Brain Injury News and Events in Tasmania

Peer Support
October 13, 2021

Brain Injury Peer Support Groups - October's new dates!

The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) invites people living with brain injury, their families and carers, to attend Brain Injury Peer Support Groups in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone.

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Upcoming Events
October 5, 2021

Caring for Carers Workshop

This free Mental Health Week 2021 event focuses on the mental health of people caring for someone with brain injury. Details: Tuesday 12th October, Bellervie Yacht Club. RSVP essential.

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Latest News
September 7, 2021

Calls for greater concussion education post football incident

Footballer Jaye Bowden’s memory loss and hospitalisation due to an alleged “hit behind the play” over the weekend raises several issues regarding the response to brain injuries in local-level sports.

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BIA Week
August 19, 2021

Jonathan's story - never judge a book by its cover

Due to brain injury, Jonathan McCall was at a loss for words when he visited a Devonport pharmacy recently. What began as a triggering experience soon led to understanding – all thanks to the National Assistance Card.

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BIA Week
August 17, 2021

National Assistance Card Overview Video

Today we release our National Assistance Card Overview Video.

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Peer Support
August 10, 2021

Brain Injury Peer Support Groups - August 2021

Peer Support meetings are being held in Hobart (10 August), Ulverstone (17 August), and Launceston (18 August). August theme: Brain Injury Awareness Week.

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