Exciting news: Our phone line is coming soon!
From Monday 6th April 2026 you will be able to contact us on the phone to discuss with a qualified health professional:
- referrals for specialised support group and online support group services.
- access informed general guidance about CTE.
- access informed general advice if you are concerned you or someone you support, may be living with suspected or undiagnosed probable CTE.
- any other general matters relating to ConneCTErs Australia and CTE.
CONNECTERS AUSTRALIA RECOMMENDS early intervention
aPPOINTMENT WITH A gENERAL pRACTITIONER
appointment with a Specialist Practitioner
appointment with a Specialist Practitioner
It is critical for a patient to discuss with their GP
- history of head impacts, head injuries and/or concussions OR history of repeated activities involving high impact to head, in conjunction with
- symptoms
- a referral to specialist - neurologist or neuropsychiatrist
- there is no one test for dementia. Your doctor may consider the need for testing may include blood tests, CT/MRI brain or neuropsychological testing.
appointment with a Specialist Practitioner
appointment with a Specialist Practitioner
appointment with a Specialist Practitioner
It is critical for a patient to discuss with their specialist
- history of head impacts, head injuries and/or concussions OR history of repeated activities involving high impact to head, in conjunction with
- symptoms
- if testing has not been commenced through your GP, a specialist may consider the need for testing may include blood tests, CT/MRI brain or neuropsychological testing.
Ongoing coordinated care
appointment with a Specialist Practitioner
Ongoing coordinated care
Once under investigations for suspected CTE or diagnosed with probable CTE (or relevant conditions), it is critical for a patient to have a coordinated care approach from their:
- Specialist medical officer
- GP
- Clinical professionals
- Support services/agencies