Welcome to the Knowledge Hub
Introduction to the Knowledge Hub
Acquired brain injury is complex and confusing and there are so many aspects parents and others that support or care for someone with ABI need to navigate.This hub is designed to organise useful information and resources into one place. It is split into different topic areas. Within each topic area there are sub categories which contain links to websites, pdf documents that you can read and/or download, videos, podcasts and more.If you have any resources that you would like added to the hub then please contact us via the CONTACT tab above.
Understanding Brain Injury
In this section you will find general information about brain injury and information that you can share with family and friends.
- ABI The Facts – Synapse
- Brain Injury in Children
- Communicating with people with ABI
- Explaining brain based difference to family and friends
- Glossary of Brain Injury Terms
- Guide to ABI for Friends
- Guide to ABI for Grandparents
- Guide to ABI for Siblings
- Relationships after brain injury
- Understanding Brain Injury for Teachers and Classroom Support Staff
School & Education
Information to help you navigate the education system.
Inclusion
- A letter to the Teacher of 'that kid'
- Disability Inclusion: A new approach for students with disability
- Equality-Equity-Justice
- Exclusion & Bullying
- Inclusion in the Classroom- A Checklist
- Inclusion Toolkit for Parents
- Inclusive education for students with disability
- My Inclusion ABC's
- Parent Guide to Inclusion
- The Right Model of Support
- Video – Understanding Inclusive Education
- What Inclusion Means to Me
Knowing your Rights
Early Childhood
Primary School
Secondary School
What brain injury looks like in the classroom
Communicating with your child's teachers and school
Escalating concerns
Beyond School
Information to help you understand and explore options for after your child finishes their school years.
Further Education and training
Employment
- Advancing Women Information Pack
- AHRC GUIDELINES FOR THE TARGETED RECTRUITMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 2022
- Customised employment -Social Capital
- Find support and advice links from Vic Gov
- Information Interviews – Customised Employment
- Let's talk about work
- Life after school
- Work and DES – Easy read accessible
Exploring Post School Options
Volunteering
Advocacy
Information to help you understand advocacy and learn how to self advocate.
Tools to help you advocate
Advocacy organisations and resources
Understanding Behaviour
In this section you will find links and documents relating to understanding and managing behaviour as a result of brain injury.
- A different way of thinking about behaviour
- A Summary of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Austin Health ABI Behaviour Consultancy
- Behaviour Support Services
- Brain First Parenting
- Dignity of Risk and Duty of Care
- Lives in the Balance – Collaborative & Proactive Solutions
- Managing Behaviour after ABI
- Practical Strategies to Support Positive Behaviour in the Classroom
- Reframe the Behaviour
- School Refusal
Family Dynamics
Information to help understand and manage changes in relationships and altered social networks for both the person with brain injury and their family.
Funding
Within Australia, different grants and funding opportunities are available for eligible children, adolescents and adults. Eligibility for grants and funding can depend upon a range of factors, including a person’s diagnosis or the degree of impact they experience from their injury and/or disability.
Future Planning and Legal Matters
Under Construction
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Information about mental health and wellbeing for people with brain injury and those who care for and support them.
Drugs and alcohol
Wellbeing
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and other mental health issues
- A Guide for Caregivers of People with Mental illness
- A Summary of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Community Brain Disorders Assessement and Treatment Service
- Depression
- Mental Health First Aid for Adolescents
- Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours
- Suicide Infogragic
- What Works for Anxiety Disorders
- What Works for Depression
Skill Building
Under construction
Support Workers
Under Construction
Therapy
Under Construction