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State Head Injury Unit

State Head Injury Unit

The State Head Injury Unit (SHIU) aims to promote and assist the rehabilitation and community reintegration of people in Western Australia affected by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

The SHIU provides a state-wide, comprehensive, specialist case coordination and community-based therapy service to individuals between the ages of 16 and 65 years who have an ABI. Individuals seen typically sustain an ABI from trauma, stroke, tumour, hypoxia, severe concussion, infection etc.

Referrals (Word) are accepted from any sources for individuals residing anywhere within Western Australia.

  • About us Learn more about the State Head Injury Unit as a whole service and resources to assist with referring to SHIU
  • Concussion Learn more about our concussion program
  • For Health Professionals Referring to SHIU? Learn about our rehabilitation services; eligibility criteria; education programs and links to community resources
  • For Patients Learn about SHIU services and education programs.
Last Updated: 27/10/2021
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