Brain Injury SA

✨ Join us for our next Brain Injury Support and Education (BISE) Group!

BISE Group is a relaxed and friendly environment for people living with acquired brain injury to form new connections, share experiences, and learn skills across a variety of enjoyable activities!

Come along to our next session: Mindfulness and Relaxation 🧘‍♀️🍃

This session will be an opportunity to learn about Mindfulness: what it is and how we can apply it to enrich our lives and reduce stress. We’ll also discuss and practice some widely used techniques to help us relax and unwind.

📅 When: Wednesday 1 July, 10.30am to 12pm
📍 Where: BISA City Hub
🎟️ Cost: Free to attend. Registration is essential.

✉️ To register for BISE Group, please contact Ed at [email protected]

Brain Injury Support and Education Group is proudly supported and funded by the Lifetime Support Authority - LSA.

❄️ Keeping Warm this Winter ❄️

As the weather gets colder, it's important to take extra care of yourself and those around you.
For people living with brain injury, colder temperatures can sometimes impact fatigue, mobility, muscle stiffness, circulation, and overall comfort. Staying warm can help you stay active, comfortable, and connected during the winter months.

Here are some simple ways to keep warm this season:
🧣 Dress in layers
☕ Enjoy warm drinks and meals
🏠 Keep the cold out by closing curtains, reducing drafts, and creating a cosy indoor space
🔥 Use warming aids such as hand warmers, wheat bags, heated blankets, or heat packs
🚶 Stay active with gentle movement and exercise
🤝 Stay connected with family, friends, and your support network

Winter is a good reminder to check in with yourself. Stay warm, rest when you need to, and be gentle with yourself throughout the colder months 💛

✨ We love sharing community initiatives ✨

🧵Celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day with Adelaide Metro!

Hop on a tram or a double decker bus for a fun and social knitting experience. Take your knitting project, meet fellow community members, and enjoy a unique experience across Adelaide City or the Adelaide Hills.

Whether you're an experienced knitter or simply curious about fibre arts, everyone is welcome.

🚍 Visit the Adelaide Metro website for event details and registration information → https://ow.ly/6wE850Z7rpW

🧠 June 8 is World Brain Tumour Day 🧠

World Brain Tumour Day is a global awareness day dedicated to increasing understanding of brain tumours and the impact they have on individuals, families, and communities.
A brain tumour can affect a person’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Depending on the location and progression of the tumour, and the effects of treatment, some people may also experience an acquired brain injury and require ongoing rehabilitation and support.

On this day, we acknowledge the strength and resilience of people living with a brain tumour, survivors, their families and carers, and the health professionals who support them throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

🎗️ Raising awareness helps promote earlier recognition, better understanding of long-term impacts, and improved support for people to live well in their communities.

📣 Our BISA Hubs will be closed tomorrow, Monday 8 June, for the public holiday.

We will be open as usual on Tuesday 9 June.

📬 The June edition of BISA News is here!

From upcoming programs and community events to service updates and helpful resources — this edition is packed with everything happening across the BISA community this month.

Whether you're a person living with brain injury, a family member, carer, supporter, or service provider, there's something in here for you.

📖 Read the June edition → https://ow.ly/VZq750Z7rsg
📩 Not subscribed yet? Sign up free → https://ow.ly/N3MY50Z7rsf

📣 It's not too late to register for our upcoming Carers Information Session:
🍵 Managing Your Personal Wellbeing as a Carer – Your Wellbeing Matters too!

As a carer, we understand that taking the time to prioritise your wellbeing can be challenging in your caring role.

In this session we'll explore the importance of self-care as a carer, discuss practical strategies to assist you in looking after yourself, and talk about how to access information and health supports available to you so you can prioritise your wellbeing.

📆 When: Thursday 25 June, 10.30am to 12pm
📍 Where: In-person at BISA North Hub (2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth) or Online
🎟️ Registration is essential → https://ow.ly/lxCH50Z6sYI

We hope to see you there!

June is International Aphasia Awareness Month!

❓Did you know that approximately 140,000 people in Australia live with aphasia?

🗣️ Aphasia is a communication difficulty that occurs when the language areas of the brain are damaged, which is most often caused by various types of acquired brain injury such as stroke, TBI, and even brain tumour.

Stay tuned this month as we share valuable information and resources to support those living with aphasia!