News and Events
BrainLink 2008 Women of Achievement
Award Luncheon
15th of October, 2008.
To find out more about the award or to nominate someone, click here.
Young People Get Active- A Social Support Group for Young People in Nursing Homes
For more information, click here.
The Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre's Residential Respite Vacancy Seeker
A free online tool that helps people who are looking for respite or other accommodation to find what is currently available.
For more information, visit the website.
What I'd Like You To Know About Me!
A great resource that allows a person with disabilities or their family or carers to create an on-line 'book' about the person with disabilities - their own story, likes, dislikes, support needs, family, friends, communication styles - anything! Available in different styles for children aged 0-6, 6-12, and ages 12 years to adult. Easily updated online and viewed by guests, or printed out for easy access.
Click here to visit the About Me website: www.aboutme.org.au
Wesley Shared Supported Holidays
Wesley Mission's Shared Supported Holidays have been designed for people with an Acquired Brain Injury. Call 1300 132 131.
To view their 2008 Calendar, click here.
Melbourne Citymission Learning & Participation Group
A group for people with Acquired Brain Injury who want to connect with other people, gain information and learn new skills.
The group runs once a month on a Wednesday and is facilitated by Melbourne Citymission, in consultation with participants.
For more information, click here.
The Australian Motor Neurone Disease Registry (AMNDR)
The Australian Motor Neurone Disease Registry has been developed to collect information on people with Motor Neurone Disease, such as demographics and treatment types, which will enable doctors to learn more and establsh guidelines for patient care.
The AMNDR website contains information about participating in the registry, news on scientific collaborations, profiles of major centres treating patients with Motor Neurone Disease and useful links for patients and carers. For more information, visit AMNDR.
Insights & Solutions ARBIAS & BIA National Conference
The combined 2nd International Conference on Alcohol and Other Related Brain Injury and the Brain Injury Australia National Conference 2008 recognises the need for innovative approaches and improved practice in the field of acquired brain injury and this will feature throughout the conference program.
For more information, click here.