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BrainInjuryAustralia

@braininjuryaus

The nation's information and referral clearinghouse, optimising the social and economic participation of the over 700,000 Australians living with brain injury.

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linkhttp://braininjuryaustralia.org.au/ calendar_today14-07-2012 03:44:42

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13 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Harvard's Professor Eve Valera - for last 25 years, world's leading clinician-researcher into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence & #tbi, #braininjury from strangulation, to deliver Workshop 24/9 & Keynote Address 26/9. Register now!

13 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Harvard's Professor <a href="/EveValera2/">Eve Valera</a> - for last 25 years, world's leading clinician-researcher into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence &amp; #tbi, #braininjury from strangulation, to deliver Workshop 24/9 &amp; Keynote Address 26/9. Register now!
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12 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Professor Alyson Norman from University of Plymouth reflects on over 20 years' research into #braininjury focussing on experiences of families of the injured (in 2013, her brother took his own life after a #tbi in his early twenties). Register now!

12 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Professor <a href="/dralysonnorman/">Alyson Norman</a> from <a href="/PlymUni/">University of Plymouth</a> reflects on over 20 years' research into #braininjury focussing on experiences of families of the injured (in 2013, her brother took his own life after a #tbi in his early twenties). Register now!
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11 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Professor Jennie Ponsford AO Monash University Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre-named Australia’s leading "Rehabilitation Therapy" researcher for 2020, 2022 &2023-presents on EACH of employment, sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbance, following #tbi/#braininjury

11 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Professor Jennie Ponsford AO <a href="/MonashUni/">Monash University</a> <a href="/MERRC_Research/">Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre</a>-named Australia’s leading "Rehabilitation Therapy" researcher for 2020, 2022 &amp;2023-presents on EACH of employment, sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbance, following #tbi/#braininjury
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10 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Professor Professor Leanne Togher @SydneyUni, Vice Chair IBIA, Director ABI Communication Lab 🧠 🌱 💬 will deliver Workshop on innovations in supporting successful communication after #braininjury #tbi Register now!

10 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Professor <a href="/LeanneTogher/">Professor Leanne Togher</a> @SydneyUni, Vice Chair 
<a href="/I_B_I_A/">IBIA</a>, Director <a href="/ABICommLab/">ABI Communication Lab 🧠 🌱 💬</a> will deliver Workshop on innovations in supporting successful communication after #braininjury #tbi Register now!
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9 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au specialist anaesthetist, naval medical officer, director of intensive care Bruce Powell sustained a severe #braininjury #tbi in 2018. He now writes about, advocates for, people with a #braininjury. Hear his compelling story. Register now!

9 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au specialist anaesthetist, naval medical officer, director of intensive care <a href="/bruceppdl/">Bruce Powell</a> sustained a severe #braininjury #tbi in 2018. He now writes about, advocates for, people with a #braininjury. Hear his compelling story. Register now!
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8 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Dr. Julienne Long leads Domestic Violence&Stalking Unit in Prosecutor’s Office in Columbus City, Ohio in the US. W/ Prof. Eve Valera, she delivers Workshop 24/9 on #domesticviolence & #tbi/ #braininjury from strangulation. Register now!

8 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au Dr. Julienne Long leads Domestic Violence&amp;Stalking Unit in Prosecutor’s Office in Columbus City, Ohio in the US. W/ Prof. <a href="/EveValera2/">Eve Valera</a>, she delivers Workshop 24/9  on #domesticviolence &amp; #tbi/ #braininjury from strangulation. Register now!
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Australian soldiers are developing mysterious brain injuries that have left them barely able to function, with some tragically taking their own lives. New research has revealed the cause of these shocking wounds, with veterans now calling for action. Watch #60Mins on 9Now:

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7 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au - neurologist and rehabilitation physician Lieut. Col. James Mitchell leads the UK Military's Traumatic Brain Injury Service at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall; to present on #tbi and #blastinjuries. Register now!

7 DAYS 2 GO until braininjuryconference.com.au - neurologist and rehabilitation physician Lieut. Col. James Mitchell leads the UK Military's Traumatic Brain Injury Service at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall; to present on #tbi and #blastinjuries. Register now!
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7 DAYS 2 GO until Nat Cook MP SA Minister for Human Services opens braininjuryconference.com.au and talks about her 30 yrs as a nurse including in #braininjury #rehabilitation, and death of 17-year-old son from #tbi one-punch #assault, establishment of Sammy D Foundation. Register now!

7 DAYS 2 GO until <a href="/NatCookMP/">Nat Cook MP</a> SA Minister for Human Services opens braininjuryconference.com.au and talks about her 30 yrs as a nurse including in #braininjury #rehabilitation, and death of 17-year-old son from #tbi one-punch #assault, establishment of Sammy D Foundation. Register now!
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8 DAYS 2 GO until Prof. Grahame Simpson, Leader of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Stream University of Sydney's John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research National speaks 2 Launch of "Tools for Ageing Well with Traumatic Brain Injury" #tbi at braininjuryconference.com.au Register now!

8 DAYS 2 GO until Prof. Grahame Simpson, Leader of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research Stream <a href="/Sydney_Uni/">University of Sydney</a>'s John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research National speaks 2 Launch of "Tools for Ageing Well with Traumatic Brain Injury" #tbi at braininjuryconference.com.au Register now!
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6 DAYS 2 GO until Ché Phillips tells braininjuryconference.com.au about sustaining severe #tbi falling off a motorbike, then 40m down a cliff. He had to learn to walk & talk again, has just returned to work as #neuro #rehabilitation #physiotherapist. Register now for the last places!

6 DAYS 2 GO until Ché Phillips tells braininjuryconference.com.au about sustaining severe #tbi falling off a motorbike, then 40m down a cliff. He had to learn to walk &amp; talk again, has just returned to work as #neuro #rehabilitation #physiotherapist. Register now for the last places!
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4 DAYS 2 GO until Jon Patricios presents to #concussion 24/9 Workshop at braininjuryconference.com.au - Founder and Director of Sports Concussion South Africa, concussion consultant to World Rugby, a member of the Concussion in Sport Group Register now for the last few places!

4 DAYS 2 GO until <a href="/jonpatricios/">Jon Patricios</a> presents to #concussion 24/9 Workshop at braininjuryconference.com.au - Founder and Director of Sports Concussion South Africa, concussion consultant to <a href="/WorldRugby/">World Rugby</a>, a member of the <a href="/Concussion_ISG/">Concussion in Sport Group</a> Register now for the last few places!
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Keith ­Titmuss, who died at 20 of heat stroke, has become the youngest Australian to be diagnosed with #CTE. The National Rugby League rookie played 15 total years of rugby. Michael Buckland of the Australian Sports Brain Bank said he had stage 2 out of 4. theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/keit…

Keith ­Titmuss, who died at 20 of heat stroke, has become the youngest Australian to be diagnosed with #CTE. 
The National Rugby League rookie played 15 total years of rugby. <a href="/drmbuckland/">Michael Buckland</a> of the Australian Sports Brain Bank said he had stage 2 out of 4.   theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/keit…
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BREAKING NEWS: 20-year-old NRL rookie Keith Titmuss is the youngest Australian to be diagnosed with CTE. He started playing rugby at age 5. Dr. Michael Buckland with the Australian Sports Brain Bank, a member of the CLF Global Brain Bank, says the finding should be a “wake-up

BREAKING NEWS: 20-year-old NRL rookie Keith Titmuss is the youngest Australian to be diagnosed with CTE. He started playing rugby at age 5.

Dr. Michael Buckland with the Australian Sports Brain Bank, a member of the CLF Global Brain Bank, says the finding should be a “wake-up
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3 DAYS 2 GO until #neuropath sydneyuni's Prof.Michael Buckland Dir. #ausbrainbank #GlobalBrainBank presents 2 Workshop at braininjuryconference.com.au on first Aust. cases of brain disease–Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)–in women w/serial #tBI from #domesticviolence Register now!

3 DAYS 2 GO until #neuropath <a href="/SydneyUni/">sydneyuni</a>'s Prof.<a href="/drmbuckland/">Michael Buckland</a> Dir. #ausbrainbank #GlobalBrainBank presents 2 Workshop at braininjuryconference.com.au 
on first Aust. cases of brain disease–Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)–in women w/serial #tBI from #domesticviolence Register now!
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Breakthrough for Parkinson's! UCLA researchers have identified a new class of drugs that could slow disease progression. The treatment works by stopping harmful protein transmission between brain cells, addressing a key factor in the disease. This could help patients retain

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"US President Trump's 2026 budget request to Congress eliminates funding for Traumatic Brain Injury -including USD$8.25 million for research and public education about the dangers of concussions -undercutting efforts to address head injuries in sports." espn.com/espn/story/_/i…

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youtu.be/lCSUHPo_2d4 Umpires did not stop play after Collingwood Australian Football League (AFL) player Lachie Schultz was severely concussed. The AFL's initial statement said umpires did not see the concussion. But onfield audio revealed they were aware Schultz was injured.

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Concussion Australia will be hosting a concussion workshop on QLD's Sunshine Coast 10/7/25, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Learn all about concussion management, treatment, prevention and more. All welcome-club officials, first aiders, players, parents etc. Register at; eventbookings.com/b/event/2025-s…

Concussion Australia will be hosting a concussion workshop on QLD's Sunshine Coast 10/7/25, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Learn all about concussion management, treatment, prevention and more. All welcome-club officials, first aiders, players, parents etc. Register at; eventbookings.com/b/event/2025-s…
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abc.net.au/news/2025-07-1… REPORTER: Do you accept soldiers received brain injuries from blasts from their own weapons? LIEUTENANT GENERAL SIMON STUART, CHIEF OF ARMY: I've always accepted that...I'm keen to make sure where someone is injured, they get the treatment they need.