Brainwave Australia
Helping families ride the wave of childhood brain conditions
For 30 years, we’ve been supporting families across Australia to ride the wave of childhood brain conditions. Working closely with all the children’s hospitals nationwide, we offer holistic support from the point of diagnosis - providing information and referrals to support services, funding essential therapy and equipment to facilitate hospital discharge and ongoing care, and connecting families with peer support networks.
How can we help?
Every family's journey is unique, and at Brainwave, we're committed to providing tailored support designed to meet your individual needs. From immediate assistance in hospitals to equipment, therapies and community connections, we’re here for you at every stage.
In-Hospital Support
Providing comfort through Bear Essentials Packs, emergency accommodation support, and our Catch a Break program.
Equipment & Therapies
Short-term funding for essential therapies and specialised equipment to enable discharge home or while awaiting the NDIS.
Family Events & Groups
Creating opportunities for connection, joy, and peer support through family events, camps, and parent groups.
Resources & Advice
Offering timely advice and practical resources for families, including access to our online "First 100 Day Guide".
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Real Stories. Real Impact. Real Hope.
“Brainwave, you have given me more than a gift, you have given me a better quality of life. I could never thank you enough.”
- Alex, Brainwave Dad
“Brainwave provided a new height-adjustable table for Scarlet's school. Now she has room for all her things, she is able to be supported while sitting close enough to her table, and there is also enough room for her friends to sit with her to do their work too. Brainwave are amazing - thank you so much!"
- Celeste, Brainwave Mum
“Ethan has continued to make such great progress and we are all so grateful for Brainwave's support.”
- Danielle, Physiotherapist
"It warms my heart to know there are organisations such as yours that understand the impacts of living with a medically complex sibling and the need to offer [siblings] support."
- Natasha, Brainwave Mum.
“Brainwave does more than facilitating social connections, this organisation helps families build a village on a very lonely journey. We are forever grateful for the love and support we have received—we certainly would not be the same without your help!”
- Gaëlle, Brainwave Mum
“"It has been a challenge for us financially with the unexpected costs an unwell child incurs. [Brainwave's] generosity has enabled us to access an invaluable tool to help Daniel, peace of mind for us as parents and increased quality time as a family"
- Karen, Brainwave Mum
“We were thrown into a scary new world, where hard decisions needed to be made and emotions were running high. Then, we were informed about Brainwave and given a [Bear Essentials] backpack...I guess it was the first time we didn’t feel so alone.”
- Brooke Z, Brainwave Mum
