You are invited to the launch of the Acquired Brain Injury Learning Network Far North Queensland.
Wednesday 25th March from 12.30 – 2.30pm
St John’s Community House, Gordonvale
A light lunch will be provided.
The network is for paid and unpaid carers of people with ABI, and interested professionals: parents, partners, disability support workers, and health and community service workers. Guest speakers have been organised for the meetings Further information contact: abi.learningnetwork.fnq@live.com.au
Or phone: 07 40911102
BIAQ Prospectus
The Brain Injury Association of Queensland has published a new resource outlining our resources and strategic projects.
Welcome to the new awareness poster collection from the Brain Injury
Association of Queensland Inc. Download them as desktop wallpaper or
as a print-quality A3 poster you can print at home or in the office.
But why print them yourself?!? Click the Web Store link below or
contact info@braininjury.org.au and order as many as you want, all in glossy high quality stock... totally FREE!! (+ P/H)
Our Fact Sheets have been experiencing some technical difficulties. As far as we know all issues have been rectified, but if you encounter any issues please contact us at info@braininjury.org.au . If anyone is after specific
information or resources related to acquired brain injury, please contact the
Community Response Service on (07) 3367 1049
Behavioural Consultancy Service
Synapse Training: 2009 Workshops
1. Positive Behaviour
Support (PBS)
2. Introduction to Acquired
Brain Injury(Intro to ABI)
3. Managing Complex &
Challenging Behaviour (MCCB)
February
Wednesday 25th –
PBS (9.15am – 4.30pm)
Thursday 26th –
Intro to ABI (9.15am – 1.00pm)
Friday 27th –
MCCB (9.15am – 1.00pm)
March
Wednesday 25th –
PBS (9.15am – 4.30pm)
Thursday 26th –
Intro to ABI (9.15am – 1.00pm)
Friday 27th –
MCCB (9.15am – 1.00pm)
Cost:
Positive Behaviour Support
$110 per person
Introduction to Acquired
Brain Injury $55 per person
Managing Complex &
Challenging Behaviour $55 per person
Guidelines for the Continence Aids Assistance Scheme
(CASS)
The Australian Government
has simplified the application process for CASS – a program that helps people
with the cost of pads and other personal continence products. The scheme
provides an annual subsidy for continence products to people who have permanent
and severe incontinence and are aged five years and whose incontinence is
caused by an eligible neurological condition.
Introducing ‘Head Bumpa’
products for head injury prevention in babies/toddlers and also children and
adults with special needs. Products have been developed for children and adults
who may need extra head protection for various reasons eg, cerebral palsy, dementia,
mobility issues, autism, acquired brain injuries and other intellectual
disabilities. Products are comfortable to wear and not cumbersome like the
helmet alternatives.
Premier Anna Bligh has today
announced a new two-for-one Companion Card for Queenslanders with a disability
will be rolled out across the State in early 2009.
Disability Alliance
- disability lobby group for the upcoming state election
The purpose of the
Disability Alliance campaign in the coming State election is to position
Disability as a mainstream issue for political parties and the wider community
within the Queensland electorate, and seek political support for three early
intervention outcomes targeting Personal Care Support, Equipment and Aids, and
Health issues, all of which will make a huge difference in the lives of
Queenslanders with a disability. QLD Alliance offers media kits and letter templates for
those who wish to be involved in this process.
To contact the Disability Alliance please
email disabilityalliance@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from
spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or mobile on M: 0403
815 828
Carers QLD: The Momentum Program (for Carers)
Carers Queensland offers a service for carers
wishing to rejoin the workforce. Through the Momentum Program carers can get
help with resume writing and training and support to re-enter the workforce. Additional
supports including career support and advice, counselling and vocation specific
training can be gained through this program. For more information contact
Carers QLD on (07) 3843 1401
New DSQ funded service in the Redlands – The Lifelong Planning Support
Program
The service is designed to
provide an entry point for people with any level of disability and people with
mental illness and families, carers and other service providers to find out
information on services/organisation/activities to meet their individual
needs.The service is designed to
promote inclusion of people in the general community, so referrals/information
provided is not only for health or disability services but activities and clubs
in the community to help meet individual needs.The service is available to those with a disability aged 0-65 and the
service provides information/referrals and short term assistance to access
services. It is not a case management service. For more information contact
Open minds on (07) 3900 3456 or email lyndell.hulett@openminds.org.au
Training, Conference and Expos:
STEPS Program
The next STEPS Skills Program is to commence on Wednesday 4 February
2009, at the Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre.
Strathpine flyer, referral form and STEPS brochure attached.
Date: Wednesday 4 February 2009
Where: BettyBlakeBuilding,
Pine Rivers Neighbourhood Centre
730 Gympie Road,
Lawnton
Time: 10 AM -12PM
For
STEPS group enquiries contact Areti Kennedy (07) 3406 2311 or to RSVP call Jo
Lake 0458 626300 by Friday 30 January 2009
Family Carers - National Conference 2009 - Building
the Future with Family Carers
A National Conference to
develop and exchange ideas and practice that will enhance carers' health,
well-being, financial security and choices - now and into the future.
Date: 9th and 10th March, 2009 Where: Royal Pines Resort, Gold
Coast
The conference provides a
forum for people across the disability sector to share information and ideas,
create new connections and encourage innovation to make a difference for people
with disability
Australian Guardianship and Administration Council
2009 Conference - Social Inclusion: The Future of Ageing, Disability and
Substituted Decision- Making
When: 19-20
March. 2009
Where: The
Hilton Brisbane, 190 Elizabeth
Street
More information contact the
Conference Organiser Pty Ltd Carlton, VIC
The team have developed
world first animal models that show how nerve cells react when attacked by the
immune system and how they respond to potential treatments. One model uses the
mouse optic nerve, which is often affected by MS attacks, leading to impaired
vision. Researchers can now model this optic nerve damage and, by using
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can track the course of the disease and any
benefits potential therapies may have.
More Information: subscribe
to electronic newsletter by emailing margit.simondson@florey.edu.au or go to www.florey.edu.au
Brain Fitness Program Aims
to Improve Cognitive and Memory Function
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