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Spotlight on the National Assistance Card stall at Adelaide’s Brain Injury Conference

Spotlight on the National Assistance Card stall at Adelaide’s Brain Injury Conference

October 16, 2024

The National Assistance Card team attended the 9th Annual Brain Injury Conference in Adelaide, engaging with individuals, families, and professionals to raise awareness about the Card’s benefits.

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5 Practical Tips for Using Your National Assistance Card in Public

5 Practical Tips for Using Your National Assistance Card in Public

October 1, 2024

Learn practical tips for using your National Assistance Card in public, from keeping it accessible to confidently sharing it with others. Maximise the benefits of your Card in everyday situations.

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National Assistance Card at the 9th National Brain Injury Conference

National Assistance Card at the 9th National Brain Injury Conference

September 16, 2024

Join the National Assistance Card at the Brain Injury Conference in Adelaide from 24-26 September and learn how it supports people with brain injury and disability in the community.

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National Assistance Card Supports New Expedition Film "Larapinta: End to End"

National Assistance Card Supports New Expedition Film "Larapinta: End to End"

September 16, 2024

Join the world premiere of Larapinta: End to End, an inspiring documentary supported by National Assistance Card, on October 1st at Hobart Town Hall.

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Conversation with Lizz Hills: Trek2Reconnect and the National Assistance Card

Conversation with Lizz Hills: Trek2Reconnect and the National Assistance Card

May 6, 2024

We recently caught up with Lizz Hills who shares her inspirational Trek2Reconnect journey as well as her experience with the National Assistance Card.

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National Assistance Card Marks Two Years of Service

National Assistance Card Marks Two Years of Service

November 30, 2023

The National Assistance Card Service is proud to celebrate its second birthday in December 2023, celebrating a milestone of cards issued and reflecting on the previous twelve months.

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Comprehensive Service Provider Information Pack Launched

Comprehensive Service Provider Information Pack Launched

September 14, 2023

Discover the National Assistance Card's new Information Pack for Service Providers, providing information and resources to support clients to apply and raise awareness of the Card, encouraging positive community interactions.

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National Assistance Card Supports Brain Injury Awareness Week 2023

National Assistance Card Supports Brain Injury Awareness Week 2023

July 19, 2023

The National Assistance Card is proud to support Brain Injury Awareness Week - 21st to 27th August 2023.

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National Assistance Card Awareness Badge

National Assistance Card Awareness Badge

June 28, 2023

The National Assistance Card Service is pleased to share the 'Awareness Badge’.

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Card Presented at Business Eastern Shore group in Tasmania

Card Presented at Business Eastern Shore group in Tasmania

May 23, 2023

A National Assistance Card Information Session was recently presented at the Business Eastern Shore (Tasmania) May 2023 'Business After 5' meeting.

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New campaign aims to raise awareness with businesses, organisations and government services

New campaign aims to raise awareness with businesses, organisations and government services

March 27, 2023

The National Assistance Card Service have launched a digital campaign to raise awareness of the Card and how to respond, targeted at businesses, organisations and government services.

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National Assistance Card proud to support Brain Awareness Week in 2023

National Assistance Card proud to support Brain Awareness Week in 2023

February 14, 2023

The National Assistance Card Service is proud to support the upcoming Brain Awareness Week from March 13-17 2023.

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National Assistance Card Information Sessions

National Assistance Card Information Sessions

January 19, 2023

National Assistance Card Information sessions are now available.

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National Assistance Card - Autism Trial (Tasmania)

National Assistance Card - Autism Trial (Tasmania)

September 1, 2022

In Tasmania the National Assistance Card is being trialled with the autistic community.

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National Assistance Card - Brain Injury Trial (National)

National Assistance Card - Brain Injury Trial (National)

December 1, 2021

The National Assistance Card is available to all people in Australia living with brain injury.

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National Assistance Card welcomed at 8th National Brain Injury Conference

National Assistance Card welcomed at 8th National Brain Injury Conference

July 19, 2022

The National Assistance Card was very visible at the 8th National Brain Injury Conference, 28–30 June, in Sydney.

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Ita Buttrose and Move For Lex named National Assistance Card Ambassadors

Ita Buttrose and Move For Lex named National Assistance Card Ambassadors

December 7, 2021

The National Assistance Card Service welcomes ABC Chair Ita Buttrose and Alexa Leary (Move For Lex) as official ambassadors.

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Expression Of Interest Process Launched For National Assistance Card

Expression Of Interest Process Launched For National Assistance Card

August 16, 2021

The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania are proud to launch the Expression of Interest process in Brain Injury Awareness Week 2021.

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