Today is World Brain Day. Brain health is more than a medical priority; it is a social and economic necessity. Healthy brains are essential for people to learn, work, care for their families, and participate in society. #WorldBrainDay

Kai is one of the 200,000 Australians who experience a traumatic brain injury every year. Your gift this EOFY means we can provide the information and education to the next person whose life changes in an instant Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Every year in Australia approximately 200,000 people will suffer a traumatic brain injury. No one should have to face a brain injury alone. Connectivity is here to provide the information needed to recover and thrive. Let's Tackle TBI. Donate by June 30. donate.connectivity.org.au/

Traumatic Brain Injury can be life-changing. Everyone deserves to know and understand what they're facing and how to deal with TBIs. Let's Tackle TBI together. Donations over $2 made before June 30 are tax deductible. donate.connectivity.org.au/ #concussion #TBI

Did you know that complete rest is NOT recommended following a concussion? It's actually recommended that you a period of relative rest, during which time a person can take part in light physical activity as long as it doesn't make their symptoms worse.

Let's Tackle TBI together. Connectivity TBI Australia is working towards a world where people living with traumatic brain injury are seen, understood & supported to live well. Give a gift to Connectivity today. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. donate.connectivity.org.au/

Happy New Year! We wish you all the best for a healthy and happy year ahead! 🎉

Happy Christmas, from all of us at Connectivity 🎄🎅

The Connectivity Office will be closed from today until Monday, 6 January 2025. We hope you have a wonderful festive period with your loved ones!

Concussion can be difficult to identify in older adults, largely due to other health conditions associated with older adults If you are the carer of an older adult you can enrol in our Concussion in Older Adults Short Course here: ow.ly/3MPG50TV5lV

When is it safe to resume driving following a concussion? Find out with our recently created fact sheet on 'Driving after Concussion'. View the fact sheet here: ow.ly/nHkV50TV5iv

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious consequence of family and domestic violence (FDV). Research has shown that victim-survivors of FDV are likely to have experienced more than one TBI. You can learn more about TBI at connectivity.org.au

South Australian Nick Dowling is in the midst of a running challenge - aiming to complete 21 half marathons in 21 days to raise much needed funds to educate the community on all forms of TBI including concussion. You can read Nick's inspiring story here: ow.ly/7G6L50U1465

ABI or TBI? Which is which? Well, all Traumatic Brain Injuries are Acquired Brain Injuries, however, not all Acquired Brain Injuries are Traumatic Brain Injuries. Learn more about traumatic brain injury at ow.ly/IfLo50TV4G6

The BRIDGES Guideline (BRain Injury: Developing GuidElineS for physical activities) development group has released Australia’s first guideline for physical activity for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI). View the guidelines: ow.ly/3fcN50TV4BK

The Australasian Neurotrauma Symposium will be held in Perth, WA over the weekend of November 30 - December 1. Registration and attendance at the event is free. More information on abstract submission and attendance is available here: ow.ly/biuk50TLlP9

Two legends from Bermagui (NSW) will be making an epic run from the NSW border to the MCG in time for the AFL grand final. Jack and Sam are aiming to run over 400km to raise awareness of and funds for concussion education. Read more and donate here: ow.ly/WTqz50TkShK

There has been a lot of coverage on Blast-related TBI in the media lately. If you're interested in understanding more we have an article that explains things like blast overpressure, the causes and consequences of blast-related TBI. Read it here: ow.ly/clwQ50SOPNF

Happy Birthday to our Connectivity Ambassador, Kai Sakakibara who turns 28 today🎉 Have a great day, Kai! You are an inspiration!

Today is World Brain Day! The theme this year is 'Brain Health and Prevention'. Here at Connectivity, we are working educate communities on TBI of all severities, including concussion. You can learn more at connectivity.org.au #WBD2024 #getaheadofconcussion