Psychology and neuropsychology
More Resources
Find a psychologist
Search for a member of the Australian Psychological Society near you.
Thinking challenges
A guide from Canada's Heart & Stroke to cognitive (thinking) problems after stroke, with tips and strategies to manage their impact. (Opens in a new window)
Steps to independence
A fact sheet from Synapse on the steps to independence
Neurological Council of WA
Counselling, information, advocacy, support groups and a community nursing service
Headway
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury.
Cognitive effects of brain injury
Fact sheets and resources. The cognitive effects of a brain injury affect the way a person thinks, learns and remembers. Different mental abilities are located in different parts of the brain, so a brain injury can damage some, but not necessarily all, skills such as speed of thought, memory, understanding, concentration, solving problems and using language.
Brainlink
Brainlink provide specialised services for people affected by acquired brain injury
Brain Injury Association of NSW
The Brain Injury Association of NSW is the peak advocacy organisation for people affected by brain injury in NSW – including people with brain injury, family members, friends, professionals, and the broader community.
Brain Foundation
The Brain Foundation is a nationally registered charity dedicated to funding world-class research Australia-wide into neurological disorders, brain disease and brain injuries.
ARBIAS Acquired Brain Injury
Arbias provides a range of services for people with acquired brain injury. For more information, please refer to the individual pages for Victoria and New South Wales services.