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Below are all the left hand column menus used through the site. They provide a complete site map.

Acquired Brain Injury An introduction for people new to brain injury
What is acquired brain injury? Understanding the essence of acquired brain injury
Causes of acquired brain injury The many possible causes of brain injury
Injury, effects and impacts Injuries to the brain have effects in the brain that lead to impacts in people's lives
Rehabilitation The rehabilitation process from injury to living in the community
People with ABI People's experiences of having acquired brain injury
Attendant care challenges Challenges for people with brain injury getting attendant care

Spinal Cord Injury An introduction for people new to spinal cord injury
What is spinal cord injury Understanding the essence of spinal cord injury
Understanding spinal cord injury Where is the injury? C4, C6 . . .
Injury, effects and impacts Injuries to the spine have effects on the nervous system that lead to impacts in people's lives
Rehabilitation The rehabilitation process from injury to living in the community
Adjusting to spinal cord injury People's experiences of having spinal cord injury
Attendant care challenges Challenges for people with spinal cord injury receiving attendant care

Attendant care An introduction for people new to attendant care
What is attendant care The essence of attendant care
Attendant care workers:
Part of a team The team, who's who and roles
The attendant care process The process of attendant care work
Finding the right providers
and carers How to find a provider and get the right carers
Attendant care in NSW Attendant care programs in NSW

What's it like? What is attendant care really like? People in your home . . .
I wasn't expecting this It's a shock, the accident, all these people coming into our house
Expectations- - - reality Constantly adjusting, changing and managing my expectations
My house needs modification We needed a ramp, bathroom modifications . . .
My home - - - a workplace The challenges of my home being a workplace
My worker - - - a professional Relating with professional workers
We are all working to achieve goals Working as a team to achieve goals
We are still grieving I am still grieving and so are my family
My worker needs training Typical training includes . . .
Everyone is affected Everyone, family and friends are all affected.
My cultural background is . . . There are cultural differences & workers need to be culturally competent
I live in a rural area There are some unique benefits and challenges in rural areas
My family is. . . My family is messy and complicated and that impacts on attendant care
My service provider is. . . My service provider isn't working out
My case manager. . . My case manager gets all the pieces to work together

People's stories Interviews with people getting attendant care, family members, workers . . .
Alana Alana had a serious car accident aged 14. She has a brain injury.
Rob Rob had a stroke. He was in a nursing home and now lives at home.
David David had a car accident when 20. He has a brain injury. He has returned to work and to driving.
Karel Karel had a bicycle accident. He has a fractured spine. He lives with his wife. They are in their 80s.
Emma Emma was hit by a car. She has a brain injury and needs 24 hour care.
Christakis Christakis' head went back in a car accident and he broke his neck. He lives with his wife.
Attendant Care Provider Brain Injury Service Coordination Managers and Community Support Workers.
Attendant Care Provider Spinal Injury Service Supervisors and Attendant Care Workers.
Case Managers Case managers.
icare Coordinators icare Coordinators speak.