ABIOS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program

 Painting of Journey into the mind of a Warrior by Michael Chapman 



Journey into the mind of a warrior

When I dream, the greatest thing in life is seeing my elders dancing, singing, walking and talking because they are my guidance, showing and telling me about places where to walk and not to walk.  I listen to them because they are guiding me through life.  This is the brain of a spiritual man dreaming it just like a vision they are always on my mind.

Artwork and story:  Michael Chapman, Cherbourg, 2011


 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are respectfully advised that this website may contain images of deceased persons.

 
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Direct Client Services

ABIOS works with people with brain injury, their families and the services who work with them.
 
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ABI Education

ABIOS has developed training resources specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and services and has training resources appropriate for those who work in this area.

 
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Research and Development
ABIOS initiated specific a research and development programme in 2006 to develop a more appropriate service model and resources for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples with brain injury, their families and their communities.
 
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Resources and Links

ABIOS has developed resources with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities that can be used in education.  Other useful websites are listed here. You may also find useful links on the ABIOS website links for information and resources web page.



Contact ABIOS

abios@health.qld.gov.au

Last updated: 12 July 2022