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Welcome to the BISA Newsletter!
March 2026 Edition
What is in this Edition?
March is Gut Health Month – For people living with ABI, nutrition plays an important role in supporting recovery, brain health, and quality of life!
Capacity Update – March 2026
BISA is hiring! Check out our latest available career opportunities!
Register for our next Youth Reconnect Transition Program (yRTP) – Starting Friday 10 April at BISA City Hub
Join us for our next Carers Information Session – 'Finding the Right Support Worker' on Thursday 19 March at BISA Northern Hub and Online
Plus More!
Happy reading!
March is Gut Health Month
This Gut Health Month shines a spotlight on the incredible power of the gut and the important role it plays in overall health and wellbeing.
For people living with an acquired brain injury, nutrition plays an important role in supporting recovery, brain health, and quality of life.
Our Dietitian specialises in brain injury and nutrition, working closely with our interdisciplinary team to help clients build the skills, confidence and knowledge to improve their nutritional intake and overall health and wellbeing.
Our Specialist Dietitian can assist clients with:
- Improving energy levels and managing fatigue
- Individualised nutrition plans tailored towards personal goals
- Support with tube feeding and enteral nutrition
- Practical strategies to improve gut health
- Chronic disease management
- Achieving a comfortable, sustainable weight to support mobility and endurance
- And much more
If you, or someone you care for, is seeking support for better gut and brain health after brain injury, we welcome referrals to our Dietitian Services.
Gut Health Month Resources at Dietitian Connection
To help you dive deeper, our friends at Dietitian Connection have available a range of resources focused on gut health.
Explore the available resources, guides, podcasts and webinars via Dietitian Connection and start building your gut health knowledge today!
Capacity Update
Capacity Update – March 2026
Whilst some of our services carry a waitlist, please be assured that we are continuing to triage referrals to ensure we are addressing urgent matters as quickly as possible.
The below table represents the current availability as at March 2026:
Once we’ve received your referral, our friendly team will be in touch to discuss how BISA can support you or the person you care for on their recovery journey.
To make a referral, call us on 8217 7600 or submit a referral online via the Brain Injury SA website.
We are hiring!
Brain Injury SA has new career opportunities available.
Join our team!
Board Chairperson
We are seeking to appoint an experienced governance leader to serve as our next Board Chair.
Board Director (multiple positions)
We are seeking passionate, purpose-drive leaders to join our Board.
Case Manager – Pathways
(multiple positions)
We are looking for experienced Case Managers to join our team.
The National Assistance Card is available to people living with ABI
Have you heard of the National Assistance Card?
If you are an autistic person or are living with brain injury, the National Assistance Card is a simple way to let others know when you need help – especially in situations where you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or unable to communicate.
The card includes personalised information about the impacts of your disability, helping people understand how to support you in everyday situations, like at the shops, on public transport, at medical appointments, or in emergencies.
The National Assistance Card is now available for people with brain injury across Australia.
If you'd like to learn more or need help to complete the application for the National Assistance Card, please reach out to our BISA Advocacy team.
Join us for our next Youth Reconnect Transition Program (yRTP)
Are you a young person under 30 living with a brain injury and looking to build confidence, skills, and connection?
Our Youth Reconnect Transition Program (yRTP) is a supportive group program designed to help young people navigate life after brain injury, reconnect with their goals, and build independence alongside peers who understand.
Each session will be supported by Peer Mentors from our Peer Support Program, offering guidance, connection and lived-experience support.
Our upcoming yRTP is starting Friday 10 April 2026, running for 10 consecutive weeks:
When: Fridays
Time: 10.30am to 1pm (with lunch provided)
Where: BISA City Hub – 70 Light Square, Adelaide
Dates: Starts Friday 10 April 2026 running until Friday 12 June 2026
yRTP is FREE to attend. Registrations are essential.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in participating in our yRTP program commencing Friday 10 April, please complete the expression of interest form via the BISA website.
Brain Injury SA's RTP is proudly supported and funded by Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia.
Join us for our upcoming Carers Information Sessions
Are you a carer looking for connection, support, and practical insights into supporting someone with an ABI?
BISA is hosting a series of Carers Information Sessions at each of our hub locations and online. Each session covers a different topic and offers an opportunity for carers to come and along and connect with other carers of someone with an acquired brain injury.
Upcoming Session
Finding the Right Support Worker
Join us for a discussion about working with Support Workers.
In this session, we’ll explore the role of Support Workers, what carers can expect from them, and how to select someone who is the right fit for your family member and the care they need.
We’ll also discuss the importance of formal supports within care arrangements, helping carers create space for their own wellbeing. In addition, we’ll share strategies for managing challenging situations when things don’t go to plan.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a better understanding of how to identify and work with the right supports for your family member and your caring role.
When: Thursday 19 March 2026, 1.30pm to 3pm
Where: In-person at Brain Injury SA Northern Hub (2/57 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth) or Online
Other Upcoming Carers Information Session
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
Location: In-person at Brain Injury SA City Hub (70 Light Square, Adelaide) or Online
(topic to be announced soon)
Sessions are FREE to attend. Registrations are essential.
Community Participation Opportunities
Find TBI
Adelaide University is seeking volunteers to participate in a study to better understand brain health in people with Parkinson's disease OR who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion after the age of 10.
As a participant, you will complete an online survey and attend up to two in-person activity sessions.
For more information, please contact (08) 8313 4352, or email find_tbi@adelaide.edu.au
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