Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among young Canadians. Brain injury is the injury that most frequently results in either death or serious, life long effects.   

There is a nominal fee applied to providing the following programs.  For more information please speak to our Education and Prevention Coordinator by calling 250-564-2447.

1. “RIDE SAFE” CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS

The 3 messages of the fun and interactive “Ride Safe” program are:

• wear the gear
• plan your activity
• develop good skills

It is well documented that these strategies have a positive impact on safety behaviour. Studies show that learning these skills in childhood leads to good habits and life style choices in adolescence and adulthood.

The classroom presentations are the educational component while the bike rodeo is the practical component of this two pronged program.

2. “RIDE SAFE” RODEO’S

 These fun events are the skills development component of the “Ride Safe” program.  BIG staff and volunteers:

1. facilitate rodeo’s
2. provide training and materials to groups wanting to facilitate their own rodeo’s

3. SECONDARY SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS

A survivor of brain injury always co-facilitates our secondary school classroom presentations. No professional can match the message of someone who has actually “been there”.     

4. SPECIAL EVENTS

We are pleased to present at conferences and special events in this and other communities.

Providing practicum opportunities is an important activity geared toward improving the capacity of the professional & general community to provide appropriate service to survivors of acquired brain injury and other disabilities.

In an average year we provide more than 1000 hours of training and supervision to between 15 and 20 students completing post-secondary practicum placements in Social Work Degree programmes, Social Service & Human Service diploma or certificate programmes, Long Term Care, Home Support Worker and Practical Nursing.

BIG staff facilitate seminars and classes on brain injury and its effects to students in several post secondary disciplines. Sessions range from just 2 hours to a full day.  A nominal fee applies to this service, please contact the Education and Prevention Coordinator to discuss by calling 250-564-2447.

 Information about brain injury & its effects is provided to the community through booths and displays at various educational and community events and conferences.