Brainwave

=By Connor.B=

**History:** **Brainwave was formed 1994 by a mother who's child had a brain illness. She wanted to support him and other children with brain illnesses so she formed a group to support them.**

= How do they help kids? = ==== Brainwave supports children with brain illnesses, they don't cure them, keep that in mind. But they let them escape the horrible new life requirements. They let kids have fun by letting them go theme parks, bush camps with archery and giant swings and other things. They receive their money from sponsors like Ferrero Rocher. They sponsored Brainwave by paying for a camp, which the kids loved! ====

=Do the kids like it?= Here is what a kid said:

"I once was a kid with a brain illness and Brainwave helped me get through it. My family were able to go to Luna Park: Sydney for free! Their sponsors gave us a all day ride pass for free. I had fun and totally forgot about my brain illness!"

= How do the staff help? = They work to keep the kids safe at the events, to keep them happy, give them gifts and to receive the sponsor's money to organise the events. Here is a link to an interview with one of the staff members. [|Interview link.] = = =Contact Details= If you have a child with a brain illness, or want to donate, you can contact brainwave through these details

=Brainwave Australia as Trustee for the Brainwave Trust = =228 St Kilda Road, St Kilda 3182, Australia = =National: 1300 766 819 | Tel: 03 9536 5600 | Fax: 03 9536 5610 =