Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Support
Support individuals with an acquired brain injury to live life to the fullest
Empower individuals with ABI to develop independence
- Embrace life to its fullest
Living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) changes daily life but with the right support, independence and a full life remain well within reach.
Absolute Care & Health is an experienced acquired brain injury support provider delivering personalised, in-home ABI services across Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula.
Our acquired brain injury services are built around you: your goals, your routines, and the specific ways an ABI affects your day-to-day life. Whether you need a few hours of support a week or complex, clinically-guided care, our team adapts around you.
What our acquired brain injury support includes?
Every ABI is different, so no two support plans look the same. Our acquired brain injury support services commonly include:
Personal care
Support with daily activities like showering, dressing, grooming and mobility.
Domestic assistance
Respite care
Planned or short-term support that gives family carers a break
Support for daily living and independence
Rebuilding routines and skills at your own pace
Clinical and complex care
Community participation
Support to stay connected with the people, places and activities that matter to you
Complex care programmes
Where a participant’s support needs are complex or more clinically focused, we integrate clinical expertise directly into the support team and provide clinical oversight of the programme.
This is especially important in the early stages of setting up support, ensuring support workers’ skills and experience are assessed against the participant’s specific situation, that any training needs are identified and met, and that every worker has a strong understanding of the individual’s needs.
Our Clinical Nurse Consultant and Learning & Development Manager provide initial oversight, guidance and identification of the skills and training required. They then develop a bespoke support-worker assessment and training plan, tailored to the individual participant, and deliver it to every support worker joining the programme.
Respite care for people with an acquired brain injury
Caring for a loved one with an ABI is demanding and every carer needs time to rest and recharge. Our respite care for acquired brain injury gives family carers a break, with the reassurance that their loved one is in experienced, capable hands.
We offer flexible in-home respite from a few hours to longer planned periods matched to the person’s routines and support needs. Respite for personal carers of someone with an acquired brain injury can be arranged as a regular standing arrangement or as one-off support when you need it.
How acquired brain injury support is funded through the NDIS
An acquired brain injury is a recognised disability under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and ABI support is commonly funded through an NDIS plan.
If you’re an NDIS participant, your plan may fund supports such as personal care, community participation, support for daily living, and respite. We work with participants, families, support coordinators and plan managers to deliver ABI support that aligns with your plan goals and funded supports.
Not sure how your ABI support could be funded? Our Care Advisors can walk you through your options.
Tailored to your needs, Every step of the way
No two journeys are the same, and we take the time to understand what’s most important to you. Our team will adapt to your changing needs, offering flexible and reliable services to supporting you to live your life, your way.
Whether you’re adjusting to new challenges or working toward personal goals, we’re here every step of the way.
Acquired brain injury support across Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula
We provide acquired brain injury support services across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, including:
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch if you’re in greater Melbourne or on the Peninsula, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about acquired brain injury support
These are some of the most common questions, answered for you.
What is an acquired brain injury (ABI)?
An acquired brain injury is any damage to the brain that occurs after birth. It can result from causes such as stroke, lack of oxygen, infection, or a traumatic injury like a fall or accident.
Is acquired brain injury support covered by the NDIS?
In many cases, yes. An ABI is a recognised disability under the NDIS, and supports such as personal care, community participation and respite are commonly funded through a participant’s plan. Our Care Advisors can help you understand your options.
What's the difference between an acquired brain injury and a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one type of acquired brain injury caused by an external force. “Acquired brain injury” is the broader term that also includes non-traumatic causes like stroke or oxygen deprivation. Click here to learn more about ABI vs TBI.
Do you provide respite care for people with an ABI?
Yes. We offer flexible in-home respite care for people with an acquired brain injury, giving family carers a break while their loved one is supported by experienced workers.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide ABI support across Melbourne metropolitan and Mornington Peninsula.
Discover more about how we work
Absolute Care & Health provides personalised individual support and nursing services, perfectly matched to you.
We work across in-home aged care, the NDIS (disability support) and recovery care. Each of these areas is led by a specialist team with extensive experience and knowledge of their sector.
With hundreds of Support Workers from Australia and around the World, we can offer many languages and cultural backgrounds.
What our participants say about us
“I have a daughter with very complex multiple health and disability issues. She is 22 years old now, and I have never met an organisation who train their staff to her individual needs. Training is just one of the suites of services you offer which make me feel comfortable to leave my daughter in your care.
The individualised training suite both at your training centre, on site and online are remarkable. I have undergone your online course and have picked up a lot of useful information that will help me care for my daughter moving forward.”
- Brenda, Mother of Julie (our client who is living with Acquired Brain Injury)
It's your life. Live it, love it, own it.
Let us help you navigate the challenges of living with an acquired brain injury. Reach out today and discover how our personalised ABI support services can make a difference in your life.
