Brain injury community: seeking action on Royal Commission findings.

This article discusses the author's personal experience with a traumatic brain injury and their subsequent advocacy work for the brain injury community. It also highlights the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability in Australia, which aims to address discrimination and raise awareness about the challenges faced by disabled individuals. The article emphasizes the need for sustainable policies and practices to protect the rights of people with disabilities and calls for a shift in societal attitudes towards disability. It also provides statistics on the prevalence and impact of traumatic brain injuries in Australia and emphasizes the importance of effective rehabilitation and treatment. The article concludes by urging the Australian government to take swift action in implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission. [Extracted from the article]

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