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Support For Families

| I have a young child with an ABI |

The unexpected occurrence of ABI as an adult suddenly creates many new situations that confront all family members, extended family and friends.  Immediate family face the turmoil of hospitalisation and rehabilitation.  Once home, the realities of the changes in the person with ABI and the demands of caring may significantly affect daily living, roles, responsibilities and relationships.  This can create many uncertainties and stresses as families try to adjust to the new circumstances.  Emotional reactions to the ABI and changes that ensue can be varied and at times overwhelming.  Community and government organisations, such as Health, Disability Services Qld, respite services, rehabilitation, vocational, recreation services and brain injury services are available to provide advice, support and referral.  

The following fact sheets cover specific areas of family experience in more detail.

• My partner has had an ABI.   (PDF, 52 KB)
• My adult child has had an ABI    (PDF, 52 KB) 
• My sibling has had an ABI    (PDF, 53 KB)
• My friend or extended family member has an ABI    (PDF, 53 KB)
• I know a child with a family member who has an ABI    (PDF, 59 KB)
• I am a Support Worker supporting a client with ABI and their family    (PDF, 82 KB)
• Just for Kids -  Come to     Kids Zone

Further information can also be obtained from the Brain Injury Association of Queensland website    

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If You Have A Young Child With An Acquired Brain Injury Please Try The Following Links:

Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne - has brain injury fact sheets under the Kids Health Information for Parents section.
http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo

ROBIN: Rehabilitation Of Children with Acquired Brain Injuries & N euro-muscular Disorders -  at the Mater Children's Hospital Brisbane.
http://www.mater.org.au

Queensland Paediatric Rehabilitation Service - (QPRS) at the Royal Children's Hospital Brisbane.
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rch/families/thedistrict.asp and
http://www.workingwonders.com.au/

Brain Injury Association of Queensland
http://braininjury.org.au/portal/

Brain Foundation
http://www.brainaustralia.org.au/

Contact ABIOS:
abios@health.qld.gov.au

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