Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month 2026

March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in Australia – a time to learn, support survivors, and raise awareness about the impacts of TBI.

Did you know?

• Each year in Australia, over 150,000 people experience a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

• TBIs are a leading cause of hospitalisation and long-term disability for Australians of all ages.

• Common causes include falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and assaults.

• Symptoms can be physical (headaches, dizziness, fatigue), cognitive (memory or concentration issues), or emotional (mood changes, anxiety, depression).

• Recovery can take weeks, months, or even years, and every brain injury is unique.

• TBIs can affect employment, education, relationships, and independence.

• Early recognition, medical care, and rehabilitation significantly improve outcomes.

• Raising awareness in communities across Australia is essential for prevention, support, and research.

TBI Awareness Month is about educating the public, supporting survivors and families, honouring those affected, and advocating for improved research, prevention, and rehabilitation programs.

If you would like to join us in supporting Australians living with a TBI, please consider getting involved.

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Patient Story: Tyler Fuller – Life After a TBI

Tyler Fuller was just 19 when he suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after a fall at Middleton on New Year’s Day 2020. He spent 19 days in a coma and underwent life-saving brain surgery, followed by months of intensive rehabilitation.

Tyler’s recovery included multiple surgeries, physiotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychological support.

Tyler now uses his experience to raise awareness about the life-changing impacts of TBI and to support others on their recovery journey. He encourages survivors to stay positive and committed to their rehabilitation, emphasizing that while a TBI can be life-changing, resilience and determination can help you reclaim your goals and dreams.

Tyler’s advice to others recovering from TBI:
"Don’t give up with your rehab, recovery, goals, and dreams. Being positive about the injury and recovery is an essential mindset to have while going through this experience. Don’t think poorly of yourself or what the injury might restrict you to do. I look at it as a blessing in disguise, and I hope others who might go through this experience will think the same."