Brain injury rehabilitation resources for clients and families

Recovering after a severe brain injury

This information is for people who have experienced a traumatic (acquired) brain injury and their family and carers.

The Courage to Care

Individual life journeys and inside stories of the challenges and obstacles carers face living with and caring for a person with a traumatic brain injury.

There's always hope just alter the dreams

A collection of stories, poetry and art from people coping with traumatic brain injury.

Understanding brain injury specialist rehabilitation in NSW

Detailed description of services in NSW, including pathways, programs and funding.

Chronic pain and brain injury

Tools to be pain smart, covering these topics: anxiety, depression, fatigue, physical activity, sleep, understanding pain and your role.

Mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) patient fact sheet

Advice about what to expect while you recover at home from a mild brain injury or concussion.

VIP client toolkit

Use this toolkit to help you get back to work after your brain injury.

Synapse: Australia's Brain Injury Organisation

Provides access to resources, information and services.

Brain Injury Australia

Federal government advocacy body, which contributes to policy and coordinates national projects.

Carers NSW

Provides information, education and training, resources and referrals to support carers.

Brain Foundation: Brain disorders

A list of disorders, diseases and injuries of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system, with a brief description of each.

Connectivity – Traumatic Brain Injury Australia

An Australia-wide not-for-profit organisation working to raise awareness of traumatic brain injury and concussion in the community.

The Carers Way Ahead is a FREE online program to help families and carers understand and deal with challenging behaviours in people who have had a brain injury. There are seven 20 minute modules available in 7 languages.

HealthDirect: Concussion
Summary of the signs, causes, appropriate actions and treatment of concussion.

North Metropolitan Health Service, Western Australia: Concussion
Information in videos, fact sheets and advice for patients and health professionals regarding both short and long-term recovery following concussion.

Queensland University: Concussion Recovery
Information to help your child recover from concussion. Includes a range in information leaflets, videos and expert tips to promote recovery after a concussion.

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network: Concussion
A range of information and fact sheets about concussion and its management in children.

What is concussion?
From the Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, information about concussion, with a focus on concussion in sport.