Connectivity - Traumatic Brain Injury Australia

03/06/2026

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most complex and under-recognised health challenges in Australia, with around 180,000 Australian's suffering a concussion annually.

Research is finding new treatments for traumatic brain injury but for most families, that knowledge never reaches them.

Connectivity TBI Australia is closing a critical gap — ensuring knowledge reaches the people who need it most.

Let's help those Australians recover well and Tackle Traumatic Brain Injury together.

Give a gift to Connectivity today: https://donate.connectivity.org.au/

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most complex and under-r...

30/05/2026

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.

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

You can help by giving a gift before June 30.
https://donate.connectivity.org.au/

28/05/2026

Let's Tackle TBI together.

Traumatic brain injury is one of the most complex – and most misunderstood health challenges facing Australians today.

Around 180,000 Australians experience a concussion and 20,000 experience a moderate to severe TBI every year. Researchers are finding new treatments and better ways to support recovery. But for most families, that knowledge never reaches them.

Connectivity TBI Australia is working towards a world where people living with traumatic brain injury are seen, understood and supported to live well.

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

https://donate.connectivity.org.au/

28/05/2026

UTS is now recruiting for people to join their study! UTS have created a new assessment tool to dynamically assess how people with TBI communicate using technology (e.g. smartphones). This tool will hopefully improve how speech pathologists assess digital communication skills after brain injury and make goal setting and rehabilitation more efficient in this field.
You can learn more about this study here:

Tool for dynamic assessment of technology-mediated communication tasks for adults with TBI What is the aim of the study? UTS is now recruiting for people to join our study! We have created a...

21/05/2026

BRIDGES - physical activity after TBI

Researchers at the University of Sydney are exploring barriers, enablers and cultural considerations for brain injury rehabilitation and physical activity participation and are seeking people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury across a number of priority populations.

You can find out more here: https://www.connectivity.org.au/updates/exercise-while-living-with-a-traumatic-brain-injury/

14/05/2026

Understanding body image after TBI

Researchers at Adelaide University are aiming to understand how body image and body awareness change after TBI, to help inform better ways to assess and support people during recovery and rehabilitation.

You can learn more here: https://www.connectivity.org.au/updates/understanding-body-image-following-tbi/

07/05/2026

Sydney Aphasia Social Group

The Sydney Aphasia Social Group is holding a free social event on Thursday 14th May at the University of Sydney from 11am - 1pm for people with aphasia and their supporters to connect with others.

Find out more here: https://www.connectivity.org.au/updates/sydney-aphasia-social-group-may-event/

06/05/2026

Did you know that concussion doesn't just occur in sports?

Only approximately 20% of concussion injuries in Australia are attributed to sports. The remainder come from road traffic accidents, falls, assault, workplace accidents, and family, domestic and interpersonal violence.

30/04/2026

Social Brain Toolkit Virtual Clinic Survey

The University of Sydney is conducting a study called the "Social Brain Toolkit Virtual Clinic" to better understand how online tools can support people with traumatic brain injury and their families to communicate more effectively.

They are inviting community input to help co-create the tool, starting with an online survey.

You can find out more here: https://www.connectivity.org.au/connecting-to-current-research-projects/social-brain-toolkit-virtual-clinic/

23/02/2026

Sydney Aphasia Social Group is a social group for people living with aphasia and their supporters. The group holds events for members of the community with aphasia and brain injury, alongside their carers and family members, to come together in a safe and welcoming space. All people at every age and at every stage of recovery are welcome.

Sydney Aphasia Social Group are holding a free social event at 11am-1pm on Tuesday 24th February at the University of Sydney for people with aphasia and their supporters to connect with others.

Register for the event:

Get tickets on Humanitix - Sydney Aphasia Social Group - Chit Chat Session. Level 4, Susan Wakil Health Building, University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building, Western Ave, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia. Tuesday 24th February 2026. Find event information.