A national brain tumour support organisation, focusing on support for brain tumour patients, their carers, and the families of patients, which brain tumours affect.
Website: https://www.btaa.org.au/
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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: http://braininjurysa.org.au/services-and-enquiries/
NDIS Link: http://braininjurysa.org.au/ndis/
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/
Calvary Community Care has been supporting people in their own homes and communities for over twenty years.
They deliver a range of aged care, disability and other support services that enable independence, improve social connections and promote positive health and well-being.
Services offered:
Website: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/community-care/
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.
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.
