Brain Injury Conversations

Dr Bruce Powell

Brain injuries can cause a complete ‘flip’ of our lives.Our abilities change – whether they are physical, cognitive, or even emotional - and they become our ‘new normal’.Today’s guest shares his extraordinary experience. A ‘flip’ from being a doctor working in intensive care and organ donation to someone now living with a brain injury.Dr Bruce Powell talks about his doctor-to-patient experience - and the reasons it has led to his strong advocacy for more and targeted support for brain injury survivors.

Peter Rudland - RSL Ambassador

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 Corben - Art Chat

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 Corben

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 - Art chat

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.