National Organisations
Victorian Organisations
New South Wales Organisations
National Organisations
Brain Injury Australia (BIA) is the national peak acquired brain injury organisation representing, through its state member organisations, the interests and needs of people with acquired brain injury, their families and carers
The Brain Research Institute perform internationally competitive research to help understand the structure and function of the human brain. Their studies include both healthy people and people affected by injury and disease.
Extended Families Australia (EFA)
EFA is an association that provides opportunities for mature-aged people to develop loving and caring “grandparent” relationships with children who have a disability.
Electronics for people with a disability.
The mission of The Brain Foundation is to reduce the incidence and impact of diseases, disorders and injuries of the brain, spine and nervous system through the provision of support, community education and research
Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis Australia makes a commitment to enhance the quality of life of people with MS and reduce the impact of MS on the families and carers of those with Multiple Sclerosis
Working towards a world without Muscular Dystrophy - but in the mean time, there’s the MDA providing Support and Hope as an organisation respected by and a proponent of the MD Community
Epilepsy Australia is the national coalition of Australian Epilepsy Associations raising their voices as one to advance the cause of all Australians living with epilepsy. Actively delivering counseling, support and information to all who access the service, Epilepsy Australia is committed to raising awareness and understanding of the very real issues faced by those living with epilepsy
The National Stroke Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the public, government, health professionals, patients, carers and stroke survivors to reduce the impact of stroke on the Australian community.
Strokidz are a group located in Melbourne who provide support for children and families affected by stroke.
CP Australia works towards creating a national focus on cerebral palsy - to promote the interests, rights, roles and wellbeing of people with cerebral palsy and similar disorders
The Children First Foundation’s mission is to provide a safe haven in Australia for children, irrespective of race or creed, who are in need of medical or emotional support.
Victorian Organisations
Royal Children’s Hostpital (ABI unit)
This is an evolving list of useful resources for children, families and service providers.
BrainLink Services Limited is a statewide service that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by conditions of the brain and providing support to their families. BrainLink specialises in supporting those affected by stroke, head injuries and brain tumour; and people with progressive neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s diseases or Muscular Dystrophy.
Brain Injury Matters Inc (BIM) facilitates self-advocacy and community education for people living with an acquired brain injury. BIM aims to help people living with ABI to realise potential for a full life within a supportive community and increase community awareness about ABI.
Monash University Headstart Program
The Headstart Program is for people with brain injury and their families. It is a free program for people who have sustained a brain injury through an accident in Victoria.
Melbourne Citymission, Statewide ABI Paediatric Coordinators
Provides consultation services for all staff (ie. health education) working with children with an ABI
The Bouverie Centre provides specialist family counselling for people affected by ABI, including people with ABI, spouses, children, parents and carers.
Victoria Coalition ABI Service Providers (VCASP)
VCASP’s purpose is to represent the views of the Victorian Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) sector in presenting the needs of people with ABI, and their carers, to all relevant policy and funding bodies.
Association for Children with a disability Inc
The Association for Children with a Disability Inc provide information, support and advocacy for families who have a child or young adult with any type of disability or developmental delay across Victoria.
New South Wales Organisations
For over 60 years The Spastic Centre has provided services for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities across New South Wales and the ACT.
