Helpful links
Support and information for brain health
These are Australian organisations and government services that offer information and support across the conditions our neuropsychological assessments often relate to. Every link below was checked to confirm it is current and working, and the list is for general information only, not a referral or endorsement.
Dementia
Dementia and memory
- Dementia AustraliaNational peak body with information and resources for people living with dementia, their families and carers.
- Dementia Australia: Get supportLists counselling, peer support, education and the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500, available 24 hours a day.
- My Aged Care: Living with memory loss, dementia or depressionAustralian Government aged care entry point explaining support options for people living with memory loss or dementia.
- Department of Health: National Dementia Support ProgramAustralian Government overview of the national program that funds dementia information, advice and support services.
- Brain FoundationAustralian charity with an A to Z directory covering dementia, stroke and many other neurological disorders.
Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD
- ADHD Foundation: ADHD in adultsNational not-for-profit page on ADHD in adulthood, covering recognition, support and access to services.
- ADDults with ADHDLong-running Australian not-for-profit providing free information and self-help resources for adults and families affected by ADHD.
- healthdirect: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)Australian Government health information on ADHD symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Brain injury
Brain injury, stroke and concussion
- Synapse, Australia's Brain Injury OrganisationNational brain injury organisation offering information, advice and practical support for people affected by acquired brain injury.
- Stroke FoundationNational charity with stroke prevention, treatment and recovery information, plus the StrokeLine support service.
- healthdirect: Acquired brain injury (ABI)Australian Government health information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of acquired brain injury.
- healthdirect: ConcussionAustralian Government health information explaining concussion symptoms, recovery and when to seek urgent care.
Neurological conditions
Neurological conditions
- Epilepsy Action AustraliaNational charity providing epilepsy education, services and support for children and adults living with seizures.
- MS AustraliaNational peak body for people affected by multiple sclerosis, with information, advocacy and research updates.
- Parkinson's AustraliaNational advocacy body for people living with Parkinson's, their families, carers and health professionals.
- Fight Parkinson'sAustralian organisation offering information, education and a support line for Parkinson's and related movement disorders.
- Brain Tumour Alliance AustraliaNational patient and carer support organisation for people affected by brain tumours, with a free support line.
Decision-making capacity
Decision-making capacity and guardianship (Queensland)
- Office of the Public Guardian QueenslandQueensland body that protects the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity.
- QCAT: Guardians and decision-making for adults with impaired capacityQueensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal information on how guardians are appointed and what they do.
- Queensland Government: Making decisions for othersQueensland Government guide to guardianship, administration and decision-making capacity for adults.
Carer
Carer, government and aged care support
- Carer GatewayAustralian Government service connecting carers to practical support, counselling and respite, on 1800 422 737.
- Services Australia: MedicareAustralian Government information on Medicare and how to access health care payments and services.
- Department of Veterans' AffairsAustralian Government department providing health and support services for eligible veterans and their families.
Crisis
Crisis and 24/7 support
- LifelineNational 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service on 13 11 14.
- 13YARNNational 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on 13 92 76.
- 1800RESPECTNational 24/7 domestic, family and sexual violence counselling and support service on 1800 737 732.
- Beyond BlueNational 24/7 mental health support for anxiety, depression and emotional wellbeing on 1300 22 4636.
These are independent organisations, not part of The Brain and Mind Clinic. We share them for general information, not as a referral or endorsement, and we cannot control or take responsibility for their content. If your question is about your own care, please contact us. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
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