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Acquired brain injury
Support for the person.
Life beyond the injury.
If you’re living with a brain injury, talk to us about help at home, daily routines and getting out into the community.
Every brain injury is different.
Acquired brain injury describes damage to the brain that occurs after birth. Its effects can differ widely, including changes in thinking, communication, movement, emotions and behaviour.
Support should reflect how the person is affected in everyday life, rather than a diagnosis alone. We invite referrals to discuss practical disability support for people living with ABI.
Start with what a day involves
- Personal care and household routines
- Prompts and practical assistance consistent with agreed strategies
- Communication preferences and time to process information
- Community activities and meaningful daily goals
- Relevant nursing or higher intensity care needs
Keep rehabilitation goals in view
Tell us about the strategies recommended by the person’s treating professionals. A referral discussion can clarify which daily support tasks are being requested, how they fit with rehabilitation and what worker skills are needed.
For families and referrers
Useful information includes the person’s own priorities, current routines, communication needs and support arrangements. Please speak with us before sending medical records.
Further reading: Healthdirect: acquired brain injury ↗
Plan the next step together.
Everyday routines
Identify where assistance is useful and what the person wants to do themselves.
Shared understanding
Agree on communication with the person, family and existing professionals.
Planning support after ABI?
Explore the care scope or talk through a referral.