Brain Injury Matters

24/09/2026

Have your say in the national evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy.
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is doing an independent evaluation on how Australia’s Disability Strategy is going.
They want to hear from people with disability, families, carers, advocacy groups, disability organisations and anyone working in access and inclusion.
Opportunities for individuals
• Apply to join a focus group by 12 October.
https://ow.ly/kZ0650ZPyjm
• Share your story
You can share your experiences in text, audio, video or images 6 November. https://ow.ly/Ih0k50ZPyjg
Opportunities for organisations
• Share what your organisation has done to support access and inclusion in a survey.
https://ow.ly/qzlE50ZPyjh

23/09/2026

https://disabilityinvictoria.good.do/disabilityelectionasks/email-candidates/

Have your say on important disability issues in the lead up to the Victorian State election!

This is how you can contact your local politicians and tell them what's important to you...

The Do Gooder campaign page is a powerful tool for people with brain injury (or other disabilities) and their allies. It allows you to make contact with your local Members of Parliament (MPs) and election candidates in the lead-up to the Victorian State election (Saturday 28 November, 2026). This has been developed by Disability Advocacy Victoria (DAV). DAV is an organisation that represents BIM and other disability advocacy groups. BIM provided feedback on the key issues.

Here's how to do it...

1. Follow the link to the page
2. Enter you postcode to get a list of candidates in your electorate
3. Put your name and email address
4. Read the template letter that's already there
5. Add 1 or 2 sentences to introduce yourself and tell the about your experiences as a person living with ABI.
6. Press the "send email" button

Any questions, please direct them to [email protected]

People with disability must not be ignored, left behind or spoken for any more. As we head towards the 2026 Victorian election we are calling on every political leader and candidate to listen to disabled people and their allies, and to act on the issues that affect our lives. [Picture above: Disabil...

15/09/2026

NDIS changes: Community Information Forum and Discussion
September 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm UTC+10

The NDIS is changing, and we know many people with disability are trying to understand what the changes mean for them and what happens next.

Join PWDA online on Friday 18 September for a national community forum where we will explain what we know about the NDIS changes, what is still uncertain and the key dates ahead.

We will also share practical steps you can take now, provide space to ask questions and talk about ways to manage the uncertainty and impact of ongoing reform

When: Friday 18 September 2026

1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEST – NSW, VIC, QLD TAS and ACT)
1:00pm – 2:30pm (ACST – SA and NT)
11:30am – 1:00pm (AWST – WA)

Where: Zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)
Cost: Free
Access

This event will have live captioning and Auslan interpretation. Attendees can advise of other access requirements when registering.
Enquiries

For more information, please contact PWDA.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1800 422 015

September 18 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm UTC+10 The NDIS is changing, and we know many people with disability are trying to understand what the changes mean for them and what happens next. Join PWDA online on Friday 18 September for a national community forum where we will explain what we know about the

09/09/2026

Join us online on Friday 18 September to discuss the NDIS changes

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The NDIS is changing, and we know many people with disability are trying to understand what the changes mean for them and what happens next.

Join PWDA online on Friday 18 September for a national community forum where we will explain what we know about the NDIS changes, what is still uncertain and the key dates ahead.

We will also share practical steps you can take now, provide space to ask questions and talk about ways to manage the uncertainty and impact of ongoing reform.
Register now
https://forms.pwd.org.au/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=61

Community forum details

When: Friday 18 September 2026

1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEST – NSW, VIC, QLD TAS and ACT)
1:00pm – 2:30pm (ACST – SA and NT)
11:30am – 1:00pm (AWST – WA)

Where: Online via zoom (Access link will be sent following registration)
Cost: Free
Register now
https://forms.pwd.org.au/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id=61

We recognise the NDIS changes have raised strong emotions and concerns. Psychotherapist Ché Stevenson will be part of the forum to provide support and guidance during and after the event.
Question for our speakers?

When you register, you can submit a question or topic you would like the speakers to reflect on. You can also email them to [email protected] or call 1800 422 015.

Your questions will help shape the discussion during the forum. While we may not be able to respond to every question individually, all questions and ideas will be reviewed and used to inform the conversation.
Access

This event will have live captioning and Auslan interpretation. Attendees can advise of other access requirements when registering.
Event Recording

This online event will be recorded and a copy will be sent to everyone who registers. A recording of the event will also be available on the PWDA website and shared on social media.
Register now

Join PWDA online on Friday 18 September for a national community forum where we will share information about the NDIS changes, and discuss what they could mean for people with disability and our community.

07/09/2026

The Melburnian featured an article on BIM with members Nia, Nat and Ross.

‘Knowing More About Brain Injury’ describes the life changing peer support, community advocacy and research at BIM.

🔗 https://www.cbdnews.com.au/knowing-more-about-brain-injury/

Thanks to Jenny and the team from C*D News / The Melburnian! Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

07/09/2026

01/09/2026

Paramedics, emergency doctors, trauma doctors, ICU staff, neurosurgeons and people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) met at the Australasian TBI Collaborative: Acute Care Symposium on the 12th of August. It was positive to hear so many people want to improve care during a time when people are reliant on health care workers. BIM Members Nat, Nia, David and Col together with Suzy from BIA and Sarah from The Deadlys discussed future research priorities for people living with TBI.

22/08/2026

Do you want to be part of a new disability talk show?
You have until 11.59pm on September 1 2026 AEST (although tbh if you're the kind of person who leaves things to the last second and you miss 11.59pm, I'll still accept you!).
Because we're all disabled and chronically ill and neurodivergent, I wanted to make applications as easy as possible. No cover letter. No pages of selection criteria to answer.
I just want to know who you are, what you do, why you're interested, and what you can bring to the table. You can apply via the form, or via email.
Please remember to include your name and contact details because otherwise I can't get in touch with you!
Very excitingly, I now have an autistic organisation that's going to support me through hiring! So it will be as inclusive and accessible as possible (note: I may make mistakes but I promise to learn and make it better!).
I'm actually super sad I can only hire 30 people when over 600 have already applied!
I'm also thinking of ways people could still be a part of the show, even if they don't get a specific role. Would that interest anybody?
Anyway, please share this opportunity with your networks! I don't want it to just be a game of who happens to know me.
If you want to support the show you can also:
*Sign up for the newsletter (or share it)
*Share the TAX DEDUCTIBLE fundraiser (pretty please! I want to hire more people, but we need more donations for that)
*If you know a business or organisation that might like to sponsor an episode of the show or donate product
I feel very nervous. But I know once the dream team is assembled, things will be easier!
And friends, if this goes well, I might be able to get a season 2 and hire WAY MORE!!!! That is my big goal.
Will you help us make noise?
APPLICATION BELOW

ID: A pic of Zoe in her electric wheelchair with her long pink tulle dress and lack corset bodice, pink stilettos, long pink hair and a light pink flower crown, in front of some trees and a camera. Over the top are the words Applications closing 11.59pm AEST 1 September 2026. Want to be part of a new disability talk show on TV? how hiring for: lived experience committee, social media coordinator, PR coordinator, assistant producer and guests. Note: you must be disabled to apply.

17/08/2026

Brain Injury Awareness week is this week....

16/08/2026

Brain Injury Awareness Week