Brain Injury Association of Tasmania

The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania has the following publications/resources available. Copies can be downloaded from this website, OR by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or ringing FREECALL 1300 BIA TAS – 1300 242 827; to request a copy to be mailed out to you.

Latest Resource to the Website:

Brain Injury in Tasmania… Getting Beyond the Rhetoric

While highlighting some of the key issues affecting Tasmanians living with or affected by brain injury, this document focuses on those issues which, if left unaddressed, will have a significant impact on the Tasmanian economy. Click here to download the document (.pdf)

2008-2009 BIAT Annual Report
The 2008-2009 BIAT Annual Report.

"By 2010 the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) will be recognised for its work in increasing community awareness of acquired brain injury (ABI), and improving the quality of life for people living with or affected by ABI in Tasmania".

BIAT Peaks Review Response
This paper is BIAT’s response to the Final Report on the Review of DHHS Funded Peak Bodies commissioned by the Office for the Community Sector (added 12/08/09).

Acquired Brain Injury and the Criminal Justice System: Tasmanian Issues
This paper examines issues in both juveniles with acquired brain injury as well as adults with ABI in the Tasmanian criminal justice system.

Acquired Brain Injury and Suicide: Cause for Alarm October 2007
The purpose of this report is to create awareness of the issue of suicide and people with acquired brain injury; it also flags the issue of acquired brain injury as a consequence of failed suicide attempts.

Acquired Brain Injury Issues?... Solutions?... Final Community Consultation Issues Paper April 2006
In October 2005, the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) conducted a series of community consultation sessions throughout Tasmania. The purpose of the consultations was to seek input from people with acquired brain injury (ABI), their families, carers and service providers on a range of issues, including the service system (or lack of) for people with ABI in Tasmania.

Brain Injury Association of Tasmania Annual Report 2006-2007

Tasmanian Coalition of ABI Service Providers (TCASP) Newsletter No 1

Tasmanian Coalition of ABI Service Providers (TCASP) Newsletter No 2

Tasmanian Coalition of ABI Service Providers (TCASP) Newsletter No 3