Headway Support Services Tasmania

Employment & Vocational Support

Employment is highly valued in our society and a major factor in the quality of life for people with a disability. It is also recognised as an important stage of the rehabilitation process after acquiring a disability.

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We have extensive experience in delivering specialist award based employment and vocational rehabilitation to people with disabilities, specialising in supporting people with an acquired brain injury. Our Access Employment Service is a Commonwealth funded Disability Employment …

Lifestyle Support Services

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Community Outreach Service
is the first point of contact and provides an individualised community outreach response to people with an acquired brain injury.

Community Rehabilitation Service
is a community based …

Family Support

One of the most distressing effects of acquired brain injury (ABI) involves the family coping with the significant personality and behaviour changes and carer related issues which may arise.

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We know that dealing with acquired brain injury is not easy. It is not easy for the person affected nor is it easy for those people around them.
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Young People, Alcohol and Brain Acquired Injuries

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HEADWAY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Headway rebuilding lives will be holding its Annual General Meeting on the 29th of September (Tuesday) at the Lenah Valley Senior Citizens Club, Creek Road, Lenah Valley. The AGM will commence at 11:00am. A BBQ will follow the conclusion of the AGM.

Access Client wins “Peoples’ Choice Award”

“The Busker” by Tom

Headway rebuilding lives took part in this year’s Gearing Up Expo held recently at the Derwent Entertainment Centre. The Gearing Up Expo brought together organisations that assist people with a disability and showcased options that are available to help people make informed decisions about their future.

Tom at the “Gearing Up!” Art Expo

Along with the Expo, an Art Exhibition was also held, with many of our clients exhibiting works. Tom, one of our clients was honoured with “The People’s Choice Award” with his painting “The Busker”.

He was also given the opportunity of being ‘Artist in Residence’ during the entire Expo at the Derwent Entertainment Centre, creating great Masterpieces on the spot. Well done to Tom and to all Clients who participated.

HEADWAY’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - AGM taking place this year on Tuesday 29th September 2009, at the Lenah Valley Senior Citizen’s Club, Creek Road, Lenah Valley. Meeting will convene at 11am, followed by a BBQ lunch.

OUR CURRENT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE We have some great Activities planned. Why don’t you have a look.

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BECOME A HEADWAY FASHION ICON

A Great idea for the New Year! Support Headway and become the owner of the latest fashion craze. T Shirts and Caps are for sale at Headway rebuilding lives for the great price of $20 each.

RACT Cooks up $1000 for Headway

Staff at RACT Hobart Branch cooked up a great fundraising idea to assist Headway rebuilding lives. Favourite recipes from RACT staff were put together in a recipe book and at $10 a copy, it has sold like hotcakes! RACT Staff presented Darren Osborn our Executive Director (pictured above) with a cheque for $1000 from proceeds of this great fundraising event.

If you would like a copy of this sought after first edition, please contact Merrill Ayers at m.ayers@ract.com.au

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