Springboard Program Brain Injury Network of South Australia Inc.
The BINSA Springboard Program is an innovative 3 year program providing community-based rehabilitation. This includes therapy and education for adults with severe and multiple physical and cognitive disabilities following from suffering an acquired brain injury (ABI). A fee for service may apply for compensable participants.
Referrals to the Springboard Program Anyone interested in a referral and entry to the program are invited to contact BINSA staff who in collaboration with a designated coordinator with Disability Services will assess suitability and capacity to undertake the program. Contact details
Disability Services 103 Fisher Street, Fullarton SA 5063 P 08 8372 1479 W www.sa.gov.au/disability
BINSA 70 Light Square, Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8217 7600 F 08 8211 8164 CC 1300 733 049 E info@binsa.org W www.binsa.org
70 Light Square Adelaide SA 5000 P 08 8217 7600 F 08 8211 8164 CC 1300 733 049 E info@binsa.org W www.binsa.org Office Hours 9 am-5 pm Mon-Fri
BINSA Springboard Program ‘slow stream’ Rehabilitation
Springboard
Springboard Program overview
Program elements Strategies are identified by professional therapists during an assessment and discussion with each participant.
Springboard Program (Springboard) incorporates rehabilitation, skills development, community based therapy and education program for adults 18-65 years, who have acquired brain injury (ABI),
Springboard is a ‘slow stream’ program for up to three years and is a rehabilitation program not a “day option”.
An Individual participant program is then designed by and implemented by trained staff and volunteers who work together to support participants through their program to achieve each step towards their goals.
The Springboard program aims to
Springboard Program is phased over 5 stages
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Entry phase (1-3 months) Probationary phase (1-3 months) Rehabilitation therapy phase (up to 3 years) Transition phase (6 months) Exit phase (Graduation )
It is hard work for those involved and participants have to be willing to try new strategies and work through the individual action plans that are designed specifically for them.
• provide an integrated skills development and rehabilitation therapy program in a community environment • promote improvement of physical, cognitive and communication functions/skills through individual and group programs, and skills development sessions • provide opportunities to practice, enhance and integrate those functions/skills into activities of daily living including recreational pursuits • provide a holistic adult learning environment which fosters emotional well being, the development of skills, self esteem, peer support and active participation.
Springboard staff and volunteers facilitate repeated practice of learned skills and strategies throughout the time spent in the program and in the context of everyday use. Springboard invites and encourages carers, family and significant others to be involved as they can, in particular for the annual program reviews which are carried out to assure the participant’s goals are current and their rehabilitation needs are being met. Springboard aims to promote independence and selfconfidence through. • exploring new strategies • incorporating as much independence as possible • utilising various aids Springboard has a range of resources to assist with standing and walking, balance and posture, to ensure the best outcome. Some of these include • • • • • • •
Adapted games including wii games Modified eating utensils Adaptive computer aids Mobile Tray on wheels Moto Med exercise bike Interactive white board Modified exercise equipment