COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

Across the spectrum of rehabilitation, consultancy and training ACCESS Brain Injury Services offers unique expertise in brain injury. This specialist focus enables us to provide services that are informed and authoritative.

ACCESS provides experienced case management to ensure a coordinated approach to rehabilitation. Using our thorough knowledge of the rehabilitation system we offer informed and effective liaison between the client, fund managers, service providers, medical and treating staff. Our case managers are appreciative of the need to be accessible and goal-oriented. Case management services can be provided as required, at any or all stages of a client's program. ACCESS can provide a full range of specialist clinical services. These include cognitive assessment and retraining, assessment and treatment of communication disorders, psychosocial assessment and counselling for the client and their family, behavioural management programs, vocational counselling, functional assessment, driver retraining, physiotherapy and independent living programs. Intervention can take place whether the client is an inpatient or ready for community resettlement. ACCESS have particular expertise in the field of vocational rehabilitation. Many factors contribute to difficulty in returning to work following a brain injury. It is crucial to address the complex interaction between a person's level of skill, their work competencies and their expectations about employment. From specialised vocational assessment, work-based training and monitoring, employer liaison, to knowledge of labour-market programs, we offer informed and result-oriented vocational programs.

ACCESS offers periodic support and advice to individuals and families. Clients who have completed their rehabilitation may find that an opportunity to revise and renew the strategies they have learned can help to maintain their progress. Events such as changes in inter-personal relationships, restructuring in the workplace, loss of employment or moving to a new community can be more difficult given the nature of brain injury. Managing change can present a considerable challenge to an individual's ability to cope. In these circumstances, specific intervention at a critical time can be cost-effective and productive. ACCESS staff have particular expertise in group programs specifically tailored for people with a brain injury and their families. Many clients benefit from the mutual support gained by sharing their experiences. A group forum can help to overcome feelings of isolation and provide opportunities for interactive problem solving. Memory retraining, anger management, diary and organisation skills, communication skills, stress management and vocational preparation courses can be offered as group programs.

ACCESS provides specialised training programs to assist various industries to meet specific service objectives. We can provide training manuals and workshops tailored to meet the needs of your organisation. Modules include, introduction to brain injury, effective case management skills, managing challenging behaviours, brain injury awareness, training for volunteers and communicating with people who have a brain injury. Alternatively, existing training packages can be adapted to include brain injury education modules. ACCESS can be commissioned to provide consultancy services to complement your organisation's existing resources. Projects may involve qualitative or quantitative research, needs analysis and service planning & development. Reports prepared by ACCESS reflect our systematic and comprehensive approach.