About us

WHAT WE AIM TO ACHIEVE

Our vision

Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by a special persons brain injury. You are the centre of why Brain Connect was developed.

Our mission

To provide accessible, compassionate education and resources, to support families navigating the challenges of brain injury.

Our values

  1. Empathy: We prioritise understanding and compassion in all our interactions.
  2. Collaboration: We believe in the power of valuing contributions from both children and adults.
  3. Accessibility: We strive to make our resources available to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.
  4. Education: We are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information to empower families.
  5. Support: We offer a supportive community where families can find comfort and connection..
HISTORY

Our origin story

Brain Connect was inspired by gaps in accessible educational resources for children and families after a loved ones brain injury. It is backed by research and co-designed by a community of brave and inspiring humans.

  • 1

    Pilot study

    To understand the experiences, views of the support provided, gaps and recommendations for future interventions, a qualitative study interviewed 26 children and adults. Results indicated the need to develop digital resources. Read the published article here.

  • 2

    Scoping Review

    We delved into published literature to identify manualised programs and practice suggestions to support children’s health literacy, behaviours and emotions after a parental acquired brain injury. It demonstrated the need for systemic support, family- and child-centred practices. Read the published article here.

  • 3

    Focus Groups

    We interviewed health professional to understand the barriers and facilitators of their clinical practice to work with children after a parental acquired brain injury. This article is under review for publication.

  • 4

    National Survey

    We surveyed children and adults across Australia on their educational need and (e)learning preferences.

  • 5

    Platform Development

    We worked with children, adults and health professionals to co-design Brain Connect.