Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)​

An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) represents one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of care and carries a distinct set of challenges. Much like any injury sustained, there is a recovery and acceptance phase - for not only the client, but also their loved ones.
But with an ABI this impact can be even more significant.

Supporting life with an Acquired Brain Injury

Learning to live day to day life again can be devastating for people with an ABI if they don’t have access to the right care and support for them. That’s where Care1 can help. Since the business was established in 2006, ABI has been our key area of specialty. We have supported thousands of clients to rebuild their lives, their identities and their capability through the one-on-one care and empathetic approach of our highly-trained and experienced carers.

What support do we offer?

Financial support for people with an Acquired Brain Injury is available through the NDIS. To find out what you need to do to apply, visit our NDIS section, or contact us via the form below.
Our team is dedicated to creating and implementing treatment plans specifically designed to meet the individual needs of both our clients and their families. The care we provide takes the pressure off a client’s support network, enabling everyone involved to enjoy the most fulfilling life possible when living with a brain injury.
ABI can affect anyone at any stage of life with sometimes temporary, but often permanent outcomes. Accessing the right care and services as early as possible following an injury measurably improves quality of life in both the short and long term.
Our highly skilled and qualified staff provide ABI services that include, but are not limited to:
  • Rehabilitation
  • Personal or attendant care
  • Behavioural assistance

Frequently asked questions about Acquired Brain Injuries

The key word here is ‘Acquired’. Meaning a brain injury that has occurred as a result of an accident, illness or traumatic event. This injury then has an impact on the function of that area of the cerebrum, such as motor function, memory or speech.
No it is not. While there are cases of children born with brain damage, those incidents are more commonly known as prenatal, perinatal or congenital injuries. The acquired injury here happens after birth.
Acquired Brain Injuries can occur following a variety of traumatic accidents and incidents where the brain is damaged. This can happen through physical impact or a loss of oxygen. Injuries can come from assault, falls, sporting accidents and traffic collisions. In fact, over 70% of these injuries are the result of road accidents. Other causes include strokes, asphyxiation and tumours.
It is easy to engage our services. We have services across NSW, ACT, VIC and QLD. View our full list of locations, call 1300 422 731, or contact us via the form below to see what services we offer in your area. In addition, financial support for people with an Acquired Brain Injury is available through the NDIS. To find out what you need to do to apply, visit our NDIS section.
Care1 provides a large range of tailored support and care services specific to people with Acquired Brain Injuries, including adults and children. Our care services vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury, but we can support any individual in the community with the care they need
Care1 can provide cost effective fee-for-service options to clients who are not funded under the NDIS or other care and support models.
If you don’t see your area of need here, or want to find out more about what we can offer, please contact us. Together we can tailor a solution to meet your unique requirements.
Contact us

In the spirit of reconciliation, Care1 Disability Services Sydney acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

The Care1 Disability Services Sydney Team

Skill finder tool
Care resources
Our assurances to you
Working in the care industry
Complex care
Care1 is a leading provider of highly trained and professional disability services care staff and nurses, as well as aged care staff to private clients throughout Sydney, NSW, Brisbane, Queensland and Canberra, ACT.