The Australian Brain Injury Integration Centre specifically works with individuals who have been diagnosed with short term working memory deficit after a traumatic brain injury.

Our main aims are to give these individuals hope and opportunity that they will one day feel confident and capable in participation as valued members of our community and society.

In Australia, brain injury is regarded as the silent or invisible injury. It is also known as brain damage or concussion. Brain injury can result from a hit to the head, stroke, motor vehicle or workplace accidents, sporting contact, falls, alcohol or drug use or oxygen deprivation.

We provide individual programs to maximize best rehabilitation practices and re-integration.

These programs assess the client's ability and determination in developing new learning skill and defining the best outcomes for the individual.

 

Acquired brain injury v traumatic brain injury – the impact of nomenclature

" We don’t acquire a broken leg, so why do we acquire a brain injury?"

The term ‘acquired brain injury’ (ABI) is used throughout Australia, primarily by government departments, such as the Victorian Department of Human Services, and the medical profession. The terminology lumps all victims together in a ‘one size fits all’ category, and effectively diminishes the seriousness and trauma of the injury by redirecting blame back to the victim. ...more...

Sheila Laxon - An Interview with Christian King

Ms Sheila Laxon created Australian history in the horse racing industry by becoming the first woman to train a Melbourne Cup winner and Ethereal became only the third mare to win the Caulfield/Melbourne Cup double in 2001. Christian King talks to Sheila for Brain Injury Awareness Week at the Bendigo Club. ...more...

 

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