Never, never, never ever give up hope!
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Start: 10am
Finish: 12pm
The Nerve centre
54 Railway Road, Blackburn
A car accident left Christine with a severe brain injury that she has struggled to overcome – she refused to give in to the life that seemed inevitable. Striving to be ‘alive’ again, she found writing - that is, typing with one functioning finger! – a good catharsis
for the fear and pain of rehab. The result was a published book ‐ ‘Doing Up Buttons’, which brought an unexpectedly overwhelming response.
Through public speaking, mentoring, campaigning and educating, Christine has dedicated her life to offering hope and inspiration to people, especially those who are living with an acquired brain injury (ABI).
At 63, Christine started a PhD on ABI and ways to provide better support for those living with the injury. Christine feels this will give her more credibility amongst other professionals. Christine is also writing a text book on ABI and has contributed to other books.
A light lunch will be provided.
Bookings are Essential as limited places are available.
To secure your place, contact Kylie on 9845 2952 or
Start: 2pm
Finish: 3:15pm
The Nerve Centre
54 Railway Road, Blackburn
Maggie Mote is back again and ready to recharge your batteries with a ’Your Time Out’ session. Maggie who is a renowned Relaxation Therapist will provide you with some great techniques you can take home!
The techniques will be focussed on how to create the space for self care as part of a busy day, and will include breathing techniques, a rejuvenating self massage routine, and some basic relaxation postures that can be easily integrated into your day.
As a participant you can expect to leave feeling recharged, revitalized and inspired to take a self-care routine into your daily life.
Afternoon Tea will be provided
This is a Free Carer Event
RSVPs close on Thursday 16th May 2013
To reserve your place, please RSVP to Chris on 9845 2960 or
Challenging Behaviours
Changed Relationships
Thursday 16th May 2013
Start: 10:15am
Finish: 1:30pm
The Nerve Centre
54 Railway Road, Blackburn
Shirley Yeates is a counselling and rehabilitation consultant. She has over 20 years experience working in the disability sector and over 10 years experience as a registered psychologist.
In Private Practice Shirley worked in the areas of depression; anxiety conditions such as phobias, panic attacks, PTSD, general anxiety; stress and trauma; loss and grief; adjustment issues; anger management; sexual and reproductive health; and couple, family and relationship counselling.
Shirley has a non jargon approach to topics and provides practical advice enabling individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves and others.
We will Cover :
Loneliness and frustration.
What supports are available to you?
Grief and Loss.
Anxiety about the future.
Difficult Behaviours. How to handle situations?
Questions??
Lunch will be provided
This is a Free Carer Event
RSVPs close on Monday 13th May 2013
To reserve your place, please RSVP to chris on 9845 2960 or
'Art in the Park' with Rocks
Thursday 2nd May 2013
Start: 10am
Finish: 1pm
Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
BrainLink together with Parks Victoria and transpersonal Art Therapist Marion Kaye are pleased to offer you a fun morning at Westerfolds Park in Templestowe. Marion Kaye who runs regular art therapy workshops for carers in her community is also the mother of a 21 year old who has an acquired brain injury (ABI). She became an Art Therapist due to her son becoming disabled from his ABI 12 years ago. Art Therapy helped Marion deal with the grief she felt from this experience. Transpersonal means person centred and a person centred approach believes that a person holds their own answers and the answers are gained from their own life journey. It focuses on the whole person, mind, body, soul and environment.
This is a Free Event
Meals and Activities are included
To book your place, please RSVP to Chris on 9845 2960 or
Start: 2pm
Finish: 3:15pm
The Nerve Centre
54 Railway Road,Blackburn
Afternoon Tea Provided
Maggie Mote is back for the third time and ready to recharge your batteries with a 'Your Time Out' session. Maggie who is a renowned Relaxation Therapist will provide you with some great techniques you can take home!
The techniques will be focused on how to create the space for self care as part of a busy day, and will include breathing techniques, a rejuvinating self massage routine, and some basic relaxation postures that can be easily integrated into your day.
Ali Lalani from ITFutures specialises in providing Basic to Advanced Computer Lessons to people from Community groups, Aged Care, Youth and small businesses. This free Brainlink event cannot be missed. Initially there will be a series of 4 lessons and if generates enough interest, BrainLink will extend this fantastic opportunity.
A group of special carers enjoyed a much needed break in Jells Park recently.
The group of twenty six are all carers of people living with an acquired brain injury as a result of a road accident, stroke, or neurological disorder such as Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis.
Sharon Strugnell, CEO of BrainLink Services attended the Collingwood Football Club sponsors breakfast and spent time with BrainLink's sponsored player Chris Dawes.
Stay tuned for the Collingwood and BrainLink TV ad coming soon!
The EMR ABI Network Meetings 2013
The EMR ABI Network meetings are an opportunity for professionals to come together and exchange information, build networks, catch up with colleageus and learn something about services in the region and/or state.
To register your interest in receiving updates and minutes, contact Vanessa on 9845-2955 or
The dates for the 2013 meetings are below.
