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Brain Injury SA
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💙Peak body helping people with ABI in South Australia
📍REWIRE HUBS South, North, CBD
🧠Embrace life after brain injury!👇
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🔔 Christmas and Holiday Closure Notice

We’d like to advise that our Brain Injury SA Hubs will be closed during the Christmas and holiday period. Our offices will close at 4:45pm on Friday, 19 December 2025 and will reopen at 8:45am on Monday, 5 January 2026.

Wishing you well this holiday season! ✨
🧠 We're still taking referrals for commencement in 2026!

Once we receive your referral, our friendly team will be in touch in the new year to discuss how BISA can support you or the person you care for on their recovery journey.

Refer online → https://braininjurysa.org.au/referrals/
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
✨ Thanks to everyone who nominated for the 2025 BISA Customer Service Award!

We’re delighted to announce Rebekah, our OT, as this year’s winner! 💙 Her compassion, professionalism, and ability to truly listen make a real difference for our clients every day.

Congratulations, Rebekah! 🎉
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
✨ Brain Injury SA’s first SHINE Awards celebrated our amazing staff and their outstanding contributions!

Thank you to our sponsors — Andersons Solicitors, Lucent Advisory, IPMB, Insurance Placement & Spacetel IT — for supporting the night. 💙

Congratulations to all our award winners! 🌟
December 8, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Today, on International Day of People with Disability, we recognise the 5.5 million Australians living with disability. We all have a part to play in creating an inclusive community where people with disability can participate fully and thrive.

IDPwD → https://www.idpwd.com.au/about/about-idpwd/
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🎁🧠 The holiday season can be exciting, but it may bring extra challenges for people with an ABI.

🎧 Pick quiet times & take breaks
💤 Stick to routines & rest
📝 Use lists & labels
🫶 Connect with friends & relax
🛒 Plan trips & shop online
💧 Stay hydrated & eat well

Pace yourself & ask for support ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
🎁 Shop this gifting season with The Chooze Shop → https://choozeshop.com/braininjurysa

Every purchase made through our unique link donates money back to Brain Injury SA, helping us continue supporting people living with brain injury, along with their families and carers 💚
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🔔 Christmas and Holiday Closure Notice

We’d like to advise that our Brain Injury SA Hubs will be closed during the Christmas and holiday period. Our offices will close at 4:45pm on Friday, 19 December 2025 and will reopen at 8:45am on Monday, 5 January 2026.

Wishing you well this holiday season! ✨
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🧠 Join us for our final BISA Carers Social Catch Up for the year — happening this Wednesday!

📅 When: Wednesday 19 November, 10.30am – 12pm
📍 Where: Brain Injury SA Northern Hub — 2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth
🎟️ Cost: FREE - Registration essential → https://lnkd.in/gzSE6g6A

Hope to see you there!
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🌼 Today we celebrate World Kindness Day!

We see the difference that kindness, understanding, and truly listening can make every day — in recovery, in connection, and in community.

Let’s take today as a reminder to choose kindness! 🫶
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
🌟 Last Call! Nominations for the 2025 Customer Service Award close 5pm this Friday!

💗 Celebrate the BISA staff who go above and beyond — nominate now → https://ow.ly/nviu50X3pAb
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
🌺 Remembrance Day honours all who served and sacrificed.

Brain Injury SA is proud to be at the Repat site, supporting veterans and the community — a location with deep roots in supporting veterans and their families.

👋 Our Advocate Shannelle is there on Mondays — come say hi!
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
📣 Join us for our upcoming BISA Carers Social Catch Ups!

Our next sessions are coming up in November:
🧠 City Hub - Wednesday 12 November, 10.30am to 12pm
🧠North Hub - Wednesday 19 November, 10.30am to 12pm

Sessions are free to attend. Registration is essential → https://lnkd.in/gzSE6g6A
November 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🌟 There’s still time to nominate for our 2025 Customer Service Award!

✨ Share your appreciation and nominate a BISA staff member today → https://ow.ly/nviu50X3pAb

Nominations close Friday 14 November — be sure to get your vote in soon!
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It's National Developmental Educator Week 📚

This week, we celebrate the important role of Developmental Education in supporting learning, growth, and independence for people living with disability and acquired brain injury.

Learn more about the role of DE's → https://deai.com.au/de-week/
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
📣Our next Be Well Plan for Carers will now be commencing on Thursday 13 November 2pm to 4pm, running for 6 consecutive weeks at our City Hub on Light Square and online!

Registrations are essential. Register here → https://ow.ly/Ruoe50XjvX1
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🧠 A stroke happens when the blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted, preventing oxygen and nutrients from reaching brain cells. Effects vary depending on where it occurs and the severity, and may impact movement, communication, memory, and emotions.

Learn more → https://ow.ly/WO9y50Xg268
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🧠📑 Happy OT Week!

OTs play a vital role in helping people living with an acquired brain injury. From daily living skills to adaptive strategies and creative solutions, their work empowers our clients to embrace life after brain injury.

🫶 Thank you to our amazing OT team! #OTsinAction
October 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Stay connected with Brain Injury SA! 💙

Sign up for our monthly BISA News eNewsletter to get the latest updates, community stories, and program info — straight to your inbox.

📰 Subscribe now → https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/127130C9201875A6
October 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🌟 Help us celebrate great service — nominate for our 2025 Customer Service Award!

We have absolutely loved seeing your lovely and positive words in your votes so far 💗

Submit your nomination today → https://ow.ly/nviu50X3pAb

Get your vote in soon! Nominations close Friday 14 November.
October 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
✨🧠 We had a fantastic time at the Disability, Ageing & Lifestyle (DAL) Expo, connecting with the brain injury community and meeting so many passionate people.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat with us ❤️
October 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
🧠 Invisible Disabilities Week | Oct 19–25

Many people with an ABI live with effects that aren’t visible — like fatigue, memory, or communication challenges. These impacts are real, even when unseen.

At BISA, we’re raising understanding and reducing stigma. Learn more → https://ow.ly/LivF50X9xwW
October 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
🧠 We have spots left for our upcoming FREE Support Worker training ‘Understanding ABI’!

When: Friday 7 November, 9am to 12pm
Where: BISA Northern Hub - 2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth SA 5112

✉️ If you can attend this session, complete our form, and we'll be in touch → https://ow.ly/WJnN50XajkJ
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🧠 We had a fantastic time at the Carers SA Annual Carer Expo, connecting and sharing how we support carers of people with an ABI!

📣 Carers of persons with ABI— It's not too late to register for our Be Well Plan starting this Thursday 16 October! Register now → https://ow.ly/oVMB50X46gy
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
✨Recently, we hosted our first Carer Support Information Session, welcoming Stephen from Carers SA to share valuable insights and resources, tools and supports for those in a caring role.

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Register for our BISA Carers Social Catch Ups →
https://ow.ly/aknX50X9wyr
October 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
💛 It’s National Carers Week

We want to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible carers in our community — the people who provide support, compassion, and care every day, often behind the scenes.

Stay tuned this week for some information about BISA's supports for Carers of persons with an ABI 🧠
October 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM