An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) refers to any injury to the brain that occurs after birth. Damage can be caused by an accident or illness, and common causes include road trauma, stroke, falls, and viral infections of the brain. An ABI can affect any part of the brain, resulting in changes in someone's ability to process information, manage emotions, speak and understand or be physically independent.

Over 700,000 Australian's are living with brain injury, two thirds occurring before the age of 25. These young people and their families are thrown into a frightening new reality. Where answers are scarce, outcomes are extremely variable and public perception is often misunderstood.