Acquired brain injury - LIAISE

Living

Independence

Access

Integration

Support

Empowerment

For people with Acquired Brain Injury

What is L.I.A.I.S.E.?

L.I.A.I.S.E. is a program for adults with a mild to moderate Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

The ABI may have resulted from stroke, accident or illness.

We provide assistance to help people with an ABI achieve their goals.

We are not a case management service.

We do not provide funds but we can help you to apply for funding.

Our services are offered over the short to medium term, with a maximum of 18 months.

L.I.A.I.S.E. Principles

The work we do is based around:

Working together to increase your quality of life
Encouraging you to have control over the decisions that affect your life
Helping you to develop your skills and maintain your independence
Offering activities that respect your beliefs, values and culture
Working with you in your home and in the community.

What can we do for you?

L.I.A.I.S.E. can help you access the following services in your local area:

Recreational activities
Educational programs
Employment services
Other community-based services.

We can also help you to develop the skills required for independent daily living. These might include assistance with:

Budgeting
Domestic duties
Effective communication.

Who can apply?

You can apply if:

You have a diagnosis of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
You are aged between 18 and 64
Live in one of the local council areas listed below
Have mild to moderate support needs
You are interested in and are willing to talk about your needs for living independently in the community
Require information about developing your skills.

The services are available to people in the following areas:

Bayside, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip ,Stonnington.

You are not entitled to these services if you are receiving, or have received, compensation for your injury.

Our team

All of our support workers have training and experience working with people who have an Acquired Brain Injury.

Is there a cost?

There is no cost to access L.I.A.I.S.E. services.

Contact us

To discuss the program further, please call Intake on 8792 2701

Please fax referrals to 8792 2206 or visit www.s2s.org.au.

Disability Services Program
4^th Floor

229 Thomas Street

Dandenong Vic 3175

Published Date: August 30, 2009
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