BIAT Services
The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania operates under a community development philosophy. This means in broad terms that BIAT aims to provide people living with or affected by brain injury in Tasmania with access to information, resources and services that encourage them to develop skills and make choices which allow them to build community support networks and control their own lives.
Information and Referral
BIAT acts as the first point of contact for people with acquired brain injury, families, carers, service providers and the general community in relation to ABI issues providing information on, and referral to a variety of resources.
All too often, people become confused or discouraged by the complexities of the system, and they never find out about the programs and services that might be able to help them solve their problems. Because they don't get help, bad situations tend to get worse, and our society pays the price.
Education and Training
In Tasmania it is estimated 2,500 people acquire a brain injury each year. A significant proportion of these are young adults whose medical care and support issues are compounded by a lack of understanding within the broader community of brain injury and its impact on the lives of individuals, their families and carers. People in the community often find it difficult to understand brain injury because its effects are so varied and they are not easy to describe.
Systemic Advocacy
As a Peak Body, BIAT has as its key role, advocacy to influence outcomes in public policy and resource allocation within government as well as the policies and practices of service agencies to ensure optimal results for people with acquired brain injury.
ABI Identification Card
The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania can provide an identification card to people with an acquired brain injury and/or epilepsy.
The card has a photo of the person on it and details the person's name, address and phone number, their date of birth (optional), areas where the person may experience difficulty/difficulties ie speech, memory etc, and a nominated contact number.
2012 BIAT Membership
Interested in becoming a member of BIAT? Benefits include keeping up to date with new, information and government decisions that affect your day to day life, as well as receiving our quarterly e-bulletin.