Happy Mother's Day! We hope you have a wonderful day with loved ones.

Today Reconciliation Australia launches National Reconciliation Week 2024. At Connectivity, we regularly consult with local Elders in Western Australia and are working on culturally appropriate resources for traumatic brain injury including concussion. #NowMoreThanEver

In the Media - Princess Anne has suffered a concussion overnight and is in hospital for observation. Concussion can happen to anyone, and as always, it's important to seek medical attention following a seen or suspected concussion. Read the story: ow.ly/1u1T50SoQWU

Over the weekend of 6 & 7 July '24, we have a team of 22 runners fundraising for Connectivity as part of the Gold Coast Marathon. We're grateful to have been chosen as their charity of choice & wish all runners the best of luck! Support the team here: ow.ly/atZZ50SpJyE

What is baseline concussion testing, and is it worth your child doing so before participating in grassroots sports? Find out more with this informative article from Dr. Sarah Hellewell. ow.ly/omWZ50Sv730

Western Bulldogs recruit Aiden O'Driscoll was medically retired by the AFL following a devastating concussion - his first - earlier this year. Aiden recently opened up to Seven news about his accident & how he is turning the devastation into a positive. ow.ly/4GUl50Sv8vT

Today is World Brain Day! The theme this year is 'Brain Health and Prevention'. Here at Connectivity, we are working educate communities on TBI of all severities, including concussion. You can learn more at connectivity.org.au #WBD2024 #getaheadofconcussion

Happy Birthday to our Connectivity Ambassador, Kai Sakakibara who turns 28 today🎉 Have a great day, Kai! You are an inspiration!

There has been a lot of coverage on Blast-related TBI in the media lately. If you're interested in understanding more we have an article that explains things like blast overpressure, the causes and consequences of blast-related TBI. Read it here: ow.ly/clwQ50SOPNF

Two legends from Bermagui (NSW) will be making an epic run from the NSW border to the MCG in time for the AFL grand final. Jack and Sam are aiming to run over 400km to raise awareness of and funds for concussion education. Read more and donate here: ow.ly/WTqz50TkShK

The Australasian Neurotrauma Symposium will be held in Perth, WA over the weekend of November 30 - December 1. Registration and attendance at the event is free. More information on abstract submission and attendance is available here: ow.ly/biuk50TLlP9

The BRIDGES Guideline (BRain Injury: Developing GuidElineS for physical activities) development group has released Australia’s first guideline for physical activity for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI). View the guidelines: ow.ly/3fcN50TV4BK

ABI or TBI? Which is which? Well, all Traumatic Brain Injuries are Acquired Brain Injuries, however, not all Acquired Brain Injuries are Traumatic Brain Injuries. Learn more about traumatic brain injury at ow.ly/IfLo50TV4G6

South Australian Nick Dowling is in the midst of a running challenge - aiming to complete 21 half marathons in 21 days to raise much needed funds to educate the community on all forms of TBI including concussion. You can read Nick's inspiring story here: ow.ly/7G6L50U1465

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious consequence of family and domestic violence (FDV). Research has shown that victim-survivors of FDV are likely to have experienced more than one TBI. You can learn more about TBI at connectivity.org.au

When is it safe to resume driving following a concussion? Find out with our recently created fact sheet on 'Driving after Concussion'. View the fact sheet here: ow.ly/nHkV50TV5iv

Concussion can be difficult to identify in older adults, largely due to other health conditions associated with older adults If you are the carer of an older adult you can enrol in our Concussion in Older Adults Short Course here: ow.ly/3MPG50TV5lV

The Connectivity Office will be closed from today until Monday, 6 January 2025. We hope you have a wonderful festive period with your loved ones!

Happy Christmas, from all of us at Connectivity 🎄🎅

Happy New Year! We wish you all the best for a healthy and happy year ahead! 🎉