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An App made by people with acquired brain injury for people with acquired brain injury, their loved ones, and everyone else. The Brain Injury Matters App is FREE and is available from Google Play and the App Store.

Sunny is 1800 RESPECT's app for women with disability. It can support you if you have experienced violence and abuse. Sunny can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store.

An overview on digestive health after a brain injury including the gut-brain connection and general tips for good digestive health. We also talk about pathways for seeking additional individualised support.

BIAT is pleased to share the Going to Court Video Series, in conjunction with the Department of Justice Tasmania. These are available to view on the BIAT website.

To promote Brain Injury Awareness Week 2020, Tasmanian Izzy Flint shares her experience of concussion following a mountain bike crash.

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Week 2020, BIAT spoke to Year 9 student Holly, and her dad Mike, who discuss the ongoing impact of Holly's 4th concussion.

These BIAT videos help you learn how to use the video conferencing program Zoom.

This video describes how the BIAT Brain Injury Peer Support Program connects people with lived experience of brain injury with other individuals living with, or impacted by, brain injury.

During Brain Injury Awareness Week 2018, Nick shared his story with BIAT executive officer, Deborah Byrne, and described what BIAT honorary membership means to  him.

In the lead up to Brain Injury Awareness Week 2017, BIAT, in conjunction with Domin8 Designs, produced a video with Ella, a sixteen year old Tasmanian girl, and her mum, Traci-Jean, about the changes to their lives after Ella was hit in the head with a hockey ball 14 months earlier.

As part of 2016 National Brain Injury Awareness Week, BIAT worked with local media and design business Domin8 Designs to produce a short video with Alf, a Tasmanian man living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), to hear about his story and lived experience.

‘Your say’ advocacy is all about helping you to be heard and understood. If you are unable to speak for yourself, or find it difficult, our Advocates can help you.

The Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Council Tas Inc. (ATDC) is the peak body representing the interests of community sector organisations (CSOs) that provide services to people with substance misuse issues in Tasmania. 

Local Area Coordinators (LACs) work with people living with disability in their community to build their capacity to access government services and supports and participate fully as community members. Baptcare LACs assist people living in Tasmania.

Carers Tasmania provide support to family and friend carers across the State.

Dementia Australia advocate for the needs of people living with all types of dementia, and for their families and carers, and provide support services, education and information.

Disability Voices Tasmania is a new community organisation run by people with disability working with people with disability, families and allies to build a collective voice.

Epilepsy Tasmania is a not-for-profit community organisation improving the quality of life of Tasmanians with epilepsy, and those around them, through education, coordination and support.

The Gateway Services are the single entry point to all family and disability services in each area of the State - South East, South West, North and North West. Referrals to Gateway Services can be made by calling 1800 171 233 and speaking to a Gateway Intake Worker.

HOPES Incorporated offers a supported, independent community living option for people living with acquired brain injury and/or neurological disabilities.

Education, advocacy and support for Tasmanians affected by Huntington's Disease

ILC Tas gives advice about assistive technology. Assistive technology is anything that can help you to do a task.

Mental Health Families and Friends are people who provide unpaid physical, practical or emotional support to a family member, friends, neighbours or colleagues with mental ill health.

Mission Australia's NDIS Local Area Coordination Service helps people with disability to understand and access the NDIS, and create, implement and review their NDIS support plan.

Mission Australia's NDIS Local Area Coordination Service helps people with disability to understand and access the NDIS, and create, implement and review their NDIS support plan.

MND Tasmania assists people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) as well raising awareness and funds for research into MND.

Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania is a not for profit organisation that is 100% volunteer based which raises funds to support effected Tasmania families

Speak Out is an advocacy service for people with disability.

A specialist service supporting independence for people with acquired brain injury in NSW.

ABIOS is a Queensland specialist community-based rehabilitation service to enhance the service system for people with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their families.

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Brain Injury Matters (BIM) is a not-for-profit self-advocacy organisation that aims to empower people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI).

Brain Injury SA is the peak body in South Australia for people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and those who care for them.

BrainLink Services is a Victorian-based service that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). Visit  their 'Resources' page for online ABI Factsheets and Information Kits. Share your experiences and read about other people's in the 'Stories' section.

MS Get Involved is a combined entity of the ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania organisations providing information, advice, services and support for people living with multiple sclerosis.

The Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent, treat and beat stroke.

The Summer Foundation’s aim is to resolve the issue of young people living in aged care.

Synapse provides a range of support services for people who have been impacted by brain injury and promotes quality of life, self-determination and choice through information, specialist support and targeted research activities.

In May 2015 BIAT implemented a 12-month Hospital Community Liaison Program pilot in response to the need for personalised support by people diagnosed with a brain injury and their families in Tasmania. The Program was modelled on the success of the BrainLink Community Liaison Pilot in Victoria.

This 2016 BIAT report presents a summary of the key issues surrounding the complex relationship between brain injury and family violence in Australia and outlines the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania’s position statement on family violence and brain injury.

This 2016 Interim Project Report from BIAT describes the work of the Hospital Community Liaison Officer (CLO), whose role is to provide support to family and carers.

BIAT Report published November 2009

BIAT Report published August 2007

BIAT Report published April 2006

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2024–25 financial year.

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View BIAT's Annual Report from 2017–18.

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An overview on digestive health after a brain injury including the gut-brain connection and general tips for good digestive health. We also talk about pathways for seeking additional individualised support.

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2024–25 financial year.

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2023–24 financial year.

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2022–23 financial year.

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2021–22 financial year.

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2020–21 financial year.

BIAT is pleased to share the Going to Court Video Series, in conjunction with the Department of Justice Tasmania. These are available to view on the BIAT website.

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2019–20 financial year.

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Week 2020, BIAT spoke to Year 9 student Holly, and her dad Mike, who discuss the ongoing impact of Holly's 4th concussion.

To promote Brain Injury Awareness Week 2020, Tasmanian Izzy Flint shares her experience of concussion following a mountain bike crash.

This guide, developed by BIAT, provides new and existing brain injury peer support members with information to help them learn more about peer support programs as well as a step by step guide to setting up and running meetings and leading topics for discussion.

Read about BIAT's activities for the 2018–19 financial year.

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This key resource is a good starting point for further information on acquired brain injury. A comprehensive overview and "practical guide to understanding and responding to Acquired Brain Injury and behaviours that challenge our understanding." Produced by Synapse.

View BIAT's Annual Report from 2017–18.

During Brain Injury Awareness Week 2018, Nick shared his story with BIAT executive officer, Deborah Byrne, and described what BIAT honorary membership means to  him.