Our amazing year of family events recently concluded with our annual Christmas parties at Luna Park Sydney and Melbourne.
Not even the rain and darkened skies (in Sydney) and chilly winds (in Melbourne) could curb the enthusiasm as approx. 600 excited children and parents enjoyed a fun array of thrilling rides, face painting, balloon art and the much [...]
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Brainwave Australia recently held their inaugural Camp Brainwave at YMCA Camp Yarramundi. We were delighted with the outcome of the camp which was attended by twelve families, including twenty-five eager children! A wonderful team of Volunteers from Ferrero Australia, Brainwave, as well as YMCA staff all worked tirelessly and enthusiastically helping make this camp the [...]
Facilitated by Holly Gittany
Neuroscience Social Worker
The Children’s Hospital Westmead
At the recent November camp (in Sydney), I was welcomed by Brainwave to facilitate a parent’s support group as a part of the program. The group enabled parents to meet with others who have had similar experiences. It provided mutual support between parents and psycho-education. Twenty three [...]
Brainwave Australia held their second annual Camp Brainwave at YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp in October. The camp was a great success with eleven families in attendance, including twenty eager children. A great team of Volunteers from Kraft, Brainwave Australia, as well as YMCA staff all worked enthusiastically and tirelessly to help make this camp the [...]
We were delighted to hold our inaugural Family Day in Melbourne in April 2011 after several years of planning! Held as part of our Care Program a family outing was organised at Healesville Sanctuary, where families enjoyed an exciting day amidst the native fauna, bushland, and native animals.
On the day children were able to get [...]
Brainwave held their inaugural NSW Family Day at Australia Walkabout Park on Sunday May 2nd. Families who attended were treated to unique experiences from throwing boomerangs to handling a python. And many of the children participated in the face painting with traditional ochre paint. Thanks to Australia Walkabout Park and to the [...]
Many parents joined Brainwave in a fun night of singing, eating, riding and relaxing at Luna Park in Melbourne on the 12th March. Designed to give parents a break and allow them to network with other parents in a similar situation, many phone numbers and emails were swapped and everyone had a fantastic time! [...]
Brainwave is delighted and very proud to announce 11 year-old Tiffany Wasnig as the first Junior Ambassador! Tiff was diagnosed with hydracephalus as a young child. Now recovered, Tiffany was very inspired to meet Brainwave Patron Michael Klim at the recent launch of Brainspace. Michael was happy to share some swimming tips with Tiff [...]
