Tasmanian Launch of Brain Injury Awareness Week 2019

August 19, 2019

Please join the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania (BIAT) to celebrate the launch of Brain Injury Awareness Week in Tasmania, by Senator the Hon. Catryna Bilyk.

With National Brain Injury Awareness Week 2019 devoted to brain tumour, Senator Bilyk will share her brain tumour survival journey.

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This year’s event will also include:

*The launch of two brain injury specific NDIS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Projects in Tasmania; and

*The Tasmanian launch of BrainLink’s: Practical Guide for Families and People with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

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Event details:

Monday 19th August 2019
10:00am – 11:30am
ABC Building | 1 Liverpool Street | Hobart

Morning tea will be provided.

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Please RSVP attendance and dietary requirements by 14th August 2019 to rosie@biat.org.au or 03 6230 9800

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