CET make an impact at schools

The Headstart Community Education Team recently went out to Kurri Kurri High School for ‘Road Awareness Week’ to educate Year 7 students on the importance of making good decisions when on the road.

CET members Romeo, Ray, Shaun and Scott spoke to the students about the support Headstart provides, their life experiences before and after their acquired brain injuries and shared important videos in hope to ‘change one individual life’.

The high school students were highly engaged throughout the presentation; asking valuable questions to help develop further understanding around ABI and how to make safer decisions on the road.

“The talk was very engaging; the video was insightful and humorous, and the speeches were powerful. I wouldn’t have changed anything.”

- Teachers at Kurri Kirri High School

Brandi, our new CET coordinator, witnessed the wonderful engagement between Headstart’s consumers and the young students in year 7. “It is my mission to work towards getting our CET members out to as many community events as possible to share their experiences and support their goal to ‘change one life’.” father and son talking about their journey as a family after Lawson’s accident and acquired brain injury in Bali a few years ago. Our own Lynette did a great job on the panel for Headstart as we continue to spread awareness about ABI along with Headstart’s specialisation in the area. More info: www.nfpconnect.com.au

In the next upcoming months, we are looking forward to present at other community events such as RYDA, Wheelskills and the ‘Careseekers’ organization. “My focus is to support the CET to educate the community for a variety of events about all forms of acquired brain injuries as no two are the same,” said Brandi. Meet Brandi on pg 4 of this edition of NewsLink.

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