People with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) may require a range of supports in order to live in the community. ABI can include brain injury resulting from head trauma, stroke, hypoxia (lack of oxygen to the brain), infection (e.g. encephalitis), brain tumour and brain damage from drug and/or alcohol misuse.

In July 2008, ADHC signed an Interagency Agreement with NSW Health, Housing NSW and Lifetime Care and Support Authority to improve access to services for people with an ABI.

A new guide called the Care and Support Pathways for People with an Acquired Brain Injury - Referral and Service Options in NSW (PDF, large file >1MB) has been developed by the Interagency partners to assist clients, families and referrers to navigate the service system. The guide also provides comprehensive information about the service options for people with an ABI that are provided by all of the partner agencies.

Exploring new approaches for people with ABI is a priority for ADHC throughout Stronger Together. ADHC funds a number of Non-Government Organisations to provide information and referral, case management and brokerage for specialised interventions, in-home and accommodation support and community participation for people with an ABI.

How to access services

You can access services by contacting our Information, Referral and Intake Service in your region who can advise you on services for people with an ABI in your area.

In addition, the Care and Support Pathways for People with an Acquired Brain Injury - Referral and Service Options in NSW (PDF, large file >1MB) provides comprehensive information about the service options for people with an ABI provided by ADHC, NSW Health, Housing NSW, Lifetime Care and Support Authority and Corrective Services NSW. Services listed can be contacted directly using the information shown in the document.

ABI Information and Training Resource

ADHC has developed a web-based information and training resource about ABI. It is aimed at staff who work with people who have ABI, however it also includes comprehensive and helpful information for clients, families and carers. To access the ABI information and training resource go to www.abistafftraining.info

For more information

For further information about ADHC’s services for people with an ABI, please contact the Attendant Care and Physical Disability Unit. The Attendant Care and Physical Disability Unit is responsible for ADHC’s policy directions for people with adult onset disabilities including ABI.