No. You only have to be a member to receive Synapse magazine four times a year, or to borrow from our library . Members also receive a discount on our publications . Clients of the Brain Injury Association of Queensland can choose to be a member, but do not have to be.

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We do not at the moment have a counselling service. If you would like assistance to find a counselling service visit our Community Response Service page. If you are in Australia and need to speak to someone right now, give Lifeline a call on 13 11 14.

No. We can only work with people over the age of 18. We can, however, support the families of children with a brain injury.

If you think that you, or a family member or anyone else that you know, may have a brain injury, the best thing is to discuss it with your GP. You may be able to get a referral for a CT Scan, an MRI scan or a neurological examination. If you are more concerned about the effect of a brain injury you might like to get a neuropsychological examination, which will assess your Cognitive functioning.

Speak to your doctor. If you are still receiving out-patient treatment, speak to your medical team at the hospital. The brain is a very complicated organ and symptoms can arise several years after an injury, including headaches and seizures (for more information, visit our Fact Sheets Index ). The best thing that you can do after a brain injury is maintain a good relationship with a good GP. If your GP appears to dismiss your concerns or not understand your injury, find a new GP.

All carers can access respite services. “Respite” just means “a short break”. The Federal government has committed funds for services to provide care on your behalf while you take a break. This can be recurring, for example once a week, or for an extended period once – for example while you go on holiday for two weeks. Contact the Commonwealth Carer’s Respite Centre on 1800 059 059 to discuss your options.

No. We receive funding from various government departments and are required to comply with government regulations, but we are a Non-Government Organisation (NGO).

Any damage to brain tissue that occurs after birth, including damage due to degenerative diseases, poison or oxygen starvation. Find more information on our About Brain Injury page or by reading our comprehensive Fact Sheets.