COMMUNITY-led programs that boost the confidence and independence of Victorians living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) will benefit from a series of grants thanks to the state government and Transport Accident Commission (TAC).
Each year, thousands of Victorians become TAC clients as a result of road incidents, and many have their lives permanently changed due to their injury, with road trauma a common cause of ABIs.
Minister for WorkSafe and TAC Danny Pearson said grants of up to $50,000 supported innovative, community-led projects that improve the lives and independence of people with ABIs, spinal cord injuries (SCI) and other life-altering injuries like blindness and amputations.
Not-for-profit Heads Together for ABI has received a grant for its new Cook.Chat.Eat cooking classes, teaching young adults with an ABI how to prepare a meal from start to finish, including how to read a recipe, do the shopping, invite guests and set a table.
“Many Victorians know the joy that comes from preparing a meal to share with loved ones, and these classes will help young adults with an acquired brain injury experience that satisfaction,” Mr Pearson said.
“It’s about learning skills in a safe and supported environment and providing confidence to take on new challenges.”
Connecting and supporting young people and families impacted by an ABI, the grant will help develop and deliver the new program at the group’s Footscray headquarters.
Heads Together for ABI is one of five community-based groups to receive a grant to assist with programs that help make a positive change in the lives of Victorians with disabilities.
