NDIS Brain Injury Rehabilitation Support & Care

Absolutely. Supported Independent Living (SIL) isn’t about doing everything on your own. It’s about having the right support around you so you can live as independently as possible while working towards your goals.

At Maple, we take the time to understand how your brain injury affects your day-to-day life, whether that’s memory, communication, emotional regulation, mobility, or decision-making. We then build a personalised support team around your needs, helping you develop confidence, routines, and greater independence over time.

Our goal isn’t to focus on what has changed. It’s to help you focus on what’s possible.

Many people wait until they feel “ready,” but often the right support environment is what helps create that readiness.

If you or your loved one are struggling with daily tasks, relying heavily on family members, experiencing social isolation, or finding it difficult to manage safely at home, SIL may be worth exploring.

At Maple, we’ll help you understand your options without pressure. Our team can work alongside families, Support Coordinators, therapists, and rehabilitation teams to determine whether Supported Independent Living is the right next step and what level of support may be needed.

Professional support is usually required for those with more severe functional deficits in order to improve a person’s quality of life. Maple Community Services is ideally equipped to provide this support with particular expertise in working with patients with Brain Injuries.

Brain injuries can affect every person differently, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Our support can include:

• Personal care and daily living assistance
• Medication and health support
• Community participation and social connection
• Life skills development
• Behaviour and emotional support
• Complex care and high-intensity supports
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)
• Coordination with rehabilitation and allied health teams

We build support around your goals, whether that’s returning to community activities, improving independence, developing new routines, or simply feeling more confident day to day.

Maple Community Services prioritises getting to know you in order to identify and achieve your goals. We help you set a course for greater independence with reliable support. There is no better NDIS provider than Maple Community Services for Brain Injury support.

Our extensive experience, capacity for 24/7 support, and strong community spirit set us apart when it comes to Brain Injury Support Services. Our strong family values and friendly specialists give you and your loved ones peace of mind and exceptional support to pursue a happy, fulfilling, and independent life.

This is one of the most common concerns we hear from families and Support Coordinators.

Many people living with brain injuries need consistency, structure, and trusted relationships to thrive. Frequent support worker changes can disrupt routines, progress, and confidence.

At Maple, we focus on building small, consistent support teams who genuinely get to know the people they support. We also provide regular communication, dedicated contacts, and a responsive intake process so you’re never left wondering what’s happening next.

Because support works best when it feels predictable, personal, and reliable.

Yes.

Maple regularly supports participants with complex and high-intensity needs, including those transitioning from hospital, rehabilitation settings, family homes, or unsuitable living arrangements.

Our team works collaboratively with Support Coordinators, occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, families, and guardians to create safe, sustainable support models.

You’ll have clear communication, a dedicated point of contact, and a team that understands the urgency often involved in brain injury referrals.

When other providers struggle with complexity, Maple looks for safe ways to say yes.

Our Support Workers for Brain Injury have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people with disabilities resulting from a Brain Injury. You can feel confident and at ease with our Brain Injury Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Brain Injury patients tailored support and exceptional care.

If you or your loved one requires prolonged care due to a disabling Brain Injury, our Brain Injury Support Specialists are highly skilled and trained to provide the expert assistance you need to live your life to the fullest.

A Brain Injury, also known as Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), occurs when an injury, illness, infection, or toxic injury results in damage to the brain’s tissues. This has the potential to cause changes in a person’s physical functioning, emotional well-being, or capacity for memory or complex thoughts. When these symptoms result in dysfunction, a person’s Brain Injury may be considered a disability.

Whatever the inciting reason for Brain Injury, the end result is a part of the brain that no longer functions as it should. This is reflected in functional deficits in cognition, physical activity, emotional stability, or memory.

Brain Injuries are common causes of functional disabilities in Australia, with over 700,000 people living in Australia having experienced a Brain Injury resulting in some level of disability. 

Professional support is usually required for those with more severe functional deficits in order to improve a person’s quality of life. Maple Community Services is ideally equipped to provide this support with particular expertise in working with patients with Brain Injuries.

At Maple Community Services, we focus on building strong relationships with each and every client that approaches us providing them with the tools, supports, and access to services that will enable them to live independently.

Our priority is matching you with a like-minded Support Worker, someone who speaks your language, understands your goals, and is committed to ensuring you have all the necessary support you need to live your life to the fullest.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is provided throughout Australia to anyone under the age of 65 who can demonstrate a permanent intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychosocial disability. The overall aim of the NDIS is to improve an affected person’s ability to function in all aspects of daily living and, when possible, gain more independence.

If you or your loved one has one or more of these disabilities as a result of a Brain Injury and needs professional and financial support to manage their injury, you may be eligible for support under this scheme.

At Maple Community Services, we can walk you through the assessment process to determine if you qualify for NDIS Brain Injury support benefits. If you or your loved one meets the criteria, we will facilitate the onboarding process and have the full capacity to provide the comprehensive support services you need.

The NDIS funds several critical services for people living with disabilities resulting from a Brain Injury. These services include personal care support, community access support, nutritional support, skills development, transport, household tasks, and behavioural support. Plan Management and Support Coordination Funding are almost always offered to NDIS Participants when they receive their plan. The types and amounts of funding available vary according to the severity of the disability.

By partnering with Maple Community Services, together, we can help you identify your priorities and delineate a support plan that provides the specific services you need, enabling you to lead a fulfilling life.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS-funded support that helps people with a brain injury live as independently as possible while receiving assistance with everyday tasks.

Support can include personal care, medication management, meal preparation, household tasks, community participation, and developing life skills. SIL may be provided in a shared home with other participants or in an individual living arrangement, depending on a person’s needs and goals.

For many people, yes.

An Acquired Brain Injury can impact memory, communication, emotional regulation, mobility, problem-solving, and daily routines. SIL can provide the structure, support, and consistency needed to help people manage these challenges while maintaining as much independence as possible.

The level of support varies from person to person and can range from a few hours of assistance each day through to 24/7 support.

Every situation is different, but SIL may be worth exploring if a person is:

• Finding it difficult to manage daily tasks independently
• Relying heavily on family members or informal supports
• Experiencing safety concerns at home
• Struggling to maintain routines or personal care
• Transitioning from hospital, rehabilitation, or aged care settings
• Looking to build greater independence and community participation

An assessment from an Occupational Therapist, rehabilitation team, or Support Coordinator can help determine whether SIL is appropriate.

Yes.

Many people continue working with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, and other rehabilitation professionals while living in SIL.

A good SIL environment should complement rehabilitation goals by providing opportunities to practise daily living skills, build routines, improve confidence, and participate in the community. The support team can also work alongside allied health professionals to help implement recommended strategies and routines.

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a type of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) caused by an external force, such as a fall, car accident, sporting injury, or assault.

An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is a broader term that includes any brain injury occurring after birth, including stroke, brain tumours, infections, lack of oxygen, and traumatic injuries.

In short, all TBIs are ABIs, but not all ABIs are TBIs. Both can affect memory, behaviour, communication, mobility, and daily living skills.