BIAT is a voice for brain injury in Tasmania.

The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania is the peak body for people living with or affected by brain injury across the state.
How can BIAT assist me? →Learn more →
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Brain Injury Awareness Week 2020

The theme for BIA Week in 2020 is "Brain Injury in the Community" →

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BIAT and COVID-19

Read BIAT's statement and measures in response to the Coronavirus →

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How do I contact BIAT?

You can contact BIAT through our contact information, online form or social media →

About The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT)

BIAT is a non-government, state-wide, not-for-profit organisation working for people with acquired brain injury (ABI), their families and other stakeholders.

A major role of BIAT is to promote community awareness and understanding of acquired brain injury, in terms of both prevention and the impact of ABI on the lives of individuals, families and the broader community.

Learn more about BIAT →

Latest News and Events

December 24, 2020

Human Rights Week 2020 Tasmanian Awards

Izzy Elliott from Scrunch_Iz is the successful recipient of a 'Kindness and Compassion' Human Rights Week 2020 Award presented by Equal Opportunity Tasmania.

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December 24, 2020

BIAT Office Christmas/New Year Closure

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone at the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania! The office will be closed from Thursday the 24th of December 2020 until Monday the 4th of January 2021.

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December 23, 2020

Research opportunity: Children's Support Needs after Parental ABI (acquired brain injury)

Researchers at Flinders University are conducting a study which aims to develop an age-appropriate interactive digital toolkit of resources to educate and support children and families after a parent sustains an acquired brain injury (ABI).

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Would you like further assistance or information on brain injury?

Contact us - The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT).

BIAT not only provides information for individuals, but also for family members, carers, service providers and the community in general, who are impacted by brain injury.

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Community Education

BIAT promotes brain injury prevention and safe behaviour through education programs and raises  community awareness around brain injury →

Brain Injury Assistance Card

BIAT can provide a Brain Injury Assistance Card if you have an acquired brain injury →

Peer Support Program

BIAT offers Peer Support Groups for people impacted by brain injury, and their families and carers →

Systemic Advocacy

BIAT looks at issues that impact on the lives of people with brain injury and their families, and lobbies government to affect change →