BRAIN INJURY NETWORK MEETING
- MINUTES 05-09-2012 ABIOS meeting room
Buranda Shopping Centre, Ipswich Road, Buranda
Chairperson:
Alice Corcoran (Synapse)
Meeting Minutes:
Alice Corcoran (Synapse)
Attendees Name:
Attendees Organisation:
Alice Corcoran
Synapse
Glen Farlow
Synapse
Vanessa Daniel
NRMA Insurance CTP Claims
Brona O’Dowd
Neuropsychologist
Jane Bett
Drug Arm
Katrina Harper
National Aust. Trustees
Margie Rae
Qld Paediatric Rehab Service
Karen Goddard
ABIOS
Wendy Nixon
Shine Lawyers
Jamie Shine
Shine Lawyers
Clare Mergan
ABIOS
Paula Addis
B.I.R.U
Simone Cahill
B.I.R.U
Ros Harrington
University of QLD
Thea Isles
Open Minds
Brooke Kooymans
Rehability
Ron Hazelton
B.I.R.U
Annerley Bates
B.I.R.U
Apologies
Name:
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Organisation:
Melissa Payne
Shine Lawyers
Anna O’Callaghan
University of QLD
Brona O’Dowd
Neuropsychologist
Nicole Little
Court Network
Peter Stewart
Aphasia Assoc.
Jacquie Mc Donald
N.R.M.A
Ray Quinn
ABIOS
1. PREVIOUS MINUTES
No Business arising.
2. URGENT BUSINESS
None
3. GUEST SPEAKERS
Nicole Little had intended to attend the meeting and present information about
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“Court Network Inc.” however Nicole give her apologies on the day and was
unable to be present. In her absence Alice Corcoran from Synapse gave a brief
overview, which Nicole hopes to expand upon at the next meeting.
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Ron Hazelton from B.I.R.U (Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit) spoke about “What is
QBISM”, and “What are their current goals”
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QBISM is the “Queensland Brain Injury Services Meeting”
The QBISM began in 2008 and welcomes input from all Doctors, Service providers,
or professionals, who support individuals with an ABI.
Currently greater representation or input from regional Qld and areas outside
Brisbane is being sought.
The purpose of this group is to gather information which can then be used to
develop and drive recommendations which will allow for improved and consistent
delivery of services across the sector and the state.
Presently 6 areas have been identified by the group as a priority.
1/ Holistic practice: client centred model of support: self-directed care,
personalisation.
2/Cross-government collaboration & streamlined pathways: Shared funding and
resources
3/Promotion of recovery: Lifestyle support, health promotion, enhanced quality
of life.
4/ Increased accommodation: Range of options and personalise preferences
identified, mainstream choices
5/ State-wide service options available: Localised case management and support,
and mobile teams, specialised support in the local community across the state.
6/ Database development: to assist with evaluating the system response to
clients needs. State-wide data collection & dedicated maintenance and reporting.
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Currently working on a standardised referral process
Next meting for this group to be held at 1.30pm on Tuesday October 16th at the
Russell strong Auditorium, PA hospital.
Glen Farlow from Synapse gave an overview of the results of this years B.O.A.B,
Brain Injury Awareness Week, and the concept of Bang-on-a-Boa.
Glen explained the purpose of Bang-on-a-Boa was to hold a fun event which would
help to create awareness in areas outside of the usual ABI sector, which is already
quite well informed and aware of existing need. This fun night proved very popular
and was hugely successful in creating awareness in a new demographic of the
community.
Glen responded to Ros Harrington’s request for information re: the Far North Qld
BIN meetings. Glen confirmed that this group is currently not meeting in the same
capacity due to limited ability to access FNQ but that connections and
communication was still being maintained.
4. GENERAL INFORMATION SHARING
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ABIOS is working with BIRU on an indigenous training DVD for Indigenous health
service providers.
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ABIOS is also in the early stages of looking into a “linking to homes” networking
System, however it was not possible to use Skype as this was not approved by Qld
Health.
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Margaret Rae from QPRS spoke of their current work to adapt a commercial Social
Skills Program to be more ABI specific. It is hoped this program will be used by
teachers supporting students with an ABI.
The hospital would need to look at recruiting 2 new Neuropsychologists as 2
currently on staff were due to leave for Maternity Leave.
UQ project currently looking into a modified Triple P program specifically for
children with an ABI.
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Katrina Harper (National Australia Trustees) inquired as to the best way to support
clients with an ABI who become agitated or abusive during consultations.
This question prompted much discussion amongst attendees offering possible
causes for the escalating behaviours and recommendations for training of staff.
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Shine Lawyers: Spoke of the difficulties being experience when making claims for
compensation due to specific clauses of some legislation restricting the sharing or
providing of information. Currently claims can be unnecessarily protracted due to
these barriers.
Also expressed concern for the fact that some times it was only during the process
of working on a compensation claim that possible features of an ABI were being
observed by Shine staff. In these instances suggestion was made for the
consideration of further assessment.
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Brooke from “Rehability” told of the move of premises to the new location of 161
Richmond Rd Morningside on July 1st. The move has enabled further
enhancement of social skills engagement/services.
Vanessa Daniel: NRMA spoke of looking for alternate ways to support people that
are community based and not “fee for service”.
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Jane Bett: “Drug Arm said that Drug Arm was now working collaboratively with
Community Health, next door.
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Thea Isles: “Open Minds” spoke about the events of Brain Injury Awareness Week
and briefly overviewed the “Cause IT Cared” project. A full report of outcomes will
be presented later in the year.
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Simone Cahill: BIRU spoke about a seminar which had been conducted on sexuality
and disability. It was very informative and well received by the attendees.
MEETING CLOSED
4.15pm
5. NEXT MEETING
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Next meeting – 5th December 2012
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Chair and Minutes – Synapse
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Featured Service / Guest Speaker/s:
Melissa Payne - Shine Lawyers on TDP Claims
Nicole Little – Information on Court Network Inc. What they do for people with
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Disabilities in Court.
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