Acquired brain injury support in Moreton Bay and Brisbane
Esteem Mentoring provides NDIS support for people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI) across Moreton Bay and Brisbane. We match you with consistent workers who learn how your injury affects you, then build routines and support around your goals rather than your diagnosis.
Reviewed by Jay Pickering, Founding Director | Updated October 2026
Support that sees the person beyond the injury
An acquired brain injury can come from a stroke, an accident, a fall, an infection, a lack of oxygen or a range of other causes. No two injuries are the same. ABI can affect memory, planning, attention, communication, mood, behaviour, relationships, mobility and the everyday routines most of us take for granted.
We do not make assumptions about what you can and cannot do. We spend time getting to know you, listen to the people who know you well and read the recommendations from your treating team. Then we plan support that fits your life now, and that can change as your recovery and goals change.
One of our Google reviews comes from a wife whose husband we supported after his injury. She described us as "very helpful and reliable always available to do anything that my husband needs or requires".
How we can support you
- getting back into community, social and sporting activities
- setting up routines and using memory aids, planners and reminders
- prompts and practical help with everyday tasks at home
- personal care and daily living support, where needed
- rebuilding skills such as cooking, shopping, budgeting and travel
- using communication strategies recommended by your speech pathologist or other allied health professionals
- working towards personal goals at your own pace
- support to attend medical and rehabilitation appointments
- working with your family, rehabilitation team and other providers, with your consent
Why consistency matters after a brain injury
Fatigue, memory changes and difficulty with new situations are common after ABI. A new worker every week means retelling your story, re-explaining your routines and adjusting to someone unfamiliar, which is tiring for anyone and harder again after a brain injury.
So we put a lot of weight on matching and continuity. We keep your support team small, write clear support information for every worker and tell you ahead of time if anything changes. Familiar relationships can reduce frustration, build trust and make it easier to keep progress going.
Working with families and treating teams
Families often carry a lot after a brain injury. With the participant's consent, we keep families informed, share practical updates and work alongside rehabilitation teams, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, neuropsychologists and support coordinators. We follow the strategies your treating team recommends and report back on how they are going in everyday life.
Hospital and rehabilitation teams planning a discharge are welcome to contact us early. We can talk through what support might look like at home and in the community.
Responsive planning
Support is based on your current needs, strengths, preferences, risks and goals. Recovery and adjustment after ABI rarely follow a straight line, so we review your support whenever your needs or circumstances change, and at least at the review points agreed in your plan.
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Daily Living and Personal Care
Help with showering, dressing, meals, medication prompts and everyday routines, delivered with dignity.
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ABI support questions
What is acquired brain injury support?
ABI support is disability support for people whose brain has been injured after birth, for example through stroke, accident or illness. It can include help with daily routines, community access, skill building and working with your treating team's strategies.
Does the NDIS fund support for acquired brain injury?
Yes, if the ABI causes a permanent and significant disability and you meet the other NDIS access requirements. Supports are funded based on what is reasonable and necessary for your goals.
Can you work with my rehabilitation team?
Yes. With your consent we work alongside rehabilitation teams, allied health professionals and support coordinators, and we use the strategies they recommend in everyday life.
Can a hospital or rehab team refer to Esteem Mentoring?
Yes. Professionals can make a referral through our contact form or by calling 07 3882 1863. We will speak with the participant, and their family if they wish, before support starts.
What if my needs change over time?
We expect them to. We review your support when things change and adjust your routines and goals, and the skills your workers need, to suit.
Talk with our team
Call us on 07 3882 1863, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or send an enquiry and we will get back to you.
Enquiring does not commit you to anything.