect with their goals, and build independence alongside peers who understand.

Each session will be supported by Peer Mentors from our Peer Support Program, offering guidance, connection and lived-experience support.

Our upcoming yRTP is starting Friday 10 April 2026, running for 10 consecutive weeks:
📅 When: Fridays, starting Friday 10 April 2026 running until Friday 12 June 2026
🕙 Time: 10.30am to 1pm (with lunch provided)
📍Where: BISA City Hub – 70 Light Square, Adelaide

If you, or someone you know, are interested in participating in our yRTP program commencing Friday 10 April, please complete the expression of interest form → https://ow.ly/RPC850Ypqsw

🤝 Brain Injury SA's yRTP is proudly supported and funded by Lifetime Support Authority - LSA.

16/03/2026

🧠 Brain Awareness Week | 16–22 March 2026

Brain Awareness Week is an opportunity to recognise why brain health matters and to raise awareness of how brain diseases, disorders, and injuries affect millions of Australians.

Brain health is important for everyone — and increasing understanding helps support better outcomes for people living with neurological conditions and brain injury.

The Brain Foundation has a range of resources available, along with expert-led webinars exploring different aspects of brain health throughout the week.

🔎 Learn more, access resources, and register for upcoming webinars →
https://ow.ly/N4b350YtaYI

12/03/2026

📰✨ Stay Connected with BISA!

Want to know what’s happening at Brain Injury SA? Our monthly BISA News eNewsletter shares the latest programs, upcoming events, helpful resources and community updates — all delivered straight to your inbox ✉️

💡 Subscribe and stay in the loop → https://ow.ly/G4RF50YsGuj
📖 Read our March 2026 edition → https://ow.ly/zy8S50YsGum

11/03/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: This session has been cancelled and rescheduled to Tuesday 14 April, 1.20pm to 2pm at our BISA City Hub or Online. Please see updated details below and follow the link to register.

📣 We are excited to share the topic for our next Carers Information Session!

🤝 Finding the Right Support Worker

Join us for a discussion about working with Support Workers.

In this session, we’ll explore the role of Support Workers, what carers can expect from them, and how to select someone who is the right fit for your family member and the care they need.

We’ll also discuss the importance of formal supports within care arrangements, helping carers create space for their own wellbeing. In addition, we’ll share strategies for managing challenging situations when things don’t go to plan.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a better understanding of how to identify and work with the right supports for your family member and your caring role.

📅 When: Tuesday 14 April 2026, 1.30pm to 3pm
📍 Where: In-person at BISA City Hub (70 Light Square, Adelaide) or Online
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend. Registration is essential → https://ow.ly/EJNy50YsapR