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Acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation programmes should include opportunities for social interaction, if one commentator is to be believed.

Paula Correia from the Berwick Neighbourhood Centre (BNC) in Australia told the Star News Group helping to establish support networks for those who have suffered head traumas can be a good move.

The community development worker suggested for many these are normally attached to employers – something which may restrict those who have had a head trauma.

"A group like this is very important," she said.

Ms Correia was commenting as the BNC launched a new regular meeting for those living with ABI, which will reportedly allow people to take part in activities and make friends.

It forms part of the country's ABI Week, which is run by Brain Injury Australia.

This organisation was set-up in 1986 and works with sufferers of the ailment on studies and campaigns.

In particular, the body aims to provide support to those who are homeless, unemployed or have problems with other illnesses

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