Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia

Connectivity works to improve the lives of patients and their families following traumatic brain injury of all severities, including concussion.

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Did you know that complete rest is NOT recommended following a concussion?

It's actually recommended that you a period of relative rest, during which time a person can take part in light physical activity as long as it doesn't make their symptoms worse.

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Let's Tackle TBI together. Connectivity TBI Australia is working towards a world where people living with traumatic brain injury are seen, understood & supported to live well.

Give a gift to Connectivity today. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

https://t.co/8ItWymYk12

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

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Happy Christmas, from all of us at Connectivity 🎄🎅

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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!

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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: https://t.co/umcxTyKBlp

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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: https://t.co/vksIDVgn0H

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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 https://t.co/fz0UwlVXjX

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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: https://t.co/jdvz53BK3t

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@Monash University has a new study underway looking at aerobic exercise as a therapeutic intervention for women who have experienced intimate partner violence. For more details on this study including who is eligible to participate visit: https://t.co/xmYaVoghs4

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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 https://t.co/IZUN8B86so

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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: https://t.co/v3LokE14P5

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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: https://t.co/gHztiVMMWo

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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: https://t.co/rHF5kLpZft

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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: https://t.co/palpFgtxMx

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

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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 https://t.co/fz0UwlVXjX
#WBD2024 #getaheadofconcussion

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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.

https://t.co/eE6t3VJ76A

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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.

https://t.co/A27aomSt74

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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: https://t.co/BiASjPbGtx