An organistation which supports people living with an acquired brain injury. Identifying needs and delivering specialised services where appropriate.
Website: http://braininjurysa.org.au/
Services offered: https://braininjurysa.org.au/services/
Support Groups:
Brain Injury Support and Education (BISE) Group: Held on the first Wednesday of the month, our Brain Injury Support and Education (BISE) Group is a free peer-support program that can be attended by anyone at any stage of their journey post brain injury.
Cost: Free to attend thanks to support provided by Lifetime Support Authority.
Please register your attendance with Edward via email: edward@braininjurysa.org.au
https://braininjurysa.org.au/services/social-and-community-participation/catch-up-groups/
NDIS Link: http://braininjurysa.org.au/ndis/
Parkinson’s SA provides support, education and information to people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders, their carers, family, the community and health professionals.
Website: https://www.parkinsonssa.org.au/find-information
Services offered: A range of services are offered, including face to face counselling and a 24 hour support line, support groups, information and resources, seminars, education and referrals.
The Stroke Foundation partners with the community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery by raising awareness, facilitating research and supporting stroke survivors.
Website: https://strokefoundation.org.au/
EnableMe is a Stroke Foundation website dedicated to stroke recovery and support. There are loads of tips, tricks and tools that have been shared by other stroke survivors.
Website: https://enableme.org.au/
Have you or a loved one, friend or colleague experienced a stroke? Do you wish you could find people who understand? People who you can share stories with? People who may be able to answer your questions?
South Australian Stroke Survivors (SASS)
SASS (South Australian Stroke Survivors) has been created as a safe hub for stroke survivors and their loved ones to enable them to connect and share experiences and challenges that they have encountered along their journey to recovery.
Find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/southaustralianstrokesurvivors
Discover local stroke support groups across Australia, powered by stroke survivors and carers who want to see the benefits of peer support made available to as many people as possible.
Some groups cater for everyone in a local area, while others cater for particular age groups and interests. There are groups for people with aphasia, and groups for carers.
*Please note that the groups and contact details listed below may change. For the most up to date information please visit the Stroke Foundation website: https://enableme.org.au/community/support-groups-map
Meets Wednesday 11 am – 12 noon.
Phone (08) 8535 6800
Meets Thursday 9.45–11.00 am (during school terms).
ECH Southern Wellness, 126 Pimpala Rd, Morphett Vale, SA 5162
Contact
Coralie Hayley, chayley@ech.asn.au
Phone (08) 8322 5700
Meets 1st Wednesday each month, 1–2.30 pm.
Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, in the new Rehabilitation Building, Teal Room 1, located on the 4th Floor.
New members please contact the group coordinator prior to attending the meeting.
Contact:
Viv Wilson, phone 0414 604 234
Meets on the second Thursday each month.
Wil Swart, phone 8326 2668 or 0421 410 427
Meets Tuesday, 10–11.30 am (during school terms).
Alwyndor Aged Care, 52 Dunrobin Rd, Hove SA
Contact:
Coralie Hayley
Phone (08) 8177 3277
Meets 4th Tuesday of the month, 10.30 am.
Parkinson's SA, 25 King William Rd, Unley
Contact:
Phone 08 8352 4644
Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 11 am.
Hospital Research Foundation, 62 Woodville Road, Woodville
Contact:
Phone 08 8352 4644
Meets Fridays, 9.30–11.30 am.
Day Therapy Centre, Acacia Court, 81 Tapleys Hill Road
Contact:
Christina Degioia, christine.degioia@eldercare.net.au
Phone (08) 8243 1844
Meets Wednesday 1.30–3.30 pm.
Resthaven Therapy Services, 61 Silkes Road, Paradise
Contact:
Jeff Smith, (08) 8337 4371
A-Z Disorders
The Brain Foundation’s A-Z of Brain Disorders aims to provide a resource for people newly-diagnosed with brain-related disorders, their friends and relatives, and health professionals.
The directory contains basic information, reviewed by medical experts, about the condition and where to turn for additional information and for support.
Website: https://brainfoundation.org.au/disorders/
Butterfly Hour is hosted by TBI survivor and founder of The Orange Butterfly Foundation Lauren Spear. An inclusive group open to all, but particularly those impacted by brain injury to come together once a month and reconnect in nature. Everyone is welcome and the hour is yours. There are special guest speakers on the agenda from time to time.
Bring your friends or family, come and enjoy a coffee or cup of tea in the sunshine surrounded by the beautiful gardens, listen to our guest speakers, and connect with our beautiful community for the morning.
We are pleased to announce that in addition to the Botanical Gardens Butterfly Hour there are now additional Butterfly Hour sessions to accomodate those living further North or South.
Central Edition
When: The last Saturday of every Month
Where: The Adelaide Botanical Gardens, North Terrace Adelaide
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Butterfly Hour has expanded to two new locations for 2024!!!!!
In conjunction with Brain Injury SA, a Butterfly Hour will be hosted on the first Saturday of every month alternating between Brain Injury SA’s Northern and Southern Hubs.
Northern Edition
The next Butterfly Hour Northern Edition is set to kick off on:
When: Saturday 7th December
Where: Brain Injury SA Northern Hub, 57 Elizabeth Way Elizabeth
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Southern Edition
Alternating first Saturday of every month.
Next session 2025, stay tuned for details
Where: Brain Injury SA Southern Hub, 15 Alexander Kelly Drive Noarlunga Centre
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Please see the Orange Butterfly website or Facebook page for details of the next Butterfly Hour: https://www.facebook.com/theorangebutterflyblog
