Brain Injury Awareness Week
My Path After Brain Injury
Every journey is different.
Every story deserves to be heard.
17th - 23rd August 2026
Every brain injury can change someone’s life in an instant, but it doesn’t define who someone is or what they can achieve.
This Brain Injury Awareness Week, BrainLink is putting the individual at the center, celebrating the many different paths people take after brain injury. Some paths involve rebuilding independence. Others are about reconnecting with community, returning to work, discovering new passions or simply finding joy in achieving small goals one step at a time.
Through My Path After Brain Injury, we’re inviting our community to share the message that no two people living with brain injury are the same and while an injury may be long term or permanent and can be the beginning of a new and fulfilling journey.
Whether you’re living with a brain injury, caring for someone, supporting a friend or family member or work with someone living with brain injury, we invite you to be part of the week.
Hear their stories
Brain Injury Awareness Week
Paul's Long Ride for Brain Injury
Support Paul’s 50km Yarra Trail ride and help give people living with brain injury a voice.
How you can get involved
Support Paul’s ride
By supporting Paul's ride, you're helping BrainLink continue creating opportunities for connection, education and community for people living with brain injury and those who support them.
Share your story
Every experience is unique, and every story has the power to inspire others. We want to learn from you. By sharing your journey, you’re helping, you can help others navigate their path after brain injury.
Explore events
This Brain Injury Awareness Week, Synapse are highlighting that no two brain injuries are the same and bring uniqueness and individuality to each person’s journey. Explore national events and opportunities.
Understanding Brain Injury
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) refers to any damage that happens to the brain at any age after birth.
Damage to the brain can occur in many different ways through illness, such as dementia or a stroke, a heavy blow to the head, or by the head being forced to move rapidly forwards and backward, such as in a car accident or assault.
