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Here are a selection of websites that have useful information and resources about disability and brain injury.

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Information sites - Brain Injury and Disability

Organisations in Australia

Organisations overseas

Information sites

The following sites have useful and interesting information about brain injury and broader disability topics.
 

Brain Injury

For information about brain injury the following may be useful.
 
Educating Educators About Brain Injury http://www.abieducation.com/binder/English/chap1.html
This site has visual and clear information about the brain and outcomes of brain injury.
 
This site offers interactive tools on a range of topics including discovering the brain, brain structure and how it works.
 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology http://mit.edu/search.html
Enter “brain injury” into the MIT search and see where it takes you. “The MIT web sites host more than 1,118,000 documents and receive more than 7,000,000 hits per day from all over the world.”
 
Neuroscience for Kids <www.faculty.washington.edu/chudler
This site is intended for school students but has a collection of simple information, activities and experiments useful for exploring neuroscience and the brain.
 
Another site aimed at school students that has information on the function of the brain and nervous system.
 
Dr Macs Behaviour Management Site  < http://www.behavioradvisor.com/>
A site offering many practical and simple tips for managing behaviour.
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Disability

For information on broader disability topics and issues the following may be useful.
 
DisAbilityconnections (Victoria) - formerly the Western Region Disability Network (WRDN) is a network of nearly 1000 people with disabilities, their carers/families, service providers, government and community. Membership is free to anyone who shares a passion for disability issues.
While the focus is on the Western and Northern suburbs of Metropolitan Melbourne others are invited to join. Open to all disabilities (including mental health) and age groups.
A Victorian government site that provides up-to-date online information on disabilities and covers a range of topics including services and support.
 
Infoxchange Australia empowers individuals, networks & organisations and connects communities by providing access to information technology.
 
Described as providing health and medical information for consumers, and being quality assured by the Victorian Government (Australia) this site has a specific section on brain injury as well as covering many other health issues.
 
Sense Scotland has information on communication support needs because of deafness, blindness, sensory impairment, learning and physical disabilities. 
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Organisations

Australia

Brain Injury Australia (BIA) http://www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au/
BIA is the national, peak organisation for Australia representing, through its State member organisations, the interests and needs of people with acquired brain injury, their families and carers. The site has links to each of the state groups and information and publications on many aspects of brain injury.
 
A service based in Victoria Australia that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by conditions of the brain and providing support to their families. Primarily focused on people who have acquired brain injury after birth through both illness and accident.
 
Brain Injury Association Queensland (BIAQ) http://braininjury.org.au
The Brain Injury Association of Queensland assists people with an acquired brain injury, those with behaviour that challenges our understanding, their families and stakeholders. The site contains a range of fact sheets and information about brain injury and services available.
 
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit www.swsahs.nsw.gov.au/biru
Based in Liverpool NSW this service provides rehabilitation services to people in the . In addition the site contains a range of products and information on brain injury.
 
 Alzheimers Australia www.alzheimers.org.au                                                                                          Alzheimer's Australia is the peak body providing support and advocacy for Australians living with dementia. The site provides information on the services and support available along with information about dementia and caring for a person with dementia.
 
Stroke Association of Victoria  http://home.vicnet.net.au~stroke/                                                                  A not-for-profit incorporated organisation that is run by unpaid volunteers who provide a range of support and information services for people affected by stroke, their families and carers.
 
Bouverie Family Therapy Centre www.bouverie.org.au/category/8/24/33
A service based in Victoria Australia that works with families and professionals dealing with acquired brain injury resulting from situations such as accidents or illness. Services include direct counselling services for families, consultation and training services for professionals and research on family adjustment to ABI.  
 
Provides specialist services in alcohol and other substance-related brain impairment including neuropsychology, psychology, social work, community development and case management.
 
Melbourne City Mission ABI team www.mcm.org.au
Provides a range of services for people with acquired brain injury including paediatric case management, community access programs, and an accommodation and support project.
 
This program provides rehabilitation support throughout Victoria for highly dependent persons with acquired brain injury and their families who are not in receipt of compensation.
 
Summer Foundation www.summerfoundation.org.au
Providing information to young people at risk of entry or currently in nursing home care, their carers and workers. The site includes a Knowledge Network which provides a search facility for services, resources and links relevant to the issue of young people in nursing homes.
 
A site for a collaborative state-wide campaign initiated by the Summer Foundation to engage the business community and the general public in raising funds to build alternatives for young people living in nursing homes.
 
RCH has a number of fact sheets which can be downloaded and provide a wide range of information about brain injury in children.
 
Community Brain Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service (CBDATS) www.bdpv.org
The Community Brain Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service is a team comprising of members from various disciplines including medical, nursing, clinical psychology, neuropsychology and social work. The team provides services throughout Victoria, either directly or via a range of other modalities including teleconferencing. Services include assessment, secondary consultation, service integration and education. 
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Overseas

Brain Injury Association USA biausa.org
Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support services that lead toward reduced incidence and improved outcomes for children and adults with brain injuries.
 
International Brain Injury Association internationalbrain.org
Organization of professionals aiming to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury.
 
Ontario Brain Injury Association obia.on.ca
Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury by providing support services, professional development programs and community involvement. Offers a newsletter, calendar of events and resource information.
 
Brain Injury Association of New Zealand brain-injury-nz.org
Provides information, advocacy and support to people with brain injuries, family members, and caregivers. Has a list of branch offices and offers Social Rehabilitation clinics in a variety of cities.
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