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Brainwave is Australia's only paediatric charity supporting children with a broad range of neurological conditions.

05/11/2026

Hip, hip, hooray! It's your birthday! We are sending lots of love to all our Brainwave children who are celebrating their birthdays in November!

04/11/2026

Ride for the Kids 2026 has come to a close, and we could not be more proud 2026 has come to a close, and we could not be more proud.

Last month, riders across Australia took on a cycling challenge in support of Brainwave families, logging kilometres on roads, paths, and indoor trainers throughout October. They set their own goals, shared their fundraising pages, and asked their communities to show up for children living with brain injuries, illnesses and neurological conditions. And show up they did.

The good news? It is not too late to be part of it. Fundraising pages stay open until the end of November, so if you have been meaning to donate to a rider you know, you still can. Every dollar goes directly toward Brainwave’s programs for the children and families we support every day.

Find a rider and donate at rideforthekids.org.au/sponsor.

Thank you to every rider, donor, and supporter who was part of Ride for the Kids 2026. You are the reason we can keep showing up for families when they need it most. 🧡

12/10/2026

We are delighted to welcome Danny Schwarz as Brainwave Australia’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Danny brings more than three decades of experience across the not-for-profit, community and education sectors. Most recently, as CEO of Playgroup Victoria, he strengthened government and philanthropic partnerships, supported families and helped establish Playgroup’s role within the early childhood system.

Danny was drawn to Brainwave’s purpose-led, family-centred model that directly addresses the unmet needs of children with brain injuries and complex neurological conditions, and their families.

“I was particularly inspired by Brainwave's reach, hospital partnerships, peer-support programs and the employment pathway created through the award-winning social enterprise, Brainwave Bikes.”

Danny has already joined us at two Family Days, enjoying the chance to meet and chat with families, volunteers and partners. He has also visited both children’s hospitals in Sydney alongside our Services Manager. In his first months, he will get to know more of the Brainwave community, listening to what matters to them and exploring how we can build on that together.

He will work closely with the Board and staff to continue laying the groundwork for key strategic initiatives, including expanding sibling support, strengthening connections with regional and rural families, and growing the funding base that makes Brainwave’s work possible.

“I want Brainwave families, supporters and partners to know that I am committed to leading with empathy, collaboration and accountability. I look forward to working alongside the Brainwave community to build on the organisation's strengths and deepen its impact.”

Outside work, Danny enjoys spending time with his family and being involved in community life. He also has a sourdough baking habit that may have got a little out of hand.

Please join us in welcoming Danny to the Brainwave community. We’re thrilled to have him with us.

11/10/2026

All set up at the Young Carers Festival with Little Dreamers!

We’re spending the day connecting with young carers and their families. If you’re here, come past the Brainwave stand and say hello!

Thanks to Little Dreamers for having us and bringing everyone together!

08/10/2026

Help us make the most of this opportunity!

We have until 11am today to unlock the full $6,000 match. Any matching funds we haven’t unlocked by then will go unused.

If you’re able to give, please donate today so your gift can go twice as far.

Double your gift by donating here: https://chuffed.org/project/ethicaljobs-brainwaveaus-matched-donations

01/10/2026

Hip, hip, hooray! It's your birthday! We are sending lots of love to all our Brainwave children who are celebrating their birthdays in October!

30/09/2026

Back in July, 173 Brainwave families spent the day at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

Families were welcomed through a dedicated side entrance so no one had to wait in the main queue, and from there they had free access to the full aquarium experience at their own pace. Afterwards, everyone gathered in a dedicated Brainwave area where lunch packs and ice cream were waiting for the kids.

What made the day truly special was the detail that went into it. SEA LIFE staff set up colouring stations and hands-on learning stations where families could touch and feel artifacts from the aquarium. For families with children who have sensory difficulties, this was one of the highlights of the day. They told us how they rarely get the chance to engage with different textures and materials in a supported, unhurried way at events like this.

Julie, our face painter, was also on hand, bringing to life the marine creatures families had just met throughout the aquarium. And SEA LIFE itself was a genuinely accessible venue: easy wheelchair access, a sensory room available to all guests, and staff who were welcoming and attentive throughout. Our two Salesforce volunteers also played an important role in keeping the day running smoothly from the moment families arrived.

A big thank you to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, to our volunteers who helped the day run smoothly, and to every family who came along and made it what it was.

These are the days families tell us they remember.

26/09/2026

Don’t miss your chance to earn a The Pedla jersey! 🚴

Raise $500 this October and our exclusive Pedla cycling jersey is yours. Returning riders who already reached our Jersey milestone last year, will receive a brand new design, while new riders can earn our original print!

On top of that, every dollar you raise goes to Brainwave Australia and the families of children living with brain injuries, and complex neurological conditions across Australia.

The ride is free and anyone can join. It starts on 1 October.

Register now: https://www.rideforthekids.org.au/

It starts next week!!

19/09/2026

This October, we are riding for the kids.

Ride for the Kids is Brainwave's month-long virtual cycling challenge, and this year we are inviting riders across Australia to join us. Whether you ride solo, with your family or with your whole cycling club, every kilometre you clock and every dollar you raise goes directly to supporting children with brain injuries and complex neurological conditions, and the families who love them.

Every day in Australia, 10 children are diagnosed with a brain injury or illness. Brainwave currently supports more than 1,900 of those families across the country, and your ride helps us keep showing up for them today, tomorrow and years from now.

The ride runs all of October, it is completely free to enter and open to all ages and abilities.

Register now at rideforthekids.org.au

18/09/2026

On the 10th of September, eight mums came together in Penrith for Brainwave's Mums Night Out, in NSW.

The evening was simple by design: food platters, drinks, painting and a few hours of genuine breathing room. For the mums who attended, many of whom are full-time carers navigating the ongoing demands of raising a child with a brain condition, this event was a rare opportunity to step out of the caring role, be surrounded by people in similar situations, relax and switch off from the stresses of life.

Mums reported that the evening was a lovely and genuinely unusual break from their everyday routine.

Brainwave's community programs exist because we know that supporting a family means supporting every member of it. Evenings like this are part of that commitment.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made the first NSW Mums Night Out one to remember.

Address

Unit 6/42-44 Garden Boulevard
Dingley Village, VIC
3172

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300766819

Website

https://brainwave.org.au/

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