As a Peak Body and a Service Provider, Brain Injury SA works with and for the Acquired Brain Injury community. The LSA funds and supports the following programs:

• Reconnect Transition Program
• Brain Injury Peer Support Program
• Be Well and Beyond for Carers
• Practical Support Worker Training for Brain Injury Management

For more information and other programs visit https://braininjurysa.org.au/

estara support people living with a disability or spinal cord injury to connect and achieve their full potential. The LSA funds and supports the following programs:

• Peer Support Advocacy Service
• Regional Peer Network
• Innovative automation in Rehabilitation

For more information and other programs visit https://estara.com.au/

To prevent motor vehicle accidents and to educate the next generation, the LSA funds RAA to deliver the following programs:

• Street Smart High
• Street Smart Primary and Preschool
• Street Smart Primary - STEM extension

For more information and other programs visit https://www.raa.com.au/about-raa/community-programs/community-education

‘Brain Connect’ is an interactive online platform which provides age-appropriate and timely education and support to children and families who have experienced a familial brain injury, offering flexible learning pathways.

The team at Flinders University is now looking for the following candidates to test their platform at the end of May and in June:

• Children aged 11 to 17 years
• Family members (18+)

As compensation, adult participants will receive a $100 voucher, and children will receive a $50 voucher. Flinders University will also reimburse your travel costs for study visits.

For more information, please contact Kate Dawes at kate.dawes@flinders.edu.au or 0421 605 273.

This project will explore how body image is affected after traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or amputation, and whether this impacts quality of life.

After serious injury, many people experience changes in their body and physical abilities. These changes can also affect how someone sees and feels about their body (body image), which may influence wellbeing, confidence, and participation in everyday life. However, body image is not often addressed in rehabilitation.

The aim is to develop a tool to assess body image changes after injury and use this knowledge to inform better support, resources, and future rehabilitation approaches.

Who Can Participate?

· Adults 18 years or older

· People with Lived experience

-Traumatic Brain Injury

-Spinal Cord Injury

-Limb Amputation

· Injury occurred at least 4 weeks ago

· Living with residual physical impairment

· Able to read and answer questions in English

Questions?

Email: susan.hillier@adelaide.edu.au

To sign up click the link below:

Adelaide University - Body Image Study

If you’re recovering from a spinal cord injury, brain injury, or a significant limb injury, you may be eligible to take part in an exciting clinical trial exploring a new approach to rehabilitation.

The Adelaide University, in partnership with SA Health and Determined2, is investigating the effects of Immersion Therapy on physical, mental, and social recovery following traumatic injury. Immersion Therapy is an innovative, water-based intervention that uses an underwater breathing apparatus to fully support participants in a pool environment. This allows for safe, guided movement and exercise tailored to individual needs, with the goal of improving physical capacity, mental health, and overall wellbeing.

Participants in the study will attend one session per week for 16 weeks, delivered by trained Allied Health Professionals.

We are currently recruiting individuals aged 18-65 who are within 12 months of discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. Participation is completely free, and eligible participants will receive up to 16 weeks of Immersion Therapy at no cost.

To express your interest or learn more, please contact James Martin (0478 504 148; james@determined2.com.au) or Anthony Mezzini (0427 820 256; anthony.mezzini@adelaide.edu.au).