Brain Injury Conversations Cynthia Burke

A warning, that for some people, this conversation may be difficult to hear; but it’s a conversation definitely worth listening to as it also gives hope and inspiration.

Peter Rudland was involved in an horrific Black Hawke
helicopter crash that changed his life.

Now he’s very much full of life and humour. He's an Ambassador
for the RSL and has co-captained the Australian Team at the Invictus Games.

Djen was a contributor to the Art after Brain Injury exhibtion held at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. She is recovering from a traumatic brain injury.

Djen’s survival and recovery from her traumatic brain injury have astounded doctors, family and friends. She describes her ‘new’ life and some of the challenges and wonders it has brought her. Djen was a contributing artist to the “Art after Brain Injury’ exhibition held at the Manning Regional Art Gallery.

Scott Pollock survived a ruptured brain aneurysm that led to an obsessive spate of painting and drawing - something he had not done before! Scott was a contributor to the 'Art After Brain Injury' exhibition.

Scott Pollock shares his experience of surviving a ruptured
brain aneurysm that led to an obsessive spate of painting and drawing - something he had not done before!

Scott was a contributing artist to the 'Art after Brain Injury' exhibition held at Manning Regional Art Gallery, NSW.

Brain injuries take many forms and can change our lives – and the lives of those around us. 

This is the one family's story. Chris and Andrea Rowsell's experience in caring for their daughter Lillian is so inspiring. Lillian had life saving brain surgery at just six months of age and  still requires her her parents special care.

That care, love and dedication has allowed Lillia to complete primary and high school, enjoy dance lessons and horses – and so many other things a young woman might like to enjoy.